SSR Report

SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR
4th CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (AUTONOMOUS), RAJAGIRI P O,
KALAMASSERY KOCHI.
683104
www.rajagiri.edu
Submitted To
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE
June 2020
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS) (Autonomous), evolved out of the vision of the Saint Kuriakose
Elias Chavara, the visionary founder of the first indigenous religious congregation for men formed in the
nineteenth century in the Syrian Catholic tradition of Christianity in India - Carmelites of Mary Immaculate
(CMI). The College is managed and footed strongly on the explicit hallmarks of CMI Education:
All round formation

A community of committed teachers
Family-centred education
Open to all aspiring students
Community oriented
The CMI mission of education comprises a vast network of 448 institutions - including over 200 schools, 14
university affiliated colleges, 1 engineering college, 12 technical institutes, 1 university, 2 medical colleges, 3
B.Ed. colleges, 5 special schools, 18 non-formal educational institutions and 17 cultural centres spread all over
India and beyond.
RCSS is the first educational establishment of Rajagiri Vidyapeetham (Rajagiri group of educational
institutions). It is located on two picturesque campuses- the Hill Campus at Kalamassery and the Valley campus
at Kakkanad in Kochi, in the state of Kerala.
Hill Campus at Kalamassery
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Valley Campus at Kakkanad
Though the College is established on the basis of minority rights constitutionally granted in India, the
institution serves all sections of society irrespective of their caste - creed affiliations
Brief History
The College, established in 1955, pioneered in professional social work education starting with a Diploma in
Social Service (DSS). Subsequently, in 1961, it added Master of Social Work (MSW), the first of its kind in
Kerala State and one of the very few in South India. Over the years the College started expanding its horizon to
include courses in Management studies, Computer Science, Library and Information Science, Psychology and
Commerce.
Vision
The spirit behind Rajagiri College can be caught in the catchphrase: “Rajagiri, Relentlessly Towards
Excellence” and it is enshrined in the vision of the College. The College emblem signifies all that the college
stands for: LEARN, SERVE, EXCEL.
To become a centre par excellence of learning, unique in experience, value based in its approach, and
pioneering in its efforts for enriching and fulfilling LIFE.
The uniqueness of the College is the thrust on value based learning and the Social Commitment which is in turn
reflected in the following Mission statement.
Mission
To facilitate comprehensive and integrated development of individuals imbued with righteousness and
courage of conviction, to effectively function as social beings
Accreditations & Rankings
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RCSS was accredited for the first time in 2000 by NAAC at ‘five star’ level and re-accredited at ‘A+’
level in 2007.RCSS was given ‘A’ grade with CGPA of 3.70 on a 4 point scale by NAAC in the 3rd
Cycle of Assessment & Accreditation in 2013. Taking note of the consecutive high achievement,
NAAC extended the period of validity of the status up to March, 2020.
Autonomy status granted by University Grants Commission (UGC, 2014)
Selected for funding under Rashtriya Uchatar Siksha Abhiyan scheme (RUSA, February 12, 2019)
Ranked 25th among the Best Colleges in India by NIRF in 2017, 43rd in 2018 and 35th in 2019
Recognized as a “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE) in 2016 (1/4/2016 to 31/03/2021)
Ranked the 2nd cleanest higher educational institution in India in Swachh Campus Ranking 2019
conducted by MHRD as a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Government of India
School of Social Work, RCSS, was ranked by India Today as the 3rd among the top 10 Best Social
Work Colleges in India consecutively during the years 2018 and 2019
MCA programme rated ‘Platinum’ for the last three consecutive years 2017, 2018 & 2019 by
Confederation of Indian Industry (AICTE-CII) Survey.
MBA programme rated ‘Gold’ in 2017, ‘Platinum’ in 2018 & ’Gold’ in 2019
Accreditation for MBA, MHRM programmes by the world's largest international accreditation council,
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in 2015.
Provisional accredited by NBA for MBA programme for two years in 2015
Selected as the Empaneled Agency for National CSR Hub (2015) NITI Aayog NGO DARPAN :
KL/2013/0059442(2016)
Received approval from All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE ) from 2014 onwards (AISHE
CODE - C-11691)
Received “Best Performing PIA Award” for skilling and placement project of Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD) in 2017, 2018 & 2019; Participating Institution (PI) under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
(UBA) 2018 and Certificate of Partnership TISS AESDII (2018)
1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Institutional Strength
Rich legacy of excellence in education and strong societal connections

High brand value in Kerala leading to better quality students, placements and faculty
Strong Social work Department
Pioneered social work education in Kerala in 1955
3rd best Social Work School
Recognized for contribution to community-based practice
Location in Kochi - commercial capital of Kerala - provides connectivity and accessibility advantages
to students and recruiters alike
Focused investment in providing the best infrastructure
Availability of modern pedagogical tools for students and faculty members
Strong foreign collaboration with a network of reputed global academic partners built over 20 years
Strong Outreach experience guiding programme development that inculcate ethical and social
values
Recognition of RCSS’s Outreach Department as a premier preferred social work agency for state
government and non-governmental projects
Research and Consultancy culture
Recognition as Center for Doctoral Research by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam to
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facilitate Doctoral Research in Social Work, Sociology and Allied Social Sciences (Ac.
AII-1/504/87. dt. 6-5-1988) and Management Studies (Ac. AII-3/1175/92. dt.30.11.1993)
Establishment of full-fledged Research Institute in 1972 in Social Sciences and Management
with functional wings in both campuses
Bio experiment lab to promote multi-disciplinary research works, launch need-based
projects and develop and patent innovative products
Regular Publication of Departmental Quality Professional Journals
Rajagiri Journal of Social Development
Indexed by ProQuest (Indian Database, Social Science Database, Social Science
Premium Database, ProQuest Central, Sociology Collection & Sociology Database) &
EBSCO Sociology Source Ultimate
Rajagiri Management Journal Indexed by EBSCO Business Source Complete, Business Source
Elite & Full Text in Business Source Ultimate and presently published by the Emerald
Publishing House
Encouragement for Faculty to take up Consultancy projects for industry and external bodies and
provision of policy guidelines for consultancy work
Well-placed alumni in industry, government, NGOs, educational institutions like IIMs, IITs of 64-year
old RCSS form a strong network
Rigorous outcome-based student feedback system
Successful implementation of Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) and the Assurance of
Learning (AOL)
Successful implementation of Outcome Based Education (OBE) in UG and PG programmes
Institutional Weakness
Low visibility outside Kerala limits success of efforts to attract diverse talent from other states
Dependence on student fees for funding both working capital and capital expenditure requirements
including better infrastructure and remuneration at the highest industry standards
Small size of the institution compared to peers despite autonomy status as well as addition of new
departments and programmes hindering further initiatives such as applying for University Status
Restrictions to infrastructure expansion due to stringent State Rules.
Institutional Opportunity
Potential to emerge as a meritorious national educational institution in line with Kerala’s potential
to emerge as a higher education destination
Capacity building for graduate students to pursue higher education in premier universities in India and
abroad
Availing more prospective funding opportunities (such as CSR funding) for community projects
identified by students on internship
Potential to tap into the emerging skill development market opportunities by
Aligning with increased emphasis by Central and State Governments, RCSS initiatives as a
skill development partner (e.g. DDUGKY skill development centre) has the potential to scale up
to national level in due time
Potential to tap into rising entrepreneurship opportunities by scaling up existing incubation centres
into facilitation centres for entrepreneurs from Rajagiri community, especially students.
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Scope for funded faculty-research projects at national and international levels via better academia-
industry interaction
Scope for enhanced alumni engagement in academic and research projects
Institutional Challenge
Attracting the best students from a demography wanting to study outside Kerala for want of better
exposure
Direct competition from deemed universities’ off-campus centres in Kerala
Attracting diverse national and international faculty and promoting diversity
Governmental regulation on academic and administrative freedom constraining higher ambitions
Documentation of all the academic and non-academic activities on campus
Ensuring national level accreditation for other programmes on campus
Maintaining the institutional ranking attained so far
1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Curricular Aspects
Further to the grant of the autonomy status in 2014, the College established curriculum review committees at
departmental levels and statutory bodies at the institutional level. Seven programmes were introduced during
the period 2014-2019; and all UG and PG programmes underwent curricula revision, resulting in 55.29% new
courses. Rooted in the core values of the college, the curriculum development exercise made use of the existing
national and international standards available, considering the local, national and international needs.
Ongoing stakeholder feedback exclusively on the curricula has also played a central role in these revisions.
All programmes follow an outcome-based model with specified Programme Outcomes, Programme Specific
Outcomes and Course Outcomes, the assessment of which is reviewed at the departmental level.
The undergraduate programmes follow Choice Based Credit Semester (CBCS) System while all postgraduate
programmes have Elective system. Fieldwork, international, national and local internships and projects are
an integral part of all programmes in RCSS. Summer internships are also encouraged among students to
augment their employability. In addition, curriculum enrichment opportunities like assisting in
national/international research projects, Rajagiri Centre for Incubation, RLabZ, domain specific community
projects etc. are available for students. The 51 value-added courses offered outside the curricula include
courses that cater to the development of domain-specific, technical and language skills as well as career and
personal development of the students. RCSS also consciously integrate crosscutting issues of gender,
environment, human values and professional ethics in learning not only through their inclusion in the
approved curricula but also through various student activities.
Teaching-learning and Evaluation
Teaching, learning and evaluation are student-centred dynamic activities of the institution with time-bound
technology infusion.
Teaching-learning
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Teacher-student ratio of 1:18
Full time teachers against sanctioned posts are 100% with an average experience of 10 years
55% faculty are doctorate holders and all teachers use technology based teaching- learning solutions for
academic activities
The average demand ratio in admission is about 10.
10 % of the total student strength represents population from other states and countries
MoU with EdiCYL for Study in India Programme.
Fast learners receive career guidance and competitive examination coaching through lectures as well as
using software. They are encouraged to take online courses and is given credit in the evaluation
components. The slow learners have remedial classes, tutoring system and peer-learning circles.
The teaching-learning practices include internship, summer projects, guided seminars, industrial visits,
lectures and simulation.
A strong mentoring system with a mentor: mentee ratio of 1:20 exists. Other than full-time teachers,
counsellors, psychologists are made available in the campus for referral.
Evaluation
The results are published within 15 days from the date of last examination
Library referencing, MOODLE test, case study, quiz, seminar, group discussion, panel discussion, field
visit and written assignment form part of internal assessment
IT-integration in examination includes question paper generation from question bank, marks entry, e-
hall tickets and online publication of results through indigenously developed software.
Research, Innovations and Extension
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences has shown a consistent progression towards promoting research and
consultancy among the teachers of the institution. Moreover, the members of the faculty are provided
with required Infrastructure such as Research Navigation Centre, Desk Space and Separate Cabins for
Researchers to Work Independently and Confab for Collaborative Research Activities. The institution
also provide remote access to vast collection of research Databases and Network like Nlist- Inflibnet, Delnet,
EBSCO Business Source Complete, EBSCO Psychology and Behavioral Science Collections, E-books of
Pearson management collections and SAGE E-Journals, Elsevier to support research efforts of teachers and
students.
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The institution has framed a comprehensive research policy in consultation with the stakeholders.
Provision of seed money to the faculty for conducting major and minor research in their area of
expertise.
The average institutional spending on seed money for the past 5 years is around Rs. 5,00,000
Increased focus on quality research publications
Publication incentives for faculty who publish in high-ranked journals as mentioned in the
research policy.
Encouragement for faculty to take up research projects from industry, government, non –
government, and so on by providing institutional support.
Institutional research centres for conducting academic researches.
Consultancy policy developed by the institute aids the faculty while undertaking consultancy and
training for the corporate and other bodies and to utilise their expertise.
Competency development training for teaching and non-teaching staff to enable them to undertake
consultancy and training assignments.
Provision of incubation centre by the College for students to develop their entrepreneurial acumen.
Incubation of nine companies in the past 5 years.
Moreover, the students are encouraged to participate in contests like hackathon, business plan,
etc. to cultivate innovativeness among them.
Intricate weaving of extension and community service in the culture of Rajagiri.
The impact of these activities has an integral part of the holistic development of the students
which is evident through their active association with the community.
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Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The infrastructure and learning resources facilities in the College are planned with a vision to meet the
requirements for holistic education. The campuses, set in 82.39 acres, have a total built-up area of 35844 sq.
metres which includes major facilities like: -
42 classrooms, 7 tutorial and seminar rooms, 6 auditoriums and 3 conference halls

Five labs with 328 latest-configuration-computers with i3 and i5 Windows, 4 GB RAM and 500GB
hard disk
Full-fledged biotechnology lab and Psychology Experiment Building Language (PEBL) lab with latest
software and research tools
Two libraries containing 48043 books and 1636 rare collection of books published from 1900-1975 era
575 desktop computers, 30 laptops and 2 communication labs provide efficient computing facilities
Wi-Fi facility with browsing speeds of 100 Mbps and 60 Mbps with 28 Wi-Fi access points across
campus for students
A cricket ground built in collaboration with Kerala Cricket Association as a shared facility
A fully equipped state of the art sports complex and well maintained central hall with a seating capacity
of 1300
5 fully equipped gymnasiums
A yoga centre along with medical facility room, prayer hall, guest room and 5 open theatres on
campuses
Approximately 40% of total expenditure excluding salary is used for infrastructure augmentation during
post autonomy phase. About 10% of expenditure is spent on maintaining physical and academic
facilities.
Two substations comprising of 5 generators with a capacity of 660 KVA
Student Support and Progression
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) has well organized student support services in the campus.
Students are supported with many Government supported schemes like merit-cum-means scholarship,
post-metric scholarship for minorities, central sector scheme of scholarship, and SC/ST support
scholarships. College handholds the needy students through student welfare fund scholarships.
Endowments and merit scholarships constituted by the institution, alumni, other organisations honour
academic and non academic achievements of the students.
An elected union of the College coordinates sports and cultural activities at national and International
level. College has won overall championships in management fests as well as social work national fests
consistently for past five years.
The Grievance Redressal Cell in the college resolves the academic and administrative grievances.
College is also having a student council at the UG level for grievance redressal. There is an online portal
which is open to the students where they can register their feedbacks.
Each department organizes capacity enhancement programmes for the students for improving
communication skills, soft skills and life skills including Yoga. College encourages students to prepare
for competitive exams by providing coaching and financial incentives for those who clear the exams.
Placement cell of the college regularly conducts campus recruitment drives and is involved in
placement counselling, orientation programmes, pre-placement training, mock interviews etc.
RCSS’s alumni association named as OYSTER (Organisation of Yester Year Students of Rajagiri
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College) organizes annual alumni meet and coordinates chapter meetings and executive committee
meetings.
Governance, Leadership and Management
Governance, Leadership and Management emphasis on participative management with decentralized decision
making at all levels and flat organization structure.
Around 20 campus committees/bodies and cells with participation from all stakeholders
Regular stakeholder meetings include weekly department meetings, monthly general staff council
meetings and other meetings convened for decisions making and implementation of action plans
Strong perspective plan built on 5 pillars - Admissions & Selection, Academic System, Faculty
Excellence, StudentOutcome and Infrastructure together contributing for achievement of the College
vision
Implementation of e-governance in areas of planning and administration, admission, examination,
student activities and finance enhance good governance through transparency, participation and
accountability from the stakeholders.
Rajagiri Staff Welfare Association a registered body looks into the welfare activities such as medical,
educational and financial needs of the staff.
Well laid down HR policy looks into the recruitment, selection and career progression of the teaching
and non teaching staff.
On an average 36.89% of the faculty attended online/face to face FDP during last five years.
55.52 per cent of the faculty were provided with financial support to attend Conference, workshop
and to obtain membership in professional bodies
The College has conducted on an average 23 administrative and professional development
programmes over five years for the teaching and non teaching staff
Apart from government grants, the College received Rs. 242.17 Lakhs as grant from non-government
bodies, philanthropist and individuals
Finance and accounting standards of the College are laid down in the Finance and Accounting Manual
The College conducts financial audits at three levels - internal, external and government
The main quality initiatives institutionalized by the IQAC are Sustainable Environment Education
Policy and increased Academic International Linkages.
IQAC prepares an action plan report based on the review on the teaching learning process gathered
through customized College ERP – Fedena and from the academic administrative audit.
The major reforms initiated are; increase in the use of Learning Management System-MOODLE,
usage of intelligent interactive teaching panels in class rooms, developing e-content by the faculty
through Rajagiri WOW (Web of Wisdom), participation in NIRF ranking and NBA
accreditation, collaborative activities with other institutions.
Institutional Values and Best Practices
The institution is dedicated to ‘Sustainable Education’ aiming to preserve social values and the planet with the
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following initiatives:
Gender sensitivity facilities and Gender equity promotion programmes, based on an annual action-
plan, to achieve GOAL-5(Gender Equity) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(UNSDG).
Use of solar panels (wheeled to the KSEB grid), biogas plants, LED fittings and sensor-based
energy conservation equipment.
Ample rainwater harvesting facilities with capacity to store up to 7 lakh litres of rainwater storage
capacity.
Use of recycled water is used for gardening and toilet flushing.
Well-structured water-conservation and waste management facilities, and a recognized agency for
the same by various government department/schemes.
Green campus initiatives with focus on gardens (butterfly, spice, herbal, fruit and vegetable),
landscaping, plastic- free campus, zero-waste plan, paperless office and hygienic waste management
practices and awareness campaigns.
Strong focus on environment and Swachhta ranked the College 2nd in the country by Swachh
Bharat Abhiyan, 2019.
Conduct of regular quality audits and environment promotion activities.
Provision of Divyangjan-friendly resources, providing a disabled – friendly barrier free environment.
Recruitment of Transgender staff and Divyangjan staff in the College office.
Ample efforts to organize programmes for inclusive environment, conduct of national/international
days and for sensitization to constitutional obligations.
Ensuring availability of well-prepared student and faculty (teaching/non-teaching and administrators)
handbook/code-of conduct and annual awareness programmes for the same.
Best Practice #1 - Pedagogical innovations for student-centric learning and evaluation to facilitate the
holistic development of students through continuous monitoring.
Best Practice #2 - Rajagiri Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods aiming to impart professional skills,
knowledge and placement to students and local community through Rajagiri Centre for Skill
Development (RCSD) , Rajagiri Centre for Developing Micro Entrepreneurship and Development
(RCDMD) and Rajagiri Career and Employability Hub (RCEH) for Auditing and Social
Entrepreneurship.
Institutional Distinctiveness - Continued focus to be a centre-par-excellence, relentlessly aiming for
enriching and fulfilling LIFE (as in the vision statement) with the unique “Rajagiri Immersive
Learning” framework.
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2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the College
Name RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Address Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous),

Rajagiri P O, Kalamassery Kochi.
City Kalamassery
State Kerala
Pin 683104
Website www.rajagiri.edu
Contacts for Communication
Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

STD Code
Principal Binoy Joseph 0484-2911111 9446919144 0484-253286 principal@rajagiri.

2 edu
IQAC / CIQA Mary Venus 0484-2911325 9447134579 - maryvenusrcss@g

coordinator Joseph mail.com
Status of the Institution
Institution Status Grant-in-aid
Type of Institution
By Gender Co-education
By Shift Regular
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Recognized Minority institution
If it is a recognized minroity institution Yes

minority1.pdf
If Yes, Specify minority status
Religious Christian
Linguistic
Any Other
Establishment Details
Date of Establishment, Prior to the Grant of 21-08-1980

'Autonomy'
Date of grant of 'Autonomy' to the College by UGC 13-06-2014
University to which the college is affiliated
State University name Document
Kerala Mahatma Gandhi University View Document
Details of UGC recognition
Under Section Date View Document
2f of UGC 10-09-1988 View Document
12B of UGC 07-12-1989 View Document
Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like

AICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)
Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks

Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months
Authority itution/Departme yyyy)
nt programme
AICTE View Document 10-04-2019 12 MBA and MCA

programmes
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Recognitions
Is the College recognized by UGC as a College Yes

with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?
If yes, date of recognition? 01-04-2016
Is the College recognized for its performance by Yes

any other governmental agency?
If yes, name of the agency National Institutional Ranking framework
Date of recognition 08-04-2019
Location and Area of Campus
Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in

in Acres sq.mts.
Main campus Rajagiri College of Social Urban 8.64 35844

area Sciences (Autonomous),
Rajagiri P O, Kalamassery
Kochi.
2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)
Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of

Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students
ourse n Admitted
UG BSW,Social 36 Plus Two English 30 30

Work
UG BLibISc,Libr 12 Any Degree English 30 22

ary And
Information
Science
UG BCom,Com 36 Plus Two English 80 80

merce

merce

merce
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UG BBA,Comm 36 Plus Two English 40 40
erce
UG BSc,Psychol 36 Plus Two English 30 30

ogy
PG MSW,Social 24 Any degree English 50 50

Work
PG MBA,Busine 24 Any Degree English 120 120

ss Administr
ation
PG MHM,Perso 24 Any Degree English 40 36

nnel
Management
PG MCA,Comp 36 Any degree English 45 39

uter Science with
Mathematics
as subsidiary
subject
PG MLibISc,Lib 12 BLibISc English 15 15

rary And
Information
Science
PG MSc,Psychol 12 BSc or BA English 20 20

ogy Psychology
PG Diploma PG Diploma, 12 Any Degree English 35 19

recognised Social Work
by statutory
authority
including
university
Doctoral PhD or 36 Post English 22 16

(Ph.D) DPhil,Social Graduation
Work in Social
Sciences
Doctoral PhD or DPhi 36 Post English 8 6

(Ph.D) l,Personnel Graduation
Management
Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College
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Teaching Faculty
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 0 6 11
UGC /University
State
Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 6 9 2 0 11
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Sanctioned by the 9 3 49
Management/Soci
ety or Other
Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 7 2 0 9 1 2 0 3 26 23 0 49
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Non-Teaching Staff
Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 6
UGC /University State
Government
Recruited 3 3 0 6
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 49
Management/Society
or Other Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 34 14 1 49
Yet to Recruit 0
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Technical Staff
Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by the 0
UGC /University State
Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 5
Management/Society
or Other Authorized
Bodies
Recruited 5 0 0 5
Yet to Recruit 0
Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff
Permanent Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Qualificatio
n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 6 2 0 5 3 0 16 14 0 46
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 9 0 26
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Temporary Teachers

Qualificatio
n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Part Time Teachers

Qualificatio
n
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 0 19
Details of Visting/Guest Faculties
Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total

engaged with the college?
3 0 0 3
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year
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Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total
Where College States of India Students
is Located
PG Diploma Male 2 0 0 0 2
recognised by
Female 17 0 0 0 17
statutory
authority Others 0 0 0 0 0
including
university
Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 4 0 0 0 4

Female 17 0 0 0 17
Others 0 0 0 0 0
UG Male 285 1 10 5 301

Female 373 4 27 19 423
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 183 13 2 4 202

Female 353 13 12 0 378
Others 0 0 0 0 0
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Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic
Years
Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
SC Male 15 11 16 15
Female 27 32 21 20
Others 0 0 0 0
ST Male 2 3 2 2
Female 6 4 6 5
Others 0 0 0 0
OBC Male 20 17 20 10
Female 34 33 27 23
Others 0 0 0 0
General Male 78 73 85 59
Female 153 155 118 104
Others 0 0 0 0
Others Male 89 89 66 78
Female 157 133 133 91
Others 0 0 0 0
Total 581 550 494 407
2.3 EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS
Department Name Upload Report
Business Administration View Document
Commerce View Document
Computer Science View Document
Library And Information Science View Document
Personnel Management View Document
Psychology View Document
Social Work View Document
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3. Extended Profile
3.1 Program
Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years?
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
14 14 14 10 7
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
Number of departments offering academic programmes
Response: 7
3.2 Students
Number of students year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1323 1145 911 680 297
Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
494 394 309 249 19
Number of students appeared in the examination conducted by the Institution, year-wise during the last
five years
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1290 1116 893 670 296
Number of revaluation applications year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
68 47 38 28 18
3.3 Teachers
Number of courses in all programs year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
370 356 295 223 87
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
76 73 67 51 46
Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
72 72 61 50 46
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3.4 Institution
Number of eligible applications received for admissions to all the programs year-wise during last five
years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8377 7083 6511 4169 2986
Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during last five
years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
129 129 122 100 76
Total number of classrooms and seminar halls
Response: 37
Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose
Response: 362
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
2195 2186 4499 1096 464
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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)
Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

1.1.1 Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and
global developmental needs which is reflected in Programme outcomes (POs), Programme Specific
Outcomes(PSOs) and Course Outcomes(COs) of the Programmes offered by the Institution.
Response:
Rajagiri College has always been responsive to the need for evolving curricula that reciprocates
local/regional/national/global developmental needs; rooted in the vision and mission of the institution. All
the programmes have undergone syllabi revision based on stakeholder feedback and in consultation with
experts.
Curricula relevance to the local needs
Inclusion of sustainable development models from local contexts, eco-tourism, Kerala State laws
and rules, programmes, state-level bodies for promoting entrepreneurship etc.
Integration of research projects and social sensitization camp into the curricula
Semester-wise Field internships, summer placements, community projects and participation in
collaborative government surveys at the local level
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Social Work and Counseling Practice (PGDCSW) with three
work specializations for developing trained personnel in mental health in the Kerala State
Curricula relevance to the national/ regional needs
Curricula revisions based on the UGC and CBCS model curricula

Industry driven B.Com. and BBA programmes with specific focus on entrepreneurship, business
and industrial laws, Intellectual Property Rights, computerized accounting and business; and
electives like tourism, healthcare and event management courses
Emphasis on national policies, ministries, National Missions, Indian Constitution, central
legislations, issues and emerging concerns in the BSW, MSW and MHRM programmes
Skill-based courses like Training in Mental Health Promotion, Experimental Psychology integrated
into the approved curricula; and value-added courses in PEBL software for psychological tests for
B.Sc. and M.Sc. Psychology programmes.
Internships/summer placements at national/regional level
Curricula relevance to the global needs
Curricula equivalence of the BSW and MSW programmes to the respective programmes in the US,
Canada and New Zealand
Functional MoUs with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK exempting 9 out of 14 ACCA courses and 9 out
of 16 CIMA courses for the B.Com. and BBA students respectively
Inclusion of the current technological advances like Android, Python, Software Design and
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Architecture, Software Testing etc in the MCA curriculum.
Inclusion of computer applications and digital resources in libraries in the BLibISc and MLibISc
curricula
Full-fledged English department offering value-added courses in Communicative English for UG
and PG students
176 International internships (117 supported by partner universities) during 2014-19 including
student internships in cross cultural research projects.
Reflection of the curricula relevance in the POs-PSOs-COs
Based on stakeholder feedback and consultation with experts, the Programme Outcomes (POs),
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all UG and PG
programmes were developed in a framework of:
Knowledge (domain-specific and technical knowledge)
Skills/Competencies (domain-specific, technical and English), and
Socially responsible and Ethical behavior
Alignment of PO-PSO-CO framework of the MBA and MHRM programmes with Accreditation
Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USA standards
Adoption of NBA’s PO-PSO framework for the MCA programme
A consolidated description and mapping of PO, PSO and CO of all the programmes are given
in https://rajagiri.edu/academic/assurance-of-learning
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1.1.2 Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years.
Response: 100
1.1.2.1 Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years.
Response: 14
1.1.2.2 How many Programmes were revised out of total number of Programmes offered during the
last five years
Response: 14
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meeting
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years(Data Template)
1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill

development offered by the institution.
Response: 96.57
1.1.3.1 Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development year-
wise during the last five years..
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
370 347 285 221 78
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1.2 Academic Flexibility

1.2.1 Percentage of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across all programs
offered during the last five years.
Response: 55.29
1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years
Response: 282
1.2.1.2 Number of courses offered by the institution across all programmes during the last five years.
Response: 510

meetings
1.2.2 Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / elective course
system has been implemented (Data for the latest completed academic year).
Response: 100
1.2.2.1 Number of Programmes in which CBCS / Elective course system implemented.
Response: 14
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meetings
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

1.3.1 Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics ,Gender, Human
Values ,Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum
Response:
Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values and Environment and Sustainability are highly valued by the
college since they are closely linked to its vision, mission and core values. Accordingly, these are
consciously integrated into the College’s day-to-day administration, approved curricula, value-added
courses and co-curricular activities.
Professional Ethics
Outlining of development of socially responsible and ethical behavior in the Programme Outcomes
(POs) and Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) of all the programmes
35 courses in the approved curricula specifically dealing with professional ethics and ethical issues
in the respective domain areas
Mandatory plagiarism report to be included along with the submission of student dissertations
Gender
64 percent female representation in the student population and 63 percent in key administrative
positions in the college, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal of gender equity and
empowerment.
35 courses in the approved curricula dealing with gender issues, empowerment, women
entrepreneurship, gender-specific welfare measures and laws etc.
63 student dissertations at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels on women issues and five
dissertations on transgender issues during 2014-19
3-months’ multi-skill training within the campus for transgenders for placing them in Kochi Metro
Presence of a transgender employee in the college office since 2017
Martial arts and self-defense training for girls and legal awareness sessions on women laws for
undergraduate students in collaboration with KELSA
Gender Audit Survey of a local self-government in Kerala by social work students
Discussions and debates on gender issues and rights being a regular phenomenon of the campus life
in forums like Rajasadass, student clubs etc.
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Human Values
21 courses in the approved curricula dealing with universal human values

Regular extension activities, field practicum, social sensitization camps and surveys, both within
and outside the approved syllabi in sensitizing the students to issues related to human values
Active volunteering of students from all departments in the disaster relief and rehabilitation
activities of the college and district administration in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram during
2014-19
Variety of hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students in human values through
student clubs like Youth Red Cross, NSS, Rotaract, Yi units and election literacy club.
Environment and Sustainability
College having Sustainable Environment Education Campuses demonstrating the reduce, reuse and
recycle philosophy through its Solar Photo- Voltaic (PV) system covering energy requirements,
rainwater harvesting, zero waste promotion, scientific management of both organic and non-
biodegradable wastes, wastewater treatment (STP), biogas plant etc.
39 courses in the approved curricula specifically dealing with environmental issues and
environment management including a core course on environment for all UG programmes
Value-added course on Environmental Hygiene and Waste Management consisting of
environmental audits of 10 LSGs by the students
RCSS’s ENCON winning the best Environment Conservation Club club award in 2017-18 by
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited with activities like tree planting, plastic-free initiatives, no
horn, car-free days and observing days of national importance
Car bin and ‘Chekutty doll’ (out of flood-hit handloom waste cloth) campaigns by the Young
Indian (Yi) unit of the college
Student fests of the college demonstrating waste recycling initiatives of students
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Human Values and Professional Ethics into the
Curriculum
1.3.2 Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during last
five years.
Response: 51
1.3.2.1 How many new value-added courses are added within the last five years
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
18 10 8 9 6
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added courses
1.3.3 Average Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2 above.
Response: 77.99
1.3.3.1 Number of students enrolled in value added courses (beyond the curriculum) offered year-
wise during last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1120 1016 616 477 234
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1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field projects/ internships / student projects (Data for the
latest completed academic year)
Response: 88.06
1.3.4.1 Number of students undertaking field projects / internships / student projects
Response: 1165
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undertaking field projects / internships / student
projects (Data Template)
1.4 Feedback System

1.4.1 Structured feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester-wise / year-wise is received
from 1) Students, 2) Teachers, 3) Employers, 4) Alumni
E. None of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
Response: A. All 4 of the above
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report as minuted by the Governing Council,
Syndicate, Board of Management
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1.4.2 The feedback system of the Institution comprises of the following :

E. Feedback not obtained
D. Feedback collected
C. Feedback collected and analysed
B. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken
Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and report made available on website
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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile

2.1.1 Average Enrolment percentage (Average of last five years)
Response: 90.26
2.1.1.1 Number of students admitted year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
581 550 494 407 297
2.1.1.2 Number of sanctioned seats year wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
615 615 575 445 330
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Template)
2.1.2 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC,
Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy) during the last five years ( exclusive of
supernumerary seats)
Response: 93.68
2.1.2.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during last five
years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
122 118 109 93 76
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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity

2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises
special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners
Response:
Assessment Process
Assessment of the learning levels of freshly admitted students is an integral part of the post-admission
process of the College. Though admissions are based on merit, the college carries out separate assessment
to understand the larger spectrum of their learning levels based on the guidelines specified in Gardener’s
Multiple Intelligence. The students are given a pre-assessment orientation to explain the need for
assessment and its impact on their growth at Rajagiri. The categorization of students is based on the
qualifying marks for UG Programmes and scores of the entrance test for the PG programmes, considered
for admission. Based on the assessment, the slow learners are administered different pedagogical solutions
to bridge the gap. The Department of Psychology with the fully functional Psychology Lab assists in
conducting diagnostic/psychometric tests during the post admission period as when needed, to assess the
aptitude, comprehension levels of the students.
Advanced learners
Skill development courses and software based learning for competitive exams
Encouraged by achievement-linked Incentives and awards
Advanced learning corridors like Student Exchange programmes with International Universities
Encouraged to take up research projects and publish dissertations
IELTS training (provided on-demand) to encourage career and educational options abroad
Value-added courses such as Accredited CA Foundation Course
Advanced coaching classes to crack competitive exams
Encouraging students to take up:
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
AICTE-facilitated SWAYAM courses
College-facilitated local chapter of NPTEL to encourage NPTEL Courses
Slow Learners
Remedial programme closely monitored by the departments to ensure quality and productivity of
the programme
Tutoring system helps to identify and provide individualized care to the slow learners
Peer learning groups formed inclusive of both advanced learners and slow learners.
The syllabus and course pattern of the Post Graduate Diploma Course also equips the students with
the ability to identify the problems in the learning level and methods to tackle it
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Specialized coaching classes to help crack competitive exams
Mentoring sessions
Parents constantly kept-in-loop about progress
Level playing field (common to both Advanced and Slow Learners)
Specifically designed and institution-facilitated Earn-while-Learn to tap student application skills

Career-guidance sessions
Language competency
Language proficiency sessions for different levels of students administered through the
language lab
Rigorous training on language standardization, accent neutralization and Listening,
Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW) skills
Imparting skills through simulation based programmes
Improving Employability
Training in interview and group discussion skills
Etiquette grooming
Personality development sessions carried out by life skill trainers and personality
development trainers
Career counseling by the placement cell
2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 17.41
2.3 Teaching- Learning Process

2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem
solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Response:
Academic autonomy of the College has helped teachers in utilizing their capabilities and expertise in
designing curricula focusing on need-based and student-centric methods. This has paved the way for the
introduction of the concept of trending electives and specialized courses at the institution level. Student-
centric teaching methods and projects are introduced to encourage experiential and participative
learning.
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Experiential learning is a process through which students develop knowledge, skills, and values from
direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting. The College, by virtue of its founding principles,
is committed to community outreach. Students get to know the pulse of the society, its needs and
challenges through experiential learning.
Summer placement programmes

Industry visits and industry-academia conclaves to help students develop comprehensive idea of the
working of the industrial sector
Industry and educational field visits in getting exposure to the corporate world
Internships with reputed firms adds to the scaling-up of professional experience of the students
Hands-on training in relevant skill-based courses to enable them to actuate their latent interest in
industry
E-learning and simulation programmes
Conclaves and industry interaction events conducted by the College-clubs and forums
Fests, role plays, and histrionics in conducive environments.
The experiential learning experience is made possible through well designed , supervised, and assessed
experiential learning programs which has inbuilt reflection, critical analysis, and synthesis dimension .
A student’s reflection on the experiential learning is assessed through field /internship reports, post visit
discussions and student presentations
In participative learning the process and outcomes are owned by the team of students and the teacher.
The students take greater control of their own learning by participating in the planning and implementation
of service projects. It provides students with an opportunity to gain professional values, knowledge, and
skills. Students also gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of civic responsibility and prepare
themselves for serving the community. Students are encouraged to involve and participate in various
learning platforms offered by the college.
Encouragement to involve and participate in various learning platforms offered by the college
Group discussions and peer learning circles
Webinars and video conferences to increase the scope for participation
Research oriented workshops and laboratory exercises, including advanced concepts, provided at
postgraduate level to understand the importance of pooling ideas and inter-disciplinary participative
learning techniques
Inter-disciplinary projects and case studies undertaken to widen the horizon of the discipline
Encouragement to enroll for MOOC Courses
Problem-solving is the ability to identify and solve problems by applying appropriate skills systematically.
Following are problem solving methods used-
Case-study method
Soft skill development programmes by eminent trainers
Experts’ (industry executives and public figures) talks on problem solving methods
Learning through games
Ample opportunities for ‘do-it-yourself’ techniques
Participation in various projects funded by government and non-governmental organizations
Project-based learning, where problem solving methodologies are put into practice, functions
through unique initiatives of the College like RLabZ
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2.3.2 Teachers use ICT enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning
processes
Response:
The College is fully equipped with cutting-edge ICT tools to enhance the quality of teaching- learning
process. Majority of the Classrooms are equipped with Interactive Intelligent Panels.
ICT-enabled with high quality projector, laptop, Wi-Fi and smart boards.
Encourages students and teachers to try other ICT resources
Use of Learning Mangement System like MOODLE (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic
Learning Environment), an online educational platform that provides custom learning environments
for students in different ways
Creation of forums between students and teachers for continuous assessment and
appraisement
Preparation of course outlines
Conduct of quizzes and assignments online in an interesting and engaging manner
Share knowledge ideas
Teachers create lessons, manage courses, and interact with other teachers and students using
this platform.
ICT-based simulations purchased from Harvard University, Cesim etc. helps students and
faculty to make the subject easy, understandable and relatable. It also helps:
Imitate real life situations in class to give the students a better picture of what they are being
taught and how they should tackle it
Helps students develop practical and realistic approach
Helps objective and proper evaluation and assessment
Achieve PO/PSO
Digital library
Makes online content available to the College community
DSpace, a digital repository, is used by teachers to share notes and references using
Allows access to subscription-based journals from prestigious sources
Makes it effortless for the students and academicians by providing remote access to the
worldwide educational data.
Continuous and consistent ICT-based learning environment
Generous financial support and appreciation for faculty and students to take up MOOC
courses
Computer labs, well-equipped with audio-video facilities, help teachers and students to avail
online content within the College
Teachers also use NPTEL platform for accessing online content in their respective fields.
This helps them to get updated on the contemporary situation of the discipline.
Encourage the faculty to make use of Smart Applications like Padlet, Mentimeter,
Plickers, H5P, uReply etc.
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Fedena, the College ERP
Used for attendance-management, examination marks
Interface to effectively carry out assignments as well
Platform for feedback and peer reviews
Language Lab
50 student consoles and one teacher console to ensure hassle-free learning environment
Each console is administered by the teacher console using language lab software. Teachers
make use of the lab to enhance language learning through specific software for improving
Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing (LSRW) skills
Also used by teachers who pursue competitive exams, language tests and online courses
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tools including online resources for effective
teaching and learning process
2.3.3 Ratio of mentor to students for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed
academic year )
Response: 17.41
2.3.3.1 Number of mentors
Response: 76
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2.3.4 Preparation and adherence of Academic Calendar and Teaching plans by the institution
Response:
The Annual Academic Calendar is finalized in a participative manner taking into consideration the Annual
Plans prepared by the respective Academic Departments. The Department plans are presented at the
BODHI, the academic planning retreat of the College which is usually held annually during
April/May. The presentation and consolidation of the academic calendar charted with programmes at
department and institution level is an integral part of BODHI
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Preparation of Academic calendar
As all the major programmes of the College are in line with dates specified in the Academic
Calendar, an expert committee collects details of various department level activities proposed for
the new academic year. Department level events include association activity, workshops,
conferences, alumni activities, placement activities, parent teacher meeting etc.
This committee also decides on the schedule of various examinations, in consultation with the
examination department, Assistant Controllers of Examinations at department level and the
Controller of Examination. The Arts and Sports fests, signature events of various departments,
cultural events on specific occasions are set in place in consultation with various student bodies,
staff and management. Central and State Government holidays and other events are also taken into
consideration.
The Academic Calendar is set such that the total number of days allocated to various activities do
not disrupt the total number of regular academic classes.
Once finalized, the Academic calendar applies to all activities.
Teaching Plan
Teaching plans for the whole academic year is drawn up by individual faculty member and later
collected by the tutors of each batch. Individual suggestions and comments are consolidated and
submitted to Head of the Department concerned for review.
Mapping of all Programme Objectives and Programme Specific Objectives being imperative, the
Head of the Department also ensures the formation of a committee to map POs and PSOs.
The consolidated report and mapping is presented at the department faculty council for
consideration.
Adherence to Teaching and Academic plan
The course plans, being an important part of the day-to-day teaching requirement, are evaluated on
a mid-semester basis. Course facilitators, who deal with individual courses, submit a statement of
module-wise completion to the tutors.
Further, the tutors review the document to check possible discrepancies and submit the same to the
Head of the Department for assessment. The report, in detail, elaborates on the process of PO and
PSO mapping to various courses, its possible outcomes and benefits from multiple perspectives.
Head of Department collects feedback from students on course plans, wherein adherence to the
course plan in execution is compared with the report submitted.
A report is prepared based on the feedback from multiple sources, and the Principal reviews the
final report.
Corrective measures, wherever necessary, are discussed and intimated to the department and the
individual member of the faculty. This ensures qualitative improvement of the teaching–learning
process.The adherence to the academic calendar is continually monitored using the college
ERP-Fedena.
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2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality
2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 103.76
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Head of HEI
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Superspeciality /
D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)
Response: 55.32
2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/M.Ch./D.N.B Superspeciality/D.Sc./D’Lit. year

wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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Template)
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest
completed academic year in number of years)
Response: 10.75
2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers
Response: 817.35
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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

2.5.1 Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the
declaration of results year-wise during the last five years
Response: 13.8
2.5.1.1 Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration
of results year wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
13 16 14 12 14

Template)
2.5.2 Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number
appeared in the examinations during the last five years
Response: 4.8
2.5.2.1 Number of complaints/grievances about evaluation year wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
68 47 38 28 18
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2.5.3 IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes including Continuous
Internal Assessment (CIA) have brought in considerable improvement in Examination Management
System (EMS) of the Institution
Response:
The College, having been conferred with autonomy in 2014, has adopted ample measures to reform the
examination procedures and processes. The Examination Cell has implemented various reforms and
innovations under the guidance of the Controller of Examinations. IT integration via Software based
question paper setting, ERP based registration, generation of Hall Ticket, Entry of Marks, Publication of
Results and biometric security systems in Exam Cell are a few among the many reforms that have had a
positive impact on the efficacy of the Examination Management of the College.
IT integration reforms in the examination system

Examination registration, fee payment and hall ticket generation are done using FEDENA,
the College ERP. Students can apply for examination only through Fedena. As attendance
is marked using the ERP, those students with less than 75% attendance in papers concerned
in a semester are blocked from examination registration, leading to application through
condonation process as per the provisions in Examination policy. Once registered, a student
can generate the duly authorized hall ticket online. Enhanced accuracy and accountability
of the forms filled-in by the students affirms the significance of the same. Moreover, going
online saves considerable time and resources for all.
‘PARIMAN’, an exclusive question bank software, is used to generate question papers
automatically according to a prefixed pattern from the year 2014.
Later on, adding more features, a new software REx was introduced in June 2018 to
randomly generate question papers. The questions are generally set at different levels, i.e.,
simple, medium and complex, incorporating Bloom’s taxonomy as the underlying theme,
to have a comprehensive outcome. Question papers are also solicited from a panel of
external experts in each subject area to ensure fool proof execution of examination process.
Autonomy conferred Rajagiri the responsibility to provide mark sheets to the students
which is one among the most confidential and critical process in the examination system. In
order to ensure highest level of security and to eliminate duplicity, the mark sheets are
printed with various security features such as micro text, pantograph, UV, hologram etc.
Mark sheet is also featured with photographs of students to further strengthen security
credential.
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) marks – CAE I, CAE II, Assignment, Seminar, Attendance -
are uploaded to the ERP. Evaluation of CAE papers are also linked to the assessment of POs and
PSOs of various programs.
As the component-wise distribution of marks for assignments and the choice of methods of
assignment depends on the nature of the discipline, the ERP helps faculty to choose the
required components and methods from the options provided. Attendance cut off and
proportionate mark distribution are also done automatically.
Students can view their CIA marks through the login page.
Parents are also provided with individual login to view their wards’ academic performance
as an added feature in the College ERP. Periodic open houses for parents are organized to
discuss academic performance of students with the Principal and faculty members.
The increase in counterfeit certificates worldwide has been a major concern over the years
and has caused tremendous damages to various institutions. RCSS launched an online
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Certificate Verification System www.rajagiri.directverify.in to facilitate expeditious
verification of students’ certificates. This system will enable embassies, educational
institutions, employers and corporate organizations who have recruited or enrolled RCSS
students worldwide to verify students’ certificate online from anywhere in the world to
safeguard them from the fake document menace. Verification request status can be
monitored by using the transaction numbers. s
Improvements Observed in the Examination System
False /Dummy numbers are used in answer booklets; this ensures the transparency in valuation of
answer scripts of the Semester Examination. Once evaluated, the marks are uploaded to the
software for automated tabulation. The CIA marks are updated online after each Continuous
Assessment Examination. Other components like attendance and assignments, are added with the
Semester Examination marks in the set proportion. This has led to a significant accuracy and
speedy release of results. Such IT integrated reforms have helped in paperless procedures which
falls in line with the green Initiative of the College.
Biometric systems are installed at the doors of the strong room of the exam cell. The Exam Cell is
also equipped with cutting edge computer/software systems, surveillance cameras etc. This has
helped in strengthening the security measures of the exam procedures. Advanced electronic systems
have augmented the transparency, accountability and credibility of the Examination Management
system.
Examination committee meetings are regularly conducted to review the statistics related to
examination results after each semester. The committee looks into areas of improvement in all
related areas and the same is communicated to all departments for follow-up action.
To prevent and deal with examination related malpractices:
Examination halls are equipped with surveillance cameras that are monitored continuously
An Examination Monitoring Task Force, comprising of senior faculty members are
entrusted with the duty of periodic supervision of the Examinations
Annual training sessions are conducted for existing teachers to update and refresh the duties
and responsibilities related to examinations every academic year
Newly recruited teachers are provided with similar training sessions during their induction
programme.
Remuneration related to Examinations to internal and external faculty members are made through
online banking, directly to the bank accounts of respective faculty to ensure speedy and transparent
settlement of such dues.
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

2.6.1 Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and
displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students.
Response:
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Programme Outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all
Programmes are stated and displayed on RCSS website.
Communication to the Stakeholders
1.Students:
1.Orientation about POs and measurement during induction
2.Mention of Subject-PSO mapping and assessment tool for each PSO in the Course Plan
2.Orientation programmes for faculty on designing, mapping and attainment of POs, PSOs and COs.
3.Display of POs, PSOs and COs on RCSS website for other stakeholders
RCSS’s Outcome-Based-Education (OBE) for skills and competences development uses an Assurance of
Learning (AOL) system. The assessment plan incorporates the “outcomes assessment” process followed
in the institution.
STEP 1: ESTABLISH PROGRAMME LEARNING GOALS (PLGs) AND PROGRAMME

LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs) IN LINE WITH THE MISSION
PLGs and PLOs of the programme are:

Driven by RCSS’s mission
Created by a faculty team in AOL Committee and reviewed by the entire faculty in Faculty
Council meeting
Focuses on key competences which each programme will provide to students and termed as
POs
The list of PLGs is provided in college website.https://rajagiri.edu/academic/assurance-of-learning
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STEP 2: ALIGNMENT OF CURRICULA WITH ADOPTED GOALS
Critical as it provides clear evidence about the student works performed in one or more classes and
directly supports student achievement of the learning goals
Curriculum maps, used to align PLGs and PLOs to the curricula, charts the LOs across courses and
co-curricular activities. The maps then provide assurance that, students will have ample
opportunities to attain the expected outcomes.
STEP 3: BENCHMARKS
Determine the criteria of success or performance standard for a PLO

Acceptable, internal performance benchmark established to determine if student performance is
acceptable or not
STEP 4: IDENTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT METHODS AND MEASURES
Student learning is measured using:
Direct Measures
1.Given greater emphasis by AOL system
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2.Require students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. For example, under rubric-based
measures, student works (assignments, presentations), a part of both assessment and evaluation,
shall be assessed using rubrics.
Indirect measures
1.Supports direct measurement, or wherever impossible to measure the learning objective directly
2.Assessments that measure opinions or thoughts about students' or graduates’ own knowledge,
skills, attitudes, learning experiences, perceptions of services received or employers' opinions.
Examples - student surveys about instruction, student entry and exit surveys, focus groups, alumni
surveys, employer surveys.
STEP 5: ATTAINMENT REPORT GENERATION
Apart from detailed assessment record, faculty taking the course mapped to a PLO or faculty- in-charge of
the assessment event will send the report in the prescribed format to the assessment committee.
STEP 6: USING ATTAINMENT REPORT FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Focus on insights from assessment data to improve the Programme

Necessary changes are made in Program Architecture and delivery of the course
Findings of the consolidated report and required actions to be implemented for subsequent
academic year. At the end of every academic year, the programme level assessment report
including the proposed action plan has to be presented in the Faculty Council
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Glossary)
2.6.2 Attainment of programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution.
Response:
Attainment of POs, PSOs and COs are measured using a number of methods, grouped as direct and indirect
measures. Indirect measures are used to augment direct measurement, or wherever it is impossible to
measure the learning objective directly. Course-embedded assessment is followed for directly measuring
the POs, PSOs and COs.
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Course Embedded Assessment
Incorporate assessment into regular class activities
Refers to techniques that can be utilized within the context of a classroom to assess
students’ learning, as individuals and in groups.
Two types of course embedded assessments
Embedded questions
Rubric-based measures
Embedded Questions (EQ) in Examinations process
Certain courses are selected for the assessment of COs and the method of assessment,
whether it is embedded questions or rubrics, is decided
Earmarking of appropritate Section of Continuous Assessment Examination II (CAE – II)
as embedded questions for these courses
Grading structure section of the course plan include information on EQ assessment and
examination used for that purpose
Faculty members teaching the assessed course have to submit 2 sets of questions papers
with EQ in Section C. EQ questions will be checked and approved by the area chair/Heads
to ensure that it measures the intended PSO. The marks of the embedded question along
with summary in prescribed format to be send to the assessment committee within
prescribed time limit
Rubric based measures Process
Under rubric-based measures, student work shall be assessed based on rubrics
Student works like assignments, presentations to be part of both assessment and evaluation
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Faculty to give marks twice - once for evaluation as a part of CIA (Continuous Internal
Assessment) and second based on rubrics for assessing the PSO
Holistic and analytic rubrics developed by a working committee on rubrics
All PSO assessments other than Embedded Questions are to follow rubrics of the respective
PSO
Rubrics marks and assessment summary in prescribed format to be send to assessment
committees
Indirect Measures
Assessments that measure opinions or thoughts about students' or graduates’ own knowledge,
skills, attitudes, learning experiences, perceptions of services received or employers' opinions
Supplements direct measures of learning by providing information about how and why learning is
occurring
Examples - student surveys about instruction, student entry and exit surveys, focus groups, alumni
surveys, employer surveys etc.
Closing the Loop based on attainment report
The focus is gathering insights from assessment data to improve the programme. Based on assessment
data, necessary changes are made in programme architecture and delivery of the course.
The process will be followed as shown in figure:
Findings of the consolidated report and actions required (if any) are to be implemented only in the
subsequent year. At the end of every academic year, programme level assessment report including the
proposed action plan has to be presented in the Faculty Council.
Actions can be taken with regard to:
1.Changes in curriculum
2.Changes in assessment instrument
3.Student training or student support
4.Faculty development programmes
5.Changes in Pedagogy
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2.6.3 Pass Percentage of students
Response: 93.32
2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
Response: 461
2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the
Institution.
Response: 494
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passed and appeared in the final year
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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process
Response: 3.57
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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities

3.1.1 The institution Research facilities are frequently updated and there is well defined policy for
promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented
Response:
Research is indispensable to the growth of any academic institution. Over the years, RCSS has residually
progressed in its research output. Moreover, an increased emphasis was given for the promotion of
research culture among faculty and students. Required infrastructure available on the campus for
undertaking research includes,
1.Research Navigation Centre

2.Desk Space and Cubicles for researchers to work independently
3.Confab for Collaborative Research Activities
RCSS is a recognized Centre for Doctoral Research leading to PhD under Mahatma Gandhi University
for Social Work, Sociology and Allied Social Sciences and Management Studies since 1988. Research
Institute of RCSS established in 1972, plays a pivotal role in undertaking Government and Non –
Government funded research projects. The institution encourages faculty members to carry out
research projects funded by UGC, ICSSR and the like.
The International Centre for Consortium Research in Social Care Disciplines (ICRS) initiated in 2017
by RCSS aims to bring together researchers across the world to design social care practice models by
integrating health care systems to promote health and wellbeing and to formulate health policies through
evidence based interventions. ICRS is envisioned to bridge the gap the between Knowledge and Practice
and to strengthen the field of Social Care Research. Presently, ICRS has signed MoUs of research
collaboration with the University of Melbourne, University of York and Catholic Health Association of
India (CHAI).
The fully automated libraries are equipped with Wi-Fi, prominent databases like EBSCO Information
Services, SAGE, Elsevier and the like, and the Psychology and Bio-tech labs are an added platform for
academic research. Moreover, RCSS has two reputed journals to its credit, namely Rajagiri Management
Journal and Rajagiri Journal of Social Development.
RCSS has formulated a research promotion policy to motivate its faculty members to undertake socially
impactful researches. Guidelines for obtaining seed money for minor and major research projects for the
faculty members are outlined in the policy. It has set forth guidelines on quality journals to be considered
for publication, incentives for publication, and the list of conferences that would attract financial support.
The financial aid set for major research projects is INR 5,00,000 and INR 50,000 for minor research
project. Apart from monetary incentives, the faculty members can earn research points, which form an
integral part of employee appraisal. It is mandatory for the faculty members to score 50 points on
research annually through publication of research papers, book chapters, case, editor of a book, paper
presentation, review of a journal paper etc.
The research and promotion policy of the institution has gradually changed the research ambience of the
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institution. The number of research publication in quality journals has increased over the years even though
not in huge numbers. RCSS has given more than INR 7 lakhs as monetary incentives for research
publication for the past 3 years. The number of conferences attended by the faculty has increased manifold
resulting knowledge transfer among the peers. The members of the faculty also organises conferences,
workshops etc. which has resulted in research projects, consultancies etc.
Minutes of the Governing Council/ Syndicate/Board View Document

of Management related to research promotion policy
adoption
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research uploaded on website
3.1.2 The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year, INR in
Lakhs)
Response: 5.25
3.1.2.1 The amount of seed money provided by institution to its faculty year-wise during the last five
years (INR in lakhs).
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8.25 9.00 6 2.89 .11
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received
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Finance Officer indicating seed money provided and
utilized
3.1.3 Percentage of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for advanced

studies/research during the last five years
Response: 2.88
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3.1.3.1 The number of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for advanced studies /
research year wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
3 2 2 2 0
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details
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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research

3.2.1 Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects,
endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 342.82
3.2.1.1 Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects ,
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
92.775 75.19 87.54 67.64 19.67
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projects sponsored by non-government
3.2.2 Percentage of teachers having research projects during the last five years
Response: 12.14
3.2.2.1 Number of teachers having research projects during the last five years
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7 7 8 8 8
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3.2.3 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides
Response: 23.68
3.2.3.1 Number of teachers recognized as research guides
Response: 18
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recognizing faculty as research guides
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3.2.4 Average percentage of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
government agencies during the last five years
Response: 40.86
3.2.4.1 Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 2 2 3 2
3.2.4.2 Number of departments offering academic programes
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7 7 7 6 5
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Supporting document from Funding Agency View Document
List of research projects and funding details View Document
3.3 Innovation Ecosystem

3.3.1 Institution has created an eco system for innovations, creation and transfer of knowledge
supported by dedicated centers for research, entrepreneurship, community orientation, Incubation
etc.
Response:
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences constantly aims at cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship
attitude in the minds of students by supplying them with adequate resources for the development of an
enterprise and fueling them with the wisdom to face the corporate business world. Incubation Centre is
one such initiative to support innovation in the students.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC):
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) and IPR Cell was established at
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous) on February 2015 supported by Kerala Startup
Mission (KSUM) (formerly Techno Park-Technology Business Incubator (T-TBI), the designated nodal
agency for implementing Kerala government's entrepreneurship and innovation-related projects) and
Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC).
The objective of IEDC is to organize entrepreneurship awareness camps and entrepreneurship development
programs in order to help students in setting up their own Start-ups while they are studying in college by
providing information and technical support. To nurture the entrepreneurship skills required to become a
successful entrepreneur, the centre arranges entrepreneurship enrichment interactive sessions by successful
entrepreneurs who are icons in their own field. Moreover, the cell organizes the following
1.Training programs, seminars, and initiatives for starting enterprises

2.Actively participates in initiatives like Boot Camp, Incubation Centre, Entrepreneurship
Summits and
3.Association with Start-Up village, professional bodies such as TiE, CII, NIPM, NHRD, KMA
etc.
The Plan Competition
“The Plan” is a business plan competition organized by IEDC annually in which the students who are
interested in entrepreneurship are encouraged to present their business plans. Each participant will be
assigned a faculty mentor to help them develop their business plan. The plans will be presented to a panel
of experts from industry and academia who validates their plan. The winners are provided with cash prizes
and incubation support.
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Incubation Centre
Department of Business Administration has an exclusive incubation centre “Le Cocon” facilitated by the
IEDC in the valley campus. The Incubation Centre provides functioning space for the companies along
with expert mentoring. The winners of ‘The Plan” competition have a default entry to incubation centre if
they wish so. However, the services of the Incubation centre are not limited to the winners. It is open to
any student in the Department of Business Administration who is interested in Entrepreneurship. To date,
seven startups have been incubated and have proved successful.
Pappilon
In order to enhance opportunity for creation and transfer of knowledge the institute leverages the
services of alumni who are first and second-generation Entrepreneurs through an annual Summit
“Pappilon”. The students are allowed to have an interaction with these entrepreneurs in order to gain
insights from the industry.
The centre develops various technologies and processes in order to transfer such technologies and
processes to the empower the rural youth and enable them to have a sustainable livelihood.
Leveraging the membership in various professional bodies like CII, NHRD, NIPM, KMA, etc. the
institute organize industry academia interactive session for knowledge sharing between the experts from
the industry and students.
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3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property
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Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development during the last five years.
Response: 43
3.3.2.1 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual

Property Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
08 08 13 08 06
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3.4 Research Publications and Awards

3.4.1 The institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics for research through the
following:
1.Inclusion of research ethics in the research methodology course work

2.Presence of institutional Ethics committees (Animal, chemical,bio-ethics etc)
3.Plagiarism check
4.Research Advisory Committee
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Response: A. All of the above
3.4.2 Number of Ph.D’s registered per teacher (as per the data given w.r.t recognized Ph.D guides/
supervisors provided at 3.2.3 metric) during the last five years
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Response: 3.83
3.4.2.1 How many Ph.Ds are awarded within last 5 years
Response: 69
3.4.2.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years
Response: 18
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the guide , title of thesis, year of award etc
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3.4.3 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
last five years
Response: 1.34
3.4.3.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
31 18 12 15 8
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name and year of publication
3.4.4 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes published per teacher during the last five
years.
Response: 1.02
3.4.4.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in
national/ international conference proceedings year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 14 12 11 17
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published
3.4.5 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on average citation index in
Scopus/ Web of Science or PubMed/ Indian Citation Index
Response: 1.25
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years
3.4.6 Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five years based on Scopus/ Web of Science - h-
index of the Institution
Response: 3
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Web of Science - h-index of the Institution
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs).
Response: 390.7
3.5.1.1 Total amount generated from consultancy and corporate training year-wise during the last
five years (INR in lakhs).
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
67.85 104.96 101.83 44.86 71.2
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revenue generated through consultancy and
corporate training
3.5.2 Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking
consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
Response: 91.56
3.5.2.1 Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking
consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7.21 74.94 3.31 2.82 3.28
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trained for undertaking consultancy
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consultancy
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expenditure incurred on developing facilities and
training teachers and staff for undertaking
consultancy
3.6 Extension Activities

3.6.1 Extension activities are carried out in the neighbourhood community, sensitising students to
social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the last five years
Response:
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences ever since its inception has relentlessly strived towards to live its
mission statement of transforming students into social beings who are socially committed, professionally
competent and contributing towards the development of the country. Moreover, being an institute of
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repute for social work education, the institution follows a multipronged approach to develop a sense of
empathy, social agility and consequently ensuring holistic development of its students. Various
departments of the institute make sure that students get exposed to social issues at least once a year.
Every year it is customary to start the extension activities of the postgraduate students with a week-long
programme, namely “Rural Sensitisation Camp”, aimed at inculcating social sensitivity, and thereby
encouraging them to creatively address the social issues around them. The camp exposes them to a plethora
of socially relevant issues of the underprivileged in a rural community and emboldens them to address the
issue and serve the needy. The camp turns to be an eye-opener for the students which has motivated them
to voluntarily serve the society.
“Rajagiri Immersive Learning Experience”, the signature learning pedagogy of Rajagiri, entices the
students to join any of the community service arms of the institute i.e. Rajagiri Transcend, Rajagiri
Outreach, and NSS, YRC, ENCON, Rotaract and the like.
Based on the Supreme Court Judgments and Guidelines issued by Government of India in 1989, The
Kerala Voluntary Coordinating Agency (VCA) for adoption started its functioning at Rajagiri College
of Social Sciences in 1990 later it’s name has been changed to Adoption Coordinating Agency and State
Adoption Resource Agency. During the period 1990 to 2017, Six thousand Four hundred and seventy two
orphans and abandoned children (6472) were placed with suitable Indian families by Adoption
Coordinating Agency with the support of State and Central Governments, Hon’ble Courts and Child Care
Institutions.
In addition, Rajagiri College houses the following listed Live Labs inside the campus to reach out to the
community in various aspects.
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The larger objective of the institute goes beyond making the students compassionate social beings but
develop them as social entrepreneurs.
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3.6.2 Number of awards and recognition received by the Institution, its teachers and students for
extension activities from Government / Government recognised bodies during last five years
Response: 22
3.6.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/
Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8 4 3 6 1
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year
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3.6.3 Number of extension and outreached Programmes conducted by the institution through NSS/
NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., ( including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS awareness,
Gender issues etc. ) and / or those organised in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs
during the last five years.
Response: 224
3.6.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with industry,
community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-
wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
53 62 21 31 57
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conducted with industry, community etc for the last
five years
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3.6.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above during
the last five years
Response: 93.28
3.6.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above year-wise
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1234 1098 863 655 256
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extension activities with Govt or NGO etc
3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 Number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student exchange/
internship/ on –the-job training/ project work
Response: 7.4
3.7.1.1 Total number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student
exchange/ internship/ on –the-job training/ project work
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
17 12 03 01 04
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faculty etc
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3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other
institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. during the last five years (only functional MoUs with
ongoing activities to be considered)
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Response: 50
3.7.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other
Institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. year wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
25 6 6 4 9
e-copies of the MoUs with institution/ industry/ View Document

corporate house
Details of functional MoUs with institutions of View Document

national, international importance, other Institutions
etc during the last five years
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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities

4.1.1 The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. viz.,
classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc.
Response:
RCSS has developed finest facilities for supporting teaching – learning process in the campus. The
management is relentlessly striving towards achieving excellence which is evident in the state-of-the-art
infrastructural facilities provided for holistic development of students.
The physical facility comprises of:
Campus
Spread over two campuses - Hill campus and Valley campus

Well-maintained with lush green layout with area of 8.64 acres and a total built-up area for
teaching and learning facility is 35844 sq. metres, which is above the prescribed norms by different
statutory bodies. Further RCSS is a part of Rajagiri Group of Institutions so it also shares an
extended area with other sisters concerns which comes to about 82.3 acres.
Classrooms
42 well-planned and spacious classrooms and 7 capcious Seminar Halls enabled with ICT
facilities is to expedite innovative teaching and learning among students.
5 computing facilities across two campuses with an average sitting capacity of 50 students is
available for eLearning, online registration, faculty feedback and other academic facilities.
4 auditoriums, 5 conference rooms, 3 boardrooms and 3 recreational rooms to facilitate
teamwork, group activity, training and workshop sessions conducted for students and faculty
members.
26 Interactive Panel Boards. 49 LCD projectors, 5 LED TVs, Media Lab and e content
development facilities are available.
48 Wi-Fi access points and 100 Mbps Internet lease line facilities are available to enable high
speed network connectivity.
Library
2 libraries with 4 reading rooms and confab which can occupy a total of 100 students each.
A collection of 48043 books, 192 journals and periodicals, 14 online databases, and digital library
Library is fully computerized which makes the accessibility easier for the students with automated
library management system.
Library is fully air-conditioned which helps it to function throughout the year from 8 a.m. to 8
p.m.
Reprographic facility center is well equipped with Photocopy machines, printers and binding
equipment.
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Laboratories
For attaining certain skill which is related to specific domain college has set up different labs for
helping student in developing expertise in their domain area like psychology lab, communication
lab and biotechnology lab. These labs have an average occupancy of 50 students per lab.
Computing equipment and facilities
Total of 3 server rooms comprises of 10 high-end servers with configuration of HPE DL 380
Gen9 Rack 2U Server, Intel Xenon,16GB DDR4 Ram,300GB, 7 HDD
Total of 583 computing systems with 100 mbps speed out of which 365 is dedicated for student
usage.
All computing devices are equipped with Microsoft campus license and 9 licensed software
packages which comprises of visual studio package, SPSS, Plagiarism Software-X checker, Adobe
Package etc.
Other facilities
To facilitate uninterrupted teaching and learning environment 24- hours power is provided through
substation and generators established in campus.
Fedena (ERP) and other smart apps are provided to access academic and institutional
information
Lifts, Toilets, Wheelchairs and alternative paths to stairs for Divyangjan in all buildings in the
campus
Central Reverse Osmosis plant for supply of clean drinking water.
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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games (indoor, outdoor) and
sports. (gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium, etc.)
Response:
Rajagiri college of social sciences provides adequate facilities for holistic development of students in field
of academic, cultural, yoga and sports activities
Cultural activities
Four multi-purpose outdoor facilities named ‘‘River View’, ‘Bella Vista’, ‘Amigo’ and
‘Amphitheatre’ is equipped with necessary facilities and properties for conducting different
cultural activities.
Rajagiri has 8 capacious halls used for various cultural events where audio visual aids, lighting and
other facilities are provided for conducting different programs.
The usage of these outdoor and indoor facilities is around 212 students per day which includes
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yoga, classroom, cultural events and other extracurricular activities
State-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned auditoriums like Golden Aureole, Alex hall and Carmel
Hall where the events are conducted
Nodal centre for SPICMACAY from 2014 onwards and conducts programmes by SPICMACAY
etc. to promote the Indian culture
Amphitheatre conduct various events Celebrates festivals including Onam, Ramadhan, Christmas,
Diwali on campus College courtyard is venue for various activities like programs teasers, flash
mobs, street plays, dramas, mimes etc.
The student club take the responsibility of organising national level cultural events like splendore,
Inflore etc. These events help students to showcase their talent and excel in extracurricular skills.
Rajagiri Music Band performs at intercollegiate and other events which brings laurels to the
institute.
Yoga
Jyothis Hall - Dedicated venue for daily yoga sessions for the students.
Trained and experiences yoga gurus impart sessions to the students on various yoga postures,
pranayams, mudra healings etc.
Darshana Open Theatre - venue for the Yoga day and other occasions and has manicured lawns
for practising yoga which helps to develop healthy individual.
Sports and Games
To facilitate overall development of students both in academic and extra-curricular college offers
ample facilities like
5 gymnasiums separate for boys and girls with an area of 3000 Sq. Mt.
2 football ground with an area of 5850 Sq. Mt.
1 cricket ground comprises of 9000 Sq. Mt.
2 cricket net practicing court with area of 90 Sq. Mt.
Lawn tennis court comprises with area of 600 Sq. Mt.
3 volleyball court covers an area of 600 Sq. Mt.
7 basketball courts encompass an area of 3050 Sq. Mt.
4 badminton court with an area of 640 Sq. Mt.
Throw ball and athletics ground with jogging tracks are available for all students
The total area of sports facilities is around 52801 Sq. Mt. and a usage rate of 285 students per
day
Rajagiri Sports and Cultural centre
Established in year 2014 with a seating capacity of 3000

Venue for Student Initiation Ceremonies, fests, programs, Yoga Day etc.
A full-time lady trainer assists the lady students in their daily practice sessions in gymnasium.
Full- time Physical Education Director to train the students for state level and national level
competitions.
As RCSS has shared different facilities among sister institute in the vicinity. The major shared facilities are
cricket ground, football ground, volleyball, throw ball etc. The cricket ground is prepared in collaboration
with Kerala Cricket Association and Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology
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4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class,
LMS, etc. (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 94.59
4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities
Response: 35
4.1.4 Average percentage of expenditure excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 37.86
4.1.4.1 Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during last five
years (INR in lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
784 953 3331 295 42
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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
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4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
Response:
RCSS library is fully automated with integrated library management system (ILMS).
RCSS has two full-fledged libraries - Fr. Moses Library in the Hill Campus [named after Rev. Fr. (Dr.)
Abraham Moses CMI, first principal of the college] and RSOM Library in the Valley Campus.
Availability of Wi-Fi and fully computerised facility which helps for easy accessibility for
students
Fully automated with AutoLib library software
Flap Barrier Access Gate system used for entry and exit to the library
Equipped with over 48043(40015 titles), 3646 Bound Volumes,1636 Rare Books collections,1187
CD/DVDs, 192 journals and periodicals and 14 newspapers
Floor area of 17000 Sq.Mt.
The Tower of Wisdom, a 26’ tall tower that emblazons 36 Foundation Books, is the main
attraction of the library.
Name of the ILMS Software - Autolib Multiuser Version with LAN 7.0, developed with JAVA,
Open Source and MS technologies
Nature of Automation - Fully Automated Version - Web Based Software – Advanced Edition.
Year of Automation - 2000 – till date
Digital Databases and Network
Provides access to online databases of Nlist-Inflibnet, Delnet, EBSCO Business Source

Complete, EBSCO Psychology and Behavioral Science Collections, EBSCO CINAHL Plus,
JGATE, IBID, E-books of Pearson management collections, Sage and EPW E- Journals etc.
Remote access facility with its e-Resources and Web OPAC
Has archived dissertations, faculty publications and Academic news reports on DSpace Digital
Library
Uses web 2.0 tools like Website, Blog and Facebook page as strategy to improve user participation
Library has membership with National Digital Library and American Centre Library.
Library Amenities
Equipped with a separate lift, air-conditioned reading and reference halls on two floors and other
amenities with a seating capacity of more than 300 persons
Protected with glass shield so that it is easy to get proper light and cool air ambience during day
hours and also to see the excellent panoramic view of the neighbouring areas in and around Kochi.
Library has separate spacious room for watching TV, reading newspapers and reprographic
facilities.
Library Navigation and Management System
Equipped with Information Navigation centre facility with all state-of-the-art gadgets, Wi-Fi
internet connection and highly modernized Audio-Visual equipment’s with tele-conferencing
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facility
Special arrangements have also been made for the Divyangjan to access the library
Enabled with open access facility of Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC) to facilitate
readers to have easy access to the library resources
Informal discussion room facility named Confab to encourage academic research oriented
activities conducted by various departments.
To keep abreast the user about the activities of the college, the Library maintains “In The Press
Today” file of the news clipping of the RCSS and academic related news published in different
newspapers. The same is also sent to college authorities and all the staff members through e-mail
for information.
The Library offers user orientation program to its users on the subscribed and other resources.
In association with Library Science department several national and international Conferences,
Seminars, Workshops, Regular User Awareness Programs on different database like EBSCO, J-
gate, N-List are conducted by the Library.
4.2.2 Institution has subscription for e-Library resources Library has regular subscription for the
following:
1.e – journals
2.e-books
3.e-ShodhSindhu
4.Shodhganga
5.Databases
D. Any 1 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
Response: A. Any 4 or more of the above
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4.2.3 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-
journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 21.38
4.2.3.1 Annual expenditure of purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals

year wise during last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
17.95 36.95 13.12 16.5 22.4
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subscription to journals/e-journals during the last
five years
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4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students during the last completed
academic year
Response: 39.17
4.2.4.1 Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Response: 548
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4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1 Institution has an IT policy covering wi-fi, cyber security, etc., and allocated budget for updating
its IT facilities
Response:
RCSS is providing sophisticated IT infrastructure which comprises of computing equipment, server,

software’s and internet facilities.
The Institution is positive in providing state of the art IT infrastructure with periodic assessment of efficacy
of existing facility.
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RCSS IT policy
Exists to maintain, secure, and ensure the legal and appropriate use of Information technology
infrastructure established by the Institution on the campus
Establishes Institution-wide strategies and responsibilities for protecting the Confidentiality,
Integrity, and availability of the information assets that are accessed, created, managed, and/or
controlled by the College
Designed for setting standards and procedure for different aspects like usage of IT facilities,
Copyright and its infringements, upgradation of IT infrastructure, cyber-security and budgeting
policy
Laid down the guideline for the meeting of IT Committee to upgrade IT infrastructure and
enable to better meet future challenges
Covers areas including:
IT facility
Provides blueprint for the purchasing decision taken regarding IT related equipment like
computing system, server, software and hardware and facilities like Wi-Fi, cyber-security, etc.
Provides instruction and procedure for equipment usage, internet usage, software usage and
email usage policy
Computing facility and Wi-Fi
Sets standards for the usage of internet facilities by different stakeholders and standards against
the misuse of internet browsing facility. 48 Wi-Fi access point with 100 Mbps internet lease line
facility is available in campus.
Guides a well-defined procedure for regular assessment and replacement of computing system.
565 computing system with high end operating systems.
Cyber-security
The Cyberoam 200iNG Firewall is installed in year 2016-17 which is upgraded from Cyberoam
105iNG.
Microsoft campus licensed operating system windows 10 professional with defender antivirus
is used for virus threat protection.
Group Policy mechanism is implemented to provide centralized management for configuration of
operating systems, managing applications and users through active directory environment.
To restrict the misuse of internet browsing a cap of 10GB download per month on each user is
applicable. This restriction can be increased through raising a request in IT department.
Software
Rajagiri is using both campus 9 licensed and open licensed software for meeting different
academic requirement of the students.
The organisation follows the software policy provided by the developers and usage instructions are
also provided in the policy for different stakeholders.
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E-governance
Guidelines regarding the usage of IT help not only in academic activities but also in administrative
activities through different software and systems. Institute has array of systems being placed for
smooth functioning of administrative activities
IT committee meets annually for assessing the requirement raised by various departments for
subsequent academic year with regard to upgrade and purchase of existing/ new computing facility
and services.
The requirements for subsequent year will be sent to purchase committee for approval.
The finance committee prepares budget based on the requirement approved by purchase committee
and send to administrative committee for approval.
After getting the consent, purchase committee provide sanction to purchase or upgrade the facility
and procedure for purchase is initiated.
Upgrading in it Infrastructure
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4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Response: 3.65
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4.3.3 Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution.

<5 MBPS
5 MBPS - 20 MBPS
20 MBPS - 35 MBPS
35 MBPS - 50 MBPS
Response: ?50 MBPS
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connection in the Institution
4.3.4 Institution has the following Facilities for e-content development
1.Media centre
2.Audio visual centre
3.Lecture Capturing System(LCS)
4.Mixing equipments and softwares for editing
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.4.1 Average percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic
support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years
Response: 26.79
4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities
excluding salary component year wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
547.2 479.2 370.2 284.4 245.5
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physical facilities and academic facilities
4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic
and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
RCSS is continuously adding new facilities and also maintaining the existing facilities to its optimal
utilization levels. A systematic procedure is followed for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and
support facility for providing better teaching and learning environment. For attaining this objective, RCSS
has constituted an infrastructure committee which works to upgrade and maintain infrastructure
requirement of the institute. Various Policy documents (https://rajagiri.edu/about-policy-documents)
clearly lay out the procedures and strategies for maintaining and utilization of IT, Library and other
Infrastructure facilities.
Infrastructure and Maintenance committee
The Infrastructure and Maintenance committee headed by the Principal oversees the maintenance
of the buildings, classrooms, sports complexes and laboratories.
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Major activities includes assessing infrastructure facilities and plan for upgrading the facilities
every year.
The Committee guides the finance department to prepare the budget for every academic year
incorporating the needs.
Meets with the faculty council which evaluates and suggests the required changes/additions in the
infrastructural facilities.
Maintenance of the Campus Infrastructure
The Maintenance-Supervisors are accountable to the Engineer- (Infrastructure and Maintenance)

and functions as the coordinator who efficiently organizes the workforce, maintaining duty files
containing details about individual floor - wise responsibilities, timings, leaves etc. The
Maintenance-Supervisor conducts periodic checks to ensure the efficiency/working condition of the
infrastructure.
Separate electrical and technical maintenance team is responsible for maintaining technical
requirements of infrastructure facilities.
The housekeeping and the cleaning of all the college buildings are assigned to third party
agencies on a contract basis. Adequate housekeeping staff is employed to meticulously maintain
hygiene, cleanliness and infrastructure on the campus so as to provide an affable learning
environment. Physical and academic support facilities are cleaned and maintained regularly by the
staff assigned for each floor.
Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for electronic equipment, electrical equipment and other
facilities which are done by respective maintenance service providing firms.
Outsourced security service- the campus security is maintained by external agency named
“volfeye”
CCTV cameras: campus is under surveillance to ensure protection for students and faculty for
which purpose 140 CCTV cameras are installed.
Maintenance of Academic Facility
Classrooms
The HOD office is assigned with the responsibility of smooth functioning of classrooms.
As all the classrooms are fixed with ICT facilities if there are any technical problems can be
registered in the complaint register.
In case of a high priority issue, a person is assigned in computer lab to take care of these problems
on real time basis which will not disturb the classes.
In case of other general maintenance problem can be raised in complaint register which will be
rectified within 24 hrs.
During the summer vacations and Christmas vacation, an assessment of classroom ICT system and
general facilities is evaluated. On the basis of evaluation, maintenance works (if necessary) are
carried out.
Computer Facility
The inclusive IT policy of the college is to support and facilitate all functions of the College
providing a Wi-Fi, Cybersecurity, Database management and recovery techniques along with a
licensed software and updated highly refined servers for better performance and flexibility.
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The Lab assistants under the supervision of the System administrators maintain the efficiency of
the computers and related accessories in the faculty wings, labs, classrooms and administrative
areas.
Proper inspection is done and verification of stock takes place at the end of every year.
Annual maintenance is done through external agencies regarding hardware and software
installed in lab.
Sports Complex
The Physical Education Director with the help of the maintenance committee looks after the
various courts and sports complexes in the campus.
Periodic reporting on requirements of repairs/maintenance of all sorts can be submitted by
students/faculty in the maintenance request-register maintained at the reception of each building.
The requirements are collectively processed every week.
The Maintenance-Supervisor and team are involved in the maintenance of infrastructure facilities
on regular basis.
Sports equipment is periodically repaired and new gears are purchased accordingly. Maintenance
of various grounds are regularly taken care by external agencies.
First-aid kits are always available for any emergency in store room.
Library
The library warden and team look after the maintenance of the libraries.
Annual stock of books, shelves, computers, and other belongings in the library is monitored and
maintained in the library stock register.
Library committee is working for maintaining the optimal functioning and improvement of
facilities provided by library to different stakeholders.
The regular upgrade of journals, e-books, books, databases and other facilities are undertaken by
library committee from time to time.
There is regular assessment of IT facilities for the upgradation and maintenance is forwarded to
computer system administrators.
Other facility
There is a central Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant and water tanks available for clean drinking water
facilities and this is regularly maintained.
The solar system is maintained by electrical engineer and department which is functioning for 24 x
7.
The Green Cover of the campuses is well maintained by in-house full time gardeners, headed by a
chief gardener in each campus.
Full- time Electricians and plumbers in each campus preview the maintenance of all electronic and
electrical equipment such as lights, fan, AC, Generator, UPS, lifts, intercoms and Batteries are
maintained monthly and the condition/Status of equipment is entered in the Electrical Log book.
In case of major faults, the contractors are called for, faults analyzed, reports submitted and
rectified. In case of replacement, quotations are called and purchase is done as per college policy.
Reports of the same are submitted to the Director-Infrastructure on completion of work.
Canteen
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The canteen is maintained by external entity which is on lease but regular supervision of canteen
facilities is conducted by different infrastructure committee member.
The complaints regarding canteen maintenance can be registered in infrastructure complaint
book and regular supervision is done.
Water and Waste Management
There are operative solid, liquid and waste management systems available in the Rajagiri campus.
There are adequate dustbin facilities available throughout the campus with colour distinction for
the segregation of biodegradable and non-degradable waste.
Regular supervision of STP to maintain in optimal working condition.
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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Support

5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the
Government during last five years
Response: 15.14
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government
year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
166 110 88 113 81
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scholarships and freeships provided by the
Government during the last five years
5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the
institution and non-government agencies during the last five years
Response: 21.17
5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution /
non- government agencies year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
464 202 127 104 71
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freeships besides government schemes in last 5
years
5.1.3 Following Capacity development and skills enhancement initiatives are taken by the institution
1. Soft skills 2. Language and communication skills 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and
hygiene) 4. Awareness of trends in technology
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
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schemes
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5.1.4 Average percentage of students benefited by career counseling and guidance for competitive
examinations offered by the Institution during the last five years.
Response: 81.91
5.1.4.1 Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career
counselling offered by the institution year wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
1305 803 785 653 174
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competitive examinations and career counselling
5.1.5 The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual
harassment and ragging cases 1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances
4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
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committee, prevention of sexual harassment
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harassment and ragging cases
5.2 Student Progression

5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
Response: 33.57
5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year - wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
187 138 143 117 5
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5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch).
Response: 30.36
5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing student progression to higher education during last five years.
Response: 150
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5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations

during the last five years (eg: IIT/JAM/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil
Services/State government examinations, etc.)
Response: 97.14
5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
IIT/JAM/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations, etc.)) year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
61 17 6 3 1
5.2.3.2 Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg:
IIT/JAM/ NET / SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT,GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government
examinations) year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
61 17 7 3 1
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international level examinations during the last five
years
5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at
university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one)
Response: 50
5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports / cultural
activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team event should be
counted as one) year - wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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performance in sports/ cultural activities at inter-
university / state / national / international level
5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic &
administrative bodies/committees of the institution
Response:
Affirmative
The college has two student bodies namely
1.Student council for undergraduate courses

2.The College Students Union.
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Student Council (Undergraduate Courses)
Consists of two elected representatives from each class and 31 nominated members by the College
management for the undergraduate courses
Consists of the student representatives, the Executive Director, the Principal, Heads of the
Departments of Undergraduate Courses, College management representatives, the Faculty in charge
of Cultural activities and the Faculty in charge of sports activities
Meets once in every month and twice or thrice based on requirements during the break timings of
the college to discuss upcoming events and programmes of the College and academic matters
Allow the council members to come up with suggestions from their classmates for improvement.
The suggestion and grievances given during the meetings are recorded and appropriate action is
taken on the same
Suggests a media team to take care of the videography and photography of all the events in the
campus
All student council members receive trainings on Organizing, Team-building and Leadership Skills soon
after the students’ council is constituted.
College Students Union
Follows the parliamentary system of election as per the guidelines of the Lyngdoh Committee and
M G University to form the Student Council
Actively participates in all endeavors of the College
Consists of a Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson (Female), General Secretary, Magazine Editor, Two
University Union Councilors, Two Lady Representatives, Arts Club Secretary, Sports Secretary
and Class Representatives (elected from each class), mentored and guided by two Staff Advisors in
organizing festivals and conducting Arts and Sports competitions
Class Representatives and Lady Representatives serve as the responsible voice of the
students in various matters of student interest.
Organizes Various Cultural, Literary and sports activities under the leadership of the Union
Chairman & team.
Student Representations
Student bodies in each department organize various events on every Tuesday afternoon based on the
objectives of the respective associations. They also mould the students for inter collegiate competitions and
also hosts inter collegiate fests and Intra collegiate competitions. These include:
SWARAJ (SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF RAJAGIRI)

FORMS (Forum of Rajagiri Management Students – MBA and MHRM)
CSTAR (Students Association of Rajagiri – MCA)
ACSR (Association of Commerce students of Rajagiri- BCOM/BBA)
PSYSTAR (PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF RAJAGIRI)
GYANDEEPTHI- (Library Science Students Association)
Representations in Academic & Administrative bodies/ Committees of the institution
There are student representatives in various bodies including:
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Internal Complaints Committee
Anti-ragging Committee
Students’ Welfare Committee
Library Committee
Hostel committee
There are student representatives in various committees including:
Project Monitoring committee RUSA
IQAC committee
Alumni committee
Placement committee
Swatch campus Committee
Student Grievance Committee
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5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per
year
Response: 28.2
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution year - wise
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
29 39 26 26 21
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organised per year
5.4 Alumni Engagement

5.4.1 The Alumni Association / Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the
development of the institution through financial and other support services.
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Response:
Affirmative
OYSTER (Organization of Yester Year Students of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences)
Alumni community of Rajagiri. Started in 1980, it upholds the college motto "Learn, Serve, Excel"
Has members spread across the world
Aims to provide networking opportunities through various activities and initiatives that foster
relationship between alumni, students and faculty members
Activities coordinated by Elected Executive Committee coordinate the activities
Has international chapters in Dubai, London, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, New York as
well as National chapters in Trivandrum, Chennai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi
Official website Rajagiri Alma connect (https://rajagiri.almaconnect.com) promotes networking
among the Rajagiri alumni
Has more than 2000 active members as of now
Vibrant platform for Rajagirians where opportunities for placements, professional inputs,
alumni achievements etc. are shared.
Celebrates January 26 as “Homecoming Day” every year, where alumni gather in the college
Ensures honouring of Golden Jubilee (50 years), silver jubilee (25 years) and decennial
batches (10 years)
Alumni contributions
Financial
Best Outgoing Student award for MSW - initiated by 1984-86 MSW Batch in memory of Shri Roy
& late Shri Chacko in connection with their Silver Jubilee Year
Prof. K. A. Balakrishnan Memorial award for Best Research Project award - initiated by the MSW
alumni
Best Student Award – initiated by 2008-2011 MCA alumni batch in memory of late Shri Manu
Kurien
Provides financial assistance to the alumni members who need medical support
Financial contributions for events conducted by various departments
MCA national level fest, Euphoria 2k17 and 2k19
CATALYSIS- National social work students’ fest 2016
Social Responsibility: Contributions to social outreach and extension activities coordinated by
Rajagiri Transcend (social arm of Rajagiri) including CRAYONS (Inter orphanage cultural fest),
LANTERNS (mentoring camp for needy children in the neighborhood), Flood relief activities
during Kerala Floods 2018 etc.
Non-Financial Contributions
Departments in the College have Alumni members as members of the Boards of Studies of various
programmes who contribute in updating the syllabus, introduction of new courses and revamping of
the teaching learning process
Alumni members support Rajagiri during conferences, seminars, intra & inter collegiate fests
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organized by the various departments in the college as resource persons or linkage to other
resources
Regular interactive sessions with alumni are arranged in all the departments in the form of
induction programmes, technical inputs, syllabus feedback session, career orientations etc.
Rajagiri HRx club –Facebook (www.facebook.com/hrxclub/)of Human Resource professionals
studied in Rajagiri is a very active forum for discussions, webinars, and lateral placement support.
They organize programmes for professional development of Rajagiri Alumni
Alumni members from various chapters support Rajagiri as panel members in mid-term review of
summer internships of students at various places in India and abroad.
Pre-placement orientation and Corporate Etiquette Training for students are facilitated by practicing
professionals from Alumni group which equip students for placements.
5.4.2 Alumni financial contribution during the last five years (in INR).
E. <2 Lakhs
D. 2 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs
C. 5 Lakhs - 10 Lakhs
B. 10 Lakhs - 15 Lakhs
Response: A. ? 15 Lakhs
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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision
and mission of the Institution
Response:
Affirmative - The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the
Vision and Mission of the Institution
The Rajagiri Group of Institutions was born out of the educational vision of St. Kuriakose Elias
Chavara, the founder of CMI congregation. The CMI vision for education places emphasis on the
development of humane individuals, proficient, competitive and at the same time sensitive to the
world around.
RCSS’s well-drafted Vision and Mission statement was formulated in the year 1999
Vision
To become a centre par excellence of learning, unique in experience, value based in approach, and
pioneering in efforts for enriching and fulfilling LIFE
Mission
To facilitate comprehensive and integrated development of individuals imbued with righteousness

and courage of conviction, to effectively function as social beings
The statements are re-visited by the college management along with staff members once in two years
during the strategic planning exercise of the college - BODHI
The System of Good Governance
College’s strong leadership executed through well-defined systems and organizational structure
The Board of Management
Apex body established in pursuance of the memorandum under the Societies Registration
Act (XXI of 1860)
Meets once or twice a year to discuss matters pertaining to the College and provides
effective leadership in guiding the College
The Administrative Council
Responsible for the routine activities of the College
Meets frequently to discuss the day-to-day matters of the College and strive together
towards excellence
Governing Council
Apex statutory decision-making body headed by The Chairman
Meets twice a year for discussion and deciding the strategic areas of the college
Academic Council
Governs the academic functioning of the College
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Meets periodically and looks into the curriculum design and approvals kept by the Board of
Studies of different departments
Finance Committee looks into the financial matters of the College
IQAC
Strong committee which looks into the different qualitative initiatives of the institute based
on stakeholder feedback
Participation of the Teachers
The seven departments and the supporting departments spread in the two campuses maintain the
axiomatic spirit of Rajagiri- ‘Relentlessly Towards Excellence’ and follow a flat organizational
structure
Faculty members nominated from different departments are part of the decision-making bodies and
involve in developing and implementing various policies and procedures. These include:
Anti-ragging Cell
Student Welfare Committee
Internal Compliance Committee
Disciplinary Committee etc.
College’s general staff council meet every month to consider relevant matters and take appropriate
decisions
Department meetings held every Tuesday afternoon for discussing academic matters and issues
which are further discussed with the management for necessary action
Perspective Plans
Short and broad, overarching goals at par with its Vision and Mission
The short goals are classified into five umbrella goals mainly: Admissions & Selection, Academic
system, Faculty excellence, Student outcome, Infrastructure
Strategic Plan 2018-2032 in place for achieving the aspiration of becoming an Institution of
Eminence by the year 2032
6.1.2 The effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization
and participative management.
Response:
Affirmative - The effective leadership is reflected in institution practices such as decentralization and
participative management as seen below:
The Board of Management as the apex body of the CMI province to formulate overall policies for
the College
The Administrative Council to oversee the implementation of policies and day to day activities
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The Heads of Departments authorized to independently conduct the day-to-day functioning of their
Department in consultation with the faculty members
Inclusion of staff as a part of decision making by gathering their opinions and concerns in the
monthly staff council
Gathering of stakeholder feedback to make them part of decision making process
Participation of students in the governance of the college through the student council and various
clubs and associations
Case Study: Introduction of New Programmes
Goal
To leverage on the autonomy status, the College decided to:

increasing the number of programmes offered, student size and infrastructure facilities
design programmes internally with innovative syllabi
Implementation Process:
April 2014 – Discussion of introducing new programmes at Bodhi - the strategic planning exercise
of the College
Decision reached to start U.G programmes in Commerce and U.G and P.G programmes in
Psychology
2015 – Introduction of B.com by adopting existing syllabi of the parent University
2016
Introduction of Psychology programmes by adopting existing syllabi of the parent
University
Proposal received from the Commerce Department to develop new syllabi for the B.Com.
programmes
Participative Management
Formation of committee to conduct the feasibility study of the possibility of integrating CA and
ACCA with the existing B.Com and CIMA with BBA syllabus
Collection of inputs by the committee from various stakeholders of the College
Collection of feedback from industry experts
Feasibility report placed before the Administrative Council suggesting the integration of ACCA
into the existing syllabus
Approval of suggestions followed by the strengthening of the department to develop newly
integrated course and signing of MoUs
Decentralization
The Administrative council under the Chairmanship of Executive Director looked into the
development of the infrastructure facilities and recruitment of staff
The Library committee under the Chairmanship of Librarian looked into developing the library
infrastructure and resources
The IT committee chaired by Head-of-Department of Computer Science looked into the
development of full-fledged computer labs
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The finance committee under the Chairmanship of Asst. Director looked into raising the finance for
the academic and infrastructure facilities
The newly developed syllabus was kept before the Board of Studies. The Academic council and
Governing council for approval and submitted to the affiliating University for approval
Outcomes
B.Com programme integrated with ACCA and the new syllabus was offered from 2018 onward
The courses include language and communication, article writing, yoga and add on courses
Introducing innovative methods of learning like case studies, simulations, board games
Each course plan designed in a way that it would measure the programme specific outcome and
programme learning outcome
State of the art infrastructure facility with most modern class rooms, Library, Computer Lab,
Examination hall, Canteen, and other recreation areas exclusively for the undergraduate
programme
Link for strategic plan and deployment documents View Document

on the website
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

6.2.1 The institutional Strategic / Perspective plan is effectively deployed
Response:
Affirmative - The College has always strived to provide quality and inclusive education with the help of
its stakeholders.
The College practices a participative management, which enables development of directives and guidelines
with specific plans for implementation by aligning the academic and administrative aspects to improve the
overall quality of the College.
Short-term goals are set at department level during Bodhi. These goals are guided by the five main
pillar goals: Admissions & Selection, Academic system, Faculty excellence, Student outcome and
Infrastructure.
The management give strategic direction for the growth and development of long-term strategies.
The Strategic Plan Document 2018-2032 is the acting document for the achievement of the long
term goal of the college to be Institution of Eminence.
Activity successfully implemented: Infrastructure Development
The College is in the constant process of evolving effective strategies to meet the challenges of the
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academic delivery. In order to accommodate the new programmes and to create conducive educational
environment, which facilitate free thinking and efficient knowledge delivery system, RCSS decided to
construct a new block in the year 2015. The successful completion of the state-of-the-art infrastructure
facility was the combined efforts of different committees and stakeholders.
Deployment Process
The Core Committee – The Administrative council acted as the core committee for the development of
infrastructure. The members of the committee first undertook pilot visit to different institutions of
excellence. Based on the report of the pilot study and in conjunction with the other committees developed a
master plan for the College. The committee was also in charge of the selection and approval of the
architects and the construction contracts.
Finance Committee-based on the budget the finance committee was responsible in identifying the
different sources of financing the project. After careful scrutiny of different proposal, the committee
selected the best source of funding the project.
Library Committee – worked with the core committee to develop the library infrastructure. The
committee along with the core committee members visited institutions and developed a library plan. They
were also responsible for acquiring the resources and facilities necessary.
IT Committee – identify the number of Computer systems required as per the student strength, the
software to be used, developed policy and procedures, invited quotations and finalized on the hardware and
the software components.
Mark of Success
The combined effort of the stakeholders and the clear vision and plan of the management led to the
completion of the new block named Carmel block in a span of one year from initiation and stated
functioning in the year 2016.
Eleven storied building (9 floors and two basement floors)

Twenty-seven state of the art classrooms
A computer lab with capacity of 120 computers dedicated for students
4 floor library with reading rooms, training rooms, e resources, research rooms
Two Seminar hall
Air-conditioned Examination hall with a capacity of 420 students.
Restrooms in all floors of the building
A modern Cafeteria
Laboratory
Phycology Council wing
Administrative offices
Group Learning centre
Chapel
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Link for Strategic Plan and deployment View Document

documents on the website
6.2.2 The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc.
Response:
Affirmative - The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies,
administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures etc.
The College:
Have developed a well-structured organizational structure over the years for the smooth and
efficient functioning of the College. spread in the two campuses
Has a deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes in every
area.
The Organization Structure and functions
Board of Management, the apex body of the institution with Provincial Manager as the Head.
Administrative Council comprise of the Director, Associate Director, Assistant Directors and the
Principal.
The Principal is the head of the institution and responsible for administrative, academic activities
The functionality of the various bodies can be seen as below:
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The college has an outreach wing with counselling and training centers help the faculty and the
student community to reach out to the community
The holistic development of the students is possible by the presence of various clubs and
associations.
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The international office initiates the international collaborative ventures.
The College office comprises of the administrative and support staff
Appointment and service rules
The Institute has well defined procedure and policies for recruitment and promotion. The aided staff has
the affiliated University and State Government guidelines. For the unaided staff the qualifications for
recruitment, the promotion policies and the appraisal methods are well drafted and laid down in the HR
policy document. Manpower planning is carried out every year by considering the sanctioned post. The
three levels in the academic recruitment are Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The
non-teaching staff have five different levels and selection to each level is based on the qualification
required and the performance appraisal. The appointment and service rules are well laid down in the
Faculty/Non-teaching staff Handbook 2018.
Link to Organogram of the Institution webpage View Document
6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation
1.Administration
2.Finance and Accounts
3.Student Admission and Support
4.Examination
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Screen shots of user interfaces View Document
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Document View Document
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6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues
for career development/ progression
Response:
Affirmative - The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and
avenues for career development.
RCSS over these years has undertaken a plethora of welfare, development and training initiatives. Apart
from its initiatives for the welfare of the staff, the college has a credit union society, which has a history of
30 years. The society has now evolved into a registered body - Rajagiri Staff Welfare Association.
The welfare activities are highlighted below:
Education
Educational assistance for deserving children of staff

Scholarship for merit awarded to the children of staff
Admission Preference given to children of the staff for admission in Rajagiri School
Medical
Medical insurance provided to members based on terms and conditions of the welfare society
Hospitalization – On hospitalization, the institution pays a portion of the bill for the staff members
based on criteria
Annual medical camp for staff
Maternity Leave
Financial assistance
Staff Loan –for a minimal interest from the welfare society

Financial assistance for house building, renovation and purchase of home appliances
Festival Kits consisting of the basic provision is distributed for non-teaching staff during the
festival time
Financial Incentives
Bonus given to the staff members of the welfare association

Subsidized canteen facilities are provided for the staff members
Provident fund facility for all the staff
ESI facility for those who fall under the prescribed salary limits
Gratuity Policy applicable for all the staff members
For international exposure faculty members are send to attend summer schools in foreign
universities
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Other Benefits
Awareness sessions on different themes (‘Monsoon related ailments and its prevention’, Work
life balance etc.)
Annual staff picnic
Birthday celebrations of staff organized once in a month
Celebration of festivals and National days
Free wi-fi facilities
Academic amenities like full fledge computer lab, library resource with online databases for the
academic development of the staff
Ergonomic staff cabins
In-campus Banking and ATM facility
Gymnasium
Day-care facility for staff children
Avenues for career development/ progression
Clear policy for the carer progression of the staff

Training and development programmes for staff to develop professional competency
Encouragement and financial support to participate in national and international FDP programmes
Teaching Staff
The three levels of teaching are - Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor
Promotion from each grade to another is subject to fulfilment of the qualifying conditions and the
API based PBAS requirements
Performance appraisal also becomes a key factor in the assessment of the career progression of the
faculty
Non-teaching employees
Categorized into five grades. At the time of appointment individual fitment of an employee to a
grade level shall be made on the basis of their educational qualification, work experience and level
of competency exhibited.
An employee is considered for career progression on completion of the minimum required number
of years under respective grades and the performance appraisal report
6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences /
workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.
Response: 40.77
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6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and
towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
30 31 19 20 25
6.3.3 Average number of professional development / administrative training Programmes organized

by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the last five years.
Response: 23
6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes organized

by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
25 29 23 17 21
6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development

Programmes (FDP)during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation /
Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ).
Response: 36.61
6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development

Programmes (FDP) (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes,
Refresher Course, Short Term Course ) year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
15 31 27 30 10
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IQAC report summary View Document
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Response:
Affirmative - Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences believes in creating and maintaining sound financial and accounting
system for safeguarding the interest of stakeholders, by inculcating efficient mechanism to administer the
financial system. For the smooth function and for ease of accounting the College maintains five accounting
entities namely:
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences – Accounts Recurring Transactions of College.

Rajagiri Transcend- Accounts for Donations.
Rajagiri Outreach – Accounts CSR linked activities and live Labs income and expenditure.
Research Institute Rajagiri – Accounts Consultancy, Training and Allied Income.
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) - Accounts all Govt. Grant’s and Government
financial aids.
The finance committee convenes meeting on need base/at periodic intervals to discuss and deliberate on
the finance management. The accounts relating to previous year are carefully scrutinized prior to the
preparation of financial budget for the next financial year. The Institution uses the latest version of Tally
ERP for the accounting purpose and the accounts are subjected to a three-tier audit mechanism as
mentioned below:
Internal Audit
Conducted once a year

Management mechanism to ascertain whether the management policies and guidelines for
accounting are properly implemented
Results in an internal audit report submitted by the auditor. The accounts department takes
corrective action based on the report if required.
Statutory Audit
Conducted after the close of the financial year

Books of accounts examined to formulate a fair opinion whether the Institute keeps proper books of
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account
Balance Sheet examined to get a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the College and the
income and expenditure account to verify the excess of income over expenditure or vice versa as
the case may be.
The accounting systems and procedures are enhanced based on the audit reports of the internal
auditor.
Separate external auditors are appointed for internal and external audits.
Government Audit
Separate from internal and external audit

Government aided funds are also subjected to government audit, i.e. the AG’s audit and DE’s audit
Government auditors express their opinion on the conduct and maintenance of books of accounts
and records and a true view of the state of affairs of the Government funded Projects/Programmes.
Major areas covered by the audit are:
1.Income and Expenditure statement

2.Payments and Receipts
3.Verification of assets and liabilities, and
4.Statutory payments and required returns are filed on time.
Audit Objections and Rectification
The audit objections pointed out by the auditor are discussed with the finance committee, which enables
the management to take remedial action immediately. The objections are rectified by the accounts
department and a report with explanation is submitted to the Finance Committee. The Action Taken Report
is also sent to the auditor for further ratification, if any, and for final approval.
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the
last five years for development and maintenance of infrastructure (not covered under Criteria III
and V) (INR in Lakhs).
Response: 242.17
6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year-wise
during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
75.69 31.86 40.4 44.04 50.18
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Annual statements of accounts View Document
6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
Response:
Affirmative - The institute has strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
The institute has a very solid mechanism to forecast the financial requirements through the annual budgets,
the diversity of the funding base through the resource mobilization policy and ensure the effective and
efficient use of the funds raised. The finance committee constitute of the Asst. Director, the Principal,
Representative of the management, the finance officers of Hill campus and Valley campus and the HOD of
the departments. Before the commencement of the academic year each department intimates the funds
requirement to the finance officer. The finance officer places it before the finance committee. The
committee then prepares the annual institutional budget. This institutional budget is kept before the
management and the governing body for scrutiny and approval.
The institution funds its endeavours through a combination of
1.Earned income – The main source for the earned income of the institution is from the fees
collected. The hostel fee also becomes a major part of the funds earned.
2.Funds Raised- Funds are also mobilized by the institution for various activities. The main sources
of funds are from funds received as sponsorship for various student initiatives, the consultancy
services undertaken by the faculty, faculty development programmes, workshops and seminars
conducted by the faculty of the college. The funds are also raised as part of fest and conferences
also forms a major part of raised income. Alumni contribution is also a fund raising strategy. On
holidays the institution building / computer lab is rented out to government and public sector
agencies for the conduct of various programmes and examinations. The donations from individuals
and philanthropist is also a major source of fund.
3.Government funds - being an aided college the institution gets funds from the Centre and the State
Governments. The aided staff salary is met by the state government . The funds include UGC fund
for college with Potential of Excellence, the funds are mainly for infrastructure development,
research and library, UGC autonomous grant, AICTE fund for research, KSIDC fund for
incubation centre development, ICSSR fund for research, the institution have been sanctioned the
RUSA fund. Project funding from DDUGKY, NULM and Kudumbashree.
4.Other funds – the other funds include the corpus funds received for infrastructure development.
The Live labs of the outreach wing of the college is funded by various agencies. Loans are
raised from banks for infrastructure development. Funds are also raised from corporates, through
the endowments and the alumni contributions.
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Utilization - Each of the funds are routed through the five accounting entities mentioned, so that the funds
mobilised are employed for the purpose for which it was mobilized. The surplus generated by these sources
are ploughed backed into the institution for providing high quality academic amenities, state-of-the-art
infrastructure and welfare measures.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the
quality assurance strategies and processes visible in terms of – Incremental improvements made for
the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of first cycle) Incremental improvements
made for the preceding five years with regard to quality and post accreditation quality initiatives
(second and subsequent cycles)
Response:
Affirmative - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing
the quality assurance strategies and processes
Rajagiri Sustainable Environment Education Initiative
Rajagiri has been ranked second in the country by Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2019, which is the
outcome of the quality initiatives of the IQAC as below:
1.Rajagiri Swachh Policy framed, incorporating Sanitation and hygiene, Water conservation, Rain
water harvesting, Waste Management, Energy conservation, Maintenance of Swachhta during
students' cultural programmes and activities.
2.Facility, Equipment and Logistics: This includes bins, collection carts, uniform, safety gear,
gloves and rakes for handling different kinds of wastes, hazardous waste management facility with
an incinerator, compost bins. Bins, carts, vehicles in their most appropriate sizes and place with
colour coding for easy transportation of waste. Introduction of complete solar energy powered
energy.
3.Segregation of Waste for Secondary Segregation and Resource Recovery: Covered sheds are
located away from each other to avoid mixing. Shredders, sieves and other mechanical devices are
provided. Collected waste is checked for proper suitability before treatment. Tertiary segregation
recovers recyclables and reusable wastes.
4.Refuse - Reuse – Recycle – Recover – Regenerate: Banning all plastic disposable items from the
campus is the first step. Important practices include total ban on single use items like plastic bottles,
disposable plates and toiletries in sachets, Recyclables like e-waste, glass and plastics are given to
scrap collectors. Handling e-wastes partnering with local self-Government bodies for waste
management efforts
5.Curriculum- Integrated swachhta and sustainable development aspects and perspectives into the
existing curriculum
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6.Audit –External green audit is initiated by the IQAC
Increased Academic International Linkages.
The new National Education (NEP) draft Policy, 2019 proposed by Govt. of India is an exciting
development focusing on internationalization of education. RCSS’s similar initiatives were started in 1999
when the first two MOUs were signed with US universities for Faculty exchange programmes.
A steady increase in number of MOUs (approximately 35 universities) across the globe within last
five years
IQAC in association with the International offices on campus promote the international exposure of
the faculty by sending them to the Partner universities for conference, seminars, summer schools
and to present papers
Presence of overseas interns on the campuses throughout the year provide cross cultural exchanges
PG students are on regular overseas Internship from 2014 onward
Growing opportunities for UG students for overseas summer Internship (Belgium and Korea)
Collaborates with Education Consultants of India (EdCIL), the Single Window agency to facilitate
the admission of foreign students into the regular academic programmes.
Research Collaborations with universities in U.K and Australia
International Conferences by Department of Social Work serve as a platform for partnering
universities
Lecture series of faculty and guest from foreign Universities
College is one of the ten-member Consortium of Overseas Universities to participate and organize
summer universities
Joint Faculty publications indicates quality of growing internationalization
Infrastructure Augmentation - Two dedicated ‘Offices of International Relations’ in both
Campuses coordinate International Exchange Programmes
Separate hostel facilities for international students
6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations
and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the
incremental improvement in various activities ( For first cycle - Incremental improvements made
for the preceding five years with regard to quality For second and subsequent cycles - Incremental
improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality and post accreditation
quality initiatives )
Response:
Affirmative - The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of
operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms
Stakeholder review on the Teaching Learning Process
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The IQAC of the College collects regular feedback from students on curriculum, teaching methodology,
opportunities of learning, faculty competencies in handling classes, facilities on the campus etc. This
process is administered through Fedena, the College ERP. The Feedback is collected from students twice
in a semester (middle and end of the semester) and the faculty can access the consolidated report through
Fedena. Time is allotted for respective batches to conduct the appraisal. Feedback is also collected
annually from other stakeholders- parents, alumni, and employers. The IQAC prepares a feedback analysis
report and submits the same to the Principal.
Reforms facilitated:
The Principal and IQAC coordinator meets each faculty member in person for clarifications on the
student’s feedback as required. Each faculty member needs to submit an action plan based on the
feedback. A provision was given for the parents to view the internal mark of their wards through
College ERP. IQAC took up the curriculum revision based on the feedback. Faculty development
programmes, workshop, seminars were offered for the faculty for effective teaching learning process. The
faculty members were also encouraged to take up MOOC/SWAYAM courses.
External Academic Audit
The IQAC conduct a review of the teaching-learning environment and facilities of the College. The
College conducted an external academic audit. The IQAC Coordinator along with an External Expert
during the external academic audit visited all the departments and examined the classrooms and all
academic facilities to assess the teaching learning process, the IQAC sought innovative ideas from
students, teachers, employers, alumni and the administrative and statutory bodies of the institution to
evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching-learning environment and available facilities and identify areas
that need to be improved.
Reforms facilitated:
Innovative Teaching Pedagogy
The IQAC has taken effective steps to enhance the potential of ICT enabled teaching & learning. Training
programmes were organized for faculty to maximize the use of ICT. The classes have been equipped with
ICT facility of Interactive Intellectual Panel-equipped with easy board software. Faculty members were
encouraged to take up MOOC and other courses on the SWAYAM and NPTEL platform. Workshops
on teaching with Simulations, case studies and board games and the use of interactive panel were given
to faculty members. The faculty members were asked to include more of simulations, case analysis and
board games in their course plan. Teachers are now adept in developing Course module and examinations
using Learning Management System MOODLE. Under Rajagiri Online Learning for Excellence
(ROLE), a state of the Art Multi Media Lab is functional to enhance the potential of ICT enabled teaching
and learning and faculty develop e-content - RAJAGIRI WoW (Web of Wisdom).
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6.5.3 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:
1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analysed
and used for improvements
2.Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s)
3.Participation in NIRF
4.Any other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO
Certification)
None of the above
1 of the above
2 of the above
3 of the above
Response: All of the above
Upload e-copies of the accreditations and View Document

certifications
Paste web link of Annual reports of Institution View Document
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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five
years.
Response:
Gender-sensitisation activities at Rajagiri, conducted with the Annual Gender-Sensitisation Action-Plan is

focussed to achieve GOAL-5(Gender Equity) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-
SDG).
At campus level, activities for students, faculty and staff are organised. International Women’-day
is celebrated annually with exhibitions/stalls by women in campus. Students participate in
talkshows, hair-donations, sessions on Financial-Security, Physical-Safety, Legal-security, Cyber-
security and Medical-Awareness. Entrepreneurship Promotion Initiatives, Social-Entrepreneurial
Capacity Workshops, orientations on Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual-Harassment
are organised for females.
MultiSkill Training for Transgenders, a joint initiative by Kudumbashree, Kochi Police, Kochi-
Metro and Rajagiri rehabilitated and facilitated entry of Transgenders into mainstream through
decent livelihood. Manu (MSWAlumnus,2006) transgendered to “Vijayarajamallika” is invited for
student interactions. A transgender is appointed as administrative-staff in college-office.
At community level, women-empowerment, awareness programmes and skill-development

programmes are conducted. Women-entrepreneurship, training on Day-Care, Preschool
Management, projects supported by TDH Denmark etc., are conducted. “Sthree-Padhavi
Padanam”, gender-audit was done.
Sensitisation activities in tribal-hamlets like Kuttampuzha are conducted through women-

empowerment programmes funded and supported by SudChemie and KITCO, for apiculture. To
promote gender-equity, various extension activities like Audit-training, masonry, artisan-training
etc. are conducted in the neighbourhood, and for disabled people.
Gender-based dissertation studies and research projects like Caring for elderly women, Female
sanitation etc. sponsored by National Commission for Women(NCW) is conducted by Rajagiri
Research Institute(RRI). Studies on Gender-violence (ICSSR-sponsored), Kerala’s tribal-mothers
(Women and Child-Development Ministry sponsored) are conducted. RRI is entrusted by NCW
and Ministry of Labour-Employment to conduct State-level Awareness Workshops for Women.
RRI with Women's Division, Kerala-State Council for Science, Technology and Environment
(KSCSTE) organizes programmes.
“We Rise and Fly High” and “Women-Empowerment Training Programmes”, are joint
initiatives for corporate women-employees by Federal Bank and Rajagiri.
Several female faculty members serve as external-experts in Internal Compliance committees of

public sector undertakings.
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Faculty participate in International conferences exclusively on Women. Dr. Celine Sunny, was
state-representative for “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: Role of Civil Society” at
New Delhi. Dr. Mary Joseph received ‘LifeTime Achievement Award in SocialWork’(2018).
Dr.Suni Rose attended Global-Change Leaders Programme, COADY International Institute,
Canada.
Selfdefence classes are organised for girl-students. Safety is ensured with surveillance-cameras and
security-staff. Emergency contact-numbers are displayed. Safety and security fire mock-drill is
conducted. Medical-insurance is taken for all students.
“Rajagiri Totscare and Playschool” (Estd.1987) which started as a support facility for Rajagiri
employees and as a live-lab for students specialized in Family and child welfare, it is open for
public now.
Facility of fulltime psychiatrists and counsellors are available. “Student Counselling Centre” aims
at psychosocial wellbeing of students. “Clinic for Mental/Emotional Well-being” focusses on
student/staff issues on Internet-addiction, Healthy-Use-of-Technology(HUT), Substance-use and
Interpersonal-Relationship. Awareness classes, workshops and literacy programmes in schools,
colleges and communities are initiated. ‘Rajagiri Family-Counselling Centre(FCC)’ and ‘Legal
Aid Cell’ helps tackling grievances and provides counselling, referral and rehabilitative services to
women/children.
For more Information :- http://iqac.rajagiri.edu/SSR1/C7_1_1
7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation
measures
1.Solar energy
2.Biogas plant
3.Wheeling to the Grid
4.Sensor-based energy conservation
5.Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment
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D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Response: A. 4 or All of the above
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7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of
degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)
Solid waste management

Liquid waste management
Biomedical waste management
E-waste management
Waste recycling system
Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management
Response:
The Institute takes ample efforts for waste management.
Rajagiri adapts itself to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the most significant cleanliness campaign by the
Government of India, through its active participation in various waste management initiatives. The institute
was ranked second by the MHRD ministry in Swachchata rankings (2019) – Residential category. The
institution is very keen to maintain the cleanliness and visual appeal of both campuses.
Solid-Waste Management:
Solid waste from the campus is segregated at source
Biogas plants at the men’s hostels, ladies hostels and central kitchens perform an efficient
management of food-waste generated. The renewable biogas energy is used for food preparation.
Food waste is also used to make vermi-compost and for the piggery. Manure generated out of waste
is used for gardening. MoUs have been signed with the Kalamassery Municipality and scrap dealers
for waste management.
Major solid waste generated in the campuses are segregated by providing separate dustbins for bio-
degradable and non-biodegradable waste. Green (Biodegradable), Yellow (Non-biodegradable) and
Red (E-waste) colored bins are placed in the campus premises for waste-segregation. Plastic-bottles
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and paper-waste are sold to scrap-agencies for recycling. Plastic waste is shredded and pressed by a
hydraulic machine.
Glass-waste from the campuses are powdered with specialized-powdering-machines.
Girls’ toilets are equipped with sanitary-napkin vending-machines and napkin-disposal-bins. The
bins are cleared daily by the female cleaning staff and burnt in incinerators available in the
campuses. Toilets are kept clean, neat and odor free with fresheners.
Liquid-Waste: Liquid waste is treated, recycled and reused with the help of Sewage Treatment Plants
(STP) installed in both campuses.
Separate pipelines carry away gray and black water. A well- functioning sewage and wastewater
treatment plant in the campuses ensures the outflow of the liquid waste.
Hiclear-wastewater treatment plants treat sewage in an odor-free, environment-friendly manner. It

is low-sludge generating and energy-efficient. The treated water is used for toilet-flushing and
gardening.
Bio-Medical-Waste, Hazardous-chemicals and Radioactive-Waste: Not-Applicable
E-waste:
Electronic waste, such as batteries and electronic devices, are part of buy-back-schemes and is
replaced with new hardware. Old computers and processors from the various
labs/classrooms/office are sent to the hardware-lab of the college, where students learn hardware
assembling and studies on components.
CDs, old-terminals and keyboards are widely used for decoration and stage-setting purposes for
various fests like Inflore, Splendore, ITEuphoria and PSYesta. Initiatives are taken by students and
faculty to up-cycle waste material as decoration-items for fests/events in campus. E.g.: Professor-
Red, a robot assembled by the MCA students for IT-Euphoria-2k19 with e-waste and solid-waste,
was enabled with Natural-Language-Processing (NLP) and image recognition algorithms to
recognize to trained faces and respond to hot-keywords.
Waste-Recycling System: The main road in the Hill-Campus has been tarred with the shredded plastic-
waste generated from the college. Silica powder is mixed with cement and has been used for construction
purposes. Broken tile-pieces obtained during construction work have been used aesthetically to design the
floors of Amigo-I and Amigo-II.
Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with View Document

Government and other approved agencies
Geotagged photographs of the facilities View Document
7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution:
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1.Rain water harvesting
2.Borewell /Open well recharge
3.Construction of tanks and bunds
4.Waste water recycling
5.Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus
D.1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Response: A. Any 4 or all of the above
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7.1.5 Green campus initiatives include:
1.Restricted entry of automobiles

2.Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles
3.Pedestrian Friendly pathways
4.Ban on use of Plastic
5.landscaping with trees and plants
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Response: Any 4 or All of the above
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Various policy documents / decisions circulated for View Document

implementation
Geotagged photos / videos of the facilities View Document
Any other relevant documents View Document
7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution
1.Green audit
2.Energy audit
3.Environment audit
4.Clean and green campus recognitions / awards
5.Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities
D.1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Reports on environment and energy audits View Document

submitted by the auditing agency
Certification by the auditing agency View Document
Certificates of the awards received View Document
7.1.7 The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment
1.Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.

2.Disabled-friendly washrooms
3.Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts
4.Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities ( Divyangjan) accessible
website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment
5.Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of
reading material, screen reading
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D.1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Policy documents and information brochures on the View Document

support to be provided
Geotagged photographs / videos of the facilities View Document
Details of the Software procured for providing the View Document

assistance
7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance
and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities
(within 500 words).
Response:
RCSS is a collective hub of diversity considering the linguistic, regional, communal and socioeconomic
background of staff, students and society who form its most integral constituents. Various
activities/programmes organized in Rajagiri celebrate the harmony of this collective inclusiveness.
Educational sponsorship programmes organised by Rajagiri outREACH to achieve the vision

“Child as focus, Family as unit, Community as milieu of development” with focus on children to
establish relationship with the entire family and society
“Souhrudam Vacation camps” organised annually at several centres with association from
Corporate, Residents Associations, Municipalities, Panchayats, Service-Clubs and Kudumbasree
“Shiksha–Graha”-Community teaching programmes in Communicative-English, Mathematics,
Hindi and Public-speaking are conducted for lesser privileged school-going students of the
neighbourhood
Youth Red Cross programmes which include relief fund for Kashmir flood victims, Joy of Giving
Week etc.
Visits to Old-Age Homes and orphanages in which students and faculty take active participation in
distributing materials, cleaning and tree-planting
Value-based learning for students facilitated by conducting life-skill training sessions and tour
programmes for lesser privileged
PakalVeedu (Day-Care for elders) set up with support from Binani Zinc Ltd and Rotary Clubs.
Seminars, medical-camps, awareness on geriatric-care and celebrations are conducted
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“Poothumbikal”, Anganwadi children’s fests are conducted regularly with assistance of Rotaract
Club
Procurement and supply of books to Vattavada School, Idukki
Annually organized social-sensitization camps for first-year students to rural areas help students
undergo experiential learning with social commitment through field action and extension activities
experiencing rural realities
Active student participation in “Chennai Floods Relief Work”
Financial assistance to BUDS School (free and open special-schools for mentally-challenged
children of poor families) by KELI, Switzerland for 11 Buds schools
Cancer Awareness sessions and Blood Donation camps were organized with Kochi-Corporation
and IMA.
CRAYONS – an annual get-together of children from foster homes (Child Care Institutions) is
organized where children actively participate in various competitions
LANTERNS is a one-day camp organized annually for children in age-group of 5-18 from the
Rajagiri-Neighborhood community with the aim to help students recognize their strengths which
would ultimately lead to their holistic development
Rajagiri initiated projects for supporting HIV/AIDS infected/affected children in Ernakulam
District
Medical camps association with with Indian Railways, Malayala Manorama and Rajagiri Hospital
Distribution of festival kits to needy people
Organization of SPIC-MACAY Programmes - Qawwali, Gotipua, Flute-Recital, Koogu,
Mohiniyattom etc.,
Awareness programmes for migrant-labourers on Drug-Addiction
One-day symposium on “Migration, Diversity and Social-Work response”
Annual “Diversity Day” on campus with performances from various cultures - Tamil, Kannadiga,
Assamese, Kohli community, Bengali, Manipuri, Bihari, Korea, German, French, and Italian etc.
Rajagiri Flood relief camp (2018) hosted 1500 flood victims in four different locations on campus
irrespective of caste, creed and religion
Nightingales Medical Trust with Rajagiri conducted “Three-days-Orientation on Geriatric-care for
Old-Age Homes/Day-care centers/NGO’s functionaries supported by RRTC-NMT and National
Institute of Social Defence(NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment ,GoI
Supporting documents on the information provided View Document

(as reflected in the administrative and academic
activities of the Institution)
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations:
values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (within 500 words).
Response:
Rajagiri takes initiatives in organizing various events and programmes for moulding the students and staff
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to become responsible citizens by sensitizing them to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties
and responsibilities of the citizens.
“Human Dignity Walk’ conducted with ICSW Kerala-State branch as part of Social-Work Day
Establishment of Middle-Level Training Centre (MLTC) in 1982 at Rajagiri to meet the training
needs of middle level functionaries of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Kerala and
Lakshadweep
Acts as the state-level training center to train supervisors of 258 ICDS-projects in Kerala
Conducts annual training sessions on “Right to Education” for Anganwadi, kindergarten
and primary-school teachers
Sessions on nutrition and growth
MoU between Department of Social Justice, Govt. of Kerala and Rajagiri for the preparation of
Annual Programme Implementation Plan(APIP) of the department
Symposium jointly organized by the Centre for Human Rights, NUALS in association with Rajagiri
on 'Our Rights Our Freedoms Always-Mapping Inroads for the Actualisation of Human-Rights
Ideals'
"RAJASADAS (People’s Forum)", a platform for critical evaluation on current social issues
conducts regular open forums to discuss on relevant issues like atrocities against women and
children
SWARAJ (Social Work Students Association of Rajagiri), which aims at building a pro-people
attitude hosts various enriching and thought provoking programmes for the Rajagiri family
CHILDLINE Awareness campaigns organised at Marine Drive, Ernakulam
Street play different issues faced by children, child abuse and precautions
Training for transgender at Rajagiri with the goal of facilitating their entry into the society
mainstream
Observing Child Rights Week annually at various outreach centres
Inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of Rashtrya Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan
(Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher education) by Honourable
Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, through video conferencing
“Campus to Country: Road to Statesmanship” roundtable for awareness among youth about
governance in public bodies, curbing corruption and fundamental duties of youth
"Election Awareness Programme- Hands-On workshop on EVM , VVPAT” by the District
Administration Ernakulam on March 20th 2019 in the campus
“Student Connect Programme” to build awareness in filling the passport application and to
schedule appointments
Orientation and awareness programmes on topics such as Domestic Violence Act 2005, Child
Right Laws relating to children, Women related Laws, FCC and Importance of Counselling.
Seminar on Youth for Nation Buildings in connection with South Zone Republic Day Parade
camp
Session on “Child Rights and Laws relating to Children” for the school-going children living in
the neighbourhood community
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• Details of activities that inculcate values; View Document

necessary to render students in to responsible
citizens
7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and
other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.
1.The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website

2.There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct
3.Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators
and other staff
4.Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized
D. 1 of the above
C. 2 of the above
B. 3 of the above
Details of the monitoring committee composition View Document

and minutes of the committee meeting, number of
programmes organized, reports on the various
programs etc., in support of the claims
Code of ethics policy document View Document
7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and
festivals (within 500 words).
Response:
To promote national integrity and to appreciate the unification of cultural and religious identities of India,
Rajagiri celebrates various festivals/days/events of national/international importance with pomp and
splendour.
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Flag-hoisting and sweets distribution on Independence Day and Republic Day
As part of Independence Day celebrations (2016), YI members hosted a Coin Exhibition.
Students collected around 4832 coins, which were displayed inside the outline of a
handmade Indian Map.
Visit to Sishubhavan orphanage, Kalamassery on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi on 2nd
October, 2016
Clothes, food material and toiletries were collected and handed over to the orphanage
authorities
“NSS Day” by commemorating the Swami Vivekananda’s 150th Birth Anniversary
Variety of programmes and competitions were organized by different departments.
“World Environment Day” on June 5th annually with awareness programmes for staff and
students
“International Yoga Day” annually on June 21 by all students and faculty
An essay competition was organized for students on 20th June 2019 on the theme “Yoga for
Peace & Harmony”
Competitions on poetry and debate were held for the students on “Jal Divas”
“Salam for Kalam” – cleaning campaign, as a tribute to our late former President Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam on August 8th 2015
“Reading Day 2016” on 21st June 2016 jointly by the Department of Library and Information
Science and Fr. Moses Library, RCSS in remembrance of Shri. P.N. Panicker
“World Social Work Day”,” Anti Child Labour Day”, “Girl Child Day” and “World Social
Justice Day” commemorated every year with various programmes like awareness sessions, Human
Dignity Walk, competitions etc.
Awareness programmes in schools and panchayats on “World AIDS Day”
“Elders/Senior Citizens Day” annually by Rajagiri outREACH at various panchayats in
association with KELSA (Kerala State Legal Services Authority, India)
“International Day against Drug Abuse” observed with street plays
“World Heart Day” with Heart Care Foundation, Kerala in 2014
“Children’s Day” observed with Kunjattakkili and CRAYON programme for kids
Cultural events and games conducted during Onam, Christmas, Holi and Diwali
“Ramadan” celebration with Ifthar Parties, food fests and mehndi competitions
Armed Forces Day, Road Safety Week, National Librarians Day and National Library week
celebrated on campus by organizing various programmes such as quiz competition and debate
On “No Horn Day”, sound pollution awareness is created among students, faculty and the public
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commemorative events for the last five years
7.2 Best Practices
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7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format
provided in the Manual.
Response:
Best Practice #1
Title of the Practice
Pedagogical Innovations for Student-Centric Learning and Evaluation
Objectives of the Practice
Facilitate holistic development of students by understanding the key Graduate

Attributes/Competencies required by a professional and current proficiency in each of the
competencies
Develop an Action Plan for students based on the competency gaps
The Context
As an initial exercise in the Post- Autonomy Phase, the School of Management initiated a plethora of
developmental activities aiming at the all-round student development. To implement it, the institution
decided to start an Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) for students studying so that the
competencies of students are professionally evaluated and documented.
Today, ADC is one of the most important exercises done by all the departments in Rajagiri. Based on the
assessment, the professional team of assessors will also create a Development Action Plan (DAP) for every
student which is the guiding document for the development activities of students during their years at
Rajagiri.
The Practice
The Pedagogical Innovations involves:
Pre assessment of students at the start of the programme

Initial Assessment and Developmental Action Plan for students
Articulation of graduate attributes for all programmes by stakeholders
Continuous monitoring and assessment of students
Measuring attainment level of students
The Assessment Process
The Graduate Attributes/Competencies are assessed by trained and seasoned professionals titled
“Assessors” with the help of psychometric tools/instruments to rate students on a 6-point scale. The ratings
and comments are normalized on competencies provided by assessors and a Comprehensive-Assessment-
Sheet (CAS) is prepared after completion of the instruments. Based on CAS, a Principal Assessor provides
feedback to students on his/her current proficiency in various competencies. The digitally stored CAS and
DAP are made available to students and faculty mentors. Programme-Learning-Goals (PLGs) and
Programme-Learning-Objectives (PLOs) of the various programmes driven by the mission of the College
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are created by a team of faculty in Assurance of Learning (AOL) Committee which is reviewed regularly.
Student learning methods are commonly grouped into direct and indirect measures. AOL system places a
greater emphasis on direct measures of learning. Indirect measures are used to augment direct
measurement. Indirect measures include faculty level assessment, NGO-letter appreciation and end
beneficiary evaluation. Students are given regular remedial-classes, individual-mentoring and counselling-
sessions to simplify the learning-process.
Faculty-in-charge of the assessment event/faculty taking the course mapped to a PLO sends reports to the
AC. Time line and sequence of the process is as below:
Evidence of success
Direct Assessment Measures are:
Embedded questions: 80% of all students should score more than 40% of marks.
Rubrics: 80% of all students should fall in “Meets Expectations” or “Exceed Expectations”.
If, three criteria rubric (oral communication and written communication), the score required for
below/meets/exceed expectations category are:
1-3 score : Below Expectations

4 -6 score : Meets Expectations
7-9 score : Exceeds Expectations
(3, 2 and 1 points for Above, Meets and Below expectations respectively)
Indirect Assessment measures the opinions about students' own knowledge/skills/ attitudes/learning
experiences/perceptions of services received or employers' opinions. Indirect assessment measures
supplement direct measures of learning by providing information about how and why learning occurs. E.g.:
student-surveys (entry/exit), focus-groups, alumni/employer surveys.
Post-Assessment
CAS and DAP is sent to the student and Faculty Mentor. Faculty mentors will take over the Development
Centre from “Assessors” and will execute the action plan suggested by them. Regular meetings are
scheduled by faculty mentor with their student-mentees for guiding and supervising the process. It is
expected that all students will reach competency levels of 5 after their graduation from Rajagiri.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Problems Encountered
1.Lack of understanding on procedure and tools of assessment used, for newly joined faculty.
2.Lack of consistency among teachers taking same subject across different batches, which could be
due to lack of standardization.
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3.Logistics - handling 18-20 assessors and almost 60 students by ensuring proper interaction
4.Proper utilization of resources - maximum utilization of resource persons in the limited time and
ensuring participation from students
5.Documentation - storing and compiling of huge amount of data created
Resources Required
1.Training and workshop need to be provided to faculty members regarding different procedure and
tools related to assessment of students.
2.Common course plan, assignment and tools need to be utilized to reduce the variability in
assessment
Best Practice #2
Title of the Practice
Rajagiri Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods (RCSL)
Objectives of the Practice
RCSL objectives are to:
Impart participatory training programmes for providing sustainable livelihood to marginalized

Develop and patent innovative products, processes and technologies having contemporary social
relevance
Launch need-based Projects with support of various funding agencies.
Build Awareness within community on skilling opportunities by mobilizing marginalised rural and
urban youth
Providing placements and ensuring career progression and retention
The Context
The existing volatile and unpredictable work environment encouraged Rajagiri to address sustainable
livelihood issues. Conscientisation of people on gender justice, women empowerment and other weaker
sections of society through various awareness programmes was considered necessary. Individual attention
given through RCSL helps students and community to focus on careers with long-term employment.
The Practice
RCSL develops technologies and processes and transfers them to needy persons for making sustainable
livelihood through
1.Rajagiri Centre for Skill Development (RCSD),

2.Rajagiri Centre for Developing Micro Entrepreneurship and Development (RCDMD) and
3.Rajagiri Career and Employability Hub(RCEH) for Auditing and Social Entrepreneurship
RCSD
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RCSD is the Project Implementing-Agency for Rural, Urban and other skill-related programmes. A
platform that reaches out to rural/urban segments comprising of marginalized, uneducated/educated and
unemployed factions, it strives to facilitate employment in various societal sectors by equipping people
with valid certifications through project implementing agencies like:
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) offering short term courses on
Hospitality-Housekeeping, Sales-Associates, Front-Office Management, Accounts Executive,
Ayurveda-Spa Therapy, etc.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)
Kudumbashree Projects (Eg: Multi-Skill Training for Transgenders)
RCDMD
RCDMD specializes in capacity Building, Mushroom cultivation, Tissue-culture, Plant-breeding,

Probiotics, Integrated Farming, Empowering of Kudumbasrees and training to Day-Care Centres.
RCEH
RCEH functions through the following wings.
1.MoUs for Professional Studies
Rajagiri is the pioneer in Kerala offering accredited ACCA and CIMA program alongwith B.Com and
BBA with highest ACCA and CIMA paper-exemption (nine papers). Apart from core professional
programmes, the centre offers industry relevant certifications:
Diploma in Banking and Finance

Certifications by I-STAR,
Desktop Publishing
Digital Marketing
Adobe Photoshop
Certification in IFRS
Competitive Entrance-Exam Training (CAT/MAT)
Certification in Microsoft-Excel
Certification in Financial Modelling
Certificate Program in Business Analytics
The Centre has signed MoUs with ACCA (UK), T.I.M.E institute, Active Edu Pvt Ltd., Grant Thornton
India, IMS ProSchool and CIMA UK. Proposals for Certified Management Accountants (CMA), US and
Chartered Financial Analyst, (CFA), US have been proposed.
Social Entrepreneurship Hub
Students of Rajagiri have started their own social entrepreneurship service wings - MAGICS (NGO
founded in 23rd May 2015 (Regno: IV 32/2015)), C-POSITIVE (Regno:2/1V/18), CANVAS, DARE,
Vanchibhoomi etc, to name a few.
Evidence of Success
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Rajagiri Centre for Skill Development
Awarded “Best Performing Project Implementing Agency” for DDU-GKY Project in Kerala,
consecutively for the third year (2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19).
Provided several training and skill-development programmes to Self- Help Groups on Mushroom
Cultivation and Inter-dependent Micro-entrepreneurial Clusters (ICSSR Project)
Mentor and Facilitator for Young Innovators Programme (K-DISC, Govt. of Kerala) for Promotion
of Innovations among School and College students
2009 out of 2832 trainees were placed
Rajagiri Centre for Developing Micro Entrepreneurship and Development
Developed Tender Coconut Punching Cum Cutting Machine and Multi-Utilitarian Copra Detacher,
for which provisional patents have been received
Developed innovative technologies like Polymerised Coconut Leaf Based Roofing and Flooring
Tiles
Developed Various Mushroom varieties like White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus spp.), Pink Oyster
Mushroom (Pleurotus eous), Oyster Mushroom CO2 variety (Hypsizygus ulmarius), White Oyster
Mushroom (HUC variety), Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus florida) and Milky Mushroom (Calocybe
indica) for Commercial cultivation and Training.
Rajagiri Career and Employability Hub for Auditing and Social Entrepreneurship
37 students from B.Com enrolled for Diploma in Banking and Finance

104 B.Com students enrolled for Certifications by I-STAR Pvt. Ltd.
54 students enrolled for the Certification in IFRS
126 B.Com and BBA students given opportunity to attend Student’s Career development program
in association with T.I.M.E institute
96 B.Com students successfully completed Certification course in Microsoft Excel
96 students acheived Certification in Financial Modelling
35 students from BBA and 50 students from B.com enrolled for Certificate Program in Business
Analytics
Problems Encountered
Motivating participants to attend courses, and obtaining results are a hurdle.

As majority of the programme participants are common people, taking them into confidence to
attend classes, and empowering them remains a challenge.
Several schedules in a year
Delay in patent processing
Resources Required
Obtaining experts to handle sessions

Session Co-ordinating
Funding from external agencies
Delay from local and government bodies
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Best practices in the Institutional web site View Document
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust
within 1000 words
Response:
RCSS vision and mission evolves from “Chavarul” penned by founder, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara.
Advancing into the Golden Jubilee, RCSS is living the founder’s dreams by its pioneering efforts for
“enriching and fulfilling LIFE”. This is achieved by “Rajagiri Immersive Learning”, an inclusion of
activities and engagements involving students, faculty, community and environment.
Title: “Rajagiri Immersive Learning (RIL)” - a unique experience towards “Enriching and Fulfilling
LIFE”
The Distinctiveness
Rajagiri Immersive Learning (RIL) Methodology:
Pedagogical innovation to develop Rajagirians into socially-responsible human-beings

Programmes designed to mould value-based, socially-responsible, competent, industry-ready
citizens
Carefully drafted activities/events designed to create lasting change in student personality
Transformation to industry-ready, socially sensitive and complete individuals
RIL is based on four dimensions:
Dimension 1 – Conceptual Learning, where students are introduced to concepts and theoretical
framework through projects, case methods, lectures, debates etc. and thus, into real-world.
Global outlook of curriculum-development initiatives with equivalence for social-work courses by

CASW, NASW-CSWE, AASW and NZASW USA, enhancing global competence and
employability of students
Functional MoUs with professional organizations such as ACCA and CIMA (UK) making the B.
Com and BBA students eligible for exemption of 9 out of 14 ACCA courses and 9 out of 16 CIMA
courses respectively
MBA curriculum in line with standards of Accreditation Council for Business Schools and
Programs (ACBSP), USA, enhancing global relevance
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MCA specialisation-tracks - a pioneering initiative in the country
Participation of students and faculty in international field placements, summer schools, cross-
cultural research projects and conferences
Proper career guidance with NET/GATE and MOOC courses for fast learners and remedial classes,
tutoring system and peer-learning circles for slow learners
Dimension 2- Experiential Engagement, where students experience practical life through innovative
methodologies like Rural-Sensitization Camp, Vanavasam, Fieldworks, projects etc. For professional
social-work practise, various live labs function in campus:
Rajagiri outREACH, (Rajagiri Educational Alternatives and Community Health) specialising

in Social-Impact Assessment Studies, Research and Consultancy/Need-Assessment Studies,
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Child-Centered Programmes, Youth-Development
Programmes, Women Entrepreneurship Programmes, Programmes for Elderly, Environment &
Natural Resource Management, Community-Health Programmes, HIV/AIDS Project/ Suraksha
Migrant Projects, Disaster Management Training Programmes and student internship for the past
seven decades
State Level Empanelled Training Institution (ETI) offering refresher and orientation
programmes for NSS Officers of colleges in Kerala-Lakshadweep for past five decades
State Level Headquarters of Indian Council of Social Welfare (ICSW) since 3rd October 1954
with its state office in Rajagiri with 14 District Branches
CHILDLINE Nodal Centre in Ernakulam District, focusing on schools, Anganawadis and
residential areas to identify and solve issues faced by children.
Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC), the only training centre in Kerala imparting training to
Supervisors of Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) from Kerala, Pondicherry and
Lakshadweep for past four decades
Rajagiri Centre for Sustainable Livelihoods (RCSD) imparting professional skills and
knowledge to the marginalised
RAJAGIRI TRANSCEND, social arm of RCSS facilitating students to explore co-curricular
involvement on campus and beyond.
Dimension 3- Executive Modeling/Professional Competence where students are moulded into complete
individuals by inculcation of key skills like communication, analytical skills etc. through various training
programmes
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) for instilling entrepreneurial

skills
Collaboration of society, faculty and students to undertake research programmes
Regular Executive Grooming, Personality Development and Skill Development sessions
54 functional MoUs with partner universities to provide international internships, webinars in
various disciplines for a multicultural learning environment
Associations with various International /National/State departments/Corporate agencies with focus
on gender equity promotion, Development and Implementation of Water & Sanitation Projects,
Enhancement of indigenous medicine, knowledge, art and culture of tribal population, Road Safety
Advocacy Programmes and Science Popularization Programmes
Enrichment Lectures on topics of societal relevance
Dimension 4- Corporate Competency/Civic Society Engagement, where students are made ready for
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society through continuous interaction with industry professionals.
Internships, summer projects, guided seminars, industrial visits, lectures, live projects, simulation,
aptitude training and communication labs
Functioning as CSR-implementing partner for several organisations
Active consultant in framing Juvenile Justice Rules and Policies for the State Adoption Resource
Agency – SARA, Kerala
State co-ordinator for adoption activities in the State from 1990 till 2017
Research in domains of health and well-being, with collaboration/sponsorship with
GoI/GoK/UKIERI/IMPRESS leading to policy formulation
Way forward…
RCSS aims at moulding professionals with humanitarian empathy by exposing stakeholders toreal-life
situations and building up their social conscience progressing towards its vision. BODHI, the annual
strategic planning exercise of RCSS involving faculty, continuously revisits the RIL and scales up the
process. ioneering in its efforts for “Enriching and Fulfilling LIFE”.
Appropriate web in the Institutional website View Document
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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
Social Commitment of the College realized through the LIVE LABS (Extension Departments) on
Campus
RCSS has been committed to the welfare of the deprived this commitment has led the College to institutionalize
many extension programmes through the establishment of the Live Labs. The following live labs of the college
serve as meritorious examples of the institution’s unique identity:
Rajagiri OutREACH
Rajagiri OutREACH (Rajagiri Educational Alternative and Community Health) Service Society (ROSS)
is the professional service wing of Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Registered under Travancore – Cochin Literacy, Scientific & Charitable Societies registration Act XII
of 1955
FCRA registration (No. 052850501) and Exemption under 80G (5) (vi) of the IT Act
(CIT/CHN/12A/Tech-11/2002-03 from 1/4/2007 to 31/3/2010).
Pioneering social projects in Kerala in Education, Elder Care, Women/Tribes Empowerment, Health
and Environment etc.
Rajagiri Family Counseling Centre
Established in 1999 under Department of Social Work

Funded by Central Social Welfare Board, New Delhi
CHILDLINE Kochi - Nodal Agency ?
·Established in 2000
·Funded by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India
Ministry / State Government Recognized State Level Training Centres on campus
Empanelled Training Institution (ETI) for National Service Scheme
Established in 1973
Collaborating agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI
Provides training for NSS Programme Officers across the state Universities
Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC) for ICDS functionaries
Established in 1982
Only State Level Training Centre in Kerala, which imparts training to the Supervisors of the Integrated
Child Development Scheme from Kerala, Pondicherry and Lakshadweep
Main task is to train supervisors of 258 ICDS projects in the state
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DDU-GKY
Project Implementing Agency under the Ministry of Rural Development for Rural, Urban and skill
related programs
Appropriate projects and skills identified by the Rajagiri Centre for Skill Development and strategically
chosen target groups (on basis of socio-economic levels, educational background and presence of social
capital) are considered based on adaptability and employability factors
Concluding Remarks :
The core values of the College, aligns well with the accreditation framework of NAAC as detailed below:
Contributing to National Development
Focus on the comprehensive and integrated development of its individuals to function effectively as a
social being
Fostering Global Competencies among Students
In order to prepare students to be innovative, creative and entrepreneurial in their approach and to face the
global challenges successfully, collaborations with industries, network with the neighborhood agencies and
academic tie ups with many overseas universities are established.
Since 1998, Rajagiri International Institute for Education and Research (RIIER) has nurtured academic
tie-ups with more than 36 international universities
Le COCON Centre for Incubation organizes Annual Business Plan Competition for students from the
year 2016 onwards. The Center has incubated nine companies in the past five years
Inculcating a Value System among Students
At Rajagiri the education goes beyond academics and focuses on the holistic development of students via
activities like extracurricular pursuits, leadership roles, value-added programs and courses:
The Rajagiri Immersive Learning Experience along with academics exposes students to Programmes
and activities which prepare them to manage and lead in challenging environments
RAJAGIRI -TRANSCEND is the student body of RCSS for social outreach initiatives and regularly
releases newsletter ‘Esparanza’ that catalogue all their activities
Promoting the Use of Technology
RCSS enriches the learning experiences of the students by providing them with state-of-the-art educational
technologies.
The students and faculty are adequately prepared to make use of ICT optimally as a teaching-learning
resource
Customized college ERP ‘Fedena’ allows student feedbacks twice in a semester as well as the parents
to find out the performance of their wards
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Fully computerized library with Flap Barrier Access Gate system with AutoLib library software, OPAC
system for searching library resources and access to DSpace allows efficient utilization of resources
Quest for Excellence
The annual strategic plan exercise/ the Annual Academic Retreat –BODHI started formally from the
year 1998 and is held every year during the summer vacations as an off-campus event
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6.ANNEXURE
1.Metrics Level Deviations
Metric ID Sub Questions and Answers before and after DVV Verification
1.1.3 Average percentage of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill
development offered by the institution.
1.1.3.1. Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill

development year-wise during the last five years..
Answer before DVV Verification:
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
370 348 285 222 87
Answer After DVV Verification :

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
370 347 285 221 78
Remark : Revised considering the unique course codes from the supporting document.
1.3.4 Percentage of students undertaking field projects/ internships / student projects (Data for the
latest completed academic year)
1.3.4.1. Number of students undertaking field projects / internships / student projects

Answer before DVV Verification : 1169
Answer after DVV Verification: 1165
2.4.3 Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest
completed academic year in number of years)
2.4.3.1. Total experience of full-time teachers

Answer before DVV Verification : 817.5
Answer after DVV Verification: 817.35
Remark : Revised as per the total years of experience mentioned in the latest completed academic
year in the data template.
3.2.1 Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects,
3.2.1.1. Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research
projects , endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
92.775 77.1 87.54 67.64 22.12
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
92.775 75.19 87.54 67.64 19.67
Remark : Revised excluding the projects that are sanctioned for 2013-14 and the project from
NIPCD does not come under research. Also, revised excluding the grants of Rs. 1.91 lakhs by
Pratham Education Foundation in 2017-18 as its sanction letter is not given and it is mandatory to
support the claim.
3.2.4 Average percentage of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
3.2.4.1. Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 2 2 3 3

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
4 2 2 3 2
3.2.4.2. Number of departments offering academic programes
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7 7 7 6 5

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7 7 7 6 5
Remark : Modified according to the projects accepted in the metric 3.2.1
3.3.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property

Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development during the last five years.
3.3.2.1. Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology,

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development year-wise during the
last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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26 29 27 11 17

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
08 08 13 08 06
Remark : Faculty Development programmes are not counted in this. Only activities conducted in
Research Methodology, IPR, Entrepreneurship and skill development are considered.
3.4.3 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the
last five years
3.4.3.1. Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five
years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
46 29 34 19 16

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
31 18 12 15 8
Remark : Revised considering the UGC approved journals only whose ISSN numbers are found in
the UGC list of journals.
3.4.4 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes published per teacher during the last five
years.
3.4.4.1. Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers
in national/ international conference proceedings year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
17 13 12 12 20

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
10 14 12 11 17
Remark : Revised as per the newly attached supporting proofs.
3.5.2 Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking
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consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).
3.5.2.1. Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for
undertaking consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7.21 74.94 3.31 2.82 3.28

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
7.21 74.94 3.31 2.82 3.28
3.6.2 Number of awards and recognition received by the Institution, its teachers and students for
extension activities from Government / Government recognised bodies during last five years
3.6.2.1. Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from
Government/ Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
9 5 3 6 1

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8 4 3 6 1
Remark : Revised as per the valid e-copies of award letters attached.
3.7.1 Number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student exchange/
internship/ on –the-job training/ project work
3.7.1.1. Total number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/
student exchange/ internship/ on –the-job training/ project work
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
268 128 135 122 53

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
17 12 03 01 04
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Remark : Excluded collaborations with the sister institutions under the same trust.
Internship/feedback forms cannot be taken as a proof for collaboration. Further just invitation with a
offer letter cannot be considered as collaboration.
3.7.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other
institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. during the last five years (only functional MoUs
with ongoing activities to be considered)
3.7.2.1. Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance,

other Institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. year wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
49 24 18 13 10

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
25 6 6 4 9
Remark : Revised excluding the same MoUs which are counted more than one time as per the list
attached according to the instruction that "If the MoU is for three years viz 2011-2013, it shall be
counted only once".
4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class,
LMS, etc. (Data for the latest completed academic year)
4.1.3.1. Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities

Answer after DVV Verification: 35
Remark : Revised excluding the same classrooms verified from the attached Geo tagged
photographs and considered only classrooms and seminar halls with ICT enabled facilities.
5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
5.2.1.1. Number of outgoing students placed year - wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
187 138 143 117 6

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
187 138 143 117 5
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Remark : Revised as per the proof attached in the link.
5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations

during the last five years (eg: IIT/JAM/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil
Services/State government examinations, etc.)
5.2.3.1. Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations

(eg: IIT/JAM/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State
government examinations, etc.)) year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
61 17 7 3 1

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
61 17 6 3 1
5.2.3.2. Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations
(eg: IIT/JAM/ NET / SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT,GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State
government examinations) year-wise during last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
61 17 7 3 1

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
61 17 7 3 1
Remark : Revised as per the qualifying certificates attached in the link.
5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at

university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one)
5.3.1.1. Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports /

cultural activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team
event should be counted as one) year - wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8 7 6 11 20
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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8 7 4 11 20
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution per
year
5.3.3.1. Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution year
- wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
30 42 27 30 22

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
29 39 26 26 21
Remark : Revised considering only the events organised by the institution.
6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences /
workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.
6.3.2.1. Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend

conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during
the last five years
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
45 41 32 24 31

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
30 31 19 20 25
6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development

Programmes (FDP)during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes,
Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ).
6.3.4.1. Total number of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development

Programmes (FDP) (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction
Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ) year-wise during the last five years.
2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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15 32 27 30 10

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
15 31 27 30 10
Remark : Revised the input of 2017-18 by excluding the program of duration less than one week.
2.Extended Profile Deviations

ID Extended Questions
1.1 Number of courses in all programs year-wise during last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
374 358 296 225 87
Answer After DVV Verification:

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
370 356 295 223 87
2.1 Number of eligible applications received for admissions to all the programs year-wise during
last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8377 7083 6511 4169 3001

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
8377 7083 6511 4169 2986
2.2 Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during
last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
129 129 122 100 76

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15
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129 129 122 100 76
2.3 Total number of classrooms and seminar halls

Answer after DVV Verification : 37
2.4 Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose

Answer after DVV Verification : 362
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SELF STUDY REPORT

4th CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION

RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

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All round formation

Hill Campus at Kalamassery

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Accreditations & Rankings

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1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Rich legacy of excellence in education and strong societal connections

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1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

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Research, Innovations and Extension

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42 classrooms, 7 tutorial and seminar rooms, 6 auditoriums and 3 conference halls

Student Support and Progression

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Governance, Leadership and Management

Institutional Values and Best Practices

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Name RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Address Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous),

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email

Principal Binoy Joseph 0484-2911111 9446919144 0484-253286 principal@rajagiri.

IQAC / CIQA Mary Venus 0484-2911325 9447134579 - maryvenusrcss@g

Status of the Institution

Institution Status Grant-in-aid

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If it is a recognized minroity institution Yes

If Yes, Specify minority status

Date of Establishment, Prior to the Grant of 21-08-1980

Date of grant of 'Autonomy' to the College by UGC 13-06-2014

University to which the college is affiliated

State University name Document

Kerala Mahatma Gandhi University View Document

Details of UGC recognition

Under Section Date View Document

2f of UGC 10-09-1988 View Document

12B of UGC 07-12-1989 View Document

Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like

Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks

AICTE View Document 10-04-2019 12 MBA and MCA

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Is the College recognized by UGC as a College Yes

If yes, date of recognition? 01-04-2016

Is the College recognized for its performance by Yes

If yes, name of the agency National Institutional Ranking framework

Date of recognition 08-04-2019

Location and Area of Campus

Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in

Main campus Rajagiri College of Social Urban 8.64 35844

2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION