A.G. TEACHERS COLLEGE

Run By Ahmedabad Education Society
(“B++” Grade by NAAC – UGC)

QIF (Quality Indicator Framework)

1.1.1Institution has a regular in house practice of planning and/or reviewing, revising curriculum and adapting it to local context /situation.
1.1.2At the institution level, the curriculum planning and adoption are a collaborative effort; Indicate the persons involved in the curriculum planning process during the last completed academic year
1.1.3While planning institutional curriculum, focus is kept on the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) for all programmes offered by the institution, which are stated and communicated to teachers and students through
1.2.1Curriculum provides adequate choice of courses to students as optional / electives including pedagogy courses for which teachers are available
 1.2.1.1:Number of optional / elective courses including pedagogy courses  offered programme-wise during the last five years.
 1.2.1.2:Number of optional / elective courses including pedagogy courses programme wise as per the syllabus during the last five years.
1.2.2 Average Number of value-added courses offered during the last five years.
 1.2.2.1:Number of value-added courses offered during the last five years.
1.2.3Percentage of students  enrolled in the value-added courses as mentioned in1.2.2 during the last five years.
 1.2.3.1: Number of the students enrolled in the value added courses mentioned  at 1.2.2 during the last five years
1.2.4Students are encouraged and facilitated to undergo self-study courses online/offline in several ways through
1.2.5Percentage of students who have completed self-study courses  ( online /offline, beyond the curriculum) during the lasy five  years
 1.2.5.1:Number of students who have completed self-study courses (online /offline, beyond the curriculum) during the last five years.
1.3.1Curriculum of the institutions provides opportunities for the students to acquire and demonstrate knowledge, skills, values and attitudes related to various learning areas
1.3.2Institution familiarizes students with the diversities in school system in Indian as well as international and comparative perspective.
1.3.3Students derive professionally relevant understandings and consolidate these into their professional acumen from the wide range of curricular experiences provided during Teacher Education Programme
1.4.1Mechanism is in place for obtaining structured feedback on the curriculum – semester wise from various stakeholders.
1.4.2Feedback collected from stakeholders is processed and action is taken; feedback process adopted by the institution comprises the following
2.1.1Average Enrolment percentage  of students during the  last five years
 2.1.1.1: Average enrollment percentage of students enrolled during the  last five years.
2.1.2Percentage  of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC) as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years.
 2.1.2.1:Number of students enrolled from the reserved categories during the last five years
2.1.3Percentage of students enrolled from EWS and Divyangjan categories during the last five years.
 2.1.3.1: Number of students enrolled from EWS and Divyangjan categories during the last five years
2.2.1Assessment process is in place at entry level to identify different learning needs of students and their level of readiness to undergo professional education programme and also the academic support provided to students
2.2.2Mechanisms are in place to honour student diversities in terms of learning needs; Student diversities are addressed on the basis of the learner profiles identified by the institution through
2.2.3There are institutional provisions for catering to differential student needs; Appropriate learning exposures are provided to students
2.2.4Student-Mentor ratio for the last completed academic year
 2.2.4.1: Numbers of mentors in the institution
2.3.1Multiple mode approach to teaching-learning is adopted by teachers which includes experiential learning, participative learning, problem solving methodologies, brain storming, focused group discussion, online mode, etc. for enhancing student learning
2.3.2Percentage  of teachers integrating ICT (excluding use of PPT) for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Swayam Prabha etc.,E-Learning Resources and others during the last five years.
 2.3.2.1:Number of teachers integrating ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-Learning Resources and others excluding PPT
2.3.3Students are encouraged to use ICT support (mobile-based learning, online material, podcast, virtual laboratories, learning apps etc.) for their learning including on field practice
 2.3.3.1:Number of students using ICT support (mobile-based learning, online material, podcast, virtual laboratories, learning apps etc.) for their learning, for the last completed academic year
2.3.4ICT support is used by students in various learning situations such as
2.3.5Continual mentoring is provided by teachers for developing professional attributes in students
2.3.6Institution provides exposure to students about recent developments in the field of education through
2.3.7Teaching learning process nurtures creativity, innovativeness, intellectual and thinking skills, empathy, life skills etc. among students
2.4.1Institution provides opportunities for developing competencies and skills in different functional areas through specially designed activities / experiences that include
2.4.2Students go through a set of activities as preparatory to school- based practice teaching and internship. Pre practice teaching / internship orientation / training encompasses certain significant skills and competencies such as
2.4.3Competency of effective communication is developed in students through several activities such as
2.4.4Students are enabled to evolve the following tools of assessment for learning suited to the kinds of learning engagement provided to learners, and to analyse as well as interpret responses
2.4.5Adequate skills are developed in students for effective use of ICT for teaching learning process in respect of
2.4.6Students develop competence to organize academic, cultural, sports and community related events through
2.4.7A variety of assignments given and assessed for theory courses through
2.4.8Internship programme is systematically planned with necessary preparedness
2.4.9Average number of students attached to each school for internship during the last completed academic year
2.4.10Nature of internee engagement during internship consists of
2.4.11Institution adopts effective monitoring mechanisms during internship programme.
2.4.12Performance of students during internship is assessed by the institution in terms of observations of different persons such as
2.4.13Comprehensive appraisal of interns’ performance is in place. The criteria used for assessment include
2.5.1Percentage of fulltime teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
2.5.2Percentage  of fulltime teachers with Ph. D. degree during the  last five years
2.5.3 Average  teaching experience of full time teachers for the last completd year
 2.5.3.1:Total number of years of teaching experience of full-time teachers for the last completed academic year
2.5.4Teachers put-forth efforts to keep themselves updated professionally through
2.6.1Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) of student learning is in place in the institution
2.6.2Mechanism of internal evaluation is transparent and robust and time bound; Institution adopts the following in internal evaluation
2.6.3Mechanism for grievance redressal related to examination is operationally effective
2.6.4The institution adheres to academic calendar for the conduct of Internal Evaluation
2.7.1The teaching learning process of the institution is aligned with the stated PLOs and CLOs.
2.7.2Average Pass percentage of students during the last five years
 2.7.2.1:Total number of students who passed the university examination during the last five years
2.7.3The progressive performance of students and attainment of professional and personal attributes in line with the PLOs and CLOs is monitored and used for further improvements
2.7.4Performance of outgoing students in internal assessment
 2.7.4.1:Number of students achieving on an average 70% or more in internal assessment activities during the last completed academic year
2.7.5Performance of students on various assessment tasks reflects how far their initially identified learning needs are catered to.
3.1.1Average number of research projects funded by government and/ or non-government agencies during the last five years
 3.1.1.1: Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five  years
3.1.2Average  grants received for research projects from government and / or non-government agencies during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
 3.1.2.1: Total grants received for research projects from government and / or non- government agencies during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
3.1.3In-house support is provided by the institution to teachers for research purposes during the last five years in the form of
3.1.4Institution has created an eco-system for innovation and other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge that include
3.2.1Average Number of research papers / articles per teacher published in Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
 3.2.1.1: Number of research papers / articles per teacher published in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five  years
3.2.2Average number of books and / or chapters in edited books published and papers in National / International conference-proceedings per teacher during the last five years
 3.2.2.1:Total number of books and / or chapters in edited books, papers in National / International conference proceedings published during the last five  years
3.3.1Average number of outreach activities organized by the institution during the last five years.
 3.3.1.1:Total number of outreach activities organized by the institution during the last five years.
3.3.2Percentage of students participating in outreach activities organized by the institution during the last five years
 3.3.2.1:Number of students participating in outreach activities organized by the institution during the last five years
3.3.3Percentage of student participation in national priority programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDs awareness, Gender sensitivity, Yoga, Digital India, National Water Mission during the last five  years.
 3.3.3.1:Number of students participated in activities as part of national priority programmes during the last five years.
3.3.4 Outreach activities in the community in terms of influencing and sensitizing students to social issues and contribute to community development
3.3.5Number of awards and honours received for outreach activities from government / recognized agency during the last five  years.
 3.3.5.1: Total number of awards and honours received for outreach activities from government/ recognized agency during the llast five years.
3.4.1Average number of linkages for Faculty exchange, Student exchange, research etc. during the last five  years.
 3.4.1.1: Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, research etc. during the last five years.
3.4.2Functional MoUs with institutions of National and / or International importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. during the llast five years.
 3.4.2.1:Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National and / or International importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. during the last five  years.
3.4.3Institution has linkages with schools and other educational agencies for both academic and outreach activities and jointly organizes
4.1.1The institution has adequate facilities for Teaching- Learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, sports field, fitness center, equipment, computing facilities, sports complex, etc. for the various programme offered
4.1.2Percentage of classrooms and seminar hall(s) with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart classroom, LMS, video and sound systems etc. during the last completed academic year.
 4.1.2.1: Number of classrooms and seminar hall(s) with ICT facilities
 4.1.2.2:Number of Classrooms and seminar hall(s) in the institution
4.1.3Percentage  of expenditure excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five  years (INR in lakhs)
 4.1.3.1:Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation excluding salary during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
4.2.1Institution has adopted automation of library using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) or any other software
4.2.2Institution has remote access to library resources which students and teachers use frequently
4.2.3Institution has subscription for e-resources and has membership / registration for the following
4.2.4Annual expenditure for purchase of books, journals, and e-resources during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
 4.2.4.1: Annual expenditure for purchase of books, journals and e-resources during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
4.2.5Percentage Per day usage of library by teachers and students(footfall and login data for online access) during the latest completed academic year
 4.2.5.1 : Number of teachers and students using library for Month one (not less  than 20 working days) during the last completed academic year.
 4.2.5.2 : Number of teachers and students using library for Month two (not less than 20 working days) during the last completed academic year.
 4.2.5.3 : Number of teachers and students using library for Month 3 (not less than 20 working days) during the last completed academic year.
 4.2.5.4: Number of teachers and students using library for Month 4 (not less than 20 working days) during the last completed academic year.
 4.2.5.5: Number of teachers and students using library for Month 5 (not less than 20 working days) during the last completed academic year.
4.2.6Efforts are made to make available National Policies and other documents on education in the library suitable to the three streams of teacher education –general teacher education, special education and physical education by the following ways
4.3.1Institution updates its ICT facilities including Wi-Fi
4.3.2Student – Computer ratio for the last completed academic year
4.3.3Internet bandwidth available in the institution
 4.3.3.1 :Available bandwidth of internet connection in the institution, in MBPS
4.3.4Facilities for e-content development are available in the institution such as
4.4.1Percentage expenditure incurred exclusively on maintenance of physical and academic support facilities during the last five  year (INR in Lakhs)
 4.4.1.1: Expenditure incurred exclusively on maintenance of physical and academic support facilities during the last five years(INR in lakhs)
4.4.2Systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities – laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc .are  in place
5.1.1A range of capability building and skill enhancement initiatives are undertaken by the institution such as
5.1.2Available student support facilities in institution are
5.1.3The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases such as
5.1.4Institution provides additional support to needy students in several ways such as
5.2.1Percentage of placement of students as teachers/teacher educators
 5.2.1.1:Number  of students of the institution placed as teachers/teacher  educators during the last five years.
5.2.2Percentage of student progression to higher education during the last completed academic year
 5.2.2.1: Number of outgoing students progressing from Bachelor to PG (A1).
 5.2.2.2: Number of outgoing students progressing from PG to M.Phil (A2).
 5.2.2.3: Number of outgoing students progressing from PG / M.Phil to Ph.D. (A3).
5.2.3Percentage of students qualifying state/national level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/SLET/ TET/ CTET)
 5.2.3.1:Number of students qualifying in state/ national level examinations (eg: NET/SLET/ TET/ CTET)during the last five years.
5.3.1Student council is active and plays a proactive role in the institutional functioning
5.3.2Average number of sports and cultural events organized at the institution during the last five years
 5.3.2.1:Number of sports and cultural events organized at the institution during the last five years
5.4.1Alumni Association/Chapter (registered / non-registered but functional) contributes significantly for the development of the institution
5.4.2Alumni has an active role in the regular institutional functioning such as
5.4.3Number of meetings of Alumni Association held during the last five years
 5.4.3.1: Number of meetings of Alumni Association held during the last five years
5.4.4Alumni Association acts as an effective support system to the institution in motivating students as well as recognizing, nurturing and furthering any special talent/s in them.
6.1.1The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership and participatory mechanism in tune with the vision and mission
6.1.2Institution practices decentralization and participative management
6.1.3The institution maintains transparency in its financial, academic, administrative and other functions
6.2.1The institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed
6.2.2The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc.
6.2.3Implementation of e-governance are in the following areas of operation
6.2.4Effectiveness of various bodies / cells / committees is evident through minutes of meetings and implementation of their resolutions / decisions
6.3.1Effective implementation of welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff is in place
6.3.2Percentage  of teachers provided with financial support to attend seminars / conferences / workshops and towards membership fees of professional bodies during the last five years.
 6.3.2.1. Numbers of teachers provided with financial support to attend seminars / conferences / workshops and towards membership fees of professional bodies during the last five years.
6.3.3Number of professional development /administrative training programmes organized by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the last five years.
 6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development /administrative training programmes organized by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the last five years.
6.3.4Percentage of teachers undergoing online / face to face Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) viz., Orientation Programme and  Refresher Course of the ASC / HRDC,  Short Term Course and  any other similar programmes
 6.3.4.1: Total number of teachers undergoing online/face to face Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) viz., Orientation Programme and Refresher Course of the ASC / similar programmes during the yearHRDC, Short Term Course and any other similar programmes during the last five years.
6.3.5The institution has a performance appraisal system for teaching and non-teaching staff
6.4.1Institution conducts internal or /and external financial audit regularly
6.4.2Funds / Donations received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists averaged over the last five years. (not covered in Criterion III)(INR in Lakhs)
 6.4.2.1: Total funds received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years. (INR in Lakhs)
6.4.3Institutional strategies for mobilization of funds and the optimal utilization of resources are in place.
6.5.1Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) or any other mechanism has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies
6.5.2The institution reviews its teaching-learning process periodically through IQAC or any other mechanism
6.5.3Average number of quality initiatives taken by IQAC or any other mechanism for promoting quality culture during the last five years.
 6.5.3.1: Number of quality initiatives taken by IQAC or any other mechanism for  promoting quality culture during the last five  years.
6.5.4Institution engages in several quality initiatives such as
6.5.5Institutions keeps track of the incremental improvements achieved in academic and administrative domains of its functioning through quality assurance initiatives