Nalgonda is located in the southern part of Telangana flourishing with a few forest tracts through which the river Krishna flows. The Nagarjuna Sagar Project was built for irrigating lakhs of acres of land and generating hydroelectricity across Krishna river. . It is known for its rich historical and diverse cultural heritage reflecting through Buddhist centers of learning ,at Nagarjuna Sagar. Rachakonda, Panagal and Pillala márri with beautiful ruined sculptural monuments. Kolanupaka is a well-known pilgrim center for Jains who throng there in great numbers once a year to celebrate their annual feast is the land where the great saint Acharya Vinoba launched his "Bhoodhan Nalgonda Movement". He made a barefoot march to the village of Pochampally to beg land for the landless poor from the landed gentry and succeeded in getting Bhoodhan (Land donation). which is unforgettable in the history of India. At the time when there was only one Govt College (N.G. College) in Nalgonda,which was co-educational and catering to the educational needs of the people, an exclusive college for women was felt as the need, and it was materialized in the year 1977. The college has grown into a vibrant organization for providing an all-round education of women students especially which includes the under privileged sections of the society. It has won the appreciation as one of the premier institutions in the district. for its extension of service with humble endeavor to live up to the aspirations and hopes of thousands of students.

At present the college is having 9 U.G programmes are added in the year 1988-89. programmes including 3 restructured self financing programmes and I P.G. programme and got affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad. U.G.C has recognized this college under 2F and under 12B in the year 1993.

Having affiliated to Mahathma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, the institution academically functions within the broad framework of the instruction and curriculum formulated by the affiliating university. The college adheres to the administrative norms of the State Government. Presently it is offering B.A., B. Com, and B.Sc., with different specializations at the U.G. level and the institution has imbibed the vision and mission of NAAC with great enthusiasm to nurture, sustain and enhance quality education. Accordingly, it was assessed and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with “B” Grade in 2006 in the 1st Cycle of NAAC and was reaccreditation with “B” Grade in the 2nd Cycle in 2015. The institution has initiated appropriate measures based on the recommendations of the Peer Team Report of NAAC in 2015.

And now as part of the 3rd Cycle re-accreditation, the Self-Study Report (SSR) has been prepared and is presented to the NAAC. The college strongly believes that the SSR helps it in assessing its performance-its achievements and setbacks and also guides it in steering towards a better path. Now with great pleasure, the college herewith submits its SSR for Re-Accreditation

Institutional Strength

Strengths: The Government Degree College for Women, Nalgonda has the following strengths:

A state-of-the art infrastructure which can accommodate a greater number of students and programs

The College has 1.13 acres of land and located at the heart of the town . It is very much accessible to students to shuttle daily from home. As Nalgonda is old district headquarters, it has Hostel Facility for the girls hailing from far off places. The college gained its popularity with its Highly qualified, experienced and committed faculty .Above all, this institution is flourishing with:

Well-equipped laboratories

Enthusiastic, meritorious and obedient students

Well-ventilated classrooms which substantially reduce the power consumption

All eligible students can get fee reimbursement from the State Government which is a great incentive for the students from a poor economic background.

Institutional Weakness

Weaknesses: Though the college is blessed with the strengths mentioned above, the Government Degree College for Women, Nalgonda is suffering from the following weaknesses:

This institution has only 22 rooms for 2600 students. And hence it is forced to run on shift system. Since the college is a public-funded educational institution, it needs to adhere to the stringent rules and regulations of the State Government, reducing the functional autonomy of the college.

Institutional Opportunity

Opportunities: Despite the weaknesses mentioned above, the college has the following opportunities with which it can better itself and can become an institution of eminence:

Optimum utilization of the available infrastructure and other facilities and resources

Obtaining Autonomous Status so as to function in a much more independent manner.

Introduction of new market-driven courses. More Linkages and MoU’s with the industries located nearby, thereby utilizing their practical expertise for the benefit of the students.

The NSS can further instil amongst the students a sense of service and train them in social skills.

Institutional Challenge

Challenges: In order to grow further as a vibrant educational institution, the college faces the following challenges:

Optimum utilization of the existing infrastructure.

More number of classrooms are to be constructed.

The Criterion-1 titled “Curricular Aspects” provides the details of how the Government Degree College for women , Nalgonda ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well-planned and documented process. The College Calendar, the affiliating university’s almanac, the Commissionerate of Collegiate Education (CCE)’s annual Academic and Activity Calendar guide the curricular delivery in the institution. This part of the Self-Study Report also gives the details of the certificate courses introduced in the college

The institution has some of its full-time teachers’ participation in various bodies such as BoS and Academic Council during the last 5 years. During the said period, 19 of its full time teachers have been /are on the BoS /Academic Council of various Universities or Autonomous Colleges. The college is an evolving organization and hence, many new programmes / courses have been introduced during the last five years to meet the curricular demands of the students and other stakeholders. In consonance with changing educational scenario, the institution has been implementing the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) / Elective course system in all its programmes (15 in total) since) and 2016-17 (for UG programmes). These details find their mention in this Criterion. As stated in its Vision, Mission and Core Values, the institution strongly believes in helping the learners transforming themselves into humane and socially committed human being. Towards that end, the college tries to integrate cross- cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum.

This chapter of the SSR presents the particulars of the courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years and of the field projects / internships undertaken by its students. Similarly, the Criterion 1 also gives the details of the structured feedback received from the stakeholders such as students, teachers, alumni and parents for design and review of syllabus-year wise and how the college collects, analyses, and takes action thereon and places it on the institution’s website.

The Criterion 2 of the SSR which is christened as “Teaching-learning and Evaluation” provides the details of the year wise enrolment of students in the college against the total sanctioned seats during the last five years: 923/1080 (in 2019-2020);700/795 (in 2018-19); 420/500 (in 2017-18); 420/500 (in 2016-17); 425/500 and (in 2015-16) .This criterion also explains the facts that 100% of the reserved seats have been filled for various categories, e.g., 248/248 in 2018-19; 246/246; 341/451; 450/450; and 400/400. That the student -full time teacher ratio 814:24; the number of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls (0); the full-time teachers against sanctioned posts 24:30; and the full-time teachers with Ph.D. against the sanctioned post during the last five years 11/24; 06/27; 06/27; 05/25; and 05/26 with their total teaching experience 4 to 5 years (average 19.04 years) also find place in the Criterion.

The details of the bridge courses, and the remedial classes for slow learners, and student seminars, project works, etc., for advanced learners and the practice of student-centric methods for enhancing learning experiences of the students are also included in the Criterion.

In the college, 18 out of 20 full time teacher use ICT for effective teaching (2018-19); the mentor-mentee system is followed to provide academic, personal and psychosocial support to its students; Asma Jabeen, Assistant Professor of Economics won the Best Teacher Award at the State level (2016-17) and so did Dr K. Koteswara Rao , Assistant Professor of Telugu (2018-19). These details are part of this particular Criterion.

The practice of transparent internal assessment as part of the reforms in CIE system and the transparent, timebound and efficient redressal of the examination related grievances and adherence of the college academic calendar and the almanac of the affiliating university for the conduct of CIE find place in the Criterion. The particulars of students’ pass per cent- 61.95 % of its students (210 passed as against 339 appeared in 2018-19) finds mention in the Criterion. The POs, PSOs, and Cos and the student satisfaction survey on teaching learning process make their way into the Criterion.

As title “Research, Innovation and Extension” indicates, the Criterion 3 of the SSR deals with various aspects associated with research work undertaken; innovations found; and extension activities carried out by the college for the last five years. The Criterion contains the following details:

1. The Research Committee of the institution helps the staff and students in research related issues,

checking malpractices and plagiarism in research work-articles, thesis, etc. Due to the efforts of the

committee, 20 research papers either published or presented at the conferences and 5 chapters in edited volumes / books published in the ISBN journal.

2. In the college, 1 Minor Research Projects (MRPs) carried out; 03 workshop/seminars organised on

industry-academia; one of its teachers have Research Guideship-Dr K.Kotehwerarao

The two research scholars have submitted their thesis under him. In order to

promote integrity and ethics in research, the college has a stated Code of Ethics.

3. Around 30 extension and outreach programs organised in collaboration with industry, community and NGO through NSS during the last five years with the active participation of 40% of its students ( 3000 out of 8000) receiving one state level award for the extension activities. DrK.Kotehwrarao was awarded with the Jashuva puraskaram by theAndra Bhsha Nilayam., Hyderabad in 2018-19.

4. There have been 8 linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip etc., and

8 functional MoU’s with institutions of state, national, international importance, industries, corporate houses etc. The students are being benefitted from these arrangements.

5. The college has left no stone unturned in creating conducive ecosystem for innovations in term of the establishment of well-equipped laboratories.

The Criterion 4 of the Self-Study Report titled “Infrastructure and Learning Resources” deals with the particulars of the infrastructural facilities for effective teaching learning process. The part of the SSR provides the following details of academic, administrative, support facilities available in the college:

The new building has three floors, one ground floor and two upstairs. Each floor has a carpet area of 1600 sft. in each floor, making 5000 sft. altogether. There are 24 spacious well-ventilated and well-furnished rooms in all. Lecture Halls-24, Department Staffrooms-6, Digital Classrooms-04 equipped with an LCD projector each, Virtual classrooms-01 with projector and interactive setup, Computer Labs-02 (with 75 computers), Commerce Computer Lab-01 (with 10 computers), TSKC Lab and English Language Lab-01(with 55 computers), Library: 01 (14 computers), Reading Room-01 Information Centre for students-1 (in the library with 3 computers), Conference Hall-01 (Equipped with LCD projector and audio system), Laboratories-09, Games and Sports office-01, Indoor Games Room-01, IQAC Office-01, , Examination Branch-01, Dr BRAOU Office-01, Administrative Office-01, Principal’s Chamber-01, Girls Waiting Room- 01, Rest rooms-1, Store Rooms-03, Mana TV / TSAT Hall-01,. The maintenance of such a huge building which houses

more than 23 classrooms and about 40 rooms meant for various other purposes is looked after by the arrangement of outsourcing employees through CDC The college has been successful in mobilizing nearly Rs. 30.002 Crores for augmentation of its infrastructure during the last five years. It reaches up to Rs. 31 Crore when the expenditure on maintenance is included and in terms of the extent of spending it may be the largest in the entire State of Telangana. For the optimum utilization of the resources in the institution, various committees have been constituted comprising the Principal as the Chairman, senior members of the faculty as Conveners, other teachers and some students as members. The in-charge of each facility (In-charges of the Departments, Librarian, Physical Director, etc.) maintains stock and accession registers.

The Criterion 5 of the SSR titled “Student Support and Progression” deals with the support facilities available in the institution such as scholarships, games and sports, and the particulars of students’ progression higher education or success in NET/SLET, PG entrance examinations, and placements.

Scholarships by the State Government: Every eligible student of the college has been provided scholarship. About 75% of the students, i.e., 3676 out of 5300 students studied in the college for the last years received scholarships to the tune of Rs. 2,75,04,048

Student Progression: The progression of the 65 students out of 170 outgoing students during 2018-19 (50%) to higher education and the qualification of NET and SLET by 5 out of 10(50%) who appeared for the examinations from the outgoing batch of students are given prominence in the Criterion. The details of the Student Council and the representation of students on various committees/cells, and the sports, games and cultural activities and competitions held in the college are part of the Criterion. The institution has also provided coaching for competitive examinations and career guidance benefitting 369 students.

Transparent Grievance Redressal Mechanism: Through the student Grievance Redressal Committee, the ICC, and the WEC, and the Complaint Box, the college has also put in place a transparent mechanism for redressing the student grievances, if any. There have been only 06 grievances reported during the last five years and these were mainly related to social media , potable water, bus passes , maintenance of washrooms, etc. No ragging complaint reported in the college testifies the standard of descent behavior of our staff and students.

Alumni Contribution: The Criterion also gives the details of the Old Students Association, registered under Societies Registration Act (Reg. No. 197 of 2020) and its contribution to the college in terms of monetary and non-monetary means.

The Criterion 6 of the Report “Governance, Leadership and Management” provides how the college leadership plays a key role in its governance and management. The following are the part and parcel of the Criterion 6 of the SSR: The administration of the college leads each and every activity keeping in view the vision and mission statements of the college and creates an enabling academic environment in which the students realize their potential and transform themselves into multi-faceted personalities. Various committees such as CPDC, Staff Council, IQAC, Grievance Redressal Cell, WEC, ICC, Anti-Ragging Committee and other committees with the senior teachers as members and students under the chairmanship of the Principal contribute in the implementation of the vision and mission of the college. The views expressed by the students on the committees are given utmost priority. The feedback from the stakeholders, students, teachers, parents and alumni finds its place in the planning and development of the college.

Similarly, the Criterion 6 explains the Perspective Plan 2016-26 of the college and the organizational structure of the college. The college started implementing the e-governance e-Office, College Administration and Information Management – CAIMS, DOST, Online Question Papers and e-Pass, Career guidance blog and many more. The home loan, maternity leave, paternity leave, Group Life Insurance, etc., are provided for welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff. Internal and external financial audits are periodically conducted. In 2016-17 , 2018-19,and 2019-20 the external financial audit was conducted by the AG office. Academic audit is conducted by CCE every year.

Due to the relentless efforts from the college administration, it received Rs.2 cores (RUSA); over Rs. 18 crores for the construction of the new college building (State fund); Rs 8 crores for the construction of auditorium (State fund); Rs. 3 Lakh for organising workshops and seminars (District Collector); Rs. 20,000/- for organising a workshop (State Council for Higher Education, Telangana); Rs.230012 (CPDC),etc.

Majority of the teachers worked working attended 28 training programs viz., OC, RC, Short Term Course, FDP, etc. The IQAC reviews the teaching learning process and learning outcomes and initiates post accreditation quality initiatives for promoting quality culture

The Criterion 7 of the Self – Study Report explains the integration of various cross-cutting issues with the college regular curricular activities. Here is the summary of the Criterion:

The Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as Safety and Security, Counselling and Common Room for girl students and female staff. The college took the sustainable and alternate energy initiatives such as: classrooms are well-ventilated, as a result of which, natural air and sun light reduces the consumption of electricity; LED bulbs, two photovoltaic solar panels and two batteries have been installed. Ramp, restroom, skills, scribe facilities are available for the differently abled (Divyangjan).

Similarly, the solid waste is segregated and handed over to the municipal authorities; liquid waste is allowed to sink in the pits and the e-waste is disposed off as per the guidelines of the CCE, Telangana.

Accordingly, the institution disposed off 1040 kg of e-waste on 04.03.2017. Likewise, two rain water harvesting pits were dug to increase the ground water level in the campus area, the use of bicycles, public transport encouraged, pedestrian friendly roads laid, the use of plastic and paper reduced, and green landscaping with trees and plants done. A Handbook of Code of Conduct for the Principal, Teachers, Students and Parents, the HVPE course, Professional Code for Staff are explained in detail.

The college celebrates the National Festivals-Independence Day and Republic Day and so does the celebration of birth and death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities to inspire the students. Moreover, the college maintains a complete transparency in its functioning by being subjected to the academic audit, financial audit, departmental annual verification etc. Solid Waste Management, Jeevamrutham, Democratic and Citizenry Values, and Wrappers to Riches are mentioned as the best practices of the college.

The Criterion 7 of the Self – Study Report explains the integration of various cross-cutting issues with the college regular curricular activities. Here is the summary of the Criterion:

The Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as Safety and Security, Counselling and Common Room for girl students and female staff. The college took the sustainable and alternate energy initiatives such as: classrooms are well-ventilated, as a result of which, natural air and sun light reduces the consumption of electricity; LED bulbs, two photovoltaic solar panels and two batteries have been installed. Ramp, restroom, skills, scribe facilities are available for the differently abled (Divyangjan).

Similarly, the solid waste is segregated and handed over to the municipal authorities; liquid waste is allowed to sink in the pits and the e-waste is disposed off as per the guidelines of the CCE, Telangana.

Accordingly, the institution disposed off 1040 kg of e-waste on 04.03.2017. Likewise, two rain water harvesting pits were dug to increase the ground water level in the campus area, the use of bicycles, public transport encouraged, pedestrian friendly roads laid, the use of plastic and paper reduced, and green landscaping with trees and plants done. A Handbook of Code of Conduct for the Principal, Teachers, Students and Parents, the HVPE course, Professional Code for Staff are explained in detail.

The college celebrates the National Festivals-Independence Day and Republic Day and so does the celebration of birth and death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities to inspire the students. Moreover, the college maintains a complete transparency in its functioning by being subjected to the academic audit, financial audit, departmental annual verification etc. Solid Waste Management, Jeevamrutham, Democratic and Citizenry Values, and Wrappers to Riches are mentioned as the best practices of the college.

The Criterion 7 of the Self – Study Report explains the integration of various cross-cutting issues with the college regular curricular activities. Here is the summary of the Criterion:

The Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as Safety and Security, Counselling and Common Room for girl students and female staff. The college took the sustainable and alternate energy initiatives such as: classrooms are well-ventilated, as a result of which, natural air and sun light reduces the consumption of electricity; LED bulbs, two photovoltaic solar panels and two batteries have been installed. Ramp, restroom, skills, scribe facilities are available for the differently abled (Divyangjan).

Similarly, the solid waste is segregated and handed over to the municipal authorities; liquid waste is allowed to sink in the pits and the e-waste is disposed off as per the guidelines of the CCE, Telangana.

Accordingly, the institution disposed off 1040 kg of e-waste on 04.03.2017. Likewise, two rain water harvesting pits were dug to increase the ground water level in the campus area, the use of bicycles, public transport encouraged, pedestrian friendly roads laid, the use of plastic and paper reduced, and green landscaping with trees and plants done. A Handbook of Code of Conduct for the Principal, Teachers, Students and Parents, the HVPE course, Professional Code for Staff are explained in detail.

The college celebrates the National Festivals-Independence Day and Republic Day and so does the celebration of birth and death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities to inspire the students. Moreover, the college maintains a complete transparency in its functioning by being subjected to the academic audit, financial audit, departmental annual verification etc. Solid Waste Management, Jeevamrutham, Democratic and Citizenry Values, and Wrappers to Riches are mentioned as the best practices of the college.

The Criterion 7 of the Self – Study Report explains the integration of various cross-cutting issues with the college regular curricular activities. Here is the summary of the Criterion:

The Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as Safety and Security, Counselling and Common Room for girl students and female staff. The college took the sustainable and alternate energy initiatives such as: classrooms are well-ventilated, as a result of which, natural air and sun light reduces the consumption of electricity; LED bulbs, two photovoltaic solar panels and two batteries have been installed. Ramp, restroom, skills, scribe facilities are available for the differently abled (Divyangjan).

Similarly, the solid waste is segregated and handed over to the municipal authorities; liquid waste is allowed to sink in the pits and the e-waste is disposed off as per the guidelines of the CCE, Telangana.

Accordingly, the institution disposed off 1040 kg of e-waste on 04.03.2017. Likewise, two rain water harvesting pits were dug to increase the ground water level in the campus area, the use of bicycles, public transport encouraged, pedestrian friendly roads laid, the use of plastic and paper reduced, and green landscaping with trees and plants done. A Handbook of Code of Conduct for the Principal, Teachers, Students and Parents, the HVPE course, Professional Code for Staff are explained in detail.

The college celebrates the National Festivals-Independence Day and Republic Day and so does the celebration of birth and death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities to inspire the students. Moreover, the college maintains a complete transparency in its functioning by being subjected to the academic audit, financial audit, departmental annual verification etc. Solid Waste Management, Jeevamrutham, Democratic and Citizenry Values, and Wrappers to Riches are mentioned as the best practices of the college.

The Criterion 7 of the Self – Study Report explains the integration of various cross-cutting issues with the college regular curricular activities. Here is the summary of the Criterion:

The Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as Safety and Security, Counselling and Common Room for girl students and female staff. The college took the sustainable and alternate energy initiatives such as: classrooms are well-ventilated, as a result of which, natural air and sun light reduces the consumption of electricity; LED bulbs, two photovoltaic solar panels and two batteries have been installed. Ramp, restroom, skills, scribe facilities are available for the differently abled (Divyangjan).

Similarly, the solid waste is segregated and handed over to the municipal authorities; liquid waste is allowed to sink in the pits and the e-waste is disposed off as per the guidelines of the CCE, Telangana.

Accordingly, the institution disposed off 1040 kg of e-waste on 04.03.2017. Likewise, two rain water harvesting pits were dug to increase the ground water level in the campus area, the use of bicycles, public transport encouraged, pedestrian friendly roads laid, the use of plastic and paper reduced, and green landscaping with trees and plants done. A Handbook of Code of Conduct for the Principal, Teachers, Students and Parents, the HVPE course, Professional Code for Staff are explained in detail.

The college celebrates the National Festivals-Independence Day and Republic Day and so does the celebration of birth and death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities to inspire the students. Moreover, the college maintains a complete transparency in its functioning by being subjected to the academic audit, financial audit, departmental annual verification etc. Solid Waste Management, Jeevamrutham, Democratic and Citizenry Values, and Wrappers to Riches are mentioned as the best practices of the college.