SELF STUDY REPORT

1 Self STUDY REPORT of KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGESELF STUDY REPORTFOR3rd CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGEKRISTU JAYANTI college , AUTONOMOUS, K. NARAYANAPURA,KOTHANUR PO, ToNATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCILBANGALOREA pril 2021 Page 1/15514-11-2021 06:27:21 Self STUDY REPORT of KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGE1. EXECUTIVE INTRODUCTION Kristu Jayanti college , founded in 1999, is managed by the Bodhi Niketan Trust, formed by the members ofSt. Joseph Province of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), an indigenous religious congregation in congregation is an embodiment of the dream and vision of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a nineteenth-century educationist and social reformer in India. The college owes its inspiration to his mission andcharism. A postal stamp in 1987 was released by the Government of India in recognition of his service tohumanity.

2 The institution enlivens the educational philosophy of the CMI Congregation whichencompasses holistic formation, social commitment, value education, quality education and the cooperation offamilies. The congregation endeavours to serve humankind across the globe through education, healthcare,journalism, social service, spiritual care, art and college is an autonomous institution affiliated to Bengaluru North University. It had a humble beginningin 1999 with one programme, 9 students and 3 full-time academic faculty members and has grown tooffer 41 programmes, catering to 6,804 students with a full-time faculty strength of 238, in a span of twodecades. The college has completed two cycles of accreditation by VisionThe pathway to holistic education at the institution is driven by the Vision, To provide intellectual and moralleadership by igniting the minds of youth to realize their potential and make positive contributions leading toprosperity of the society and the nation at large.

3 The Core Values which enrich the educational journey of every member at the institution are:FaithWe believe that faith in God is the beginning of true wisdom and the anchor of life. Human life would bemeaningless without faith in oneself and others too. The college provides a platform to grow in faith, thebedrock of holistic believe that honesty, sincerity and justice signify the core of a person's character. We strive to adhere to thehighest ethical standards in all the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in order to nurtureintegrated persons for the future of our nation and world at 2/15514-11-2021 06:27:22 Self STUDY REPORT of KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGEWe believe that the dignity of the human person is the foundation for the empowerment and socio-economictransformation.

4 We shall strive to uplift the dignity of the socially disadvantaged, marginalized and theunderprivileged through empathy and believe that hard work, commitment and dedication produce excellence in all spheres of life. Themanagement, faculty and administration set high benchmarks of academic and holistic excellence and provideinnovative, student-centered, globally competent processes and services for the success of every MissionThe institution strives to mould enlightened individuals through its Mission, To provide educationalopportunities to all aspiring youth to excel in life by nurturing academic excellence, fostering values, creatingcivic responsibility, inculcating environmental concern and building global competencies in a dynamicenvironment. GoalsA humane, responsible and global empowerment of youth is created through the following institutional goals:To provide a nurturing and trusting environment to learn and growTo ensure that the youth get adequate opportunities to identify and develop their skillsTo prepare the individual for employment and advancement in their chosen careerTo mould individuals into integrated personalities who are intellectually competent, spiritually mature,physically strong and socially sensitiveTo develop a lifelong desire in individuals to learn, create a positive change in the society, contribute toenvironmental sustainability and economic development of the Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)Institutional Strength The institution nurtures excellence through the following strengths:CMI Legacy.

5 The education system is strengthened by the rich CMI educational heritage of Leadership: The leadership and governance are democratic, growth-oriented and 3/15514-11-2021 06:27:22 Self STUDY REPORT of KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGEP articipative Management: There is decentralisation, delegation and bottom-up : Academic processes are guided by well-defined Academic Hub: The only college in south Asia identified as UNAI academic hub for Quality: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), USAhas accredited the MBA programme for ten Certification: Gold-rated Green Certification by AICTE for environmental in Science: DBT Star college recognition for skill development in Certification: Four-star rating by Institution Innovation Council, MoE, and GoIASP: Annual Strategic Plan (ASP) ensures the quality of academic Skills Education: Students meet future challenges through Life Skills Education.

6 All faculty aretrained Life Skills Culture: Jayantian Code of Conduct creates a well-defined organisational culture. Role Modelling: Interaction with global visionaries leads to emulation and role Enrichment: An average of 250 academic enrichment programmes are conducted annually. Cultural Excellence: Twelve consecutive championships in University level inter-collegiate literary &cultural competitions and accolades in south Zone and National Inter-University Youth Festivalsendorse cultural Responsibility: Jayantian Extension Services mould socially responsible Empowerment: Conscientious gender sensitisation, equity and empowerment of women Enhancement: Effective support system for employability enhancement, careerdevelopment and entrepreneurship is provided. Global Collaboration: Linkages and MoUs with leading international institutions provide a global with Government: National mission is fulfilled through Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Ek BharatShreshtha Bharat and other developmental Diversity: Multicultural integration, inclusiveness and communal harmony are built in adiverse student : The campus and learning tools are conducive for divyangjan Interaction: Experiential learning is facilitated through sustainable : Transparency and efficiency in academic and administrative processes is enabledthrough Recognition: Ranked in NIRF and rated as the Best Emerging college of the Century -MDRA India Today.

7 Institutional Weakness The following weaknesses have been identified in the academic journey of the college :Research Funding: The institution is private and unaided. The funding from Government/non-government and private agencies for research has been Property: Patenting and intellectual property creation are in their nascent stages at theinstitution. Consultancy: Revenue generation through consultancy and corporate training is yet to be optimised. Recognition of research guideship: The institution is short of recognition of research guideship ofeligible faculty members. Industry-sponsored research: The potential of industry-sponsored research is yet to be 4/15514-11-2021 06:27:23 Self STUDY REPORT of KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGEI nstitutional Opportunity The following opportunities can be capitalised by the institution:Supportive Governments and University: The sustainable encouragement and support of the Centraland State Governments and affiliating University can have a significant effect on the long-term growthof the institutional visibility: Rapid urban expansion, mobility, ease of accessibility of the city haveincreased the visibility of the college at the national and international ecosystem: Bengaluru, the start-up capital in the country, serves as a fertile ground to groomand mentor entrepreneurs and linkages.

8 Bengaluru is the host for many institutes of national importance and a predominantIT hub. Academic linkages with these institutes and Indian HEIs of quality would foster greaterdiversity and uniqueness. Academic flexibility: Recent trends in higher education, industry and technological advancements haveincreased the demand for programmes through remote learning. New avenues have opened up forblended and online courses. Renewable energy: The institution has great scope for harnessing renewable energy from all naturalresources and pursuing research in the of HEI: The Indian higher educational scenario has opened its doors forinternationalisation paving the way for increased academic engagements, student and faculty diversification: The escalation of growth in the number of domestic and multinationalcompanies in the region can facilitate career diversification for skilled status: The New Education Policy 2020 has provided the opportunity to the institution toattain university Challenge Though the institution has made significant strides in all spheres of student development, it is still facing thefollowing challenges:Expansion constraints.

9 The escalating cost of land and real estate in Bengaluru hamper the incrementalexpansion of infrastructure and procurement of land for new divide: Rapid urbanisation and slow pace of rural development have affected balancedregional growth posing a serious challenge for suburban and rural of groundwater: The region around the institution has witnessed the depletion ofgroundwater resources. The institution has explored sustainable strategies of water conservation to meetthis change and increased levels of pollution: The health and welfare of members of theinstitution and neighbourhood are greatly affected by increased levels of pollution and CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Page 5/15514-11-2021 06:27:24 Self STUDY REPORT of KRISTU JAYANTI COLLEGEC urricular Aspects The institution designs and delivers curricula that meet the needs of the stakeholders and is relevant to thetimes.

10 The curricula of the institution are guided by the core values of higher education, guidelines of UGC,vision and mission of the institution, professional and industrial curricular developments and innovations during the third cycle period are as follows:The four pillars of the institution s educational philosophy- knowledge, skills, values and attitudeare ensured by curricula that meet the challenges of local, national, regional and global institution has introduced 18 programmes (12 undergraduate programmes, 6 postgraduateprogrammes) under the Choice Based Credit curricula of all the 41 programmes have been revised atleast once in the last five academic Education (OBE) has been adopted with a well-defined OBE policy. All theCourse Outcomes (CO) are mapped with Programme Outcomes (PO) and Programme SpecificOutcomes (PSO) to compute the attainment of development, employability and entrepreneurship components are integrated in the curricula(100% of courses).