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bioinformatics-based projects. Department of Chemistry collaborates with
Department of Physics in the area of Solid State Sciences.

3.4.7. Mention the research awards instituted by the College.

The College felicitates the achievers annually on College Day celebrations. A plaque
and a certificate are given to honor the achievers. Achievements of teachers is also put
up on the College website and included in the College magazine. The College has not
instituted any award for research as of now.

3.4.8. Provide details of
∗research awards received by the faculty
∗recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and
agencies

 Dr. Michael Rajamathi, Department of Chemistry: Sir C. V. Raman Young Scientist
Award (Chemical Sciences) for 2011, Government of Karnataka (2013)
 Dr. Jayarama Reddy, Department of Botany: Eminent Scientist Award - The
National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi (2015)

3.4.9. State the incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and
international recognitions for research contributions.

No incentives have so far been given to achievers. The Research Committee has
recently submitted a list of recommendations in which incentives for different levels
of achievement have been spelt out.

3.5. CONSULTANCY

3.5.1. What is the stated policy of the College for structured consultancy? List a
few important consultancy services undertaken by the College.

The College is usually benevolent regarding the earnings through consultancy - there
have been instances where the funds obtained through consultancy by a teacher have
been re-injected by the College management for that particular teacher‘s research. It is
now agreed that the consultancy earnings are shared by the institution and the teacher
offering consultancy in 60:40 ratio when the nature of consultancy involves
infrastructure support from the institution. In cases where the consultancy does not
involve infrastructure and materials support from the College it is shared in 40:60
ratio. Departments of Environmental Science, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Political
Science, Social Work and Economics have been engaged in some form of consultancy
work (Table 3.13 below).

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