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 All departments have a co-curricular forum that caters to diverse needs by
organizing festivals, talks, programs, debates, skits, etc. that delve into areas of the
disciplines where mere classroom teaching cannot foray.
 These are 52 associations in College under various departments and all of them
cater to co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. These programs also require
students to claim their attendance for attending these programs from their Mentor. A
total of 65 different activities were carried out by the Social Sciences and
Languages departments, 59 by Natural Sciences and about 25 activities by the
Physical Sciences associations.

5.1.3. Does College provide personal enhancement and development schemes for
students? If yes, describe techniques employed e.g. Career counselling, soft skill
development etc.

 A 15-hour Human Resource Development course is conducted for all students in
one semester with the aim of equipping them with skills in self-management, in
managing interpersonal relationships and team-work. This program is run with the
help of volunteers from among the staff.
 IGNITORS is a three-day program offered at the beginning of each odd semester. It
is offered through BJES which runs College, and features inputs from trained
personnel, and from special invitees. IGNITORS aims to promote personal growth
with a focus on issues of personal and inter-personal nature.
 Besides these, College offers Catholic students a 15-hour Theology course with an
emphasis on spiritual values.
 Work-place preparedness is promoted through the Centre for Skill Development and
Placement Cell (CSDP). CSDP makes it possible for students to seek internships,
especially since many courses require students to compulsorily undergo an internship.
 Career guidance, resume-writing, mock interviews, competency-mapping and
recruiter talks from various companies also help students to understand the world of
work.
 The CSDP posts notices on the notice-boards and on College display-screens about
the various upcoming opportunities in terms of placement. The Placement Officer has
the email IDs of all interested students, and sends across individual mails regarding
these events. Regular talks on pursuing higher education programs in India and
abroad are organized by the CSDP.
 Regular student presentations during class hours help students develop public
speaking skills and build confidence. Students also develop team-work skills through
assignments, exhibitions, and events organized inside and outside College.
 Inter-personal, inter-group, and inter-ethnic communication is taught and
encouraged by all associations.
 Intercollegiate activities are regularly held and organized by the students of
different departments, promoting leadership skills in diverse ways.
 Food festivals along with the sale of handicrafts and other items encourage
entrepreneurship skills among students.

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