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5.1.4. Does College publish its updated prospectus and handbook annually? If
yes, what are the activities/information included/provided to students through
these documents? Is there a provision for online access?

 College publishes its prospectus on a yearly basis, both as a soft copy on College
website: www.sjc.ac.in, and as a hard copy, which is given to the applicant. It
includes details on the inspiration for the formation of College, the Vision and
Mission statement, its aims and objectives, campus facilities and opportunities, and
details of the academic programs.
 Detailed instructions are provided regarding the admission process including the
required documentation, entrance tests where relevant, application fees, and
procedure for online application. Since 2015, fewer prospectuses are printed as the
application process is, by and large, completed online.
 The student handbook contains general College rules and regulations; the role of
Mentors and their names; rules pertaining to attendance, Library, laboratories, and
book-bank facility; a list of faculty members and their qualifications;
informationabout games, cultural and social life, campus amenities, IQAC and the
various committees functioning in College.
 The handbook also provides information about the evaluation system under
autonomy; details of assessment and of the examination system such as the credit
system, grades, term paper, attendance, regular and supplementary examinations,
grievance redressal system and certificate courses.
 The handbook includes information on the designation and functions of different
College officials. It contains a calendar of events for the entire academic year
including sports/cultural activities, and examination dates.
 The handbook has a leaf for monitoring attendance by recording the days of absence
which are co-signed by parent and Mentor.
 Information regarding various aspects of College life is also put up periodically on
College notice-boards and on the College website. Notices and circulars also go to the
classes whenever required.

Table.5.1: Activities/Information included in the Student Handbook
Aspects covered 201 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- 2016-
1-12 13 14 15 16 17
Details of the student Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vision and Mission of College Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
College anthem Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
College regulations Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Attendance and study Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rules of the Library Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Credit system (CGPA) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Grading system Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Policy on sports and cultural Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
activities
Foundation course and certificate Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
course details
Term paper details Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Grievance Cell Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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