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films, and maintaining portfolios of work. This is done with a view to building
computer-related skills, and preparing them for the world of work.

*Performance enhancement for slow learners/students who are at risk of failure and
dropouts
 Mentors and subject teachers analyze the results attained after mid-semester tests to
reveal if any student requires assistance and then provide the necessary help.
 Sometimes parents inform teachers about this and suitable support is given.
Personal counseling is encouraged, if required.
 Depending upon the need, peer teaching is encouraged and at times postgraduate
students assist withthe academic requirements of weak students.
 Subject notes and old question papers are suggested to these students to make up for
their difficulty with subjects.
 Teachers help them arrive atbetter learning and study skills.
 Attention is given to students having language barriers and they are helped in
regionallanguages as much as possible. Some students prefer to write their exams in
regional languages in the first year for fear of failure which is accepted by teachers
especially in the social sciences.
 Remedial classes are conducted for weaker students in subjects like Mathematics
for Economics students and in Chemistry.
 Online resources are made available and instruction in using internet facilities is
also given to enhance the performance of slow learners.
 All teachers encourage students from the beginning of the year to be regular to
classes to avoid missing out on their hall ticket and consequently dropping an
academic year.
 College also offers Mid-day Meal Scheme to those who are financially weak and
need this support; privacy is maintained in such cases.
 Some students continue studies and take up part-time jobs in order to support their
studies. Individual teachers and mentors support them and guide them about
managing time and making up for classes missed.
 The Welfare Officer and concerned departments often counsel students who may
have to drop a semester for shortage of attendance in terms of opportunities for
repeating the semester.

*Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/ corporates/ business
houses, etc.
 Students interact with scientists and PhD scholars, visit village industries, factories,
institutions of higher learning, important research labs, and tribal areas. They have
also taken part in international youth meets.
 They take up internships in research organizations, corporate houses, banks and
government departments.
 Resource persons from different national and international institutions are invited to
deliver lectures and interact with students.
 Participation in certificate courses provides them with opportunities to visit
national level institutes like NLSUI, IISc and the like.

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