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 The introduction of general Commerce stream promises good placement activities
in the future.
 The B.Com. (BPS) Industry-Integrated course at the undergraduate level, and M.Sc.
Big Data Analytics at the postgraduate level, both offered by Tata Consultancy
Services (TCS) also hold out the possibilities of greater student placement.
 College believes that its strength lies in offering basic sciences, social sciences and
language courses where traditionally the placement opportunities by companies are
low on campus. However, these courses are highly valuable in terms of knowledge-
building and research for the nation. It is here that College has shown its strength in
terms of the number of students continuing to seek higher qualifications and research
degrees both in India and abroad.

5.1.13. Does College have a registered Alumni association? If yes, what are its
activities and contributions to the development of College?

 College has a registered Alumni association.
 The alumni are well placed both in the country and abroad. Many of our alumni
have contributed to transforming society which is indeed the Mission of College.
Two of our alumni are notable in this regard.
 Our alumnus, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was honored with the Padma Vibhushan,
India‘s second highest civilian award in 2016.
 Another alumna, Sunitha Krishnan, was awarded India's fourth highest civilian
award, the Padma Shri, in 2016.
 Many of our alumni head research institutions and are professors in reputed
educational institutions in India and abroad.
 Many have become well-known theatre artistes, film producers, political leaders
and citizens of national pride.
 Alumni members provide linkages between students and opportunities for
employment and internships.
 Some of the alumni are at present involved in raising funds for the construction of
a new building on College campus.
 Some are engaged in funding the Mid-day Meal Scheme to the needy.
 Some others have donated computers and other infrastructure items to College.
 They are members of various BOS and also serve on various College bodies.
 Some have contributed to a corpus in College to establish medals.
 What is most appreciable is that all this help has come without the alma mater
having to explicitly ask for assistance, indicating that the alumni community is
well-knit.

5.1.14. Does College have a student grievance redressal cell? Give details of the
nature of grievances reported and how they were resolved.

 The student grievance redressal cell has been functioning for several years. Three
teachers are members of the cell.
 Students can express their grievance in writing to the members who convene a
meeting to address the issue.
 A complaint box is kept in all three blocks to receive grievances, if any.
 Students also meet their Mentors and Welfare Officers and get their problems
addressed.

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