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 Freshers are introduced to the faculty members, their classmates and other services
available on the Freshers‘ Day to make them feel safe on campus.
 Ragging is stated as a serious criminal offence in the student handbook and teachers
are also sensitized about preventing it on campus.
 In one tragic instance during the year 2016, a student committed suicide after
undergoing bullying at the private accommodation that he was staying in. An
inquiry revealed there was no evidence of ragging by students of the institution
within College premises or otherwise and that no students from College were
tenants at the private facility. The matter was carefully investigated and a report has
been submitted. UGC & MHRD have been apprised of the facts as they are. The
local police after investigation have given a report that it was not a case of ragging.

5.1.17. How does College elicit cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure
overall development of the students considering the curricular and co-curricular
activities, research community, orientation, etc.?

 College receives good cooperation from different stakeholders as it shares a cordial
and healthy relationship with external members.
 The Governing Council, the Academic Council, the IQAC Committee, the Parent
Council, Alumni Council and BOS have external members to discuss academic,
cultural and co-curricular matters at length when required and all members cooperate
to give in their suggestions and ideas.
 Industry representatives also share their ideas during their interactions in College.
 Several NGOs are also involved in matters pertaining to co-curricular activities like
extension services. These committees meet regularly or as mandated.

5.1.18. What special schemes/mechanisms are in place to motivate students for
participation in extracurricular activities such as sports, cultural events, etc.?

 College believes in total formation of individuals which means developing the
intellectual, physical, and cultural well-being of students.
 Students contest for elections and get an experience of voting with the EVM.
 For many students, it is the first time they use the EVM and it instills in them the
need to participate in the democratic functioning of College and later, of the country.
 Once the Students‘ Council is formed under the guidance of the Student Governor, it
gets initiated into conducting several cultural events in College.
 The first set of events organized is the inter-class cultural festival PRATIBHA,
which motivates all students to participate either as teams for their class or watch and
cheer their classmates. Classes are suspended for two half-days for conducting this
event. Classes vie to participate in large numbers as there is a prize for the best class
team.
 Winners/teams get ready to participate in intercollegiate activities when invitations
come from other colleges. Finding a place on the College cultural team is a matter of
great pride for students. The Governor of the Students‘ Council is assisted by several
staff members in providing encouragement for members of the cultural team in terms
of practice, and recognition.
 The Council organizes an intercollegiate fest, Nirvaan (formerly known as Visages),
which is usually attended in large numbers.

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