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The mix of staff from different regions of the country brings diversity to the quality of
life on campus. A large number of them are PhD holders, and several newer members
are currently pursuing PhD programs as well. Teachers are encouraged to enhance
their knowledge through seminars, conferences and workshops.

The evaluation system is transparent, fair, and works as planned. The Controller of
Examinations (COE) ensures that the examination system follows a clearly outlined
process, which helps students and faculty to plan their academic schedules effectively.
Flexibility and diversity in the evaluation schemes are encouraged by College to cater
to the different needs of students. Following the directive issued by Bangalore
University, a 30-70 weightage scheme is now applicable to marks awarded in internal
assessment and end-semester examinations.

Criterion III: Research, Consultancy, and Extension

One of the hallmarks of the Vision and Mission of St. Joseph's College is to serve the
community through research and extension activities. These activities are seen by
College as important catalysts for creating change agents out of its students. In this
light, research is actively promoted and encouraged in all spheres of College life. The
Bangalore Jesuit Educational Society (BJES) has, as a policy initiative, earmarked Rs
50,00,000 for the promotion of research in College, particularly through seed grants to
faculty submitting proposals. Additional support from College towards research
includes the reimbursement of travel and registration expenses for staff attending
conferences and workshops, availability of leave for faculty, and infrastructural
support in terms of electricity, water, office space, equipment and internet for
researchers.

Twelve research projects were completed by faculty in the period 2012-16. Two
departments (Botany and Chemistry) enjoy Research Centre status granted by
Bangalore University, and two more departments (English and Physics) are in line for
the same recognition. Grants for 39 research projects were received during this study
period, out of which 22 (7 major and 15 minor) are ongoing, and 17 (4 major and 13
minor) have been completed. There is an active output of high quality research from
the Institution, with 57 SCI indexed, 110 ISSN, 45 ISBN publications and 20
proceedings. MoUs have been signed with three foreign universities and
accommodation facilities for visiting faculty have been provided.

High quality equipment is available with the laboratories of several departments,
including Botany, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Physics, and aid faculty in
conducting high value experiments in their various fields. The promotion of a culture
of research among students can actively be observed in College. In addition to
syllabus-based learning, students are always encouraged to undertake research
projects formed out of their own observations and questions. All undergraduate
students are required to submit a term paper in any field of their interest that provides
them with an exposure to the world of research. Students of postgraduate courses are
provided syllabus-based classes on research methodology in order to aid them in their
research. They are expected to submit a well-researched dissertation, on which they
are rigorously examined. Internships are encouraged at the undergraduate level and

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