Multidisciplinary/Interdisciplinary:

The flexibility of the curricula is limited by the mandates of the affiliating university. Nevertheless, the compulsory language, ENVS courses and SECs give multidisciplinary dimensions to the prescribed curricula. The institution organizes various programmes encompassing cross-sectional topics to promote the overlapping principles of science (including STEM) and humanities. Additionally, the teachers try to identify the socially relevant topics within their syllabi and discuss them in their classes. Add-on courses also extend the multidisciplinary aspects of the programmes offered. MoUs and collaborative research also broaden the academic horizons of the institution. The best practices of the institution, ‘Antarik Inititaive’ and ‘Parasparik Initiative’ also foster multidisciplinary approach in academics as per NEP 2020.

Academic Bank of Credits (ABC):

The Ours is a government institution affiliated to B.U. and thereby follows the regulations of GoWB and B.U. leaving no scope for ABCs and multiple entry- exits until the implementation of NEP 2020 since the last academic session, 2023-24. As of now, there are no foreign collaborations. The teachers have limited roles in curricular designing and assessment and evaluation techniques. They can, however, participate in UGBS meetings to provide their suggestions for improvement. Moreover, the teachers enjoy full autonomy in designing add-on courses. The teachers are also free to choose their mode of evaluation in the class tests. The registration and documentation for ABCs is carried out by the affiliating University.

Skill Development:

The institution has organized programmes on soft skill development and value-based education. The students are enlightened about the prevalent socio-environmental issues through legal aid camps, awareness programmes and interdisciplinary programmes. By promoting zero tolerance towards discrimination of any sorts within the college campus the students are indirectly propelled towards the path of righteousness. Currently, the institution has no scope for certificate-based vocational training. Skill enhancement programmes through art and craft exhibitions, wall magazines and creative writing is promoted.

Appropriate Integration of Indian Knowledge System (Teaching in Indian Language, Culture, Using Online Course):

All the teachers of this institution practice classroom delivery in bilingual mode (i.e. English and Vernacular). Additional courses on Indian language, culture and tradition are not offered in our institution. However, celebration of important days like Bhasa Divas, Indian Independence Day, Teacher’s Day, etc. help to disseminate knowledge on rich Indian culture and history among the students. Several online programmes on ‘Indian Knowledge System’ are also organized.

 

Focus on Outcome Based Education (OBE):

Despite the limitations of the institution, the teachers strive to adopt learner-centric methods like field- based studies and laboratory/experimental works to achieve the outcomes of the courses and programmes being offered by the institution. This aligns with the spirit of OBE as prescribed by NEP, 2020.

Distance Education/Online Education:

During the pre-pandemic period online classes were not a norm. However, the teachers shared e-learning resources or scanned copies of lecture notes with their students. They also made themselves available beyond class hours through Whats-App groups. Online classes boomed during the pandemic period. Both the teachers and students were successful in adapting to the changed situations. Blended teaching- learning modes are practiced whenever possible. This upholds the essence of NEP, 2020. ODL mode is not applicable to the institution because of the limitations imposed by government policies.