NAAC Cycle-1

NAAC Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression

Metric ID

Deviation Details and HEI Response

5.1.1

Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years

Response:97.01

5.1.1.1. Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, Government and (NGOs)non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists year-wise during the last five years

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

3155

2176

1851

1523

1645

Attached Documents :
511-InformationLink.pdf
Year-wise list of beneficiary students in each scheme duly signed by the competent authority
Upload Sanction letter of scholarship and free ships (in English).
Upload policy document of the HEI for award of scholarship and freeships.
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.1.2

Efforts taken by the institution to provide career counselling including e-counselling and guidance for competitive examinations during the last five years

Response:

Over the past five years, K.R. Mangalam University has consistently prioritised the career development of its students through comprehensive career counselling and guidance for competitive examinations. Regular workshops, seminars, webinars, and expert lectures are organized to keep students updated on changing industry trends, examination patterns, and strategies for success.

At the heart of our institution's mission is the commitment to nurture well-rounded individuals who are prepared to thrive in their chosen careers. To achieve this, we have been offering dedicated career counselling and guidance for various competitive examinations. These initiatives aim to provide students with the necessary tools, insights, and support to excel academically and professionally.

Career counselling and guidance are crucial in helping students make informed decisions about their future. By offering services such as career assessment tests, individual counselling sessions, and informative workshops, University supports students in understanding their interests, strengths, and goals, and provide them with valuable information about different career options. These efforts also include providing resources and access to information about educational pathways, job market trends, and required skills in various industries. The university has collaborated with external professionals, such as career counsellors and industry experts, to enhance the quality of guidance provided to students. KRMU has established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to create internship and job shadowing opportunities that give students hands-on experience in different career fields.

Guidance for Competitive Exams and Employability Skills:

With a focus on building a well-rounded skill set, these initiatives offer guidance on various competitive exams and impart employability skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Students are prepared not only for exams but also for the demands of the professional world.

Exploring Career Paths and Higher Education:

Virtual career counselling sessions bridge the gap between academics and professional aspirations. Students receive guidance on diverse career paths, higher education options, and the skills required to excel in their chosen fields.

The career counselling is tailored to each student's individual strengths, aspirations, and career goals. This personalized guidance ensures that students receive relevant and effective advice. In this mentor play important role in identifying strengths and weaknesses of the students.

Personality Development and Skill Enhancement:

Focusing on holistic development, personality development workshops were kept which focussed on enhancing communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. These skills are invaluable for personal growth and professional success. The sessions focus is beyond academics. The objective is to develop capacity development of the students. The sessions are targeted on soft skills, interview techniques, emotional intelligence, time management, etc.

Alumni Talks and Mentorship:

Alumni sessions and mentorship programs create bridges between current students and successful graduates. Alumni share their experiences, challenges, and advice, inspiring students and offering practical insights into various industries. Over the past five years, there has been an increase in students who have directly benefited from career counselling and competitive exam guidance programs.

5.1.3

Following capacity development and skills enhancement activities are organised for improving students' capability

  1. Soft skills
  2. Language and communication skills
  3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene, self-employment and entrepreneurial skills)
  4. Awareness of trends in technology

Response:A. All of the above


Attached Documents :
513-InformationLink.pdf
Report with photographs on soft skills enhancement programs
Report with photographs on Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene) enhancement programs
Report with photographs on Language & communication skills enhancement programs
Report with photographs on ICT/computing skills enhancement programs
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.1.4

The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases

  1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
  2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
  3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students' grievances
  4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees

Response: A. All of the above

Attached Documents :
514-InformationLink.pdf
Report of Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
Proof related to Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students' grievances
Proof for Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Details of statutory/regulatory Committees (to be notified in institutional website also)
Annual report of the committee monitoring the activities and number of grievances

5.2.1

Percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

Response:90.09

5.2.1.1. Number of outgoing students placed year wise during the last five years

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

399

327

459

452

345


Attached Documents :
Number and List of students placed along with placement details such as name of the company, compensation, etc and links to Placement order (the above list should be available in institutional website)
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)

5.2.2

Percentage of graduated students who have progressed to higher education year-wise during last five years

Response:45.77

5.2.2.1. Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

47

64

41

19

13


Attached Documents :

Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.2.3

Percentage of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations out of the graduated students during the last five years

(eg: NET/SLET/ Civil Services/State government examinations etc.)

Response:2.31

5.2.3.1. Number of students qualifying in state/National/International level Examination during last five years (eg. SLET, NET, UPSC etc) : 55
Attached Documents :
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.3.1

Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years

Response:243

5.3.1.1. Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/ national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last five years

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

116

108

3

8

8

Attached Documents :
531-InformationLink.pdf
Provide the relevant information in institutional website as part of public disclosure
list and links to e-copies of award letters and certificates
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.3.2

Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution.

Describe the Student Council activity and students' role in academic & administrative bodies within a maximum of 500 words

Response:

K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana has constituted this Student Council Constitution framework, to provide an opportunity for students to engage in a structured partnership with teachers, students and management in the operation of their university based on the recommendations of the Lyngdoh Committee (2006).

The objectives of the Student Council are as:

1. To increase the student involvement and university pride.

2. To develop leadership abilities among the youth of today and well informed, responsible, honest, concerned and activate citizenry of tomorrow.

To uphold the interest of students and encourage them to contribute to the sustenance of democratic values in the University by simultaneously aiming at self-transformation, empowerment and positive involvement in university life.

4. To enhance understanding within and between groups through interaction and communication.

5. To increase avenues of cooperation among the administration, faculty and students.

6. To promote respect for law and order and general welfare of the University and the community.

7. To assist in organizing and developing different activities within the University and ensuring participation in other universities.

For the constitution of the Student Council, at the beginning of every academic session, applications for nominations are invited and accepted from the candidates of all the schools. It is taken care that the candidates who are applying should not have any academic arrears in the year of applying for nomination and should not have any disciplinary action or enquiry taken or pending against them.

Activities of Student Council for Development of the University:

The office-bearers of the Student Council are actively involved in planning and execution of various activities being held timely at the University. In accordance with the UGC guidelines, University organizes Deeksharambh (a Student Induction programme) where the council members oriented the freshers about the various aspects of the university. Every year, Freshers' Day, Rendezvous, is celebrated wherein the members of the council takes up some of the most prominent roles of planning, executing and organizing things. Besides, the University also conducts Inter-University Cultural and Sports Events, EDUDE Fiesta, every semester, the planning, budgeting, promotions, participations, execution etc. is well taken care of by the council. Various activities are also conducted for the students staying at hostels of the university which are well taken care of by the council.

The Student Council also acts as an umbrella body for the smooth functioning of 17 clubs, cells and societies through which the students portray their talents. The council also disseminates information about the scholarships, freeships which the institution or the state and national level offers for them. They help the students apply for the same. The council works for the band enhancement of the university and continuously strive to create an environment which is a rewarding experience for the student community.

5.3.3

The institution conducts / organizes following activities:

  1. Sports competitions/events
  2. Cultural competitions/events
  3. Technical fest/Academic fest
  4. Any other events through Active clubs and forums

Response:A. All four of the above


Attached Documents :
533-InformationLink.pdf
Report of the Technical fest/academic fests along with photographs appropriately dated and captioned year- wise.
Report of the Sports competitions/events along with photographs appropriately dated and captioned year- wise.
Report of the Cultural competitions/events along with photographs appropriately dated and captioned year- wise.
Report of the Any other events through active clubs and forums along with photographs appropriately dated and captioned year- wise.
List of students participated in different events year wise signed by the head of the Institution.
Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
Copy of circular/brochure indicating such kind of activities
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.4.1

Alumni contribution during the last five years to the University through registered Alumni Association\

Response:119.71

5.4.1.1. Total Amount of alumni contribution during the last five years (INR in lakhs) to the institution year wise through registered Alumni association:

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21

2019-20

2018-19

23.76

28.35

26.70

22.80

18.10


Attached Documents :
541-InformationLink.pdf
List of alumnus/alumni with the amount contributed year-wise
Annual audited statements of accounts of the HEI highlighting the Alumni contribution duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/Finance Officer.
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if any)

5.4.2

Alumni contributes and engages significantly to the development of institution through academic and other support system

Describe the alumni contributions and engagements within a maximum of 500 words Response:

Alumni Association of K. R. Mangalam University is a registered society under the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012 (Haryana Act No. 1 of 2012) with Registration No. 02678 (year of registration 2021).

The Alumni Association provide an interface between the alumni, staff and students of KRMU and have contributed significantly to the development of the University through financial and non-financial means.

Building upon the proud tradition of K.R. Mangalam University, the University encourages and fosters the lifelong involvement of its alumni in the activities of the University. Engaging the community of alumni and celebrating their success, the university commits to adding value to the lives and growth of existing students.

Alumni play a significant role in the development and growth of university. Their contributions ranges from financial support through donations and endowments, to sharing their expertise and networks for the benefit of current students. Alumni contributions include participating in mentorship programs, offering internships and job opportunities, and volunteering their time and resources for various university initiatives. This strong bond between alumni and their alma mater helps to strengthen the university community and create a sense of pride and loyalty among graduates.

Alumni involvement in university development fosters a sense of continuity and tradition, as they bring their unique experiences and perspectives to support the advancement of education and research at their alma mater.

1.Alumni Association: Those alumni who wish to be a part of the Alumni Association of K. R. Mangalam University, contest for the positions by filling nomination forms. They register themselves as a member by availing any of the Lifetime Membership or the Annual Membership offered by the university

2. Alumni Contributions as Monetary Support : The alumni wing, headed by a Dean, Alumni Affairs (as per the UGC Quality mandate) and including the faculty members, is held responsible for the alumni engagements, fundraising and deployment of the funds raised thereby. The alumni of the university have contributed voluntarily to raising the Alumni Fund.

3. Alumni Contributions in the form of Job References: The alumni of K. R. Mangalam University, who are employed at good places with good companies/industries have connected their employer with the university's Training & Placement Cell for the prospective employees. Those alumni who have initiated their start-ups and were seeking some workforce to join them, recruited the students of KRMU.

Career Counselling or Mentoring Sessions by Alumni : On numerous occasions, the alumni were invited as guest speakers in webinars, career counselling sessions and as speakers to deliver special lectures to the existing students. The alumni gave inputs to all the aspiring graduates of KRMU and shared their corporate and organizational experiences regarding the skills required, market trends and demand, corporate or professional work culture and application of their knowledge. Expert students are assigned students under Alumni Mentorship programme where they guide and assist the graduating students to obtain employment and engage themselves in quests useful to the society.