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Institutional Strength:

• Highly motivated governing body with a vision to build a global Konkan.
• Transparent governance and decentralized administration.
• The curriculum is enhanced through ICT, library, e-books, research, and efficient teaching and nonteaching staff. Teachers arrange and participate in workshops, seminars, and FDPs.
• The curriculum is being enhanced with guest lectures and expert personalities presenting updated knowledge.
• CSCSIT provides a modern, comfortable, and functional learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff through state-of-the-art infrastructure.
• CSCSIT College’s prime location along the highway offers easy accessibility for students and faculty, ensuring a stress-free journey via car, bus, or other transportation modes.
• The college campus’s architecture incorporates ventilation, broader stairs, and an abundance of greenery to create a lively, sustainable atmosphere.
• The campus buildings are equipped with energy-efficient equipment, big windows, skylights, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable design elements.
• Our students are well-disciplined, eager to learn, and participate in flagship programs which are difficult to access in rural areas.
• The college’s strength is in teaching and learning, as evidenced by the numerous departments’ above 85% success rates.
• CCTV in various locations throughout the college’s campus.
• College campus has ample washroom, restrooms for teachers, students, and boys and girls in campus.
• A good number of research papers are published by the faculties and students in peer reviewed journals.
• Spacious separate chemistry labs, Computer Lab, Zoology Lab Botany lab to explore practical knowledge
• Short Term Certificate course, skill based courses provided to the learner.
• Academic flexibility given to the learner through UG program and Skill Based/Career Oriented Short- Term Certificate Courses.

Institutional Weakness

• Economically weaker society.
• Public Interface: For CSCSIT research, scholarships, and promotion from socially aware sponsors, there are no grants, money, or other financial aid choices available.
• Most students who learned regional languages found it challenging to communicate verbally and in writing..
• Unreliable transport facilities are causing a significant decrease in punctuality and attendance among rural students.
• Research activity: Few research articles in the UGC Care List have been published.
• .Guidance for Competitive Exam- The focus is on providing guidance for learners who lack facilities for preparing for competitive or entrance exams.
• Scholarship Support : HET CSCSIT’s students are not receiving government scholarships, prompting the organization of awareness camps to provide scholarship support.

Institutional opportunities

• Identifying, nurturing, and supporting the potential talents of students can significantly contribute to the overall development and progress of society.
• he presence of industries and businesses in a vicinity can significantly impact employment opportunities, contributing to economic growth and community development
• Fair scope to get best college award, Best NSS unit award from University of Mumbai and NGO.
• The Trust is making significant efforts to establish a global Konkan that ensures opportunities for education and placement.
• . CSCSIT has the opportunity to establish a Post Graduate section in various disciplines.
• To establish incubation Centre to promote research activities.

Institutional Challenge

• Lack of knowledge regarding professional courses in Mahadkar.
• CSCSIT, an unaided self-financed institution, faces significant challenges in managing expenses due to its unaided nature.
• The majority of people with professional degrees want to work in corporate settings, which makes it difficult to find qualifies faculty.
• Limitations to provide value based and add-on courses to the students due to unaffordability to pay fees.
• Modern-e-governance is a challenge task that requires the upgrading of ICT to keep up with advancements.

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Criterion 1 Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Criteria 1: Curricular Aspects Summary (342 words)

1.1.1 HEI includes 21 means/ majors for effective curriculum planning and effective curriculum deliver such as preparing academic plan, time table, lesson plan, offline lecture ,online lecture, notes delivery, remedial class, peer learning, mentor mentee system, defaulter list preparation, parents meeting,  cross cutting issues industrial visit and students are encouraged to participate in inter collegiate competition. Teachers take part in faculty enrichment programs and workshops as a way to enhance curriculum preparation and implementation.

1.2.1 Total 24 SWAYAM Based courses were carried out online, examinations were carried out successfully and students were awarded with e-certificate. Some of courses are as, Fundamentals of Computer system, Big data Computing, E-Commerce Technologies, Personality Development and communication skills, Analytical chemistry, Ecology and Environment and so on. These add on courses help to improve the abilities of students extend the knowledge of students and definitely advances the career of students. These extra courses not only help the students to just competence but also ensure that to build a well-rounded understanding of numerous topics to students bases on curriculum.

1.2.2.   95.63% students were enrolled and successfully completed certificate courses.

1.3.1 The curriculum effectively integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to gender, environment and sustainability, human values, and professional ethics and leads to a strong value-based holistic development of students. Total 20 sessions on cross cutting issues organized for Science, IT, CS, BMS students and 169 benefited.

1.3.2 The college employs a learning-by-doing approach, assigning project work to students, who then complete and submit the work to their respective departments, is part of this approach. Out of total enrollment, 91.11 % students participated in project work.

1.4.1 The college has a systematic online feedback mechanism where feedback is collected from stakeholders like students, parents, employers, and alumni. During the academic period, semester-wise feedback collected from students, parents, employers, and teaching and non-teaching staff analyze it  and  present summary report to the Principal and chief advisory of the HEI. After interpreting the report, appropriate action is taken by Principal and necessary changes are implemented. The action-taken report was uploaded to the HEI website.

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Criterion 2 Summary 

Criteria 2 Teaching-learning and Evaluation:(402 words)

2.1.1 During the last five years 32.10% of seat, i.e 443 seats filled against 1380 sanctioned seat.

2.1.2 During the last five years 57.98% of seat filled against reserved category.

2.2.1 Student – Teacher Ratio during the latest completed academic year was 15:1. The bench mark is 20: 1. The HEI cross the bar of bench mark. It means HEI is very keen on curriculum delivery, teaching learning and evaluation.

2.3.1 The College has a strong ICT infrastructure to promote effective teaching and learning environment. To improve learning experiences and make the teaching-learning process more student-centric, faculty members use a variety of experiential learning, participatory learning, and problem-solving techniques.

The faculty practices problem-solving methods that enhance students’ critical thinking and real-world problem application through curriculum assignments, case studies, illustrations, source code writing, and project development using new technologies, thereby improving their analytical skills. The curriculum includes laboratory sessions to give students practical experience with concepts learned in the classroom.

2.4.1 The institute filled 100% of faculties against sanctioned posts. The faculties are well experienced, young and dedicated, full of potential to achieve higher academic growth.

2.4.2 HEI has 13.63 % faculties with in NET /SET/Phd. Qualification. Total 2 faculties cleared NET/SET.

2.5.1 The college is committed to implementing changes in line with University of Mumbai policies, employing an open method for both internal and external evaluation and implementing a time-bound and efficient grievance redressal system The continuous internal evaluation of students is conducted using innovative techniques such as presentations, debates, case studies, street play, field visits, projects, and research papers.

2.6.1 The program outcomes and course outcomes are appropriately evaluated by the institution. The institute evaluates the specific programming outcomes through a summative assessment procedure. Both direct and indirect approaches are used to assess the outcomes. The institute assesses the results using a variety of techniques, such as internal mark analysis, semester result analysis, feedback systems, and students’ performance in co-curricular and extracurricular activities at the intra-collegiate, inter-collegiate, and university levels.Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all Programmes offered by the institution are prepared and displayed on the institutional Website.

2.6.2 The Attainment of POs and COs is evaluated through direct and indirect methods.

2.6.3 Pass percentage of Students who passed the university examination during the last five years is 87.81%. The attainment of PO is about 90%, means HEI is best at curriculum delivery, teaching leaning and evaluation process along with holistic development of students.

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Criterion 3 Summary

Criteria 3 Research, Innovations and Extension (380 words)

The Institution’s academic activities are centered around research, innovation, and extension.

3.1.1 The HEI  has received a grant  worth of Rs.1, 00,500 research fund from one of the non-governmental organization for research projects.

3.2.1 The college serves as an incubation center, providing resources and support for students to develop skills in various areas such as stage presentation, personality development, research, nature conference, curriculum and holistic development.

3.2.2 In the past five years, HEI has held 9 lecture series on reseach methodology, 2 workshops, 2 seminars, 1 multidisciplinary on current trend  conference on   and information on IPR, entrepreneurship, and research methods.

3.3.1 One faculty member of the HET published research papers in UGC CARE list during the last five years.

3.3.2 The faculty members and student of the HET published in all 80 research papers during the last five years.

3.4.2 Throughout the last five years, the college has received a total of six awards and recognitions for its extension operations like blood donation, environmental friendly practices on campus, an environmental awareness program beyond the campus, and promoting awareness and substantiality beyond the campus, clean and green campus award from NGO and government bodies like the Rotary Club and Gram Panchayat, Quality Care Alliances (ISO).

3.4.3 The National Social Service Scheme (NSS) and the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE) are significant committees at a college. The NSS Unit is primarily responsible for carrying out the awareness program and on-the-ground physical activities, which are encouraged by the government and local administration., while DLLE fosters lifelong learning and charitable work. The NSS and DLLE units focus on social care, literacy, health, and the upskilling program. The college also promotes environmental conservation through tree plantations and awareness seminars. Volunteers participate in upliftment activities, such as festivals and donation drives, and encourage tree planting. Total 65 extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through organized forums, including NSS, DLLE, and WDC in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to social issues for their holistic development during the last five years.

3.5.1 During the assessment period, HEI signed total 26 MoUs, with 13 institution/ 7 NGO/ 6 Industries for Faculty, Internship, outreach and extension activates and Field trip, seminar, online certificate course.

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Criterion 4 Summary

Criteria 4 Infrastructure and Learning Resources ( 387 words)

4.1.1 The college has a robust infrastructure, covering 2330.87 square meters on a 6728.80 square meter campus. The physical infrastructure, which includes classrooms, labs, a library, and computer labs, is sufficient to meet every student’s academic demands.The staff room at HEI is a room set aside specifically for the teachers to give them an effective workspace.HEI has principal cabin, administration office, spacious corridors, meeting – conference room, waiting lounge, Examination room, ICT based office area with laptops, desktops, printing machines, and Xerox machine , to support administration system. HEI offers physical facilities and structures for extension activities, including NSS, DLLE, Seminar Hall, gymkhana, play areas, playground, canteen, NAAC room, and IQAC activities. It provides special arrangements for disabled’s, including ramps, wheel chairs, and braille software. College has 1 seminar hall with 100 seating capacity for organization of programs, workshop, seminar etc .General amenities such as  floor wise boys and girls washrooms, common rooms for students, first aid room, secured entrance, 9   CCTV surveillance,  4  fire extinguisher system,  2 water purifier,1  Bio meter machine, 1 sanitary napkin vending machine , water purifier 2.

4.1.2 The college has spent a total of Rs. 128.7 lakh for infrastructure development and augmentation. Overall, 153.67% of expenditure was spent for infrastructure development and augmentation, excluding salary, during the last five years.

4.2.1 The HEI Library provides knowledge and information through books, journals, encyclopedias, e-resources, databases, newspapers, and audio-videos. The college has an automated library with an open-source library management system (KOHA).The library subscribe to NBT Book Club. Library also has membership in free resoruces like E-journals, E-shodhSindhu, Shodhganga Membership, E-boooks, Database, Remote access to e-resources.CSCSIT library also has a dedicated e-facility area with 4PCs for students, teachers and researchers.

The college has spent 3.35 lakhs  for the purchase of books.

 4.3.1 HEI has 11 ICT enabled classrooms ( 10 projector + 1smart TV classroom  and 6 laboratories such as 2 computer lab, 1 chemistry lab, 1 Biology lab, 1 Zoology Lab, Physics Lab.

Internet servic  50 MBPS 32 MBPS(Specially for computer lab)

College has Power Backups  facility, UPS 10 KVA.

College has upgraded its institutional website- hirwaleducationtrust@rediffmail.com.

4.3.2 There are 75 computers exclusively for students with ratio 3 :1 student: computers

4.4.1 The College has total expenditure 69.31 lakhs on maintenance of physical and academic support facilities

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Criterion 5 Summary

Criteria 5 – Student Support and Progression Summary (358 words)

5.1.1 Government and non-government scholarships have been made available by the college to qualified students. Over the past five years, government scholarships have been awarded to 115 students. 17.27of students have benefited from free voyages and scholarships given by governmental and non-governmental organizations over the past five years.

5.1.2 The college regularly organizes various co-curricular courses, including soft skills, life skills, ICT skills, and other subjects to enhance and improve learning outcome, .during the 5 years college organized 1 soft skill program, language and communication skill courses, 31 seminar/ workshops on Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene, self-employment and entrepreneurial skills organized, 3 Awareness of trends in technology.

5.1.3. The institution has organized activities to provide guidance for competitive exams and career counseling. Over the past five years, 58.10% of students have benefited from guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling. A total of 699 students attended and benefited.

5.1.4 The institution has a transparent mechanism for resolving student grievances, including sexual harassment and ragging cases, promptly. During the assessment 4 grievances of the students resolved and no sexual harassment and ragging complaints received.

5.2.1 Over the past five years, a 61.67% percentage of outgoing students have been placed and progressed to higher education. Total 191 students out of 317, outgoing students were placed and progressed to higher education during the last five years. 111 students progressed to higher education, 80 students being placed in prestigious organizations.

5.2.2 One of our student qualified civil (Agnipat) examination and joined Indian army.

5.3.1 Students won one medal in the Inter Collegiate Athletic Tournament organized by the University of Mumbai for outstanding performance in sports.

5.3.2 The HEI has hosted 153 sports /cultural events and competitions during the past five years, in which 30.6% of the students of the institute have taken part.

5.4.1 The college has a proactive Alumni Association, registered on December 13, 2018. Registration No. is Maharashtra 567/2018/Raigad. They always provide helping hand to share positive gesture with HEI in form of kinds. In these five years, Our alumni have donated books, printers, refrigerators, smart TVs, handicap chairs, dustbins, mini projectors, and printers to the college for development.

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Criterion 6 Summary

Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1.1 Hirwal Education Trust, established by Indian freedom fighter Late Mohan Dharia, is managed by Mr. Kishor Dharia. Operating under decentralization principles, the trust aims to empower students with social entrepreneurship and vocational skills that reflect in its vision and mission statement. The institute plans for short-term excellence in curriculum, teaching, research, and progression, while long-term plans focus on infrastructure expansion, advanced technology, ICT, and smart classrooms.

6.2. Institutional short- and long-term perspective plans are effectively deployed, ensuring efficient functioning of bodies through policies, administrative set-up, appointments, service rules, and procedures such as CDC, Add-On Certificate Policy, Code of Conduct, and more.

6.2.2 The Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have implemented e-governance to improve transparency, streamline procedures, and efficiently utilize resources. Digital platforms like email, WhatsApp, and Zoom meetings are used for communication with universities and authorities. HEI information about student enrollment, caste, classification, outcome, and placement, faculty information, and courses uploaded on https://aishe.gov.in/aishe/home, the university portal https://mu.ac.in/statistical-unit and https://dhemis.maharashtra.gov.in/  The institute utilizes Tally 9 software for recording income and expenses and Koha for managing library functions..

6.3.1 The IQAC evaluates faculty performance in various areas, with the principal communicating this assessment to management and the chief advisor. The HEI provides various welfare facilities like PF, travel allowance, duty leave, medical leave, and faculty empowerment workshops.

6.3.2  20.25 % Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.

6.3.3.  47% Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in (FDP)  professional development programs during the last five years.

6.4.1.  The HEI deploys a strategic approach to maximize resource utilization and promote academics, ICT facilities, library facilities, laboratory equipment, staff salaries, and student welfare.

6.5.1 IQAC oversees NAAC’s teaching process, offering remedial classes, courses, workshops, seminars, guest lectures, field visits, mentor-mentee interactions, and peer learning to enhance students’ academic performance as well as assess the institution’s qualitative development.

6.5.2 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:  AAA, Green Audit Report, Environmental Audit Report , Energy Audit Report, Waste Management Audit Report, Quality Audit Report and organise online workshop on NIRF.

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Criterion 7 Summary

Criterion7 – Institutional Values and Best Practices (summary)

7.1.1 The college conducted 19 gender equity and sensitization activities during the assessment period, promoting gender equality among girls and boys through Women Development Cell and NSS activities. These included seminars on gender equity, hygiene, health care, empowerment, awareness, and PCOS/PCOD prevention.

7.1.2. The Institute initially prioritizes energy conservation, using LED lights in all classrooms and educating students about the importance of conserving energy. Classrooms are designed to allow direct sunlight in, and students are encouraged to switch off lights and fans whenever not in use.

The college is committed to a sustainable campus by recycling and managing waste, promoting water conservation through awareness campaigns and a rainwater harvesting system, and reducing plastic waste through banning single-use plastics and promoting cloth and paper bag usage.

7.1.3 The College has conducted Green, Energy audit, Environment Audits, Waste Management Report, and Quality Management System. The HEI is actively involved in environmental promotion and sustainable activities beyond its campus like Swachhata Abhiyan, – Road Restoration, Paper/Cloth Bag Making, Relief to Flood and many more.

7.1.4 The institution believes in the equality of all cultures and traditions and encourages students from various castes, religions, and regions to learn without prejudice. It also hosts inspirational talks by renowned experts to help students grow holistically and become responsible citizens and it also celebrates cultural and regional festivals.

7.2.1

Best practice 1 :Cleanliness Activity at Veer Adivasi Wadi: The NSS department of HET’s CSCSIT decided to give a unique Diwali gift to the tribal area of Veer Adivasi Wadi with the help of Yuva Asmita Foundation. 35 NSS Volunteers painted 10 houses of the Adivasi people and clean the surrounding area of the houses.

Best practice 2 :Festival celebration with special children (Divyangajan) AT MUKTANGAN SCHOOL: NSS unit HEI organized a Dahihandi celebration and  Diya Decoration Activity  for special children at Muktangan Primary School.

7.3.1  The HEI distinction offers professional skill-based education, a spacious campus surrounded by peaceful nature, multidisciplinary professional courses, maintenance of a green campus, fee installation, and many more.

CONCLUSIVE

Education is a powerful tool for global transformation, focusing on providing quality, holistic education to enhance citizens’ minds and prepare them for a bright future.

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