Government Arts & Science College, Calicut, Meenchanda, is one of the well-known colleges in Kerala established in 1964.

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VISION

"TRANSFORMING GENERATIONS IN THE LIGHT OF WISDOM"

MISSION

"TO IMPART QUALITY EDUCATION WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION "


VISION:

The Vision of the Institution is “TRANSFORMING GENERATIONS IN THE LIGHT OF WISDOM”

The college strives to be a premier destination of higher studies which moulds the minds of generations to meet the challenges of the time by offering them proper guidance and enlightenment.


MISSION:

The college has a well-defined mission- “TO IMPART QUALITY EDUCATION WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION”- which is displayed at all important places, the college website and calendar.


OBJECTIVES:

  • To provide the students, especially those from socially and educationally deprived sections of the society, a platform to pursue higher studies to fulfill their aspirations and ambitions.
  • To offer a conducive environment in the campus by introducing apt courses and curriculum at UG and PG level familiarizing state of the art technology in vogue within the field of teaching and learning.
  • To take the responsibility of equipping the students to satisfy the expectations of the society as well as the requirements of the job market.
  • To transform the future generations into spiritually, emotionally and intellectually enlightened group by inculcating proper values and principles in their minds to emerge as refined human beings.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT


Curriculum Development


We have a dynamic curriculum which inspires the learner to participate in the learning procedure and enable his all-round development. It helps in the development of individual qualities, acquisition of general skills and specific skills in the subject and attempts to master the core subject using these skills.
 For UG programs, we have common courses, core courses, complementary courses and open courses. The open courses offered by different departments provide academic flexibility for the students.  It includes the activities like research, teaching, learning as well as imparting training in the personality development.

We have a dynamic curriculum which inspires the learner to participate in the learning procedure and enable his all-round development. It helps in the development of individual qualities, acquisition of general skills and specific skills in the subject and attempts to master the core subject using these skills. Teachers of our college participated in workshops and seminars in connection with the restructuring of UG curriculum of University of Calicut. Their innovative suggestions and deliberations have contributed much in the restructuring of UG curriculum of University of Calicut.

Teaching and Learning


Since the strength of quality education depends on the strategies adopted for teaching learning process, staff council and IQAC are actively involved in taking appropriate initiatives to chart out various academic activities well in advance. College level academic calendar, master time table and department time table are framed in time. Year plan framing also helps time bound and effective conduct of various programmes. ICT enabled teaching is implemented to the maximum possible level. Active involvement of teachers, students and parents in the teaching learning process is ensured by organizing regular staff meetings and PTA meetings. An orientation programme is conducted for newly enrolled students and their parents.  Faculty members of various disciplines regularly attend orientation, refresher and faculty development programmes.

Examination and Evaluation


College follows the system of choice based credit semester system at  the U.G. and  P.G. level by the rules  of University of Calicut. The evaluation has two components external and internal.  The external evaluation is done through a University monitored written examination at the end of each semester.  The internal component consists of continuous evaluation at the College level. In tune with the reforms made by University, the internal evaluation system of the College is revised from time to time.  A proper system is following for internal evaluation. At the beginning of academic year itself the time table for internal examination   were published. All departments works accordingly and results of internal exams published in allotted date. The results were communicated to parents by conducting class wise PTA meeting with the leadership of tutorial in charge. The internal evaluation of U.G. and P.G. are done on the basis of important criteria – attendance, assignment, seminar and internal examination. After the conduct of internal examination  answer scripts are evaluated within the stipulated time and the scheme of evaluation is made transparent to the students. Model exams are also conducted and continuous assessment ensure student participation and involvement.

Research and Development


Research is an essential component of curriculum in all the departments. Students are motivated to take socially relevant research and pursuer research studies in future.

           The research activities are monitored by a Research Committee. The research committee helps to improve the current research topics as well as contemporary social realities by providing long term international expertise to researchers from peripheries. It would also provide facilities to house scholars visiting from other parts of Indian state.

       The teaching staffs are encouraged to  achieve research guideship.  The faculty members are encouraged to undertake research and for this purpose they are taking benefit of programmes like Faculty Improvement Project of UGC. Faculty members are motivated to undertake research projects and other research activities including publications and conference presentation.

      The students are always encouraged to take part in research work, paper publications and poster presentations. All publications from the institution are subjected to plagiarism check. All research guides of the different disciplines are encouraged to undertake research projects from different funding agencies.

Library, ICT and Physical Infrastructure  / Instrumentation


Books purchased during the last year were processed and the details were provided in the computers for the benefit of users Additional funds were requested for more journal. Due to the pandemic situation the regular routine works led to be carried out. Online resources could be browsed with the help of N-list programme of INFLIBNET.

Human Resource Management


Staff council convene regularly and take important decisions, college level subcommittees formed to coordinate other activities, tutorial system regulate students.

Industry Interaction / Collaboration


As part of their curriculum, Science, Commerce, and Economics Department conducted industrial visit to manufacturing industries. Internships were also performed by final-year graduates in various companies. But due to the spread of covid 19 no such activities are conducted.

Admission of Students


For the admission to both for UG and PG, the applications call for by the Directorate of Admission of the university through a single window online system called Centralized Admission Portal which is transparent ,systematic and student friendly. Students can apply for admission through this portal which is initiated by online submission of single application for various UG and PG courses in multiple colleges affiliated to the university. CAP helps students to submit application of their choice through simple online steps. The admissions to all programs are based on merit following reservation to all sectors. The Merit list and Rank lists are prepared by university itself following all reservation rules and vacancy positions strictly. Institution verifies the certificates, admit students and report the same to the university. Special reservations to sports quota, candidates of differently abled, and from Lakshadweep island are a unique feature in admission procedure of the college.