Manglayatan
Manglayatan
(i) Mangalayatan University has been established by Uttar Pradesh Act No.32 of
2006, notified vide notification No. 362/VII-V-1-1(Ka)-12/ 2006 dated 30th
October, 2006. The University is promoted by Acharya KundKund Educational
Society, Aligarh (registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860) which
symbolizes the ultimate resource which underlines well-being and prosperity.
However, the University started functioning from the academic session
2007-08.
(ii) The University is located in the State of Uttar Pradesh in a rural area on Aligarh
-Mathura Highway. It is situated on a contiguous plot of land measuring 52.61
Acres. The University is a multi-disciplinary University with the Institutes of
Engineering, Management, Biomedical Education, Journalism & Mass
Communication, Visual & Performing Art, Education, Tourism & Hospitality
Management, Computer Application and Legal Studies.
(iii) The University has a total built-up area of 48,526.17 sqmtrs (5,22,141.59 sqft)
consisting of academic blocks ,hostel blocks, faculty residence blocks, guest
house, administrative blocks, central library, cafeteria. The construction
activity progressing in various multi-storeyed buildings of the University
having covered area of 15,418.60 sqmts (1,65,904.14 sqft) is due to be
completed by end of Jul 2011.
(iv) The University has its own Health Centre which provides free medical
facilities to the students and consultation to the staff. The University also has a
tie-up with the following hospitals for Medical Services to the staff and the
students:
The University has started LL.M. programme in the Institute of Legal Studies
and Research from the academic session 2010-11 and has also applied to BCI
for the introduction of LLB, BA.LLB (inspection awaited) from current
academic session.
The University has launched Doctoral Programme in various institutes from the
academic session 2010-11 for which 212 applications have been received and
40 students are enrolled in the same.
(vi) The University in the first instance would launch the following UG and PG
programmes from the academic session 2011-12. The university would bear in
mind to obtain the recognition of courses wherever necessary.
(vii) As a second priority, the University proposes to launch the following UG and
PG programmes from the academic session 2012-13:
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(viii) Under the Faculty Development Programme (FDP), the faculty is encouraged
to participate in National & International Conferences/Workshops/Seminars for
which financial support is also provided. The University also facilitates the
faculties to go for higher studies and research after taking leave from
University. To strengthen the FDP a proposal to establish an Academic Staff
College on the Campus has been sent to UGC for funding.
(ix) The University has set up a Communication Services Department (CSD) for
providing Wired & Wireless connectivity in the campus. University is having a
dedicated 12 MbPS Internet connectivity from Reliance Infocomm and 1GB
connectivity (150 MbPS for Internet and 850MbPS for Educational Services)
from BSNL under MHRD Scheme. Our present infrastructure can support upto
about 1500 computers (both Desktops & Laptops) and our present load on the
network is about 1000 simultaneous users. Dedicated servers have been
installed for different user groups and are guarded by firewalls for security.
ERP (HR, Stores, and Student management), Library, Finance and Data Center
Operations are some of the applications running in our Intranet. Use of paper
has been reduced considerably with these applications. A separate domain is
set up for management of email services of University staff.
(x) The University has a spacious Central Library and three Departmental
Libraries, one each in Institute of Education & Research, Institute of Bio-
Medical Education & Research and Institute of Legal Studies and Research
with total 25785 books. The University also subscribes National & International
Journals and online journals.
Photocopy and Internet facilities are also available in the University Library.
Library has installed latest Data Based Library Management software called
“Libsys”.
(xi) The University has already constituted various statutory bodies like Court,
Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, etc. which are
functional and the minutes of the meetings are maintained.
(xii) The University has constituted separate Grievance Redressal Committees for
teachers, students and non-teaching staff. It has also constituted a GSCASH
Committee to deal with the complaint of sexual harassment, if any.
(xiii) The University has taken sufficient care to prevent Ragging including the
constitution of Anti Ragging Committee at the University level as well as at the
Institute level.
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(xiv) The University encourages the students to take up social causes and to
promote the same the students have started three clubs, i.e. Kadam, a social
awareness club; Parivartan, an environment protection club and Technological
club. The University also organizes various co-curricular, sports and cultural
activities from time to time. All these activities are regulated through the
Students Activities Council, which is consisting of teachers and students.
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7. Prof. Harikesh Singh NCTE Nominee
Faculty of Education
Banaras Hindu University
VARANASI – 221 005
Mobile: 09532102084
Email:
harikeshsinghbhu@gmail.com
In addition, the AICTE also appointed the following experts to assist the AICTE
nominee on the Committee : -
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14. Ashok Mahajan Member-Secretary
Deputy Secretary
University Grants Commission
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
NEW DELHI – 110 002
Mobile: 09811232137
Email: amahajan@ugc.ac.in
Prof. Shailendra Saraf, nominee of Pharmacy Council of India could not join due to
last minute cancellation of Air India flight. He did send an SMS on 12th May, 2011
stating the situation and saying that he was unable to attend the meeting.
Prof. M S Turan was with the Committee on the first day of the visit i.e. 12th May, 2011.
Because of some emergency at his university and on the call of his Vice-chancellor,
he left on 13th May, 2011. Prof. Turan had submitted his assessment before leaving.
The Committee visited the campus of the Mangalayatan University on May 12-14,
2011.
(i) On arrival at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh (U.P.) Campus on May 12, 2011,
the Committee was received by Prof. S.C. Jain, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. V.G.
Patel, Pro-Chancellor, Prof. S.P. Mathur, Pro Vice–Chancellor (Academic &
Faculty), Deans, Head of Departments, Registrar and other functionaries of the
University. After introduction and welcome, a power-point presentation on
Mangalayatan University was made by the Vice-Chancellor highlighting its
Academic Programmes, physical infrastructure, major achievements and a
blue print for the future growth. In the interaction session that followed, the
Chairman and Members of the Committee sought clarification on various
issues that came-up in the presentation made and the information provided by
the University in the pro forma submitted to the UGC. The Vice-Chancellor
clarified the position and emphasized upon the progress made by the
University. A little before lunch, the Committee had a brief meeting with the
Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of the Board of Governors, to assess
their vision about the University.
(ii) The Committee visited all the nine Institutes on the Campus for an on the spot
assessment of Infrastructure, Laboratory facilities, Academic programmes etc.
The committee was also given an in-depth status of the training and various
placement efforts and structures that were in place to enable the same. At the
end of the day, on return to the place of stay, the Committee had informal
discussions on proceedings of the day.
(iii) The next day, i.e. May 13, 2011, the Committee visited the Boys & Girls Hostel;
Mess; Gymnasium; Health Centre; Books & Stationery Shop; Cafeteria; Sports
facilities; Central Library and the Examination cell. Post lunch, the Committee
interacted with all the stake holders, i.e. the teaching and the non-teaching
staff and the students of the University. The committee also visited HR and
Pay roll department; Students document section; Accounts section;
Information Services Department (ISD)/ University Computer Centre; Students
Activities Council, Medicinal Garden, Construction department and Central
workshop.
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(iv) Finally on May 14, 2011, after visiting the Auditorium, the committee had its
final meeting with the Vice-Chancellor and the University functionaries to seek
further clarification/information relating to the inspection. At the end, the report
was finalized for submission to the UGC.
12. Corpus Fund of Rs.10 Crore in Fixed Deposit with PNB. Details in Annexure-D.
the Society / trust
shown to the
Inspection Team.
13. Statement of Audited Income & Expenditure Statements for the last 2 years
income and (2008-09 and 2009-10) along with provisional accounts for 2010-11
expenditure for .
the last 3 years Annexure- C (1-3). (As at Serial No. 11)
(year-wise).
14. i) Land The promoting society is the owner of entire 21.30 hectares (52.61
documents, if Acres) of land, which they leased out to the university for a lease
shown, area of period of 30 years.
land registered Annexure – E1 & E2
in the name of
the University
and its location
in the State.
15. Administrative Administrative offices are situated in four blocks i.e., Ganga ,
Office details Krishna ,Yamuna & Kaveri Block, Deans’ block.
(i) Total plinth
area, Plinth Area = 2826.36 Sqmtrs (30,411.63 Sqft)
(ii) Built up area.
Built up Area = 3013.36 Sqmtrs (32,423.75 Sqft)
(iii) Separate
offices for Yes, separate offices for Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Finance
Vice- Officer, Controller of Examinations, Administrative Office,
Chancellor, Conference Room, Waiting Room, etc.
Registrar,
Financial Details in Annexure - F1, F2 & F3
Office,
Committee
Room,
Student
waiting room
etc.
16. Building details Total Plinth Area = 26,012.75 sqmtrs (2,79,897.19 sqft)
etc.
Total Covered Area = 48,526 .17 sqmtrs (5,22,141.59 sqft)
(ii) Temporary -
/ Leased
property.
17. Give details of Covered Area = 1,532.54 sqmtrs. (16,496.26 sqft)
Library
Books
(i) Covered Management 8326
area Engg. & Tech. 8542
(ii) Number of Bio-Tech. 725
books Departmental-Bio-Tech. 419
Journalism 813
(iii) Number of Education 449
journals Departmental - Education 2686
(a) National Fine Arts 949
General 769
(b) International
Theses/Dissertation 213
Religious books 1618
Departmental ILSR 276
Total Books 25785
Total Journal Including online 5380
Online CDs 953
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18. Number of Class- Total classrooms = 78 Nos.
rooms, give
details. Details in Annexure - F1, F2 & F3 (As at Serial No.15)
20. Whether students Yes. Course wise detail of admission for last three years.
already admitted?
If yes, details of Annexure-G.
courses and the
number of
students admitted
in each course
during the last
three years.
22. Whether Yes, the functioning of the University has been computerized.
functioning of the
University have Technology has been leveraged for the automation of various
been systems and processes at Mangalayatan University.
Computerized? If These have helped all the concerned by bringing speed, accuracy
yes, to what and transparency in the administrative system.
extent?
Accounting System: Tally version 9 ERP.
23. a) Research and The University encourages the faculty members to undertake
Extension research work for their professional development and enrichment
Facility of courses/teaching. The University is also offering M.Phil. and
Doctoral Research programmes.
b) List of
Research
The thrust areas of research are :
Publications
for the last 3
• Biotechnology-Plant Tissue culture, Nanotechnology & Drug
years
Discovery.
c) List of ongoing
research • Pharmaceutics-Formulation & Development of Non-invasive
projects with Transdermal Drug Delivery System (TDDS).
their source
of funding
• Pharmachemistry – Microwave assisted synthesis of
therapeutic agents.
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• Pharmacology – Screening of therapeutic activity of various
herbal extracts.
24. Future plans for The University launched the following UG and PG programmes
starting new from the academic session 2011-12:
courses
a) M.Phil (Education)
b) M.Tech (Electronics & Communications/ Instrumentation
and Controls)
c) Master of Financial Engineering (MFE)
d) Master of Family Business Management (MFBM)
e) M.B.A (International Business Management)
f) M.B.A (Retail), Supply Chain Management, Energy
Management
g) MA (Business Economics)
h) Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Banking
and Insurance, Financial Management)
i) M.Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Bio-
Technology)
j) B.Pharm (Ayurvedic)
k) Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass
Communication
l) M.Tech (Biotech)
m) Bachelor of Tourism and Management
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(Subject to Approvals)
a) BA.LL.B(5year course)
b) LL.B(3 year Course)
c) B.Ed(Elementary) - Innovative
d) M.Ed(Integrated) –Innovative B.Ed and M.Ed Integrated
a) B.L.I.Sc.
b) M.L.I.Sc.
c) M.Tech. (Computer Science)
d) M.Tech. (Instrumentation & Control)
e) M.Tech.( Product Design)
f) M.Sc. (Industrial Mathematics)
g) M.Sc. (Applied Mathematics)
25. Whether courses Yes, the University is offering a range of innovative professional &
in emerging areas technical programmes in the emerging Areas, as indicated at Sl.
introduced/propos No. 23 & 24 above.
ed to be
introduced.
26. Whether approval a) The University has approval of NCTE for its B.Ed.
of relevant (Innovative) programme.
statutory bodies
obtained for b) The University has approval of Pharmacy Council of India for
starting its B.Pharma programme.
professional/
courses/ c) The approval of Bar Council of India for LLB and BA.LLB. is
increased in process.
intake.
d) As per the judgment of the Supreme Court of India in
Bharthidasan University v. AICTE, universities are not
required to obtain AICTE approvals to start or run technical
& Management programmes.
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-Filling up Hostel Accommodation Forms (if required).
-Filling up of Scholarship Form (if eligible).
-Verification of original Certificates.
-Deposit of one semester fee by cash, Bank Draft, etc. and issue
of University receipt thereof.
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
33 40,000
(DMLT)
34 B.Pharm. Lateral Entry 80,000
35 BCA 75,000
36 MCA 90,000
37 B.Ed. (Innovative) 60,000
38 B.Ed. (Elementry) - Innovative 60,000
M.Ed.- Innovative (B.Ed. & M.Ed.
39 60,000
Integrated)
40 M.Phil. (Education) 50,000
41 LLM 50,000
42 LLB 32,500
43 BA LLB 35,000
44 BJMC 50,000
45 MJMC 60,000
46 PGDMC 60,000
47 B.T.M. (Bachelor of Tourism Management) 65,000
DAHTM (Diploma in Aviation-Hospitality &
48 75,000
Tourism Management)
49 B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts) 30,000
50 B.P.A. (Bachelor of Performing Arts) 30,000
51 M.V.A. (Master of Visual Arts) 35,000
52 M.P.A. (Master of Performing Arts) 35,000
53 Bridge Courses (Visual Arts) 30,000
54 Bridge Courses (Performing Arts) 30,000
55 Diploma in Visual Arts 25,000
56 Diploma in Performing Arts 25,000
57 M.Phil (Visual Arts) 35,000
58 M.Phil (Performing Arts) 35,000
29. Examination • An Academic Session is divided in to two semesters. The
system. performance of the Students in each semester is evaluated
through –
• Question Paper:
• UFM Committee:
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- Any student detected using Unfair Means is immediately given
the second copy and a case is registered against him. All such
cases are placed to an UFM committee which decides the
punishment to the candidate.
• Evaluation of Answer-scripts:
- The answer books with secret code are sent to the evaluation
center.
- Evaluated answer-books are scrutinized by the scrutiny office
for totaling mistake and unmarked questions.
- The decoded award lists are used to prepare examination
results.
Total : 183
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Institute of Bio Medical Education &
5 132
Research
Total 81 1130
Sem./Conf./
Workshop
Institute
attended by
faculties.
Total 1271
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33. Linkages with • The University is in the process of making linkages with
other Institutions some of the national and international
(National & institutions/universities of repute.
International, give
details).
34. Whether Non- University Officers & Other Staff = 198 (Details in Annexure – J)
teaching staff Attendants = 53
appointed, if yes, Gardeners(Mali) = 24
give details. Drivers = 11
Total Non Teaching Strength = 286
35. Whether institute Yes. However, some senior faculty/functionaries is/are drawing
is following UGC consolidated salary.
Pay scales for
teaching staff.
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-Football
-Badminton.
-Volleyball.
-lawn tennis.
-Athletics.
• Indoor Games
-Table tennis.
-Chess
-Carom
• Combative Sports
-Marshal Arts.
-Taekwondo
-Judo
-Boxing.
39. Hostel facilities Yes, Hostels for boys and girls with all modern amenities are
available, if any. available including lift. Students are provided good hostel rooms,
including A/C, if required.
Hostel Accommodation
Language lab(Linguaphone)
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language skill.
Placement Details:
Total
Placement
Institute IET IBM IBMER %
MBA BBA
60% & Above in
10th, 12th & Degree 176 22 13 30
Course/
Batch 2007-09 2007-10 2008-10
Training Details:
Year No of students
Trained
2008-09 610
2009-10 1662
2010-11 640
- Security System
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IV. Observations and suggestions of the Committee : -
The Expert Committee constituted by the UGC visited the Mangalayatan University on
May 12 – 14, 2011. To begin with, the Expert Committee interact\ed with the Vice-
Chancellor, the Chairman of the Society in order to know the status and the vision of
the Institution. All the existing academic units were visited by the Committee and
fruitful discussions were held with the faculty in their own institutes. The Committee
also has had interaction with the staff and Co-ordinators/In-charge of other faculties
like the Central Library, Information System Department and visited sport facilities,
hostels and other student support sources etc.
The representatives of three major stake holders namely, students, teachers the
administrative and secretarial staff were also invited by the Expert Committee and
detailed discussions were held about their perception of faculties, available &
required, satisfaction level, infrastructure, research status and welfare services etc.
The Expert Committee also examined the record maintained by the University’s
finance, Administrative, Examination wings etc. Audited report for the years 2008-09
and 2009-10 were made available to the Committee. The preparation for audited report
for the year 2010-11 is under process. However, the provisional statement of
accounts for the said period was presented. The financial health of the University is
satisfactory, the administrative structure is coming up and the Examination Branch is
busy with conducting the examinations. Evaluation work is taken as a part of duties
by the faculty.
The library facilities are adequate and are partially computerized. Computerization of
issue and receipt process is underway; the work is almost at the verge of completion.
There are two departmental libraries also: Education and Bio-technology/Pharmacy.
The Committee took note of the fact that University is in its infancy (established in
2006), needs time to properly develop its various faculties, structures and systems.
The master plan of the University is very impressive, the committee opines that if it is
gradually materialized, the university could be a Model Private University as regards
the infrastructure and facilities are concerned. The Committee felt satisfied with the
existing infrastructure and new ones coming up which would be ready in a year or
two. The buildings are well designed and will be proved useful from the points of view
of requirements of different disciplines. From architectural points of view, they are
also safe.
Currently there are nine institutes, each headed by a Dean. The Institutes of
Engineering and Technology and Bio-medical Education and Resource (including
Pharmacy) are the biggest attraction for the students. Apart from technical and
professional courses, the University’s support for fine arts is heartening.
As regards the recognitions of courses by the professional bodies, the university has
obtained the NCTE’s recognition letter for their B. Ed (Innovative) programme vide
NCTE’s letter No.61-1/2007/NCTE/Acad dated 8 Sep, 2009.
With reference to the B. Pharma, the University has been allowed by the Pharmacy
Council of India (PCI) for an intake of 60 for the year 2011-12 in continuation of its
recognition of the course from 2006-07. The Univesity has also submittd its
application to Bar Council of India (BCI) for approval of its law courses.
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Regarding the B. Tech and Management courses, the University is planning to
approach the AICTE for recognition though a University is authorized to start any
courses without even obtaining recognition from the Apex Bodies (SC’s verdict in
Bharthidasan case) but n the interest of employability of the product this needs to be
done.
However, the University has given an affidavit that the norms prescribed by the All
India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and Bar Council of India (BCI) are
being followed.
For the given students’ population (2586) the infrastructure and lab facilities etc. are
adequate. However, the management may consider improving some of these in terms
of equipments and the optimum utility of the laboratories. The University may think of
giving international exposure to students by signing agreements with foreign
universities for student exchange programme.
The University’s first statues are available. It also needs the ordinances and/or
regulation relating to various academic and administrative aspects including the
appointments, services conditions, discipline etc. which the university should take up
at its earliest.
The Institutes which are having few courses may be reorganized so that the
administrative structure could be made more efficient. Gradually when the
departments under an Institute are sufficiently developed they would also require
separate administrative support. Currently, the administrative staff services appear to
be more than required. The University can take advantage of the situation and
establish support units for institute/ Departments.
As University is quite far away from the main cities on either side, it would be
advisable to provide more staff quarters to attract good faculty. The welfare measures
taken by the university like accidental insurance should be brought to the notice of
likely beneficiaries. Medical Insurance facilities should be explored for all students,
faculty and staff. Rationalization of salaries for various sections need to be
undertaken by the University. Further, loan facilities for the employees be created
either by the University on its own and/or in collaboration with certain banks for
which University may stand as a guarantor.
Facilities for the staff development required to be created by the University or they
should be facilitated to undergo refresher/orientation courses at other places for
which the University may make provision for paid leave/study leave. Though, the
University has plans to give incentive for paper presentation even abroad, the
regulations in this connection need to be formalized.
As regards the courses and syllabi, the university follows the path of SWOT analysis.
The university further requires to bring the objectives; syllabi and related regulations
of each course in printed form and may also put on their website. As regards
admission, it is suggested that the University, being in the rural area, gives certain fee
concession to students coming from nearby areas and/or reserve certain percentage
of seats for them. This will go a long way to serving the rural community and also
earning good will of the neighborhood.
The University may expand its area of extension work as regards the social issues
including extending a helping hand in increasing the enrolment in primary schools by
acquainting with the advantage of educated individual (and society) and motivating
the parent to send their children to schools.
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Specifically, in the Institute of Business Management, the university is running some
courses which are not specified as per UGC norms such as Master of Financial
Engineering and Master of Family Business Management. These courses need
restructuring so that their products do not have to face difficulty in the job market.
The University is also running MBA (Bio-Technology) and MBA (Pharmacy), the
students of these courses are taught by Faculty of Management. It is, therefore,
imperative that additional faculty be deployed for the purpose.
The detailed report in respect of the B. Tech courses, as directed by the AICTE, will be
submitted to the AICTE first by the AICTE nominee(s) which will be assessed at their
level and passed on to the UGC. In general, the infrastructure and human resources
seem to be adequate.
The Expert Committee, based on interaction with various stake holders in the
University and its observations, recommends that Mangalayatan University, Aligarh
be included in the list of UGC as per provisions of the UGC in respect of Private
Universities.
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