Annual Report 2011-12 - University of Jammu

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INTRODUCTION
Recognized as one of the premier institutions of the country, the University of Jammu, accredited
as ‘A’ grade University by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) India, came into
existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act 1969 following bifurcation of the
erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir by an Ordinance promulgated by the Governor on
September 5, 1969 and was subsequently adopted as an Act of the State Legislature.
His Excellency the Governor of the J&K State is the Chancellor and Hon’ble Chief Minister is the
Pro-Chancellor of the University. Apart from its main campus in Jammu, the University has eleven
other campuses, out of which eight campuses located at Kathua, Bhaderwah, Poonch, Udhampur,
Ramnagar, Kishtwar, Reasi and Doda have been made functional. Teaching-learning and research
are carried out by thirty four departments, fifteen centres and 158 affiliated colleges, awarding
degrees in around forty programmes at the postgraduate and undergraduate level.
The main new campus at Bahu Wali Rakh with an area of 118.78 acres houses the Teaching
Departments, Centres, Administration Block, Examination Wing ,College Development Council,
Department of Students Welfare, Directorate of Distance Education, Department of Lifelong
Learning, Central Library, Computer Centre, Health Centre, Guest House, Post Office, J&K Bank,
Book shop, Transit accommodation, Gymnasium, Hostels, Cafeteria and Canteens, Residential
quarters and many other facilities. The second campus of the University( the old campus), located
a distance of 4 km from the main campus, is spread over 10.5 acres and currently houses a hostel
for boys and residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching employees.
The University is truly treading the path of growth which is reflected in the developments taken
place in the past few years. Introduction of new courses and self financing programmes,
establishment of new campuses, increase in the number of affiliated colleges, use of Information
Communication Technology (ICT), impetus to research, collaborations and infrastructural
developments are the initiatives taken. This report enlists and presents the activities and initiatives
undertaken in the various teaching departments, directorates, centres, campuses and other offices
of the University of Jammu during the period 2011-12.
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UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE
(2011-12)
Student Enrolment
23,792 students applied for various courses offered in the University teaching departments,
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out of which 3,296 candidates granted admission.
16,346 students admitted in the various courses offered in the Directorate of Distance Education.
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554 students enrolled in the various courses offered in the other campuses.
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73,265 students enrolled in the affiliated colleges.
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136 students admitted for Ph.D programme.
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169 students admitted for M.Phil programme.
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Student Achievement
76 Ph.D degrees awarded.
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143 M.Phil degrees awarded.
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172 students qualified NET/JRF.
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9 fellows being provided “CSIR fellowship”.
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82 UGC fellowships being awarded for research.
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21 students being provided “Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowships for SC/ST(UGC)”.
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5 students being provided “Research fellowship for meritorious students(UGC)”.
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75 scholars provided University Research Scholarships for Ph.D Programme.
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23 scholars provided University Research Scholarships for M.Phil programme.
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4 scholars provided Merit/Merit-cum-means Scholarship.
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6 scholars provided Inspire Fellowship.
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1 scholar provided PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child.
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Human Resources
7 Professors, 3 Associate Professors and 27 Assistant Professors appointed including
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appointments under Career Advancement Scheme.
8 officials appointed.
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8 Professors superannuated.
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4 officers superannuated.
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8 officials superannuated.
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Academics/Research
13 new research projects sanctioned by various funding agencies.
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45 ongoing research projects being funded by various funding agencies.
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11 research projects successfully completed during this period.
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8 departments receiving assistance by University Grants Commission(UGC) under Special
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Assistance Programme(SAP)-Business School, Commerce, Physics, Political Science, Botany,
Environmental Science, Chemistry and Education.
4 departments receiving assistance by DST (FIST) - Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology and
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Statistics.
14 books, 394 research papers, 140 abstracts, and 28 chapters in books published by the faculty
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members of the University.
5 faculty members received awards/honours for contributions in their respective fields.
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142 faculty members attended 472 seminars/workshops/conferences organized by various
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Universities/ Institutions at National/International level.
The University organized 29 seminars/workshops/ conferences.
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134 visiting faculty/guest speakers delivered lectures and/or held interactive sessions with
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the students of the University.
Additional courses introduced in 6 affiliated colleges.
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Infrastructural Development
New infrastructure projects initiated during this period include :
Construction of second floor on the existing building of The Business School.
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Construction of additional accommodation (2nd floor) over existing library of Department of
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Physics & Electronics.
Extension of three storied building of Social Sciences Block.
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Repair and renovation of Nehru Hall Boys Hostel (Phase-II).
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Additional work for covering of Terraces with Poly Carbonate Sheets in Boys Hostel(Baba Jitto).
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Renovation of Library, Faculty Rooms and Classrooms of Department of Geography.
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Construction of additional classrooms in Department of Computer Science and IT .
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Construction of additional accommodation(2nd floor) in Department of Mathematics.
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Renovation of Department of Library & Information Sciences.
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Remodelling of Library of Department of Law.
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Construction of First floor on existing building of Department of Statistics.
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Construction of Herbarium Museum in Department of Botany.
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Construction of damaged boundary wall in different stretches on river Tawi side, New University
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Campus.
Construction of damaged boundary wall near police post adjoining Vice Chancellors lodge.
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Construction of additional accommodation (Phase-I) in Department of Geology.
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Construction of additional accommodation on First floor of existing building of Environmental
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Sciences
Connecting of Main Road from Fountain to Administration Block(Phase-II).
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Construction of Playground at Bhaderwah Campus.
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Construction of Phase-I of four storied laboratory complex of Department of Chemistry.
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Providing and fixing of pre-fabricated structures at Udhampur Campus.
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Training and Development Programmes
4 General Orientation courses and 5 Refresher courses conducted by the Academic Staff College
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for the faculty members of the Universities and its affiliated colleges, attended by 209
participants (106 locals and 103 non-locals).
Central Facilities
The Central library acquired 3,107 new volumes. The Central library’s collection now stands at
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4,22,504 with around 465 students/scholars/teachers visiting the library per day.
759 boarders reside in the various University hostels.
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Sports and Co-curricular Achievements
University organized 33 Inter-Collegiate Sports competitions/tournaments.
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University of Jammu won third prize in the All India Inter-University Korfball Championship,
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2011.
University won silver medal in EPEE individual in the All India Inter-University Fencing
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Championship 2012.
University team actively participated in adventure sports like river rafting, kayaking.
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University won four prizes in the 27th North Zone Inter University Youth Festival organized by
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the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports,
Government of India.
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University Bodies
and
Authorities
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UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
(as on March 31, 2012)
1. His Excellency The Governor
J&K State and
The Chancellor, University of Jammu
2. Hon’ble Chief Minister
J&K State and
The Pro-Chancellor, University of Jammu
3. Hon’ble Education Minister,
Higher Education Department, J&K Govt.
4. Vice-Chancellor,
University of Jammu
5. Vice-Chancellor,
University of Kashmir
6. Commissioner/ Secretary to J&K Government
Finance Department
Financial Advisor(Universities)
7. Commissioner/ Secretary to J&K Government
Higher Education Department
8. Prof. Bhopinder Singh
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
9. Prof. Vijay Saraf
Dean, Faculty of Music and Fine Arts
10. Prof. G.L.Sharma
Principal, Government Degree College, Poonch
11. Prof. D.S.Jamwal,
President,
Jammu University Teachers Association(JUTA)
12. Dr. Avinash Kumar Gupta,
President,
College Teachers Association(CTA)
Jammu Wing
13. Prof. (Retd.) Vinayshil Gautam,
Department of Management Studies,
IIT, Hauzkhas, New Delhi
14. Prof. R.P. Tandon,
Department of Physics and Astrophysics,
University of Delhi
15. Registrar,
University of Jammu.
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UNIVERSITY SYNDICATE
(as on March 31, 2012)
1. The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Jammu
2. Commissioner/ Secretary to the J&K Government
Higher Education Department
3. Commissioner/ Secretary to the J&K Government
Finance Department
Financial Advisor (Universities)
4. Prof. Anima Langer
Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences,
University of Jammu
5. Prof. Desh Bandhu,
Dean, Faculty of Business Studies,
University of Jammu
6. Prof. S.B. Razdan
Dean, Faculty of Oriental Learning,
University of Kashmir
7. Prof. Javed Ahmed
Dean, Faculty of Physical & Material Sciences,
University of Kashmir
8. Prof.Kiran Bakshi
Principal, Government College for Women,
Gandhi Nagar, Jammu
9. Prof.Bhopinder Singh
Principal, Government College of Engineering & Technology,
Jammu
10. Prof.Kuldeep K.Sharma
Head, Department of Zoology,
University of Jammu
11. Prof. R.D.Sharma,
Department of Commerce,
University of Jammu
12. Prof. Jigar Mohammad,
Department of History,
University of Jammu
13. Prof. Geeta Sumbali,
Department of Botany,
University of Jammu
14. Registrar,
University of Jammu
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ACADEMIC COUNCIL
(as on March 31,2012)
I. Vice-Chancellor
II. Deans of Faculties of University of Jammu
1. Prof. S.K.Khosa
Dean, Faculty of Science
2. Prof. V.P.Mangotra,
Dean, Faculty of Law
3. Prof. Desh Bandhu,
Dean, Faculty of Business Studies
4. Prof. Lokesh Verma
Dean, Faculty of Education
5. Prof. Anima Langer
Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences
6. Prof. Jigar Mohd.
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
7. Prof. Rakesh Kumar Mishra,
Dean, Faculty of Arts
8. Prof. Devanand,
Dean, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
9. Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences
10. Prof. Bhopinder Singh,
Dean, Faculty of Engineering.
11. Prof. Vijay Saraf,
Dean, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts
III. Heads of Departments of University
IV. Six Principals of Affiliated/Constituent Colleges nominated by the Vice Chancellor
Principal, Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, Jammu
Principal, Govt. Degree College for Women, Udhampur
Principal, Govt. Medical College, Jammu
Principal, GCET, Jammu
Principal, Govt. Degree College, Doda
Principal, Govt. Degree College, Rajouri.
V. Four College Professors nominated by the Vice Chancellor
Head, Department of Philosophy, Govt. College for Women, Parade Ground, Jammu
Head, Department of Sericulture, Govt. Degree College for Boys, Udhampur
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Head, Department of Music, Govt. Degree College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu
Head, Department of Persian, Govt. Degree College, Bhaderwah
VI. Deans of Faculties of Kashmir
Dean, Faculty of Arts
Dean, Faculty of Science
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies
Dean, Faculty of Education
Dean, Faculty of Law
Dean, Faculty of Oriental Learning
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Dean, Faculty of Music & Fine Arts
Dean, Faculty of Dentistry
VII.Five Persons co-opted by the Academic Council
Dean Academic Affairs, University of Jammu
Dean Research Studies, University of Jammu
Controller of Examinations, University of Jammu
Director, Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu
Prof.Arvind Dhillon, Department of Physics, IISER, Mohali.
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DEANS OF FACULTIES
(April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
Dean Academic Affairs Prof. R. D. Sharma
Faculty Dean
Faculty of Sciences Prof. Rajive Gupta (upto 31-10-2011)
Prof. S.K.Khosa (31-10-2011 onwards)
Faculty of Mathematical Sciences Prof. Som Dutt (upto 30-09-2011)
Prof. Devanand (30-09-2011 onwards)
Faculty of Life Sciences Prof. Anima Langer
Faculty of Arts Prof. Archana Kesar(upto 14-02-2012)
Prof. Rakesh Kumar Mishra(14-02-2012 onwards)
Faculty of Business Studies Prof. R. D. Sharma (upto 14-02-2012)
Prof. Desh Bandhu (14-02-2012 onwards)
Faculty of Social Sciences Prof. Jigar Mohd.
Faculty of Education Prof. Lokesh Verma
Faculty of Law Prof. V.P Mangotra
Faculty of Medical Sciences Principal, Govt. Medical College, Jammu
Faculty of Engineering Principal, Govt. College of Engineering & Technology, Jammu
Faculty of Music & Fine Arts Principal, Institute of Music & Fine Arts, Jammu
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