Shimla varsity working to declare results within a month of exams

Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Vice-Chancellor Mahavir Singh recently chaired the first quarterly meeting of the university’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and directed the examination division to develop a mechanism under which result could be declared within a month’s time.

He also asked the Dean (Studies) to ensure that all academic programmes include a component of field projects, research projects, or internships as an integral part of the curriculum; and new courses are added as per the need and nature of the programme; and syllabi is revised from time to time.

The VC said all departments must submit proposals regularly to different funding agencies such as the ANRF, DST, ICSSR, UGC-SAP, and the DST-FIST.

He said the university was going to involve college teachers too for PhD supervision as it would help to accommodate more scholars, and help in getting a good grade by the NAAC. He directed all faculty members to develop e-content to strengthen digital learning process.

Singh said the university had recently signed various MoUs with different institutions and industries, both in India and abroad, to strengthen its research ecosystem.

Activities such as student exchanges, faculty exchanges, and joint research proposals would be explored under these MOUs, he added, directing the training and placement officer to explore more opportunities for placements.

Departments were directed to keep a record of students progressing for higher studies. It was also decided that university would go for different audits — academic administrative audit, green audit, energy — as mandated by the NAAC.

The Vice-Chancellor said the university would support faculty members in attending conferences being organised by reputed societies and agencies.

Faculty members must submit proposals to different funding agencies and also ensure quality publications and book chapters, he added.

IQAC Director Ramesh Thakur presented a detailed annual quality assurance report before the members present.