Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (Deemed to be University), Pune PDF

Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE SELF STUDY REPORT FOR 4th CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE BHARATI VIDYAPEETH BHAVAN, LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI MARG...

Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE SELF STUDY REPORT FOR 4th CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE BHARATI VIDYAPEETH BHAVAN, LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI MARG 411030 www.bvuniversity.edu.in Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE May 2024 Page 1/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune is one of the premier educational institution imparting high quality undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral education across different streams. Bharati Vidyapeeth, the parent body of University was established by the visionary leader, Founder-Chancellor, Hon’ble Dr. Patangrao Kadam on 10th May, 1964. Bharati Vidyapeeth has more than 180 educational institutes from pre-primary to postdoctoral level at different locations. Based on the recommendations of the UGC, the MHRD granted Deemed to be University status initially to 12 units of Bharati Vidyapeeth on 26th April, 1996, subsequently other Colleges were inducted as constituent units of the University. At present there are 29 constituent units, 3 schools and 2 departments in the University. BVDU is one of the largest (25000 + students), multi-faculty (12 faculties), multi-campus (8 campuses) and multi-disciplinary Deemed to be University. The main campus of the University is in Pune and it has other campuses in Navi Mumbai, New Delhi, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur and Karad. The University offers contemporary education in Medical, Dental, Ayurved, Homoeopathy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Engineering, Law, Management, Biotechnology, Architecture, Environment Science, Arts, Commerce Science and Social Science, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Photography among others. It has three dedicated self- financed research institutes namely, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), focusing on integrated bio-medical research, Research and Development Centre in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applied Chemistry and Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Science Studies and Research. The University is known for its modern infrastructure, state of art equipment, laboratories and other ancillary facilities. Medical and Dental Colleges have attached hospitals offering quality health care at an affordable cost. The University is providing quality education for all-round holistic development of students including research with significant research output and funded projects. The University has been consecutively ranked with A grade and A+ grade since 2004. It is one of the few universities that has been accredited for a period of 7 years by NAAC in the 3rd Cycle. It is also recognized as Category-I University by UGC and has been consistently ranked in top 100 universities by NIRF since its inception. It is ranked by QS Ranking and Times Higher Education. All the hospitals, laboratories and dental colleges including Institutional Ethics Committee are accredited by NABL and NABH. B.Tech. and B.Pharm. programmes are accredited by NBA. Vision Page 2/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE To be a World Class University for Social Transformation through Dynamic Education. Mission To provide inclusive borderless access to higher education and vocational education based on merit. To promote quality research in diverse areas of development and engage in application of knowledge for community development. To make quality an integral part of all University operations by promoting innovative practices. To offer varied professional, technical, vocational, and general education programs to meet the changing and diverse needs of society in a global context. To develop national and international networks with industry, service sector and other academic and research institutions to meet the expectations of various stakeholders. To provide quality higher education for liberation of mind and empowerment of hands. To promote extensive use of ICT for enrichment of teaching learning and for effective governance. 1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC) Institutional Strength Multi-faculty, multidisciplinary, multi-campus university. Well-qualified, experienced and committed faculty, over and above the requirements of regulatory councils with minimal attrition rate. Excellent worldclass infrastructure facilities, state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate robust and healthy teaching learning environment. Consistently ranked in top 100 by NIRF, hospitals and labs NABH, NABL accredited, QS and THE ranking, NAAC accreditation for 7 years in 3rd cycle. Recognition as ICMR Centre of Excellence for Maternal and Newborn Health Three dedicated research institutes performing high impact research. Establishment of Department of Academic Development and Quality Assurance (DADQA). Implementation of NEP and highest student registration on ABC portal. Strong ICT support, ERP, LMS, HIMS and Online learning platforms. Focus on innovations, entrepreneurship and IPR – 219 patents and 18 start-ups. Collaborations with institutions of repute, industry-academia collaborations. Remarkable community-based extension and outreach activities Decentralized participative administration and governance. Strong faculty development initiatives and support for research. Green initiatives and emphasis on sustainability. Institutional Weakness Difficulty to attract eminent faculty by the institutes located in rural area Innovation and incubation efforts in nascent stage, limited commercialization of IPR Limitations to attract international faculty, distinguished professionals and academicians Less than desired alumni contributions Page 3/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Institutional Opportunity To attract international students, faculty and foster international collaborations. To start need based, skill development, allied, short-term courses in alignment with NEP and realize the full potential of NEP 2020. Channelizing the innate strength of university for multidisciplinary research. To develop ‘centers of excellence’ Augment and utilize hospital services and facilities for medical tourism. Improvement in international accreditations and rankings Expand the online and distance education programmes To harness full potential of technological advances like generative AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies. To engage and explore new frontiers like digital therapeutics, device therapeutics, advanced bionics, bio- electroceuticals. To prepare the workforce for gig economy, reskilling and upskilling. Institutional Challenge Rigid regulatory framework with minimum flexibility and frequently changing regulatory guidelines. To meet the growing expectations of stakeholders (students/ parents/ patients). To sustain faculty motivation Providing adequate resources for high end research To sustain and enhance the clinical workload in the hospital Growing competition with local institutions and international universities Retention of junior level faculty Commercialization of Intellectual Property 1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects BVDU offers need based contemporary curricula in all its 160 programmes under 12 faculties in its various constituent colleges. Curricula are designed keeping in mind the broad framework of regulatory guidelines, as well as local, regional and global needs. The University has adopted structured approach to curriculum development and curricular revisions. The curricula in Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering and other disciplines are revised according to NEP-2020 guidelines. The health science institutes have implemented the Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum. As per the NEP-2020 guidelines, 3 and 4 years degree programmes have been developed with horizontal and vertical mobility. There are ample electives for the students and provisions for industry internships from the 1st Semester. Most of the students have registered on the Academic Bank of Credit portal, in fact our University has highest registration on ABC portal in Maharashtra. CBCS is adopted for all the programmes. Since, majority of the programmes are professional in nature they focus on skill development, entrepreneurship, employability, acquiring professional skills and competency. Graduate attributes and POs, COs and PSOs are well defined. There is an alignment between graduate attributes and POs, COs and PSOs. It’s mapping and Page 4/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE attainment is well documented. Students are given feedback based on the attainment levels and appropriate curricular modifications are also incorporated. In the last five years 45 new programmes have been started and 97% of the curricula have been reviewed and revised. The curriculum enrichment is achieved through a number of Value-added Courses. The University has introduced more than 190 value added courses in the preceding five years with 80% of the students enrolling for them. The curricula also incorporate issues pertaining to professionalism, ethics, environment and sustainability, gender, human values, etc. AETCOM syllabus is implemented in health science programmes. Majority of the programmes are integrated and interdisciplinary in nature. The University has a robust online feedback system. Feedback on curriculum is obtained from all the stakeholders. It is analyzed and appropriate action is taken based on the ATR. Teaching-learning and Evaluation BVDU is known for its robust student-centric, experiential, technology enabled teaching-learning practices. The excellent infrastructure, smart classrooms, well equipped laboratories, modern hospitals, adequate e- learning resources makes the teaching-learning experience meaningful. The admissions for all the programmes are done in a transparent manner based on merit. The University conducts All India Common Entrance Test for the non NEET courses. Almost 40% of the students in the University are from different states. Similarly, there are good number of students from 50 countries studying in the University. There are 1673 well qualified, committed and caring faculty members. The University maintains a healthy 1:15 student-faculty ratio and the average teaching experience is more than 14 years. Many teachers have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, professional achievements, academic leadership. The Colleges have the process of identifying and responding to the learning needs of the students and categorize them as slow and advanced learners with appropriate additional coaching to them. The mentor- mentee programme also enhances the student learning and help in a stronger connection with the students. University has adopted various student-centric, experiential teaching-learning methods for imparting quality education. ICT is extensively used to enhance the teaching. Both the medical colleges have advanced simulation laboratories with whole body simulators, task trainings, dummies, torsos, mannequin and models. This state-of-art facility is widely used and appreciated by the stake holders. There are comprehensive arrays of ICT tools to facilitate e-learning. Advanced e-content development studios are available on 4 campuses. Smart classrooms, interactive boards and multimedia makes the teaching-learning Page 5/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE immersive and interesting. The University has evolved robust technology enabled secure and transparent examination system. It is fully automated with facilities like sending encrypted question papers just before the examination, onscreen evaluation, online generation of the marks cards, etc. The University has adopted CBCS and grading system and various innovating pedagogy methodologies are adopted. Innovative examination methods like OSCE/OSPE, workplace based assessment MINICEX, etc., are adopted in health science institutions. Overall the student-centric, ICT enabled teaching-learning and evaluation enhance the student learning. Research, Innovations and Extension The commitment of University towards research and innovation is evident through its three dedicated, self- financed research institutes. Creation and dissemination of new knowledge has always been the focus of University. The University has created vibrant research eco-system encompassing all academic disciplines. The University has established R & D Cell with a Director of Research and has formulated a comprehensive research promotion policy. It also has a policy in place for consultancy, clinical trials and support for research and IPR. BVDU IRSHA has recently been recognized as “ICMR Centre of Excellence”. It has also established one of its kind state-of-art BSL3 Virology Lab though DST funding. Apart from this, colleges have dedicated research laboratories, computer labs, media labs, animal house, bio statistical units and clinical trial centres. The University has adequate budgetary provisions for research innovation, incubation and IPR activities. There is a provision of seed money for intramural funded research projects. The faculty have also received extramural funding for its research projects from different agencies like ICMR, DBT, DST, FIST, AICTE, ICSSR, AYUSH, etc. The faculty members are actively involved in providing consultancy to different organizations. The University has identified innovations, incubation, IPR as one of its thrust area. It has established three incubation centres that have incubated 18 startups. It has also filed record 219 patents in the last five years and many of them are in the phases of commercialization. The University also has established Section 8 Company under its ambit. A total of 4105 research papers have been published in indexed databases along with 622 books / book chapters. The cumulative H index of the institution is 102 with over 20000 citations. There are more than 300 active collaborations with institutions of repute, industry, national and international universities, organizations and NGOs. Faculties are given incentives for indexed publications and patents along with the seed money for innovative ideas of research. The University is doing well in outreach and extension activities. All the Colleges have vibrant NSS units that conducts and coordinates neighborhood network and extension activities. The University is also at the forefront of implementing various government schemes like Unnat Bharat, Swaccha Bharat, Make in India, Study in Page 6/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE India and various national health programmes. Infrastructure and Learning Resources BVDU has excellent infrastructural facilities for the holistic development of students, across its 8 campuses spread all over India. The total area of all the campuses is 171 acres and the total built-up area is more than 70 lakh Sq.Fts. The infrastructural facilities are well beyond the requirements of the regulatory councils. All the buildings are aesthetically designed with adequate natural light and ventilation. There is abundant of greenery and landscape gardens on these campuses. All the colleges have modern ICT enabled classrooms, seminar halls, demonstration rooms with facilities like interactive smart boards and wi-fi. The laboratories are well-equipped with state-of-art equipment. There are computer labs, e-content development studios among other infrastructural facilities. Other facility includes sport grounds, auditoria, gymnasium, yoga centre, amphitheater, etc. All these facilities are well maintained and routinely upgraded. The campuses also have facilities like hostels, staff quarters, guesthouse with 24/7 water and electricity, wi-fi across all the areas, CCTV cameras and other safety and security measures. Medical and Dental colleges have attached with a more than 2000 beds and 970 dental chairs with adequet clinical work load. The hospital has all the modern diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, central clinical laboratories, CT,MRI machines, endoscopes, operative microscopes and other high end equipment. The hospital served as one of the best centres during COVID times. The hospital also has established an Innovative Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, and contributed towards policy framing at national level. It has central Oxygen Plant, pneumatic tubing systems, HIMS, PACS system and other facilities for effective patient care and training. All the colleges have modern libraries which are fully automated and widely used. The University spent nearly Rs. 8 crores annually for purchase of books and journals. All the colleges have digital libraries with subscription to many e-learning resources. Orientation and innovation programmes are undertaken to popularize the use of library. All the colleges have adequate ICT infrastructure and support system for its maintenance. There is adequate budgetary provision for campus maintenance with dedicated engineering and establishment staff ensuring and fulfilling all the campus requirements. Student Support and Progression A total number of more than 24000 students study for different programmes across the campuses of University. BVDU is known for its student friendly environment and has a robust student support system in place. The emphasis is on the all-round development of students and their career progression. Students get ample opportunities to excel in academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. There is a provision for scholarship and fee concession to the needy, and deserving students. The meritorious students are also given concession in tuition fees. There is a policy in place for incentives, scholarships and concession to the students. To facilitate learning and address students concern various committees are in place such as Counselling Cell, Placement Cell, Career Guidance Cell and Mentor-mentee system. There are well laid out mechanisms for Page 7/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE students’ feedback. There is a Grievance Redressal Cell, Anti Ragging Committee and Internal Complaint Committee. The Students Council is active and student representation is ensured in different university committees. The students actively participate in various cultural, sports and literary programmes. Financial support is given for participation in sports and cultural events. Students have won a total of 612 medals at national level in various sports competitions and cultural events. The academic progression of the students is excellent. The average pass percentage at University is more than 90% leading to commendable progressions to higher studies, self emplyoment and placements. Students from health sciences have their own clinical practices or go for higher studies. The University has strong alumni connect. The alumni are placed all over the world and have achieved distinctive place in their professions through their alumni association. Alumni meets are frequently held and the alumni contribute significantly to institution’s growth and development, mentoring and supporting the academic activities of the University. The University also has an International Students’ Cell that facilitates wellbeing of international students and their socio cultural integration. All these student support and welfare initiatives make BVDU as one of the preferred centres of learning by the students. Governance, Leadership and Management BVDU has clearly stated Vision and Mission. The plans, policies and procedures are developed in sync with the vision and mission. This is reflected in all the administrative and governance practices. University follows inclusive, transparent and decentralised governance with various committees to draft, implement and monitor its policies. There are SoPs and guidelines for the functioning of these committees. The University has different policies for effective administration like HR, recruitment, promotion, financial management infrastructure development and maintenance, ICT, research & development, performance appraisal policies, etc. The University has well defined organogram and structure in place for transparent and timely decision making. The Vice Chancellor is the executive officer of the University. The various statutory committees like Board of Management (Executive Council), Academic Council, Finance Committee, Board of Examinations, Board of Studies, etc. are as per the UGC guidelines with renowned academicians as outside experts and conduct their meetings regularly. There is a cordial communication between the University administration and the management of the society for effective strategic planning, long term plans, infrastructural development and quality initiatives. Adequate financial provisions are made to undertake these activities. The heads of the institutions through discussions submit their budgetary proposals which are critically appraised and adequate budgetary allocation is done for all activities including research and developmental activities. Periodic Academic and Administrative Audits are undertaken and their recommendations are implemented. There are various faculty welfare measures. The University organizes a variety of faculty development programmes to empower its faculty on various aspects of Leadership and Governance. One such activity is a Page 8/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Monthly Leadership Development Programme. Incentives are given to faculty for pursuing higher trainings, research and IPR activities. The IQAC is in place and it plays an important role in implementation of the various policies, quality assurance and quality enhancement measures. The IQAC also analyses the impact of various initiatives that the University has taken. The proactive leadership, well defined policies, plans, implementation strategies and futuristic development has consistently lead to University’s continuous high ranking and accreditations by NAAC, NIRF, NBA, NABL and NABH. Institutional Values and Best Practices The motto of Bharati Vidyapeeth is “Social Transformation through Dynamic Education”. There is an emphasis on inculcating values, character development, ethical behaviour, good conduct, commitment to community and nation building in the students. All these are practiced and emphasized through the various programmes, value added courses, outreach and extension activities, celebration of various commemorative and national days. There is a special emphasis on gender equality. The University ensures equal opportunities for all. There are significant numbers of women in leadership positions in the University. There is a Women Empowerment Cell by the women and for the women. The campus is gender neutral and adequate safety and security measures are in place for girl students. The University conducts various activities, guest lectures on issues related to gender, LGBTQ and transgender community. The University is also sensitive towards environment and has policies in place for environment protection. The University has eco friendly campuses and sustainable development is practiced through various measures by using the principle of reduce, reuse and recycle. There are measures for water conservation, energy conservation, water harvesting, waste disposal, etc. All the students are sensitized towards environmental protection and climate change and large scale capacity building exercise has been undertaken for spreading awareness on environmental issues. All the facilities in campuses have equal access and are Divyangjan friendly. The University is a perfect example of inclusive environment, harmony and tolerance. Festivals of all the religions are celebrated with equal zeal and involvement of all. The students are also sensitized to their constitutional obligations, values and rights. The University regularly celebrates all important, commemorative and national days and events. The University has number of best practices in the form of innovative teaching-learning strategies, use of ICT in education, office and examination automaton, excellent research facilities with high impact, translational research, excellence in patient care, sustainable development programmes, capacity building, etc. The two noteworthy best practices that have been identified are 1. An evidence based, result oriented Antimicrobial Stewardship Program with positive outcomes and long term impact 2. Enabling sustainability: Driving impact through implementation of SDGs across education, research and outreach Page 9/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE The distinctiveness of the University is its unique Interactive Research School for Health Affairs that has been identified as a “Centre of Excellence by ICMR”. Page 10/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE 2. PROFILE 2.1 BASIC INFORMATION Name and Address of the University Name BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Address Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg City PUNE State Maharashtra Pin 411030 Website www.bvuniversity.edu.in Contacts for Communication Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email STD Code Vice Vivek A Saoji 020-24407100 9822878493 - bvuniversity@bhar Chancellor atividyapeeth.edu IQAC / CIQA Prasad Pore 020-24373226 9921073540 - bvdu.naaccell@bha coordinator ratividyapeeth.edu Nature of University Nature of University Deemed University Institution Fund Source No data available. Type of University Type of University Unitary Establishment Details Establishment Date of the University 26-04-1996 Status Prior to Establishment,If applicable Affiliated College Establishment Date 01-06-1978 Page 11/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Recognition Details Date of Recognition as a University by UGC or Any Other National Agency : Under Section Date View Document 2f of UGC 26-04-1996 View Document 12B of UGC 02-04-2013 View Document Section 3 13-06-1996 View Document University with Potential for Excellence Is the University Recognised as a University with No Potential for Excellence (UPE) by the UGC? Location, Area and Activity of Campus Campus Address Location* Campus Built up Program Date of Date of Type Area in Area in mes Establishment Recognition Acres sq.mts. Offered by UGC/MHRD Main Bharati Urban 0.34 7780.83 Administ campus Vidyape rative eth Office Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg Institutes Bharati Urban 9.02 36515.91 Managem 02-06-1978 26-04-1996 Vidyape ent, Law, eth Educ Pharmac ational y, Complex Science, , Erand Commerc wane, e, Arts, Paud Social Road, Science, Pune- Performi 411038, ng Arts Mahara shtra, India Off Bharati Urban 2.84 11497.25 Managem 23-09-1981 25-02-2005 Campus Vidyape ent and Page 12/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE eth Social Deemed Science To Be U niversity , Solapu r- Bigapur Road , Solapur- 413004 Mahara shtra India Off Bharati Urban 43.13 174604.3 Medical, 14-08-1994 25-02-2005 Campus Vidyape Dental, eth Nursing, Ddeeme Physiothe d To Be rapy and Universi Managem ty, ent Sangli- Miraj Rroaad, Wanless wadi, Ss angli-41 6414, M aharasht ra India Off Bharati Urban 5.51 22306.28 Managem 09-08-1994 25-02-2005 Campus Vidyape ent eth Deemed To Be U niversity , Institute Of Mana gement Kadam Wadi, K olhapur- 416003, Mahara shtra India Page 13/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Institutes Bharati Urban 71.27 288524.2 Medical, 09-08-1983 26-04-1996 Vidyape Dental, eth Educ Ayurved, ational Homoeop Campus athy, (Dhanka Nursing, wadi Physiothe Campus rapy, Eng ), Pune- ineering, Satara Hotel Ma Road, nagement Pune , Architec 411043. ture, Mahara visual shtra Arts, Pho India. tography, Physical Educatio n, Biotec hnology, Environm ental Science, IRSHA Research Center Off Sector- Urban 28.14 113919.9 Dental, 14-04-2005 15-04-2005 Campus 7 Cbd Nursing, Belapur, Managem Navi Mu ent, Engi mbai-40 neering 0614, M aharasht ra, India Off Bharati Semi- 3.19 12914.16 Managem 27-03-1996 25-02-2005 Campus Vidyape urban ent eth Deemed To Be U niversity , Pune Banglor e Highwa y, Malka pur, Kar Page 14/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE ad-4155 39, Mah arashtra India Off Bharati Urban 7.63 30888.74 Managem 24-07-1992 25-02-2005 Campus Vidyape ent, Law eth Deemed To Be U niversity , Ka-4, Pashim Vihar, Rohtak Road, New Delhi- 110063 2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Furnish the Details of Colleges of University Type Of Colleges Numbers Constituent Colleges 29 Affiliated Colleges 0 Colleges Under 2(f) 0 Colleges Under 2(f) and 12B 29 NAAC Accredited Colleges 29 Colleges with Potential for Excellence(UGC) 0 Autonomous Colleges 0 Colleges with Postgraduate Departments 25 Colleges with Research Departments 34 University Recognized Research Institutes/Centers 34 Is the University Offering any Programmes Recognised by any Statutory : Yes Regulatory Authority (SRA) Page 15/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE SRA program Document NMC 107114_14295_23_1707739852.p df DCI 107114_14295_5_1707739782.pd f CCIM 107114_14295_10_1707802229.p df CCH 107114_14295_9_1707739809.pd f INC 107114_14295_7_1707814800.pd f PCI 107114_14295_6_1707739788.pd f AICTE 107114_14295_1_1707814769.pd f COA 107114_14295_18_1707739828.p df RCI 107114_14295_19_1707739835.p df OT PT 107114_14295_22_1707802247.p df BCI 107114_14295_8_1707802212.pd f Details Of Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff Of University Page 16/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Teaching Faculty Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Sanctioned 319 346 887 Recruited 192 127 0 319 174 172 0 346 402 485 0 887 Yet to Recruit 0 0 0 On Contract 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lecturer Tutor / Clinical Instructor Senior Resident Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Sanctioned 0 121 0 Recruited 0 0 0 0 35 86 0 121 0 0 0 0 Yet to Recruit 0 0 0 On Contract 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Non-Teaching Staff Male Female Others Total Sanctioned 5017 Recruited 2717 2300 0 5017 Yet to Recruit 0 On Contract 0 0 0 0 Technical Staff Male Female Others Total Sanctioned 1085 Recruited 535 550 0 1085 Yet to Recruit 0 On Contract 0 0 0 0 Page 17/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff Permanent Teachers Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total D.sc/D.Litt/ 6 0 0 5 2 0 6 1 0 20 LLD/DM/M CH Ph.D. 51 35 0 66 59 0 88 114 0 413 M.Phil. 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 8 0 11 PG 135 91 0 98 111 0 277 330 0 1042 UG 0 0 0 5 0 0 29 32 0 66 Highest Lecturer Tutor / Clinical Senior Resident Qualificatio Instructor n Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LLD/DM/M CH Ph.D. 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 5 M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 20 57 0 0 0 0 77 UG 0 0 0 5 0 0 29 32 0 66 Page 18/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Temporary Teachers Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LLD/DM/M CH Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 4 M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 22 0 27 UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Highest Lecturer Tutor / Clinical Senior Resident Qualificatio Instructor n Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 LLD/DM/M CH Ph.D. 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PG 19 27 0 0 0 0 48 45 0 139 UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Page 19/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Part Time Teachers Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LLD/DM/M CH Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Highest Lecturer Tutor / Clinical Senior Resident Qualificatio Instructor n Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total D.sc/D.Litt/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LLD/DM/M CH Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Distinguished Academicians Appointed As Male Female Others Total Emeritus Professor 12 1 0 13 Adjunct Professor 10 3 0 13 Visiting Professor 185 217 0 402 Chairs Instituted by the University Page 20/199 26-08-2024 10:06:00  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Sl.No Name of the Name of the Chair Name of the Sponsor Department Organisation/Agency 1 Nil Nil Nil Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the University During the Current Academic Year Page 21/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total Where States of India Students University is Located UG Male 5356 6731 35 0 12122 Female 4514 3865 17 0 8396 Others 0 0 0 0 0 PG Male 618 1670 6 0 2294 Female 285 1872 7 0 2164 Others 0 0 0 0 0 PG Diploma Male 72 40 0 0 112 recognised by Female 92 32 0 0 124 statutory authority Others 0 0 0 0 0 including university Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 84 0 0 0 84 Female 116 0 0 0 116 Others 0 0 0 0 0 Diploma Male 89 50 0 3 142 Female 41 18 0 1 60 Others 0 0 0 0 0 Certificate / Male 34 6 1 0 41 Awareness Female 51 9 0 0 60 Others 0 0 0 0 0 Post Master's Male 12 19 0 0 31 (DM,Ayurveda Female 4 5 0 0 9 Vachaspathi,M. Ch) Others 0 0 0 0 0 Does the University offer any Integrated No Programmes? Page 22/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Details of UGC Human Resource Development Centre, If applicable Year of Establishment Nill Number of UGC Orientation Programmes 0 Number of UGC Refresher Course 0 Number of University's own Programmes 0 Total Number of Programmes Conducted (last five 0 years) Accreditation Details Cycle Info Accreditation Grade CGPA Upload Peer Team Report Cycle 1 Accreditation A 86.25 Cycle 1 Report.pdf Cycle 2 Accreditation A 3.16 Cycle 2 Report.pdf Cycle 3 Accreditation A+ 3.53 Cycle 3 Report.pdf General Facilities Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility Yes * Ambulance facility Yes Page 23/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE * Emergency care facility Yes Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 2 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 3 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 0 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house No Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility Parking Facility for staff, ATM Facility, Bazzar Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To Be University, Pune Banglore Highway, Malkapur, Karad-415539, Maharashtra India Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes Page 24/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE * Inpatient facility No * Ambulance facility No * Emergency care facility No Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 0 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 1 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 2 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house No Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility NA Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Complex, Erandwane, Paud Road, Pune- 411038, Maharashtra, India Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes Page 25/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility Yes * Ambulance facility Yes * Emergency care facility Yes Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 0 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 2 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 3 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house Yes Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility Student Hostels Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Campus (Dhankawadi Campus), Pune- Satara Road, Pune 411043. Maharashtra India. Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre Page 26/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility Yes * Ambulance facility Yes * Emergency care facility Yes Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 300 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 800 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 0 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house Yes Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility Day care center, Police station, Student Hostels, Charging Points for electric vehicles Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To Be University, Institute Of Management Kadam Wadi, Kolhapur-416003, Maharashtra India Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Page 27/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility No * Ambulance facility No * Emergency care facility No Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 0 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 2 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 3 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house No Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility NA Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To Be University, Solapur-Bigapur Road , Solapur- 413004 Maharashtra India Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes Page 28/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility No * Ambulance facility No * Emergency care facility No Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 0 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 2 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 3 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house No Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility NA Campus Type: Sector- 7 Cbd Belapur, Navi Mumbai-400614, Maharashtra, India Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities Page 29/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility Yes * Ambulance facility Yes * Emergency care facility Yes Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 100 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 250 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 0 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house No Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility NA Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Ddeemed To Be University, Sangli- Miraj Rroaad, Wanlesswadi, Ssangli-416414, Maharashtra India Facility Status Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Page 30/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility Yes * Ambulance facility Yes * Emergency care facility Yes Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 200 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 350 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 0 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house Yes Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility Student Hostels Campus Type: Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To Be University, Ka-4, Pashim Vihar, Rohtak Road, New Delhi- 110063 Facility Status Page 31/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities Yes Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes * Indoor Yes Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes Cafeteria Yes Health Centre * First aid facility Yes * Outpatient facility Yes * Inpatient facility No * Ambulance facility No * Emergency care facility No Health centre staff * Qualified Doctor (Full time) 0 * Qualified Doctor (Part time) 2 * Qualified Nurse (Full time) 0 * Qualified Nurse (Part time) 3 Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students and staff Yes Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes Animal house No Power house Yes Fire safety measures Yes Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous waste Yes Potable water and water treatment Yes Renewable / Alternative sources of energy Yes Any other facility NA Page 32/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Hostel Details Hostel Type No Of Hostels No Of Inmates Boys’ hostel 7 774 Girls's hostel 13 1884 Overseas students hostel 0 0 Hostel for interns 3 52 PG Hostel 5 520 Health Professional Education Unit / Cell / Department Year of Establishment: Education Programs Conducted Number Programs Conducted Duration in Months * Induction 15 0 * Orientation 38 0 * Refresher 9 0 * Post Graduate 43 0 Institutional preparedness for NEP 1. Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary: BVDU is a multi-faculty, multi-disciplinary Deemed to be University. It offers a wide range of programmes in different disciplines like Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurved, Homoeopathy, Nursing, Pharmacy, Management, Engineering, Architecture, Biotechnology, Environment Science, Law, Arts, Science, Commerce and Social Science. This unique nature of multiple faculties makes it unique for offering multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary programmes as per the NEP guidelines. The University has adopted the Outcome Based Education (OBE) model and Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) for the health science programmes. All the health science programmes have inbuilt interdisciplinary competent integrated as per CBME curricula. The basic science programmes like Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, etc. are integrated with clinical programmes like Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Page 33/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Gynecology, etc. Further, CBME has Early Clinical Exposure (ECE) from 1st year. In Engineering, Management, Architecture and other programmes, they are integrated with industry internships, and have an array of electives. The students can do major and minor specializations in different subjects as per their need and choice making them truly interdisciplinary. The University also promotes interdisciplinary research, particularly through its dedicated research units. Engineering and Technology students are doing multi-disciplinary research with medicine and dentistry by developing algorithms, materials and devices. Medical students have joint research projects with Environment Institute on environmental issues like micro plastic pollution and health geoinformatics. Pharmacy and Ayurved students are working together on developing formulations and herbal products. They are also undertaking drug validations and drug testing. The various constituent colleges offer value added courses and electives different from their speciality programmes which gives wide flavour of courses for students to choose from, like medical students undertaking financial management, artificial intelligence, data analysis, Management, Law and Technology students undertake value added courses on basic and advanced life support. Thus a number of multi-disciplinary electives are available to the students. The institution has also adopted flexible curricula under the Choice Based Credit System and students can get credits from industry internships, community services, Indian knowledge system, languages, environment and sustainability, etc. Arts, Humanities, professionalism, empathy, bio-ethics is inbuilt into health science curriculum and is implemented as per the AETCOM module. Further, as per the UGC guidelines, the students are permitted to take dual degrees or twinning programmes in other faculties. The University promotes such activities, particularly encouraging students to take some programmes through Distance and Online mode. Thus the University truly reflects its multi- disciplinary and interdisciplinary character. 2. Academic bank of credits (ABC): As per the NEP and UGC guidelines, the University has adopted the ABC as a digital platform for depositing the credits earned by the students through his/her academic pursuit. The ABC brings in Page 34/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE flexibility to the learners by supporting for credits accumulation, credit transfers, credit redemption and credit recognition. BVDU has mandated that all the students enrolled should have their ABC registration and ABC Id. BVDU was one of the earliest to adopt to this policy. The University is registered with NAD having its ID as NAD003113. For the effective implementation of ABC, the University has prepared the guidelines and sensitization workshops for all the students. The University has also ensured that the students along with their ABC ID open the Digi- locker account. University has created a hyperlink of URL of ABC portal on the homepage of University website. BVDU has maximum number of students registered in the State of Maharashtra on Digi-locker and have their ABC IDs. A total of 25484 students have registered ABC IDs. A total of 128453 awards and 66183 degree certificates have been uploaded. The University has undertaken adequate measures for seamless conversion of its marks, credits, grade sheets and other documents as per the ABC format. With the adoption of ABC the students need not carry their academic credentials, degree certificates or transcripts in physical mode. This is also being used for credit transfers and hybrid learning. BVDU, thus is at the forefront of the implementation of ABC scheme. 3. Skill development: BVDU offers 160 academic programmes through its constituent colleges. Focus of all these programmes is on skill development, competency, employability and entrepreneurship. Emphasis is given in all programmes for students to acquire and master the skills. Various strategies are adopted in the course curriculum for skill training and skill development. All the colleges in the University have infrastructural facilities like well-equipped laboratories, practical halls, computer labs and media labs. In health science institutions the students acquire skills through practicals, demonstrations, clinical postings and ward rounds and in the clinical skills and simulation labs. Since majority of the programmes are professional in nature skill training and skill development are integral part of them. Further, as per the NEP guidelines, the University has started many need based skill development programmes that have potential for employment like in allied health sciences such as B.Sc. in Lab Technology, Operation Page 35/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE Theater Technology, Radiography, C.T. Technology, Physiotherapy, Optometry, etc. The students take admission after 10+2 and have ample employment opportunities. The Medical College has advanced Simulation Lab for practicing and mastering critical skills by the students without jeopardizing patient health. Various value added courses also imparts 21st century skills like, communication skills, critical thinking, decision making, leadership, team skills, crises management, etc. The students actively enrolled for these courses. They also have opportunity to enhance some of the other skills by taking up MOOC courses from SWAYAM, NPTEL or other platforms. The Engineering and Management students are permitted to take industry internships for their skill enhancement from 1st Semester. They are even permitted to do a semester away for additional learning. All the programmes in the University ensure that students are proficient and attain competency in core skills, as well as soft skills. 4. Appropriate integration of Indian Knowledge The NEP 2020 is founded on five guiding pillars of system (teaching in Indian Language, culture, using Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and online course): Accountability. Integration of IKS is one of the core principle of NEP 2020. The various academic programmes of BVDU integrate IKS in the curriculum by incorporating training in local language and cross-cultural competencies. The University conducts faculty development workshops and awareness programmes for the students to know the insights and application of integration of IKS in the curriculum. The MSW, B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. programme is conducted bilingually. Even the Ph.D. scholars in some of these disciplines are permitted to submit their thesis in the local language. The Ayurved College imparts sessions in Sanskrit so as to understand the ancient scriptures and traditions that form the basis of ancient Ayurveda. The School of Performing Arts bring together art, culture from different parts of the country and propagates it. They are actively involved in promoting ancient art culture, traditions and custom through music and dance forms. A number of faculty from the University have been trained by the UGC on inclusion of IKS in the curriculum. The students are encouraged to participate in Yoga, Pranayam, Meditation, etc. for their well-being as per IKS. A number of books have also been translated in the local languages and Page 36/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01  Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE available to the students for study. 5. Focus on Outcome based education (OBE): All the academic programmes of the University have well-defined Graduate Attributes (GA), Programme Outcomes (POs), Course Outcomes (COs) and Programmes Specific Outcomes (PSOs). The Engineering, Management, Pharmacy programmes are based on the OBE model as per the respective council norms. The health science programmes also focus on OBE and have adopted the CBME, CBDE curriculum. Ayurveda, Nursing and Homoeopathy Councils have also moved to Competency Based Education (CBE). In all these, the focus is on learner’s ability to perform in the real world situation. Numbers of faculty development activities and workshops have been taken in the University to understand the finer nuances for successful implementation of OBE. The Graduate Attributes, POs, COs are well-defined and teaching-learning activities are aligned and integrated accordingly. Mapping and attainment of POs and COs is regularly done to ensure that the students reached the required level of competency. There is a provision for continuous internal assessment in the OBE curriculum. Up to 40% of marks can be accumulated through the continuous internal assessments. In alignment with NEP guidelines, institution have adopted a set of best practices to implement OBE effectively and efficiently. These practices define clear learning outcomes. These best practices include the flexible curriculum with opportunities of electives and value added courses, introducing interdisciplinary programmes, emphasizing continuous assessment, incorporating cultural development, promote research and innovation, enhancing technology integration, providing mentorship and guidance, fostering global collaborations, encouraging community engagement, prioritizing inclusivity and diversity and establishing regular review and feedback mechanism. 6. Distance education/online education: BVDU offers various programs through online and distance mode. There is a Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) in university. The distance learning programmes were started from 2007 with the prior permission of DEC (presently DEB) and the online programs were started from 2020. The Online and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes follows AICTE guidelines for professional programmes. Page 37/199 26-08-2024 10:06:01 Self Study Report of BHARATI VIDYAPEETH (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE These programmes are also in conformity with the UGC guidelines. The syllabi, course, curricula are revised as per the NEP 2020 guidelines. BVDU offers the following programmes through Distance Mode : BA, B.Com., MA, M.Com., MSW, BBA, BCA, MBA, MCA, Law Diplomas like DLL, DTL, etc. It has recognized 10 study centres and there are 4010 students enrolled for different courses in Distance Mode. Similarly, BVDU is offering BBA, BCA, MBA and MCA programmes in online mode and there are 5680 students enrolled for these programmes. So total there are 9690 students studying in CDOE. Some of the highlights of CDOE are : Establishment of Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) for quality assurance and enhancement. Open and transparent admission system. State-of-art CRM technology from enrollment to examination. Excellent opportunity for working professionals. Enrollment of international students in collaboration with TCIL under the Ministry of External Affairs project for African students. Opportunity to opt for dual degrees. Participation of industry experts in teaching-learning evaluation process. Flexibility studying in their own space and schedule. Synchronous and asynchronous learning. In-house facility available for e-Content development Updated study material with multiple sections like summary, short and long questions, figures, diagrams, MCQs, etc. Blended learning with student friendly LMS. Handholding through discussion forum, counselling and mentoring. Establishment of Placement Cell. Career counselling and career guidance services. Robust examination system with proctor