Introduction

Research has been an integral component in our college focusing not only on Doctoral studies but also on seeking sponsored research and consultancy projects in various disciplines. With a vision statement clearly focusing on value-based education for holistic development of the students capable of caring for society through application of research. The college believes in a judicious combination of teaching and research for the benefit of student community at large. The Institution envisages innovation and technological development through its Research Development Committee. It has plans to cultivate academic and research collaborations with Institutes of national and international importance, government agencies and industries to participate in applying science and technology for the benefit of the society and the industry. TheInstitution also remains committed to long-term research as the foundation for future development. Our college has introduced JOPW (Job Oriented Project Work) in curriculum at graduation and post-graduation level.

Encouraging and sustaining innovations and research in the regular academics of the institution required a sturdy administrative courage and strong concern for academic excellence and the college has continuously evinced through its functioning.

Extension activities can be seen in the various means of disseminating the experience and research outputs of staff and students.

The research findings and project outcomes of staff and students always find a fair place in various standard publications in the form of books, reports, monographs and articles in journals and periodicals. Various newsletters are also brought out by different departments from time to time to keep the members of the college abreast with its activities and achievement.

1. Vision

To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem with in college, aligned with the provisions of UGC norms.

2. Mission:

• ♦    To create a conducive environment for enhanced research productivity.
• ♦    To encourage collaboration across industry, government, community-based organizations, and agencies at the local, national, and international levels.
• ♦    To facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding.

3. Scope:

This policy shall apply to all the researchers of the college and for the purpose of this policy, 'researchers' are defined to include

• ♦   1. All staff, temporary and permanent, who are active in teaching & research
• ♦   2. All students registered with the college
• ♦   3. All mentors, guides, external experts and sponsors associated with any of the research activities of the college
• ♦    4. All academic and administrative departments of the college

• ♦   1. Research activities including basic, strategic and applied research undertaken either for fulfilling the requirements of academic degrees or for solving problems
• ♦   2. Scholarly activities intended to expand knowledge boundaries by analysis, synthesis and interpretation of ideas and information by making use of rigorous methodologies
• ♦   3. Knowledge compilation and communication initiatives for keeping abreast of academic developments in any knowledge domain such as writing of textbooks, chapters of textbooks, monographs; developing/updating curriculum, etc.
• ♦   4. Creative activities involving the generation of new ideas, innovations, hypothesis, images, performances or artifacts’, including design in any field of knowledge which leads to the development of new knowledge, understanding or expertise;
• ♦   5. Research projects of students undertaken as part of the curriculum or for enriching it
• ♦   6. Publication, presentation and communication of the research outcomes and related activities

4.Objectives:

• ♦    To develop rules, procedures and guidelines for granting research support, instituting awards, and supporting all other related activities.
• ♦    To provide a modality for proper coordination of all research activities of the college and aligning these to the vision and mission of the college and national development goals.
• ♦    To guide faculty members in the effective integration research projects with the regular curriculum implementation and curriculum enrichment activities.
• ♦    To identify and inform researchers about the appropriate research opportunities announced by different academic, research, industry or government organizations.
• ♦    To promote interdisciplinary research and establish modalities for preparing and undertaking joint research projects covering more than one knowledge domain as well as policies for involving external agencies/experts in such projects.
• ♦    To define an enabling framework for researchers to obtain sponsorships for research projects and which makes the participating researchers responsible for the successful implementation of the project.
• ♦    To identify and establish linkages including MOU s for long term relationships with national and international research organizations for widening the scope of research opportunities and funding options available to the teachers and students of the college.
• ♦    To encourage and facilitate the publication of the research work/projects in reputed academic journals.
• ♦    To prepare and implement a research quality assurance mechanism for ensuring that all research activities of the college conform to standard quality specifications.