UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI -110002

Report of the Inspection Committee on its visit to the Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM), Jorethang, Sikkim (a Private University)on 15-16 March 2008.

I. Background of the Institution

EIILM University, Jorethang, Sikkim is established as Private University by an Act No.4, 2006 of Govt. of Sikkim on 24.03.2006 published under Government of Sikkim, vide Gazette Notification No.28/LD/2006, dated 3rd April 2006. The Malvika Foundation is promoting the Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning In Management (EIILM), Sikkim to provide quality and career oriented education in India through variety of programmes. The University has got ISO 9001:14001 certificate. The Governor of Sikkim will be the Visitor of the University and other officers of the University will be the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, the Finance Officer and such other offices as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University. The authorities of the University will be the Board of Governors, the Board of Management, The Academic Council., the Finance Committee and such other authorities as may be declared by the statutes to be the authorities of the University.

Vision of the University is as under:

Committed to become premier education body with a mission to create leaders, winners & achievers by ensuring excellence through : Encriched Knowleged Creativity Employees and Students empowerment Continuous Improvement

Mission of the University

To provide professional education & learning environment to our students To facilities holistic development of the students To define control and continually improve all key processes by innovation and adopting best practices To encourage employees to attain optimal performance level

The University has the following basic features :-

Clearly laid down Object Well defined powers and functions Academic bodies, administrative authorities and officers Formulation of statutes and regulations The Governor of the State as the Visitor of the University

II. Composition of the Expert Committee

The University Grants Commission constituted the following Expert Committee to assess the physical and academic infrastructure of the University:-

Prof. K. Ramamurthy Naidu, Member UGC Prof. T. Uma Maheswarao, HOD Dept. of Commerce & Business Management, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur Prof. Arabinda Kumar Das, Vice Chancellor, Kalyani University, West Bengal

Chairman

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Prof. Laxman Singh Rathod, Member Former Vice Chancellor, Jodhpur University, Jodhpur Prof. Abhai Maurya, Member Vice Chancellor, CIFL, Hyderabad Narain Singh, Deputy Secretary UGC Member Secretary

The Committee visited the University on 15 and16th March, 2008. All the members of the Committee were present. Prior to proceeding to the University campus, the Committee visited the site of land to the extent of 11.2 Acres at two plaes (6.4 + 4.8 Acres) at 8th Mile Malabassy Budang Sub-division, Soreng, West Sikkim, 8 Kms. away from the existing University building located at Jorethang. The Committee noticed that the Foundation Stone has already been laid down and the building construction is in progress. The Registrar and the Contractor of the building have promised that at least first floor of a building will be ready within a period of three months.

The Committee was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and other Officers at the present campus of the University at Jorethang. The Committee visited the Administrative Block, Library, Laboratory, Computer Centre, Girls and Boys Hostels in the same building. The Vice-Chancellor briefed the Committee about the activities of the University, followed by a detailed presentation by the Registrar of the University. The Committee had interaction separately with the faculty members, students and the management of the University. The faculty members were satisfied about the activities of the University and they are getting the same Pay scales or even higher that were prescribed by the UGC. The students were also satisfied about the teaching standards of the University and the facilities provided to them. The Committee suggested to the Management that separate Hostels for Girls and Boys may be provided outside the teaching building of the University. The Vice-Chancellor promised that they will immediately shift the Boys Hostel to the other building. The Girls Hostel will be shifted as soon as they will find a suitable and safe place for them. They have also promised that the teaching departments will be shifted to the new campus as early as possible after completion of its first/second floors. The management has also promised to further update the library and laboratory. At present the University is running four courses viz. M.B.A., B.B.A., B. Tech (IT) and B. Tech (Biotechnology). The University has proposed to start new courses such as B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, B.A. in Hospitality, B.A. in Environment and Ecology, B.Sc. in Environment and Ecology, M.A. in Environment & Ecology, M.Sc. in Environment & Ecology, etc. The University was informed to run the courses which are specified by the UGC and follow the rules, regulations, terms and conditions as specified by the UGC for the Private Universities. The Committee was impressed by the fact that the University has introduced a very innovative practice. The University is providing free education, free boarding, lodging and books to the four girls students under the scheme of Gifted Girls. The Committee noted that at present there is no University in the Western part of Sikkim and appreciated the initiative taken by the Management for establishment of a Private University in this educational neglected region of the Sikkim.

III. INSPECTION REPORT

S.No 1 Name of the university with Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in notification number & date of state Management University, Jorethang Sikkim. Gazettee Notification No. : 28/LD/2006 government 03rd April 2006 Regitered Office of the University Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management University, Jorethang Sikkim. Name & Headquarter of the Malvika Foundation society / promoting agency Mrs. Usha Agarwala Trustee, Kolkata Whether the society / agency is Yes. involved in promoting / running Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in any other University / Institution? Management, Kolkata, established in 1995, Registered office at 6, Waterloo Street, If yes give details. Kolkata Territorial Jurisdiction All over India Courts in the Union Territory of Delhi Date of Visit 14.03.08 17.03.08 Programs permitted to be offered Teaching, by gazette notification of State Training and Research in the field of Govt. and its reference Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, Computing and Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Biotechnology, Biosciences and Environmental Sciences, Architechture, Media & Communication, Film & Television Production, Basic Sciences, Human Sciences, Humanities, Juridicial Sciences, Life Sciences, Libral Arts & Sciences, Performing Arts, Nursing, Quality Training and Development of State Government Officers etc. Whether all documents requested Yes by the Inspection Team were provided If no, what are the deficits Not Applicable documents (List to be enclosed)

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Whether administrative authorities like Governing Council, Academic Council & BOS formed and minutes of their meeting produced? Source of Finance & Quantum of Funds Available From Fess From State Govt From UGC From other sources (details) : Hostel Mess Charges Donation Received Profit on Investment Interest Recd Other Income Corpus Fund of the Society / Trust shown to the Inspection Team Statement of expenditure for (yearwise)

Board of Governors, Board of Management, Academic Council, Finance Committee. Respective minutes of meeting have been seen & checked by the Committee.

Rs.1,233,500/NIL NIL

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Rs. 47,565/Rs. 5,000,000 Rs. 1,95,260/Rs. 7,371/Rs. 2,87,265/Yes, 1.62 crores corpus fund is available with the university. Income & EIILM University came into existence on 3rd last 3 years April 2006. 2006 -2007 Income : 2,417,732 Expenditure : 3,346,766

2007-2008 14 Income : 11,130,961 Expenditure : 8,340,972

(i) Land Documents, if shown, All land documents has been seen. area of land registered in the Total land area is 11 acre at 8th Mile name of the University & its Malabasay. location in the state. (ii) Deposits made in the name of Yes, 1 crores of fixed deposit in the Joint society / university, separately name of Human Resourse Development or jointly with state authorities Department, Government of Sikkim & sponsoring body EIILM Kolkata. Administrative Office details : Existing Land at Malabasay (i) Total Plinth Area 3600 sq.ft X five 11acre floors (ii) Build up area 14000 sq. ft. 10000sqft. Construction work already started at Malabasay (iii) Separates offices for Vice Chancellor, Total area allocated Each 690sqm Registrar, Financial to the respective Officer, Controller of offices is = 2500 Examination, sq.ft

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Administrative office, Committee room, Students waiting room etc

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Building details etc i) Permanent Classroom Tutorial Room Library Laboratory Administrative block Hostel Cafeteria Conference Hall ii) Temporary / Leased property Classroom Library Laboratory Administrative block Hostel

7 (66sqm per class room) 3(36sqm per room) 2 (500Sq mts) 6 (1100sq mts.) 690 sq mts. 506 sq. mts 250.86 sq.mts 325 sq.mts

8 (250sq.ft per room) 2(800 sq.ft) 6 (1550 sq.ft) 1(2000sq.ft) Separate Hostel for Boy (capacity -11) & Girls (capacity -8) 1(1000 sq.ft.) 1500 sq.ft Existing 800 sq.ft 6000 approx Existing 8 Existing Prop.at Malabasay 509 sq. mts. 6000 approx

Cafeteria Conference Hall

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Give details of library (i) Covered Area (ii) Number of books (iii) Number of Journals (a) National (b) International No. of classrooms

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No. of Laboratory

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Whether students already admitted? If Yes, details of courses and the number of students admitted in each course during the last three years. Whether any off campus or Study / offshore Centre or Admission

1 Yes MBA 7 (July 07 Batch) & 4 (Jan 08 Batch) BBA 3 (Gifted Girls) B.Tech IT 6 B.Tech Biotechnology 2 (1std gifted Girl) NO

Proposed Malabasay 7 Proposed Malabasay 6

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Centre / established outside the state / abroad? Whether functioning of the University have been computerized? If Yes, to what extent a) Research and Extension Facility b) List of research publications last 3 years c) List of ongoing research project with their sources of funding. Future plans for starting new courses

Yes 37 Computers, 20 Laptops Systems on LAN Building is Wi-Fi enabled Yes, Proposal for Centre for Bio-Research in 4th BOG / BOM meeting approved NIL NIL

Total No. of Proposed Program are 78. Details of the same enclosed in the
ANNEXURE.

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Whether courses in emerging areas Yes, introduced/ proposed?

BA / BSc & MA / MSc in Environmental Ecology BA in Animation & Computer Graphics Bachelors / Masters in Insurance and Risk Management Studies Bachelors / Master in Production and Mass Communication Bachelors / Masters in Advertising and Communication Management (2 yrs)

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Individual entrance test as per the choice of the discipline by the students followed by GD PI. Fees Structure for the different MBA : Rs. 163500/BBA : Rs. 123500/courses run by the university. B.Tech IT : Rs. 273500/B.Tech Biotechnology : Rs. 273500/Hostel Charges Rs 2750 per month Examination System Examinations are conducted twice in a year (Jan & July) The Evaluation Criteria is based upon internal assessment , Mid semester exam, Attendance criteria & end Semester Exams. Internal & External Marks breakup PG Courses 30:70 UG Courses 50:50 Attendance requirement minimum is 66%. Passing criteria Minimum 40% in both internal as well as external.

Admission Procedure

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posts Professor 1 Reader 2 Professors Readers - Lecturer Lecturers 6 (in each Dept.) Name, designation, qualification Total 24 Academic staff .Seen all the details of the staff & details have been enclosed at and publications of the existing Annexure teaching staff (Departmentwise) Whether organized the faculty or members Yes, Total International & National Conference attended by faculty member is 48 Attended

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international / national conferences Management National 22 workshops, if so give details International -2 Biotechnology National 17 International -5 Information Technology National 0 International 1 Electronics & Communication National 0 International 1 33 Linkages with other Institution Yes, Knowledge sharing between CCCT, Heeyangphang for sharing of resources. Staff Yes Annexure

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Whether institute is following UGC Yes pay scales for teaching staff.

Professor : 16400-450-20900-500-2240 Reader : 14500-420-18300 Lecturer : 10000-325-15200

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Provident Fund, Medical Reimbursement, Leave Travel Allowance, Hostel Facilities, Research Library & Lab, Recreation Room, Cafeteria, Computer with Internet facilities with latest softwares, Management Development Programme Career Guidance Cell, Facilities for students Medical Facilities (Doctor on Call, 24 hous), Hostel Facilities, Research Library & Lab, Recreation Room, Free Transport , Cafeteria,Computer Lab with Internet facilities Sports & Games facilities with The University has proposed sports and games facilities at its new campus which is under

Facilities for faculty and staff

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Outdoor Football, Cricket Volley Ball, Badminton, Indoor Carum Board, Chess Board Hostel facilities available, if any Yes, Girls Hostel capacity is 8 beds. Boys Hostel, capacity is 11. The University is constructing separate block for Boys and Girls Hostel at the proposed building. Other facilities available at the Delnet , Other proposed facilities are Damaka.com, VSAT institutes, give details

IV. OBSERVATION OF THE COMMITTEE Malvika Foundation Society has produced a documentary evidence for the land to the extent of 11.2 Acres at two places (6.4 + 4.8 Svtrd) 8 Kms away from the existing University building located at Jorethang. The Foundation Stone has already been laid down and the building construction is in progress in that location. The Sikkim State Govt. has passed an Act for Establishment of Private University in the State. Accordingly, this University obtained permission to start Private University vide Sikkim Govt. Gazette Notification No. 28/LD/2006 dated 3rd April, 2006. The Society has provided has provided a Corpus fund to the tune of Rs. 1.62 crores and has sufficient financial background to support the University. The University presently is running in a six storied rented building with a plinth area of 60 x 60 sq. ft. and total build up area of 10836 sq. ft. The University is presently running 4 courses such as M.B.A., B.B.A., B.Tech (IT) and B.Tech (Biotechnology). The Management already ready with starting new courses such as B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication, B.A. in Hospitality, B.A. in Environment and Ecology, B.Sc. in Environment & Ecology, M.A. in Environment & Ecology, M.Sc. in Environment & Ecology.

The Management has already appointed 24 Teachers and they are being paid as per the UGC norms. The Establishment of Private University at Western part of Sikkim by the Management was well appreciated by the Committee members. The Committee appreciated the Management that it appointed an experienced lady Prof. Bajaj as ViceChancellor, a dynamic man Col. Bhandari from Army service as registrar of the University The Committee was impressed by the fact that the University has introduced a very innovative practice. According to which the Gifted Girl students are being provided free Education besides free Boarding and Lodging.

SUGGESTIONS:

The Existing name of the University denotes only Management Institute. Hence it is suggested that the name of the University may be suitably changed. An undertaking may be obtained from the Management to construct at least one or two buildings within six months of time. The Management was advised by the Committee to shift the Lady Hostel and the Boys Hostel from the existing University building with immediate effect. The University should update the Biotechnology Labs with adequate and modern equipment. The existing Library should be strengthened in an optimum manner. The Management was advised to conduct the meetings of the Statutory bodies such as Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic Council as per the norms. The Committee advised the Management to make efforts to admit more number of students at least from the next academic year i.e. 2008-09.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE:

Keeping in view the observations made above and also the fact that there are no Higher Edcuation institution in the Western Part of Sikkim, the Committee unanimously recommends Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management University, Jorethang, Sikkim for recognition by University Grants Commission.

Prof. K. Ramamurthy Naidu,

Prof. T. Uma Maheswarao

Prof. Arabinda Kumar Das

Prof. Laxman Singh Rathod

Prof. Abhai Maurya

Narain Singh