Criterion IV – Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Key Indicator - 4.1 Physical Facilities

Metric No.	Description	Weightage
4.1.1	The Institution has adequate infrastructure and other facilities for a) teaching – learning, viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc b) ICT – enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS etc. c) Facilities for Cultural and sports activities, yoga centre, games (indoor and outdoor), Gymnasium, auditorium etc.	20
4.1.2	Percentage of expenditure excluding salary, for infrastructure development and augmentation year wise during the last five years a) Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution to be signed by CA and counter signed by the competent authority (relevant expenditure claimed for infrastructure augmentation should be clearly highlighted) b) Link for additional information	10

Key Indicator - 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

Metric No.	Description	Weightage
4.2.1	Library is automated with digital facilities using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), adequate subscriptions to e-resources and journals are made. The library is optimally used by the faculty and students a) Link for additional information	15
4.2.2	Percentage of expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals year wise during the last five years a) Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution to be signed by CA and counter signed by the competent authority (relevant expenditure claimed for purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals should be clearly highlighted)	05

Key Indicator - 4.3 IT Infrastructure

Metric No.	Description	Weightage
4.3.1	Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides sufficient bandwidth for internet connection a) Link for additional information	12
4.3.2	Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year) a) Extracts stock register/ highlighting the computers issued to respective departments for student’s usage. b) Purchased Bills/Copies highlighting the number of computers purchased	10
4.3.3	Institution has dedicated audio visual centre, mixing equipment, editing facility, media studio, lecture capturing system (LCS) and related hardware and software for e-content development. a) Link for additional information	08

Key Indicator - 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

Metric No.	Description	Weightage
4.4.1	Percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, during the last five years a) Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution to be signed by CA and counter signed by the competent authority (relevant expenditure claimed for maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities should be clearly highlighted)	10
4.4.2	There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical and academic support facilities – laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc. a) Link for additional information	10