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University Polytechnic (Boys)

Standard operating procedures (SOPs)




Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)


The cell is responsible for all the works related to reporting generation for NAAC and online software portal creation for the University Polytechnic.


Nodal Officer IQAC-

Mr. Pankaj Kumar Tyagi

9335089872

tyagipankajamu@gmail.com


Nodal Officer NAAC- 

Mr. Arshad Husain. 

9837172120

ahusainamu@yahoo.co.in



                                                                                                                                                                               
Library- Purchase of Library Books and their Filing in Shelves

STEP1: Approval for book Purchase

1. Submission of books recommendation by different faculty members and students to the library.

2. Recommendations are checked by SPA (Library) for duplicate, availability, etc.

3. Approval is taken for the recommended books by the Departmental purchase Committee.


STEP2: Order Placement and Physical Verification of Purchased Books

1. The recommended list of books is sent to the Maulana Azad Library, A.M.U. for placing orders.

2. Physical verification: Annual physical verification by the internal staff of the Polytechnic. Every 3 years, a committee of the central library does the physical verification.


STEP3: Processing Bill

1. Accessioning of books in the accession register of the Library.

2. Finally, the bill is processed and submitted to the accounts section.


STEP4: Technical Processing

1. Technical processing of the books including classification, cataloging, and indexing is done.

2. Physical processing of the books including pasting of authority slips, placing the tags, and stamping is carried out.

3. Then the books are placed on shelves according to their call number by the library staff.

Stock Verification of Library Books

STEP1: Noting the Accession Number

1. Staff notes down the accession numbers of books on the library shelves.

2. Separate sheets of paper are prepared for each library shelf. Each member of the physical verification committee is given one set of sheets and is asked to note down the accession numbers of books in the library shelves that is specifically assigned to him.

3. While noting the accession numbers, the book is physically checked and is taken out of the shelf, if the book is damaged/beyond repair.


STEP3: Re-verifying the missing Books

1. List of books again checked with the collection.

2. The final list of missing books is reported to the Chairperson for necessary action.


Book Issue and Return Policy of Library in University Polytechnic

Student:

Recommended books in their syllabus are provided to the Students.

In their First-year, students are given membership at the nominal rate of Rs 50/-

After that, for all their years, books are provided at the charge of 15% of the cost of the book. These books are given for a particular session (1 year), to be returned within 10 days of their final exams. 


For Reading Room: Open in all Working hours.

in leiue of  their 
ID card, books are provided to read in the reading room

Staff:

Faculty Members (Regular): 12 cards are provided for their entire service duration


In case of loss/damage, the concerned person has to bear the cost of the book (based on cost assessment by Maulana Azad Library) OR has to submit the latest edition of the book

Lab, Office and Sections- Infrastructure Maintenance (Equipment and Buildings)


I. Lab Equipment

STEP1: Entry of Faulty Instruments

1. Enter the details of the faulty Instrument in the register assigned for it (laboratory-specific).


STEP2: Apply for Repair

1. Incharge/Department committee takes the estimate for the Instrument that needs to be repaired.

2. Submit repair budget to the department.

3. As per requirement and availability of funds, the Incharge/Department committee will take permission for the repair of Instruments from the University.

4. After approval, Place order for repair (Invite quotations if required) as per GFR rules applicable at the time.

5. Take the receipt of items given for repair from the vendor while giving him/her Instruments for repair.


STEP3: Verification and Bill Processing

1. Instruments must be properly checked by faculty while receiving the repaired Instruments.

2. Strike through the repaired Instrument from the register.

3. If faculty is satisfied with working of Instruments, Submit bills (Incharge/Department committee) to accounts section for making payment to the vendor only after satisfying with the repaired Instrument.


II. Building Maintenance

STEP1: Submitting Requirement to Building Department

1. Department submits its maintenance requirements to the Building Department of the University for necessary action.

Procurement of Goods/Items/Equipment

I. Steps for Non-Recurring items:-

STEP1: Issuing the Item

1. After a successful installation report, the procuring officer issues the item in the desired lab and thereafter it remains in the custody of the lab In-charge.


STEP2: Labeling the Procured Item

1. Label procured items with reference number:

UP/Infrastructure name/Purchase year/item type/item number


STEP3: Maintaining Inventory Register and Consumable Items Register

1. An inventory register is maintained for the long-term use types of equipment.

2. Consumable items register is maintained for all consumable items entries.


II. Steps for Recurring items:-

STEP1: Issuing the Item

1. After successful procurement, the procuring officer issues the item in the desired lab, and thereafter it remains in the custody of the lab In-charge.


STEP2:Maintaining the Record

1. Record is maintained for the usage.

Cleanliness

Class Room Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Dust mop tile floors

Daily

Disinfect door handles (inside and outside)

Daily

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Straighten and clean furniture

Daily

Clean chalkboards and chalk trays

Daily

Dust monitor/overhead projector

Daily

Check for burned out lights

Daily

Damp-mop floor of the classroom

Weekly

Wipe all horizontal surfaces, including students’ desks

Weekly

Wash trash receptacles

Monthly

Dust light fixtures and clock

Monthly


Laboratory Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Dust mop tile floors

Daily

Wet mop on floors

Daily

Empty trash/waste pot

Daily

Straighten and clean furniture

Daily

Disinfect and clean all sinks and fixtures

Daily

Clean all working surfaces

Daily

Dusting of machine/equipment

Daily

Clean walls, doors, and windows

Weekly

Wash trash receptacles and sanitary boxes

Weekly

Dust ceiling and light fixtures

Monthly


Corridor and Staircase Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Clean and disinfect drinking water cooler

Daily

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Mop floor

Daily

Dust Grills

Daily

Clean doors, horizontal surfaces, windows and walls

Weekly

Clean mats and grids under mats(if any)

Quarterly

Dust ceiling area and light fixtures

Quarterly

Clean Staircase

Daily


Office (Chairperson’s and Staffs’) Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Mop floor & dust mop

Daily

Dust mop and wet mop the entire floor

Monthly

Wipe down window ledges

Monthly

Wet mop tile floors

Monthly

Dust ceiling area and light fixtures

Monthly

Wash trash receptacle

Yearly

Staffroom Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Disinfect all sinks and fixtures

Daily

Disinfect all toilets, urinals and fixtures

Daily

Disinfect all door and partition handles

Daily

Empty trash and sanitary receptacles

Daily

Replace trash liners and fill dispensers

Daily

Clean all horizontal surfaces

Daily

Sweep and wet mop(disinfect) floors

Daily

Clean mirrors

Daily

Spot clean walls, doors, jams and windows

Weekly

Wash trash receptacles and sanitary boxes

Weekly

Clean Grills

Weekly

Dust ceiling and light fixtures

Monthly


Entrance and Lobby Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Dust mop floors

Daily

Dust all horizontal surfaces

Daily

Mop floors(wet)

Daily

Disinfect door handles (inside and outside)

Daily

Dust mop and wet mop the entire area

Weekly

Clean floor grills

Monthly

Dust ceiling area and light fixtures

Monthly

Wash trash receptacle

Yearly


Garden/Lawn Cleaning:

Task

Frequency

Sweep all surfaces including the footpath

Daily

Collection of struck-off leaves stems etc.

Daily

Empty trash receptacle

Daily

Cutting of grass, shrubs, herbs etc.

Weekly

Dumping of plant waste

Weekly


Extra-Curricular Activity

STEP1: Notification of Extra-Curricular Activity

1. Notices related to Extra-Curricular Activity are put up on the departmental notice boards/website and for inviting the students to participate/register under Extra-Curricular Activity


STEP2: Registration

1. Interested students can register themselves in the office of the University Polytechnic.

Placement and Career Training

The Polytechnic has a Training & Placement Office (TPO) cell which is associated with the Training & Placement Office (General) of the University.

The TPO cell invites speakers from the industry/organization for the Guidance & Motivation of the students.


TRAINING AND PLACEMENT OFFICER, University Polytechnic

Dr. Mohd Faisal Khan

Mobile: +91- 9897439890

Email:  mfkhan.bp@amu.ac.in

Organization of Seminar/Workshop/Conference

STEP 1: Preparation

Preparation for the seminar/workshop/conference involves a number of activities listed below:


1. Constitute Organizing Committee with the approval of the Chairperson/BOS.

2. Organizing Committee prepares the event schedule.

3. Determine the budget available to host the event & sources to raise the funds.

4. Determine the theme/topic to be discussed at the event.

5. Identify the target group and the number of participants required.

6. Secure venue–(site visit of venue to ensure it is adequate).

7. Finalize event details –(breaks, resources needed).

8. Contact relevant funding agencies, Departments, or target groups to inform them of the event (time, date, venue, duration, break information). Send email(s) to target groups for participation.

9. Follow up to ensure the information was received.

10. Finalize a list of persons attending the event.

11. Source and prepare all necessary resources needed by organizer and Presenter – (books, manuals, 12. projectors, name tags, etc.).

12. Secure caterer to provide meals if not included in venue package.

13. Contact Accountant and request Local Purchase Order.


STEP 2: Implementation

BUDGET

Funding is an integral part of any event since the amount of funding available for the hosting of the event will determine the number of factors in planning the event.


1. Venue

2. Duration

3. Number of participants

4. Equipment–(Presentation Media)

5. Informational packets/Materials/certificates

6. Availability of refreshments

Points to consider:

1. Expertise/strong research background

2. Ability to convey knowledge to a large audience

3. Unbiased and non-partisan(do not invite speakers that are aligned with a particular cause/group)

4. Honorarium

5. Travel expenses

6. Identify alternative speaker as a precaution

FINALIZE DETAILS

Determine the length of the seminar, the mode (s) of deliverance, equipment needs of the Presenter, handouts and other learning material for participants, breaks, and refreshments, and deadlines for replying. Secure a caterer to provide refreshments if not included in the venue package.

CONTACT RELEVANT DEPARTMENTS/PARTICIPANTS

Initial contact of those Departments or persons identified to attend the seminar, with the full details of the seminar included. Includes:

1. Deadline for response

2. Seminar overview/outline

3. Requirements for eligibility

4. Number of participants required


INVITATIONS/ADVERTISEMENT/REGISTRATION

1. Invitations from Chairperson are sent to the invited speaker(s) or resource person(s), Guest of Honor, Chief Guest, etc.

2. The event is advertised on noticeboards, websites, poster distributions in other institutions, social networking websites, etc. for wider publicity.

3. Registration for the event.

4. A list of registered persons is prepared and intimated about the event schedule.

5. On-the-spot registration (if available) and Attendance.

6. Event starts as per schedule on the proposed date.


STEP 3: Evaluation

1. Feedback from the registered persons

2. Certificate Distribution