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servers for high end computing applications. Network is protected by enhanced security
with the use of secure static IP and subneting which isolates it from other outer and
unsecured network threats.
Cloud Computing, with 65 Virtual Servers, resulting in Green Computing leading to
Application and Infrastructure virtualization has made CHARUSAT one of the leaders in
the field in this region of the country.

HP C7000 Blade Centre housing 7 Blades and implemented cluster of it. Cluster having:
• 624 GB Ram
• 221 GHz VCPU
• SAN with the capacity 20 TB
• Vmware 6 virtualization
• 71 high end 56 Wi-Fi Access
Teachers extensively use modern computer aided tools like e-classrooms, blogs, Edmodo,
professional networking etc. to extend teaching learning process and make it more
effective. Need-based trainings for peer groups are organized on specific tools.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

Sr. No. Details Amount
1. ICT 69.05
2. Campus and Infrastructure Facilities 130.48
3. Equipment Included in (1) above
4. Others (Electrical maintenance and repair 25.25
Expenses)
Total 224.78

Criterion - V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

 IQAC has requested all constituent institutes to orient existing and newly admitted
students about following students support cells.
 In addition, display boards have been installed throughout the campus for awareness
about these students support cells.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Student‟s progression during study period is determined in parts, based on
performance in the courses undertaken and conduct of the student. CHARUSAT,
through student counselling system, aims to foster academic excellence, positive
mental attitude and general well-being of the students. The student counselling system
is a proactive and potential building activity that identifies the true potential of the
students and brings it out, so as to facilitate students to achieve their academic and
personal goals. The system comprises of counsellors, primarily the teachers, and the
students themselves.

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