KISS-DU actively tracks women’s graduation rates to monitor their academic progress and ensure that female students have equal opportunities to succeed. The institution collects and analyses data on the likelihood of women graduating compared to their male counterparts, identifying any disparities or gaps in academic performance and outcomes.

The University has an Annual Gender Sensitization Action Plan https://university.kiss.ac.in/docs/Criteria-7/7.1.1_Gender_equity/AGSP.pdf

Gender Audit is conducted annually which included the following:

1. Regular monitoring of enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, dis-aggregated by gender, to identify disparities.
2. Analysis of academic performance trends across the University to understand challenges faced by women.
3. Use of academic and socio-economic data to assess factors influencing women’s graduation likelihood, such as dropout rates and performance gaps.
4. Surveys and focus group discussions to gather insights from women students about barriers to their academic success.

If any gaps are identified, KISS-DU implements targeted schemes and support programs to close the gender gap and ensure that female students have the resources and support they need to complete their degrees.

These initiatives may include:

• Academic support programs: Additional tutoring, study groups, or workshops tailored to the specific needs of female students, particularly those in underrepresented or challenging fields such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
• Mentoring and counselling: Female students are paired with mentors or counsellors who offer academic guidance, career advice, and emotional support, helping them navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom.
• Scholarships and financial aid: Financial support programs, such as scholarships for women in need, help reduce financial barriers that may hinder academic success and retention.
• Flexible learning options: For women balancing family responsibilities, KISS provides flexible scheduling, online learning options, or extended deadlines to help them manage their studies alongside personal commitments.
• Workshops and Training programmes :
  1. Mahindra Pride Classrooms: An in-person 20-day (40 hours) employability skills training programme for 260 Female post-graduate final year students (Arts, Science and Commerce) was conducted in 6 batches by Mahindra Pride Classroom (MPC) at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Deemed to be University from 16th August 2022 to 8th September 2022 by two expert trainers from MPC Programme. The 1st cohort of the program ended by an award distribution ceremony where 7 students from each of the 6 batches were awarded various prizes, medals and trophies based on their performances in the program. Furthermore, as a part of the collaboration, new cohorts consisting of both undergraduate and postgraduate students will participate in the employability training program. There will be introduction of various short skill development programs like Digital Marketing, Taly & GST, Python Programming in the upcoming months to be implemented in smaller batches for interested candidates further connecting them to various employment opportunities. https://university.kiss.ac.in/posts/mahindra-pride-classroom-programme-held-at-kiss-du/
• Anti Harassment Policy and Gender policy in place https://university.kiss.ac.in/docs/Guidelines/Gender-Policy-2.pdf

By closely tracking graduation rates and addressing the factors that contribute to any gender disparity, KISS is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment where women have equal opportunities to succeed and graduate. These measures not only help close the gap but also empower female students to pursue their educational and career goals without hindrance.