Dr.Snehal Kotak
Principal
Dr. Snehal Kotak is the Principal of KSN Kansagara Mahila College, dedicated to academic excellence, student success, and institutional development through effective leadership and quality education.
Personal Detail
- Department: BCOM
- Designation: Principal
- Date of Birth: June 06, 1969
- Contact Number: 8160919192
- Email Id: ksnk2322@yahoo.co.in
- Address: Rajkot
Work Experience Detail
Work Experience at Post Graduate Level
1. From Jan. 2022 to 2025 Working as a Regular Principal at Shri G.H. Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar. 2. From July 2019 to 2022: Working as a Campus Director of Oshwal Education Trust managed Colleges, viz. 3. From Dec 2011 to Jan. 2022: Working as an In-charge Principal at Shri G.H. Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar. 4. From June 2006 to December 2011: Worked as Vice Principal and Head, Department of Accountancy, at Shri G.H. Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar. 5. From June 2006 to December 2011: Worked as Vice Principal and Head, Department of Accountancy, at Shri G.H. Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar.
Research Guide
Presently a Guide to four Research Scholars for their Ph.D.
Research Projects
1. Was a Convenor of One-week Faculty Development Program On Research Methodology organized by Shri Gosar Hansraj Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D. Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar And Indian Accounting Association, during 3rd-8th June 2019. Technical Partners- SPSS South Asia- Bangalore and STATCRAFT Bangalore. 2. Rendered services as a Co-chairperson for the Technical Session at a UGC sponsored National Conference on Management, Commerce, Business and Economics Research, organized by the Department of Business Management, Saurashtra University, Rajkot on Nov. 27, 2011. 3. Presented Research Paper on ‘Convergence of Indian GAAP with IFRS- A Comparison of Selected Standards’ at an International Conference jointly organized by S.D.School of Commerce, Gujarat University & Indian Accounting Association, Gujarat Branch in February 2011 was among some of the best papers selected to be published in an edited book published by Indian Accounting Association. 4. The Research Paper on ‘Stress Management of Employees in Indian Companies’ presented at national Conference jointly organized by Smt. R. R. Patel Mahila Arts and Commerce College in association with Smt. K.S.N. Kansagara Mahila College in January 2011 was among some of the best papers selected to be published in souvenir. 5. Appointed as a Coordinator at the International Conference on Accounting Education and Research organized by Department of Business Management, Rajkot on 5th and 6th January, 2013.
Conference & Seminar Details
At International Level
1. Perspicacious Purchase: A Study on Changing Perception of Online Buyers towards Online Shopping with the use of AI 2. A case study on ‘Usefulness of Case Study Method in the subject of Accounting for undergraduate students’ 3. Global financial Crisis: A Case Study on Strategies and their effectiveness in RIL, Jamnagar. 4. An Analysis of Students’ Perceptions of the Usefulness of the Case Study Method in the Subject of Management Accounting’ 5. Six Sigma- A Case Study of Sun Micro Systems’ 6. Themes of Higher Education: Prospects of Gujarat
At National Level
1.Impact of exchange rate fluctuation on share prices of global IT giant TCS from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2019 2.Innovations in Indian Banking Industry 3.A study on Performance Evaluation of selected Co-operative Banks of Jamnagar with CAMEL Model 4.An Empirical Study of Promotion Campaign-Khushboo Gujarat Ki Retail Marketing-Opportunities and Challenges-A Case Study on Reliance Retail 5.Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions: Trends and Driving Forces' 6.Global Financial Meltdown and Recovery’ 7.Stress Management of Employees in Indian Companies: A Case Study of RIL,Jamnagar 8.Attitude towards Women and female foeticide’ 9.Emerging Issues in Accounting’ 10.Global Financial Crisis & Indian Corporate Sector- A Case Study 11.Global Competitiveness of Human Resource of India- A Case Study of RIL, Jamnagar 12.VAT And Accounting 13.Service Marketing of Private Financial Institution- A Case Study of Loan Products of ICICI Ltd. 14.Stress Management Strategies 15.Contemporary Issues in Finance 16.UGC Curriculum Development
At State Level
Invited as a Resource Person at an FDP for the faculties of Shri L. G. Haria High School, Jamnagar on 6th June 2016. Invited as a Resource Person at an FDP for the faculties of Radhika EduCare School, Jamnagar on 2nd September 2017. ‘India Twenty20 & Budget 2008- 09’ ‘WTO Challenges & Opportunities’ Contemporary Issues in Accounting
Work Shop Details
1.Participated in a Three-day Residential Workshop on “Academic Leadership and Institutional Management” at the IIM- Ahmedabad from 11th to 13th April 2019 2. Participated in a One week Faculty Development Program On Research Methodology organized by Shri Gosar Hansraj Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D. Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar And Indian Accounting Association during 3rd-8th June, 2019. Technical Partners- SPSS South Asia- Bangalore and STATCRAFT Bangalore. 3. Attended i-Adhyayan, an International Webinar on ‘Digital Tools and Techniques of Teaching’ and ‘Emotional Intelligence’ organized by Oshwal Education Trust, on 5th and 6th June, 2020. 4. Participated in the Teacher’s conference on the topic “Teaching Stress” held on 11th September,2020 organized by ICSI. 5. Participated in the one-day workshop on “Emerging Issues in Capital Market in India” Organised by Department of Business Management, Saurashtra University and Indian Accounting Association held on 22nd January,2019. 6. Participated in one day Faculty Development Program on use of “Hypersay and Cerego” organized by OET and Jain Education Trust on 12th December,2018. 7. Participated actively in a Three-day Workshop on ‘Promotion of Culture of Quality through Research’ organized by KCG (Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat & Shri V M Mehta Municipal Arts and Commerce College, Jamnagar, from 22nd to 24th August, 2014 8. Participated actively in a Three day residential `Leadership Retreat for Principals organized by KCG (Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat), Department of Education, Government of Gujarat, from 4th to 6th March, 2013 at ‘Chaitanyadham’. 9. Participated in a one week STTP (Short term Teachers’ Training Programme) jointly organized by Dept. of Business Management, Saurashtra University, Rajkot and Oshwal Education Trust Managed Shri G.H.Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar from 15th August, 2012 to 20th August, 2012. 10. Attended an FDP on “The Paradigm Shift in the role of a Teacher.” Organized by Oshwal Education Trust Managed Shri G.H.Gosrani Commerce and Shri D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar on 6th July, 2012. 11.Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme conducted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, Rajkot and District Industrial Centre, Jamnagar. 12.Orientation Cum Search and Rescue Training Programme conducted by the Disaster Management Unit, Office of the District Collector, Jamnagar, at Jamnagar. 13.Participated in the one-day workshop on “Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC” on 21st January, 2013, sponsored by IQAC and UGC at Saurashtra University, Rajkot. 14.Participated in the one day workshop on “Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC” on 31st August, 2013, sponsored by IQAC and UGC at Saurashtra University, Rajkot. 15.Participated in one day workshop on 22nd March 2016 SDP
Publications
Research Papers: 1. Published an article ‘Empirical Analysis of Factors Affecting Adoption of UPI Among Generation Z With Special Reference to Rajkot City.’ in a Double Blind, UGC CARE Listed Journal, IPE Journal of Management, ISSN 2249-9040 Volume 14, Issue 10, January to June, 2024 (Impact Factor 7.138) 2. Published an article ‘Amazon’s Festival Offers And Its Impact on Consumers: With Special Reference To Consumers of Rajkot.’ in a Peer Reviewed, referred Refereed and Indexed International Journal, IJSR- International Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN 2277-8179 Volume 13, Issue 2, February, 2024 (Impact Factor 5.958), journal DOI : 10.36106/ijsr 3. Published an article “A STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF SOFT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONGST GRADUATES IN JAMNAGAR AND FINDING THE KEY FACETS TO BE INCLUDED IN THEIR GRADUATION PROGRAMME” in Renaissance Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed and Refereed E-Journal ISSN Number: 2582-8495 Volume 2, Issue 1, December, 2022. 4. Published an article “A STUDY ON FAMILY BUSINESS AS PERCEIVED BY YOUNG GENERATIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO JAMNAGAR CITY” in Renaissance Bi- Annual Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed and Refereed E-Journal ISSN Number: 2582-8495 Volume 1, Issue 1, June, 2022. 5. Published an article “IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON INDIA'S MSME SECTOR AND STRATEGIES TO COUNTER IT” in Renaissance Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed and Refereed E-Journal ISSN Number: 2582-8495 Volume 1, Issue 1, June, 2021. 6. Published an article “RESEARCH ON PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF AND LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM PANDEMIC COVID-19 WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO JAMNAGAR CITY” in Renaissance Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed and Refereed E-Journal ISSN Number: 2582-8495 Volume 1, Issue 1, June, 2021. 7. Published an article ‘PRE AND POST EFFECTS OF DEMONITISATION ON CLOSING SHARE PRICES ON INDIAN OIL & PETROLEUM INDUSTRIES IN YEAR 2016” in Shodh Sarita – An international Bilingual Peer Reviewed Refereed Research Journal ISSN 2348-2397 Volume 7, Issue 28, December, 2020. 8. Published an article “GREEN MARKETING A WELCOMING STEP IN INDIA” in Renaissance Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed and Refereed E-Journal ISSN Number: 2582-8495 Volume 1, Issue 1, December, 2020. 9. Published an article “A STUDY OF STUDENT AND TEACHER PERCEPTIONS ON STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING” in Renaissance Bi-Annual Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed and Refereed E-Journal ISSN Number: 2582-8495 Volume 1, Issue 1, December, 2020. 10. Published an article ‘IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS ON SHARE PRICES OF I.T. GIANT “INFOSYS” FROM 1ST JANUARY 2018 TO 13TH DECEMBER 2019”’ in The International Journal Of Analytical And Experimental Modal Analysis ISSN 0886-9367Volume 11, Issue 12, December, 2019. 11. Published an article ‘A STUDY OF NON-PERFORMING ASSETS OF STATE BANKS OF INDIA’ in The International Journal of Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis ISSN 0886-9367Volume 11, Issue 12, December 2019. 12. Published an article ‘Performance Evaluation of selected Co-operative Banks of Jamnagar with Camel Model’ in an International referred Journal, ‘Global Journal for Research Analysis’. ISSN 2277-8160 Volume 6, Issue 3, March, 2017 (Impact Factor 4.547 Index Copernicus (IC) Value 80.26 13. Published an article ‘INDIAN BANKING SECTOR – A PARADIGM SHIFT’ in an International referred Journal, ‘Global Journal for Research Analysis’. ISSN 2277-8160 Volume 6, Issue 6, June, 2017 (Impact Factor 4.547 Index Copernicus (IC) Value 80.26 14. Published an article ‘INDIAN BANKING SECTOR – A PERSPECTIVE’ in an International referred Journal, ‘Global Journal for Research Analysis’. ISSN 2277-8160 Volume 6, Issue 2, February, 2017 (Impact Factor 3.62 Index Copernicus (IC) Value 80.26 15. Published an article ‘Financial Inclusion: A Road Map Ahead’ in an International Bi-annual referred Journal of Department of Business Management, ‘Management Trends’ ISSN 0973-9203. Volume 12 June && December 2015. 16. Published an article ‘Testing for structural change in Linear Regression Relationship with reference to India’s Household Sector Domestic Savings.’ in an International Bi-annual referred Journal of Department of Business Management, ‘Management Trends’ ISSN 0973-9203 in June - 2012.
Computer Proficiency
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SCOPE (ESOL Examinations)
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Membership of Professional Bodies
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Detail of Editorial Board
• A member of editorial board and member of committee for the special issue of Saurashtra University Journal Published during Covid-19 lockdown in May 2020. The issue to feature the social outreach activities of the affiliated colleges during the lockdown organized for supporting NGOs, Local government agencies like police etc. (activities like Food kit, Tiffin, Blood donation activities etc.)
Orientation Programme (OP), Refresher Course (RC), & Short Term Course
1. Attended 2 Weeks (Online) Refresher Course organized by UGC HRDC, Gujarat University from 21st June, 2022 to 4th July, 2022. 2. Attended 2 Weeks (Online) Refresher Course organized by UGC HRDC, Gujarat University from 16th August, 2021 to 29th August, 2021. 3. Attended 3 Weeks Refresher Course organized by Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University from 16th November, 2000 to 6th December, 2000. 4. Attended 4 Weeks Orientation Programme organized by Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University from 31st May, 1993 to 26th June, 1993. 5. Attended 2 Weeks (Online) Refresher Course organized by UGC HRDC, Gujarat University from 21st June, 2022 to 4th July, 2022. 6. Attended 2 Weeks (Online) Refresher Course organized by UGC HRDC, Gujarat University from 16th August, 2021 to 29th August, 2021. 7. Attended 3 Weeks Refresher Course organized by Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University from 16th November, 2000 to 6th December, 2000. 8. Attended 4 Weeks Orientation Programme organized by Academic Staff College, Saurashtra University from 31st May, 1993 to 26th June, 1993.
Detail of Guest Lecture & Key Note Speaker & Chair Person
1.Was invited to deliver the guest lecture as Resource Person on “Gender Equity & Financial Management” by ITRA Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (Institute of National Importance) Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi, on 11th Oct. 2022. 2. Was invited to be the Chief Guest and the Resource Person for the webinar on the Theme ‘Expanding the possibilities-The pathway ahead.’ Organized by ICSI Delhi on 6th July 2021
Other
1. Have been offering more than thirty two years of progressive experience in handling and managing student affairs, formulating policies, and taking initiatives to promote students’ growth and achievements. A Passionate advocate for education, who adheres to regulatory and standard compliance to meet the academic needs of students and who strives to build top performing teams committed to success. 2.Currently serving as a Campus Director of Oshwal Education Trust managed Colleges and Principal of Shri Gosar Hansraj Gosrani Commerce and D.D.Nagda BBA College, Jamnagar. 3.Major Achievements as Campus Director and Principal. 4. Headed the institute to Secure an “Ä” grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), an autonomous body of UGC. Our Institution in 2016, was the only Self-Financed Institution with an ‘A’ grade in Saurashtra University and the college with the highest grade 3.06, in Gujarat in this cycle of accreditation. In all, there were only 4 Institutions with an ‘A’ grade in Saurashtra University. 5. The Institute Ranked 4th in Swachh Campus Ranking of HEIs by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2019.