IQAC Guidelines
IQAC Guidelines
IQAC Guidelines
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NAAC
VISION
To make quality the defining element of higher education in India through a combination of self
and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.
MISSION
Value Framework
To promote the following core values among the HEIs of the country:
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Contents
1. Introduction
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2. Objective
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3. Strategies
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4. Functions
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5. Benefits
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9. Monitoring Mechanism
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Part A
11. Details of the Institution
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Part B
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20. Abbreviations
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Document revised by: Dr. Ganesh Hegde, Assistant Adviser and B. S. Ponmudiraj, Assistant Adviser,
NAAC
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Introduction
In pursuance of its Action Plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and
quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposes that every accredited institution should
establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance
measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of the
institutions system and work towards realisation of the goals of quality enhancement and
sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and
catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions. For this, during the postaccreditation period, it will channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards
promoting its holistic academic excellence.
The guidelines provided in the following pages will guide and facilitate the institution in the
creation and operation of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The work of the IQAC is
the first step towards internalization and institutionalization of quality enhancement initiatives.
Its success depends upon the sense of belongingness and participation it can inculcate in all the
constituents of the institution. It will not be yet another hierarchical structure or a record-keeping
exercise in the institution. It will be a facilitative and participative voluntary system/unit/organ
of the institution. It has the potential to become a vehicle for ushering in quality enhancement by
working out planned interventionist strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality like
the Quality Circles in industries.
Objective
The primary aim of IQAC is
To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the
academic and administrative performance of the institution.
Strategies
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Functions
Some of the functions expected of the IQAC are:
Benefits
IQAC will facilitate / contribute
a) Ensure heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards
quality enhancement;
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5.
6.
7.
The composition of the IQAC will depend on the size and complexity of the institution. It helps
the institutions in planning and monitoring. IQAC also gives stakeholders or beneficiaries a
cross-sectional participation in the institutions quality enhancement activities. The guidelines
given here are only indicative and will help the institutions for quality sustenance activities.
The membership of such nominated members shall be for a period of two years. The IQAC
should meet at least once in every quarter. The quorum for the meeting shall be two-third of the
total number of members. The agenda, minutes and Action Taken Reports are to be documented
with official signatures and maintained electronically in a retrievable format.
It is necessary for the members of the IQAC to shoulder the responsibilities of generating and
promoting awareness in the institution and to devote time for working out the procedural details.
While selecting these members several precautions need to be taken. A few of them are listed
below:
It is advisable to choose persons from various backgrounds who have earned respect for
integrity and excellence in their teaching and research. Moreover, they should be aware
of the ground realities of the institutional environment. They should be known for their
commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning.
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The Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) may be the part of the Annual Report. The
AQAR shall be approved by the statutory bodies of the HEIs (such as Syndicate, Governing
Council/Board) for the follow up action for necessary quality enhancement measures.
The Higher Education Institutions (HEI) shall submit the AQAR regularly to
NAAC. The
IQACs may create its exclusive window on its institutional website and regularly upload/ report
on its activities, as well as for hosting the AQAR.
The NAAC Accredited institutions need to submit only the soft copy as word file (.doc/.docx)
through e-mail ([email protected]). The file name needs to be submitted with Track ID of
the institution and College Name or EC number. For example MHCOGN16601-Samudra Arts
and Science College, Taliamegu-Maharashtra.doc or EC_32_A&A_143 dated 3-5-2004Samudra Arts and Science College, Taliamegu-Maharashtra.doc. The Higher Education
Institutions need not submit the printed/hard copy to NAAC. The acknowledgements would be
sent to the institutions through e-mail.
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Part A
AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14)
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Contact Nos.
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Mobile:
Mobile:
Cycle
Grade
CGPA
1st Cycle
Year of
Accreditatio
n
2nd Cycle
3
4
Validity
Period
rd
th
3 Cycle
4 Cycle
DD/MM/YYYY
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1.8 Details of the previous years AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR _______________________ __________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)4
ii. AQAR__________________ ________________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
iii. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
1.9 Institutional Status
University
State
Central
Affiliated College
Yes
No
Constituent College
Yes
No
Yes
No
Deemed
Yes
No
Co-education
Men
Women
Urban
Rural
Tribal
Private
Type of Institution
Financial Status
Grant-in-aid
UGC 2(f)
UGC 12B
Totally Self-financing
TEI (Edu)
Science
Commerce
Engineering
Others (Specify)
Law
Health Science
Management
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UGC-CPE
UGC-CE
DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes
UGC-COP Programmes
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No.
Faculty
Alumni
Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year?
Yes
No
International
National
State
Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
Achievements
Syndicate
Yes
No
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Part B
Criterion I
1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes added
during the year
PhD
PG
UG
PG Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Certificate
Others
Total
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
Interdisciplinary
Innovative
Level of the
Programme
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of programmes
Semester
Trimester
Annual
Parents
Employers
Students
Online
Manual
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
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1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty
Total
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
Professor
s
Others
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors
Others
Total
International level
National level
State level
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Title of the
Programme
Total no. of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction %
I%
II %
III %
Pass %
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
Number of faculty
benefitted
HRD programmes
Orientation programmes
Others
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category
Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff
Technical Staff
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Criterion III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2
Ongoing
Sanctioned
Submitted
Ongoing
Sanctioned
Submitted
Number
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs
3.3
3.4
National
Others
Average
h-index
Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project
Major projects
Minor Projects
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects
(other than compulsory by the University)
Any other(Specify)
Total
Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Received
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CAS
DST-FIST
DPE
3.9 For colleges
DBT Scheme/funds
Autonomy
CPE
INSPIRE
CE
Internationa
l
National State
Universit
y
College
Number
Sponsoring
agencies
International
National
Any other
Total
3.16 No. of
Type of Patent
National
International
Commercialised
Number
Applied
Granted
Applied
Granted
Applied
Granted
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
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Internationa
l
National Stat
e
Universit
y
Dist College
SRF
Project Fellows
Any other
State level
National level
International level
University level
State level
National level
International level
University level
State level
National level
International level
University level
State level
National level
International level
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University forum
College forum
NCC
NSS
Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
Criterion IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities
Existing
Newly created
Source of
Fund
Total
Campus area
Class rooms
Laboratories
Seminar Halls
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No.
Existing
Value
Newly added
No.
Value
Total
No.
Value
Text Books
Reference Books
e-Books
Journals
e-Journals
Digital Database
CD & Video
Others (specify)
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs
Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres
Office
Departments
Others
Existing
Added
Total
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
Total :
Criterion V
5. Student Support and Progression
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UG
PG
Ph. D.
Number of students
Others
Men
%
No
No
Women
Last Year
This Year
General
SC ST OBC
Physically
Challenged
Total
Demand ratio
General SC
Dropout %
5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
SET/SLET
GATE
CAT
IAS/IPS etc
State PSC
UPSC
Others
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Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
National level
International level
5.9.2
National level
International level
No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
National level
International level
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National level
International level
Amount
National level
International level
National level
International level
Criterion VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
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Yes
No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type
External
Internal
Yes/No
Agency
Yes/No
Authority
Academic
Administrative
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes
Yes
No
For PG Programmes
Yes
No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
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Criterion VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the
functioning of the institution. Give details.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
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Yes
No
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
Name _______________________________
Name _______________________________
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Annexure I
Abbreviations:
CAS
CAT
CBCS
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CE
COP
CPE
DPE
GATE
NET
PEI
SAP
SF
Self Financing
SLET
TEI
UPE
UPSC
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