IQAC Overview

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has been instrumental in higher education institutions seeking NAAC accreditation since its establishment in 2008. As per the recommendation of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the IQAC serves as a post-accreditation quality assurance measure. Its primary objective is to steer institutions towards academic excellence by ensuring consistent, deliberate, and transformative enhancements across academic, non-academic, and overall performance.

Functions of IQAC:

1. Establishing Benchmarks: The IQAC is responsible for setting quality benchmarks and parameters for various academic, operational, and administrative activities within educational institutions.
2. Sharing Information: It disseminates information about these benchmarks and parameters to all stakeholders involved.
3. Fostering a Learner-Centric Culture: The IQAC promotes a culture that is conducive to quality education, while encouraging faculty members to embrace technology tools for participatory teaching and learning.
4. Coordinating Best Practices: Serving as a nodal agency, the IQAC coordinates quality-related tasks and ensures adherence to best practices.
5. Feedback and Documentation: It collects feedback from students and other stakeholders, diligently documents quality improvement programs, and organizes workshops and seminars.
6. Cultivating a Culture of Quality: The IQAC is devoted to developing a culture of quality within educational institutions.
7. Preparing and Submitting Reports: The IQAC is responsible for preparing and submitting the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per NAAC guidelines, as well as the reports for the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
8. Participation in Assessments: The IQAC also participates in National-level rating and ranking assessments besides those conducted by NAAC/NIRF.

Benefits of IQAC:

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) serves as a critical component for enhancing the quality of higher education institutions. Its principal objective is to ensure and augment the overall quality of education.

Here are the key advantages of establishing an IQAC:

For the Institution:

1. Enhanced Quality: The IQAC assists in establishing precise quality benchmarks and standards, thereby leading to an overall improvement in the quality of education and other institutional activities.
2. Cultivation of Quality Culture: It fosters a culture of quality consciousness among all stakeholders.
3. Improved Coordination: The IQAC ensures effective coordination among various departments and units within the institution.
4. Enhanced Decision Making: By providing data-driven insights, the IQAC supports informed decision-making.
5. Accreditation Preparedness: The IQAC aids institutions in preparing for accreditation processes such as NAAC.
6. Documentation and Transparency: It maintains proper documentation and promotes transparency in institutional processes.
7. Focus on Research and Development: The IQAC encourages research and development activities within the institution.

For Students:

1. Learner-Centric Environment: The IQAC promotes a learner-centric approach to education.
2. Quality Education: It ensures that students receive quality education that meets industry standards.
3. Global Platform: The IQAC can help prepare students for global challenges.

For Faculty:

1. Professional Development: The IQAC supports faculty development programs and encourages research.
2. Autonomy: It empowers faculty to take ownership of quality improvement initiatives.

Overall:

1. Institutional Growth: The IQAC contributes to the overall growth and development of the institution.
2. Stakeholder Satisfaction: It enhances satisfaction among students, and other stakeholders. In essence, the IQAC acts as a catalyst for institutional improvement, leading to better educational outcomes and overall institutional excellence.

Objectives of IQAC

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has the following objectives:

1. Improving Performance:

• Develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to enhance the academic and administrative performance of the institution.

1. Quality Enhancement Measures:

• Promote institutional functioning by internalizing quality culture and institutionalizing Best Policies /Practices.

1. Mechanisms and Procedures:

Evolve mechanisms and procedures for:

1. • • Timely, efficient, and progressive performance of academic, administrative, and financial tasks.
     • Ensuring relevance and quality of academic and research programs.
     • Equitable access to and affordability of academic programs for various sections of society.
     • Optimization and integration of modern teaching and learning methods by using ERP and other tools.
     • Credibility of evaluation procedures.
     • Adequacy, maintenance, and functioning of support structures and services.
     • MoUs and Collaborations with other Institutions.