Functions of IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a pivotal role in institutionalizing
quality assurance strategies and processes. The key functions include:
- Development and Application of Quality Benchmarks - Establishing
and implementing quality benchmarks for academic and administrative activities.
- Formulation of Quality Parameters - Defining measurable parameters
for evaluating various institutional processes.
- Promotion of Learner-Centric Environment - Facilitating a conducive
teaching-learning ecosystem that emphasizes participatory learning and supports
faculty in adopting modern pedagogy and technology.
- Faculty Development and Academic Enhancement - Encouraging faculty
maturation through continuous knowledge upgradation and innovative teaching
practices.
- Feedback Mechanism and Analysis - Systematic collection and
analysis of feedback from students, faculty, alumni, employers, and other
stakeholders on institutional quality processes.
- Dissemination of Quality Information - Sharing information related
to quality parameters and initiatives with all stakeholders to ensure transparency
and awareness.
- Organization of Quality-Oriented Programmes - Conducting inter- and
intra-institutional workshops, seminars, and conferences on quality-related themes
and promoting quality circles.
- Documentation of Quality Initiatives - Maintaining comprehensive
records of activities and programmes that contribute to quality enhancement.
- Coordination of Quality Activities - Acting as a nodal agency for
planning, coordinating, and monitoring quality-related initiatives and best
practices within the institution.
- Development and Maintenance of Institutional Database -
Establishing and managing a robust Management Information System (MIS) to support
data-driven decision-making and quality improvement.
- Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) - Periodic conduct of
Academic and Administrative Audits and ensuring timely follow-up actions.
- Preparation of AQAR - Preparing and submitting the Annual Quality
Assurance Report (AQAR) in accordance with the guidelines and parameters of NAAC.