IQAC

Introduction

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC) established in 1994 with its Head Quarter in Bengaluru, Karnataka aims in making quality assurance, an integral part of the functioning of Higher Education Institutions. It strives for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the NAAC proposes that every accredited institution establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. The University has established the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) during 2003 to promote and monitor the quality of academic and administrative performance of the University and is responsible for preparing Annual Quality Assurance Reports, and arrange for Academic and Administrative Audit of the University through a Committee (AAA) comprised of distinguished academicians from other universities in the light of the vision of NAAC.

Activities and Functions of IQAC

• The IQAC takes care of the evaluation of overall performance including Teaching and Learning. The IQAC has an Advisory Committee under the Chairpersonship of the Vice-Chancellor consisting of three external experts and eight internal members. An Academic and Administrative Auditing Committee (AAA) are constituted by the University for conducting review of performance of the University as a whole at regular intervals.
• Facilitates creation of a learner-centric environment conducive for quality education and faculty maturation to adopt technology enabled for participatory learning, teaching and research activities.
• Documentation and record-Keeping API criteria based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) proforma every year.
• Undertakes the scrutiny of applications received from faculty for promotion under Career Advancement Scheme and direct recruitment in the light of the UGC guidelines.
• Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC every year.
• Organization of workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles for the university and its affiliated colleges.
• Follow up action plan to improve the system based on the earlier recommendations of NAAC Peeer Team.