About Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC stands for Internal Quality Assurance Cell, which is a quality assurance mechanism that has been introduced in many educational institutions across India. The main aim of IQAC is to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of education and research provided by the institution.
IQAC was first introduced by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1994, as a part of its quality assurance processes for higher education institutions. The basic function of IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions.
In Our college, IQAC has been introduced in January 2022. The IQAC in Our college is responsible for developing and implementing various academic and administrative policies and procedures to improve the quality of education provided by the institution. It is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of these policies and procedures, as well as the overall performance of the institution.
Objective
- Enhance quality of education and activities by promoting best practices, faculty development, and adherence to standards.
- Ensure institutional accountability through transparent processes for monitoring, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
Strategies
IQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for
- Internal quality assurance, including audits and assessments.
- Outcome-based education and learning assessment.
- Institutional planning, performance evaluation, and reporting.
- Feedback collection from stakeholders.
- Continuous improvement based on feedback and data.
- Establishing quality enhancement cells/committees.
- Capacity building for faculty and staff.
- Documentation, reporting, and transparency.
- Dissemination of best practices.
- Collaboration with external quality assurance agencies.
The key functions of IQAC include:
- Developing and implementing academic policies and procedures to ensure that the curriculum is relevant and up-to-date.
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve faculty development and training.
- Conducting regular assessments of student learning outcomes and using the results to improve the teaching and learning process
- Developing and implementing strategies to improve infrastructure and facilities.
- Ensuring that the administrative processes are efficient and effective. The main objective of an IQA cell is to ensure that the institution is constantly improving and providing the best possible education and research opportunities to its students.
Benefits:
IQAC facilitates
- Enhanced quality and continuous improvement.
- Institutional accreditation and recognition.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement.
- Data-driven decision making.
- Best practice sharing and innovation.
- Institutional accountability and transparency.
- Faculty development and capacity building.
- Increased recognition and visibility.
- Alignment with national and international standards.
IQAC Coordinator
