NAAC ACCREDITATION

Dr Narayana Swamy Ramaiah

Professor, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)

 NAAC ACCREDITATION

• Education plays a vital role in the development of any nation.

• Therefore, there is a premium on both

• Quantity (increased access) and
• Quality (relevance and excellence of academic programmes offered) of higher education.
• Q – Quest for Excellence
• U – Understanding the concept
• A – Action Orientation
• L – Learning Centric Approach
• I – Innovation for Change
• T – Training for Competencies
• Y – Year around activities

• Quality in higher education stressed in national policy on education (1986) and programme of action (1992)
“Excellence of institutions of higher education is a function of many aspects: self evaluation and self improvement are important”.

• If a mechanism is setup which will encourage self assessment in institutions and assessment and accreditation by a council, the quality
process, participation, achievements ..etc will be constantly monitored and improved.
NAAC ACCREDITATION

• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) conducts assessment and accreditation on HEIs.

• Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are categorized into three types for the Assessment and
Accreditation (A&A). i.e.
• University,
• Autonomous College, and
• Affiliated/Constituent College

• NAAC was established as an autonomous institution of the UGC on 16th September 1994 at Bangalore.

• NAAC Assesses and accredits HEIs in India, letting them continuously improve via an informed review
process.
• What is NAAC’s vision?
• NAAC's vision is to "Make quality the defining element of higher education in India through a
combination of self and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives".

• The mission statements of NAAC are:

• To arrange for periodic assessment and accreditation of institutions of higher education or units
thereof, or specific academic programmes or projects;

• To stimulate the academic environment for promotion of quality in teaching-learning and research in
higher education institutions;

• To encourage self-evaluation, accountability, autonomy and innovations in higher education;

• To undertake quality-related research studies, consultancy and training programmes, and

• To collaborate with other stakeholders of higher education for quality evaluation, promotion and
sustenance.
BENEFITS OF ACCREDITATION
• To the Institute:
• Better chances for availing funds
• Allocation of the project to professors becomes easy
• Research funding agencies gain confidence and allocate projects to professors like never before
• Spikes up the brand value
• Offers a positive impact on the institution with its better admissions, superior faculty hiring and brings more efficient employers
• Gains recognition by UGC, which further boosts the research aspect
• Betters its areas of planning and resource allocations.
• It offers a better direction and identity to the institute.

• To the students:
• An edge over other university students
• Gives an instant recognition to alumni that they hail from a credible institute, which ultimately improves the admissions for HE.
• Expands placement opportunity with international companies and industries showing high preference during placement
• A definite chance for better academics, exposure with different peers, labs, workshops, opportunities, projects, etc
• Accelerates exchange programs with tie-ups from other reputable universities abroad
• Opportunities for further studies
 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• The Two primary eligibility criteria for institutions to apply for NAAC Accreditation are:
• The Institution must have at least two batches of graduated students
• The age of the Institution must be 6 years, whichever is earlier

• The Universities are eligible for the NAAC Accreditation under the following criteria:
• The University and its off campuses must be recognized and approved by the MHRD/ UGC
• Regular students enrolments in Full-time teaching and Research Programs offered on campus
• The duly established campuses within the country, if any, shall be treated as part of the
University/institution

• Note: The NAAC will not undertake the accreditation of distance education units of HEIs and offshore
campuses.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (CONT’D)

• NAAC Eligibility Criteria for Autonomous colleges and Constituent Colleges / Affiliated Colleges
• The eligibility criteria for the Constituent/ Affiliated institutions and Autonomous Colleges are:
The college must be affiliated to a University recognized by the UGC
• Note: Constituent colleges of a Private and Deemed-to-be Universities are considered as the
constituent units of the University and thus will not be considered for the NAAC A&A.
• The programmes offered at the college must be recognized by Statutory Professional Regulatory
Councils and by the Association of Indian Universities(AIU)
• Note: All the institutions intending to apply for Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC need to
mandatorily upload the information on All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) portal. AISHE
code (reference number) is one of the requirements for Registration.
 NAAC ACCREDITATION PROCESS

• Here is the order of the nationally accepted NAAC process;

1. HEIs registration in the NAAC website
2. Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA)
3. SSR submission on acceptance of IIQA (On rejection, an institute has 2 attempts to RESUME the IIA
form within 1 year)
4. Proceed to Data Validation & Verification (DVV) process and Pre-qualifier Score
5. Preparation towards the Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS)
6. Onsite Peer Visit by NAAC
7. NAAC announces the Institutional Grading
 WHAT ARE THE CYCLES IN NAAC ACCREDITATION?

• We need to highlight what cycles refer to in the NAAC process.

• An institution is said to be in its Cycle 1 of NAAC accreditation if it has got NAAC grade for the first time.
Cycle 2 is if it has reappeared for NAAC for the second time, and it goes on to Cycle 3, Cycle 4.

• Cycle 1 follows the usual cycle of Assessment and Accreditation process, with a focus on assessment and
the seven criteria.

• Whereas Cycles 2, 3, etc. require these below;

1. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to be functional
2. Prompt Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) submission annually.
3. Submission of Letter Of Intent (LOI), six months before the expiry of the accreditation status.
4. The rest of the steps are the same as the first cycle.
 ASSESSMENT PROCESS
• The assessment process will be carried out in three stages.
• Self Study Report (SSR),
• Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) and
• the Peer Team Report (PTR).

• The SSR has a total of 115 Metrics for Universities, 107 Metrics for Autonomous, 93 & 96 Metrics for UG &
PG Affiliated/Constituent Colleges respectively, covering the seven Criteria as described earlier.

• The SSR has two kinds of Metrics:

• one, those requiring quantifiable facts and figures as data which have been indicated as ‘Quantitative
Metrics’ (QnM); and
• two, those metrics requiring descriptive responses and are accordingly named ‘Qualitative
Metrics’(QlM). Table 1 depicts the distribution of Key Indicators (KIs) and Metrics across them.
 Table 1: Distribution of Metrics and KIs across Criteria

Affiliated/Constituent Colleges
Autonomous
Type of HEIs Universities
Colleges
UG PG

Criteria 7 7 7 7

Key Indicators (KIs) 34 34 31 32

Qualitative Metrics (QlM) 36 35 35 36

Quantitative Metrics (QnM) 79 72 58 60

Total Metrics
(QlM + QnM) 115 107 93 96
WHAT ARE NAAC CRITERIA AND WEIGHTAGES?

• NAAC critically focuses on getting a criteria-based assessment into the following

seven areas of higher education.
1. Curricular Aspects
2. Teaching & Learning, Evaluation
3. Research, Consultancy, and Extensions
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
5. Student Support and Progression
6. Governance, Leadership, and Management
7. Institutional Values & Best Practices
CRITERIA & WEIGHTAGES
NAAC has identified a set of seven criteria to serve as the basis of its assessment procedures. NAAC has categorized the Higher Educational Institutions into
three major types (University, Autonomous College, and Affiliated/Constituent College) and assigned different weightages to these criteria under different
key aspects based on the functioning and organizational focus of the three types of HEIs. The criterion-wise differential weightages for the three types of
HEIs are:

Curricular Aspects 150 (U) 150 (Au) 100 (Aff UG) 100 (Aff PG)

Teaching-learning &
200 (U) 300 (Au) 350 (Aff UG) 350 (Aff PG)
Evaluation
Research,
Innovations & 250 (U) 150 (Au) 110 (Aff UG) 120 (Aff PG)
Extension
Infrastructure &
100 (U) 100 (Au) 100 (Aff UG) 100 (Aff PG)
Learning Resources
Student Support &
100 (U) 100 (Au) 140 (Aff UG) 130 (Aff PG)
Progression
Governance,
Leadership & 100 (U) 100 (Au) 100 (Aff UG) 100 (Aff PG)
Management
Institutional Values
100 (U) 100 (Au) 100 (Aff UG) 100 (Aff PG)
& Best Practices
 Autonomous Affiliated/Constituent
Table 2 Distribution of
Criteria Key Indicators (KIs) Universities Colleges Colleges
weightages across Key UG PG
Indicators (KIs) 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 *(U)Curriculum Design and Development 50 50 NA NA
1.1.*(A)Curricular Planning and Implementation NA NA 20 20
1.2 Academic Flexibility 50 40 30 30
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 30 40 30 30
1.4 Feedback System 20 20 20 20
Total 150 150 100 100
2. Teaching - Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Student Enrolment and 10 20 40 40
Profile
2.2 Catering to StudentDiversity 20 30 50 50
2.3 Teaching-LearningProcess 20 50 50 50
2.4 Teacher P r o f i l e a n d Quality 50 50 60 60
2.5 Evaluation Process and 40 50 30 30
Reforms
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 30 50 60 60
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 30 50 60 60
Total 200 300 350 350
3. Research, Innovations and Extension 3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities 20 20 NA NA
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 20 10 15 15
3.3 Innovation Ecosystem 30 10 NA 10
3.4 Research Publications and Awards 100 30 15 25
3.5 Consultancy 20 10 NA NA
3.6 Extension Activities 40 50 60 50
3.7 Collaboration 20 20 20 20

Total 250 150 110 120

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Physical Facilities 30 30 30 30
4.2 Library as a Learning 20 20 20 20
Resource
4.3 IT Infrastructure 30 30 30 30
4.4 Maintenance of Campus 20 20 20 20
Infrastructure
Total 100 100 100 100
5. Student Support and Progression 5.1 Student Support 30 30 50 50
5.2 Student Progression 40 30 30 25
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 20 30 50 45
5.4 Alumni Engagement 10 10 10 10
Total 100 100 140 130
6. Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 Institutional Vision and 10 10
Leadership 10 10
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 10 10 10 10
6.3 Faculty Empowerment 30 30 30 30
Strategies
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 20 20 20 20
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 30 30 30 30
Total 100 100 100 100

7. Institutional Values and Best Practices 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 50 50 50 50
7.2 Best Practices 30 30 30 30
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 20 20 20 20
Total 100 100 100 100
CALCULATION OF INSTITUTIONAL CGPA

• The CGPA will be calculated based on the scores obtained from the three sources, viz., The System
Generated Scores (SGS) of the quantitative metrics, the scores from the qualitative metrics includes
critical appraisal by the Peer Team through on site visit and the scores obtained on the Student
Satisfaction Survey.
• These will be collated through an automated procedure based on ‘benchmarks’ and assessed on a
five-point scale, viz., (0, 1, 2, 3 & 4).
The Final Grade: On the basis of the CGPA obtained by the institution in maximum possible score of 4.00, the final
grade is assigned on a seven-point scale as shown in Table 3. The seven points in the scale refer to the seven letter grades,
each assigned to the seven specific score ranges

Table 3 Institutional Grades and Accreditation Status

Range of Institutional Letter

Status
Cumulative Grade Grade
Point Average (CGPA)

3.51-4.00 A++ Accredited

3.26-3.50 A+ Accredited
3.01-3.25 A Accredited
2.76-3.00 B++ Accredited
2.51-2.75 B+ Accredited
2.01-2.50 B Accredited

1.51-2.00 C Accredited
≤ 1.50 D
Not Accredited
QUALITY INDICATOR FRAMEWORK (QIF)
METRICS UNDER EACH KEY INDICATOR (KI)

• For some Qualitative Metrics (QlM) which seek descriptive data, it is specified as to what kind of
information has to be given and how much. It is advisable to keep data compiled accordingly before hand.

• For the Quantitative Metrics (QnM) wherever formulas are given, it must be noted that these are given
merely to inform the HEIs about the manner in which data submitted by them will be used. The actual
online format seeks only data in a specified manner which will then be processed digitally.

Total = QlM + QnM = 264 + 736 = 1000

CRITERION1–CURRICULAR ASPECTS (150)

Key Indicator – 1.1 Curriculum Design and Development (50)

Metric Weightage
No.
1.1.1 Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national,
regional and global developmental needs, which is reflected in the
QlM Programme outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs) and
Course Outcomes(COs) of the Programmes offered by the University
20
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Key Indicator – 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment (30)

Metric Weightages
No.
1.3.1 Institution integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics
,Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum
QlM
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Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics in the
Curriculum
KEY INDICATOR -2.2 CATERING TO STUDENT DIVERSITY(20)

Metric No. Weightage

2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes 10
for advanced learners and slow learners.
QlM
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KEY INDICATOR - 2.3 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS (20)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and 6
problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing their learning experiences
QlM
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2.3.2 Teachers use ICT- enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching
and learning processes
QlM Write a description in maximum of 500 words 6
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• Provide link for webpage describing the " LMS/ Academic Management System"
KEY INDICATOR - 2.5 EVALUATION PROCESS AND REFORMS (40)

2.5.3 IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes (continuous 10
internal assessment and end-semester assessment) have brought in considerable
QlM improvement in examination management system of the institution
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• Year-wise number of applications, students and revaluation cases
KEY INDICATOR - 2.6 STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES (30)

Metric No. Weightage

2.6.1 The institution has stated learning outcomes (generic and programme specific)/graduate attributes
which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other
QlM documents

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• Upload COs for all courses (exemplars from Glossary)

2.6.2 Attainment of Programme Outcomes, Programme Specific Outcomes and Course Outcomes are
evaluated by the institution

QlM Describe the method of measuring the level of attainment of POs , PSOs and COs in not more than
10
500 words.
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KEY INDICATOR - 3.1 PROMOTION OF RESEARCH AND FACILITIES (20)

Metric No. Weightage

3.1.1 The institution’s Research facilities are frequently updated and there is a well defined policy for
promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented
QlM 2
Documents: Minutes of the Governing Council/ Syndicate/Board of Management related to
research promotion policy and its adoption
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• Minutes of the Governing Council/ Syndicate/Board of Management related to research promotion
policy adoption
• URL of Policy document on promotion of research to be uploaded on website
KEY INDICATOR - 3.3 INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM (30)

Metric No. Weightage

3.3.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, including Incubation centre and other
initiatives for the creation and transfer of knowledge
QlM
Describe available incubation centre and evidence of its usage (activity) within a maximum of 500
words
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KEY INDICATORS - 3.5 CONSULTANCY (20)

Metric No. Weightage

3.5.1 Institution has a policy for consultancy including revenue sharing between the institution and the
individual and encourages its faculty to undertake consultancy 5
QlM
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• Upload minutes of the Governing Council/ Syndicate/Board of Management related to the Consultancy
policy
• Upload the soft copy of the Consultancy Policy
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• Provide the URL of the consultancy policy document
KEY INDICATORS - 3.6 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES (40)

Metric No. Weightage

3.6.1 Extension activities in the neighborhood community in terms of impact and sensitizing the
students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years
QlM
Describe the impact of extension activities in sensitizing the students to social issues and
holistic development within a maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 4.1 PHYSICAL FACILITIES (30)

Weightage
Metric No

4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching - learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc. 10

QlM Describe the adequacy of facilities for teaching-learning as per the minimum specified requirement by the statutory bodies, within
a maximum of 500 words
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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games and sports (indoor & outdoor); (gymnasium, yoga centre, 5
auditorium, etc.,)
Ql M
Describe the adequacy of facilities for cultural activities, yoga, games (indoor, outdoor) and sports which include specification
about area/size, year of establishment and user rate within a maximum of 500 words
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4.1.3 Availability of general campus facilities and overall ambience 5

Describe the general campus facilities and its utilization in maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 4.2 LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE (20)

Weightage
Metric No.

4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and has 4
digitisation facility
QlM Describe the implementation of the automation of the Library and the digitization
facility available and used, in maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR – 4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE (30)

4.3.2 Institution has an IT policy, makes appropriate budgetary provisions and 5

updates its IT facilities including the Wi-Fi facility
QlM
Provide the salient features of the IT Policy and describe the process of
implementation and adherence to the policy , budgetary provisions made
and utilized and the expansion plan in maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 4.4 MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE (20)

4.4.2 There are established s y s t e m s a n d procedures for maintaining and utilising physical, 10
academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms
QlM etc.

Describe policy details of systems and procedures for maintaining and utilising physical,
academic and support facilities within a minimum of 500 words and maximum of 1000 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 5.3 STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVITIES (20)

5.3.2 Presence of Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare. 5

Q 1M Describe the Student Council and its activities for institutional development and student welfare
within a maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 5.4 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT (10)

Metric No. Weightage

5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the 2
institution through financial and other support services during the last five years
QlM Describe the contribution of alumni association to the institution within a maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 6.1 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP (10)

Weightage
Metric No.

6.1.1 The institution has a clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and administrative 5
governance
QlM Write description in a maximum of 500 words
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6.1.2 Effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative 5
management.
QlM Write description in a maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 6.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT (10)

Metric No. Weightage

6.2.1 The institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed. 3

QlM Describe one successfully-implemented activity based on the strategic plan within a maximum of 500 words
File Description
• Strategic Plan and deployment documents on the website
• Provide the link for additional information
• Upload any additional information

6.2.2 Functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, 2
appointment, service rules, and procedures, etc,.
QlM Write description in a maximum of 500 words
File Description
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• Provide the Link to the Organogram of the University webpage
• Upload any additional information
KEY INDICATOR - 6.3 FACULTY EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES (30)

Weightage
Metric No.

6.3.1 The institution has a performance appraisal system, promotional avenues and effective welfare measures for 4
teaching and non-teaching staff
QlM Write description in a maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR – 6.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
(20)

Metric No. Weightage

6.4.1 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources 4

QlM Describe the resource mobilisation policy and procedures of the Institution within a maximum of 500 words

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6.4.4 Institution regularly conducts internal and external financial audits 2

QlM Enumerate the various internal and external financial audits carried out during the last five years
with the mechanism for settling audit objections within a maximum of 500 words
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KEY INDICATOR - 6.5 INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (IQAS) (30)

Weightage
Metric No.
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance 10
strategies and processes, by constantly reviewing the teaching-learning process, structures & methodologies of
QlM operations and learning outcomes, at periodic intervals
Describe two practices institutionalized as a result of IQAC initiatives within a maximum of 500 words
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6.5.3 Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality (in case of 10
first cycle NAAC A/A)
QlM
Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles of NAAC A/A)
Describe quality enhancement initiatives in the academic and administrative domains successfully
implemented during the last five years within a Maximum of 500 words for either

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KEY INDICATOR - 7.1 INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (50)

Metric Weightage
No.
Gender Equity

7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years. 5

QlM Describe the gender equity & sensitization in curricular and co-curricular activities, facilities for women
on campus etc., within 500 words

Provide Web link to:

• Annual gender sensitization action plan
• Specific facilities provided for women in terms of:
a. Safety and security
b. Counseling
c. Common Rooms
d. Day care centre for children of the staff
e. Any other relevant information
7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of 4
QlM degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)
• Solid waste management
• Liquid waste management
• Biomedical waste management
• E-waste management
• Waste recycling system
• Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management

Provide web link to

• Relevant documents like agreements/MoUs with Government and other approved agencies
• Geo-tagged photographs of the facilities
• Any other relevant information

Inclusion and Situatedness

7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, 5
linguistic, communal, socio-economic and such other diversities (within 500 words).
QlM
Provide Web link to:
• Supporting documents on the information provided (as reflected in the administrative and academic activities of the Institution)
• Any other relevant information.

Human Values and Professional Ethics

7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens 4

QlM Describe the various activities in the Institution for inculcating values for being responsible citizens as reflected in the Constitution of India
within 500 words.

Provide weblink to :
• Details of activities that inculcate values necessary to nurture students to become responsible citizens
• Any other relevant information
7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals 5
QlM
Describe the efforts of the Institution in celebrating /organizing national and international
commemorative days, events and festivals during the last five years within 500 words

Provide weblink to :
• Annual report of the celebrations and commemorative events for the last five years
• Geo-tagged photographs of some of the events
• Any other relevant information
Key Indicator - 7.2 Best Practices (30)

Metric No. Weightage

7.2.1 Describe two Best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per the NAAC format 30
QlM provided in the Manual.

Provide web link to:

• Best practices as hosted on the Institutional website
• Any other relevant information
KEY INDICATOR - 7.3 INSTITUTIONAL DISTINCTIVENESS (20)

Metric No. Weightage

7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words 20

QlM Provide web link to:

• Appropriate webpage in the Institutional website
• Any other relevant information
 Format for the Presentation of Institutional Best Practices
1. Title of the Practice
The title/s should capture the keywords that describe the practice.

2. Objectives of the Practice

What are the objectives/intended outcomes of this “best practice” and what are the underlying principles or concepts of this practice? (in
about100words)

3. The Context
What were the contextual features or challenging issues that needed to be addressed in designing and implementing this practice? (in about 150 words)

4. The Practice
Describe the practice and its uniqueness in the context of Indian higher education. What were the constraints/limitations, if any, faced?(in about
400words)

5. Evidence of Success
Provide evidence of success such as performance against targets and benchmarks, review/results. What do these results indicate? Describe in about
200words.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Please identify the problems encountered and resources required to implement the practice (inabout150words).

[Link] (Optional)
Please add any other information that may be relevant for adopting/implementing the Best Practice in other Institutions (in about 150 words).

Any other information regarding Institutional Values and Best Practices which the university would like to include.
PTV READINESS
Academic or administrative peers who are assessors for our academic, research,
administration and extension activities
Likely to be independent teams to each campus due to pandemic situation
We will know their identity only 3 days before the actual visit
Their accommodation and travel will be arranged by NAAC. However institution
has to arrange all local transportation and hosts for them
Objective of the visit is to get an overall perception of the quality of educational
delivery
PTV Focus is qualitative but they can ask specific queries on quantitative aspects
The assessors are required to look at the university-level Self-Study Report (SSR)
and can ask for clarifications as per NAAC
Peer Team is expected to cover maximum number of departments and cover at
least 50% of departments with preference given by both the institution and peer
team
NAAC PTV departmental visit comprises of:
Departmental/Center presentation
Interaction with faculty
Documentation verification
Visit to selected teaching & research labs
Interaction with research scholars in labs
 Crisp departmental/center presentation of 10 minutes
Overview of the department/center as per NAAC 7 criteria
Quantitative aspects, facts & figures to be provided as a summary alone
Figures can be projectedfor 2016-2021
Highlight qualitative aspects using this summary slide with reference to each
qualitative question like:
1.1.1 Relevance of curricula to local, national and global needs and OBE
1.3.1 Courses with sustainability, values and ethics
2.2.1 Slow learner & fast learner strategies
Departmental best practices & future plans can be highlighted
 Venue for presentation & document verification
Departmental display boards (Faculty name boards, infrastructure at a & department
glance boards etc)
Teaching & Research Labs (Items, Boards & Displays) including:
Fire Extinguishers & Safety apparatus
Name boards of all Faculty in-charges & technical staff
Laboratory highlights, achievements & accomplishments
(Projects/Patents/Papers/Awards/Other outcomes)
List of major equipment
List of major experiments/exercises
Educational-aids & charts
Safety Instructions
Rules & Regulations
Audit of departmental labs already done. Gaps to be plugged as per reports
given to respective departments. A department-wise summary is attached
No central exhibition
Exhibition walkthrough only at a department/center level.
Exhibition Displays in corridors, conference rooms and labs
Showcase of selected department/center outcomes, activities and
achievements in research, faculty, students, extension, placement, alumni
etc.
Innovations & working models and demos in the respective labs, both
teaching and research
Comprehensive list of files defined by
IQAC considering accreditations &
rankings, statutory & regulatory
compliances
Used for 1st and 2nd cycle of NAAC
Accreditation
Audit of these departmental/center files was
done and 75% to 90% complete across
various departments/centers. Gaps have been
communicated and have to be addressed by
individual departments/centers
 These are documents that are likely to be verified in the department during
NAAC PTV. This documentation is subsumed in the Departmental/Center Files list.

from NAAC after confirmation of dates. Following is a representative

documentation list based on qualitative metrics:
CRITERIA 1 & 2
Course Plans of courses:
Based on national/global developmentalneeds – for e.g., related to health, entrepreneurship, security
Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics
Curriculum & Syllabi with POs, PSOs & COs as also its availability on website and
dissemination to stakeholders primarily students
Curricular innovations – for e.g., simulation based or project-based teaching that may

have given a more hands-on or more immersive experience and/or produced

significant outcomes
 Department Academic Advisory Committee (DAAC) reports: Due Date given
by IQAC is 21st July, 2021. This is also specified as an BEST PRACTICE at the
university level
Program-wise, semester-wise, attainment report from individual faculty
Role of IQAC & DAAC in implementing feedback surveys (class and course
committee, student feedback surveys, program exit survey, and closing the loop
Sample question papers showing the mapping to COs (and BTLs wherever possible).
Selected Student Innovations & Project Reports
Teaching-learning methods used for advanced learners
Product/Project demonstrations with inter-disciplinary and/or societal outcomes
Experiential learning like Live-in-Labs

Grace marks awarded for paper publications & victories in

competitions/hackathons etc
Teaching-learning methods, timetable, schedule & attendance of learners classes for slow
with student lists
Feedback, if any from Advanced and slow learners
Usage of MOOCs program-wise and year-wise with lists and certificates
CRITERION 3
University research and consultancy policy
Industry-collaboration, consultancy & research promotion activities facilitated
Utilization & support of patent cell, Institute’s Innovation Council (IIC) &
Entrepreneurship cell of the university
Departmental extension activities in the neighborhood community in terms of impact
and sensitizing students

CRITERION 4
Optimal utilization of resources with timetables, classroom/lecture hall
allocation plan, lab sharing/booking mechanism, etc
Documents & Files in both teaching & research labs such as:
Records of all purchases of equipment & consumables
Lab records & manuals
Sample observation notebooks & student reports/records
Mechanism of upkeep of Physical Resources (Maintenance of Instruments, equipment etc.)
Stock & equipment register
CRITERION 5
Class Committee meetings & minutes and closing the loop
Departmental associations and professional society chapters
Participation in techfest
Alumni contributions by way of seminars, webinars, talks, support to student club
events and Techfest events, advisory inputs for curriculum, program delivery, etc

CRITERION 6
Departmental mission & vision and its alignment to university and school of
engineering vision & mission as also it serving as a foundation for POs & PSOs
Departmental committees and involvement of faculty, meeting minutes etc
Budget and strategic plan
Employee handbook and career progression policy
Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for July to December, 2020: Due date
by IQAC was 21st June, 2021
Awareness and alignment to vision & mission of university, school and
department
Curriculum Development & Pedagogy, Initiation of programmes,
modifications in curriculum
Teaching- learning methods, Students’feedback
Faculty evaluation through self-evaluation
Individual Professional development, Faculty development programme,
awards /recognition
Access to computer center. Level of computer literacy & use
Grievance redressal mechanism & Welfare programme
Participation in the preparation of the Self-study Report
Impact of autonomy (If applicable), Details of any innovative activity
Awareness of various policies at university level like research,
consultancy, career progression etc
Campus-level coordinator:
Staff development programmes
Staff view on the value of their contribution to the institution
Relationship with faculty, user friendly approach towards students
Staff welfare programmes, grievance redressal mechanism, security of
service
Level of computer literacy & use
Campus-level coordinator
Reason for choosing course / institution
Match between curriculum and expectations (flexibility, choice, content)
Appropriateness of the curricular content to the development of the
knowledge and Skills
Relevance to prospective career / further study, Student timetable and
workload
Opportunities for practical and vocational experience, where
appropriate
Range of teaching and learning methods experienced
Students’views on quality of teaching
Guidance and support for independent study

Students’understanding of assessment methods and criteria

Feedback on assessed work,Access to computer center
Health services & canteen facilities, grievance redressal mechanism
Financial aid, academic and personal counseling
Three things most appreciated in the institution
Three things that need attention to serve the student community even
better
Campus-level coordinator
General impression about the institution
Any specific reason for selecting the institution for their wards
The nature of interaction with the Head / Faculty of the institution and
frequency
Facilities for overall development of wards
Employment / higher education need / plan for their wards
Suggestions as to how this institution can help its students even more
Campus-level coordinator: PSW and Alumni & PR Coordinator
 Competencies developed at the institution,Alumni prominent
positions
Alumni meeting – nature and outcome, plans to generate resources
Suggestions for active functioning of Alumni Association
Suggestions for the improvement of the institution and areas in which they can
contribute
Campus-level coordinator:Alumni & PR Coordinator
Short presentation & Interaction with IQAC members from departments, centers, and support
departments etc
Files & documents pertaining to the office at the campus-level related to rankings and
accreditation
Acting on the first peer teamreport
Feedback from parents, teachers and students
Interaction with the potential employers in the concerned region
Identifying New Research Area suitable to local and regional needs
Surveys for need based and customized programs
Yearly External Academic and Administrative Audit of the Department by the Academic peers
Suggestion for augmentation of Infrastructure from parents, teachers, students and alumni, Impact of
autonomy (If applicable)
Documentation of activities of the college, plans to generate resources
Optimum utilization of the institution infrastructure
Campus-level coordinator:Vice-Chairman, IQAC
Short presentation focusing on various activities such as counseling, grievance
redressal, feedback etc
Anti-ragging committee members meeting & minutes
Women's cell committee members meeting & minutes
Students discipline committee members meeting & minutes
Hostel/mess committee members meeting & minutes
Club members & coordinators interaction especially ones focusing on
institutional value system
Document verification
Campus-level coordinator
 45 minute program showcasing Indian culture and values of the
institution
We can limit to one musical performance and one
dance
Campus-level coordinator: PSW
 Short presentation focusing on examination reforms, best practices,
automation using Myshiksha, Juno campus,etc
Verification of files & documents pertaining to the office such as
examination records & documents at the campus-level such as:
Results
Occurrence of malpractices
Feedback from students on the transparency of evaluation and conduct of exams
Campus-level coordinator: Dy COE
Central Venue
Campus-level coordinator: Administration officer
Library
Convention center
•Campus-level Coordinator: Campus Director
Guest house
•Upkeep, maintenance, readiness and utilization of all
Network Operations Centre & Server Room
Computer Labs
facilities with personnel, policy and documents.
Canteen •Documentation of utilization of library, computer labs,
Hostel & Mess bandwidth, WiFi etc
Sports facility & Gymnasium •Display boards and in-charge name boards at library,
Swimming Pool hostel, canteen, sports and other facilities as required
Medical-Aid Facility with the support of the in-charges, i.e. Head-ICT,
Language Lab librarian, Physical Education Director,
Building Ramps & rails officer, guest house manager etc
Alternativeenergy sources
•Logistical arrangements
Rainwater harvesting facility
•Banquet dinner
Waste Management facility
Amrita Recycling centre
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