Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagaram
Outcome-Based Education and NBA Accreditation Program
Organized by: Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagara
Date: February 27, 2025
Venue: Main Seminar Hall
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1. Introduction
Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagara, successfully conducted an Expert Talk on
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and NBA Accreditation to enlighten faculty and students
on the importance of accreditation and its impact on academic excellence. The session
provided valuable insights into the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) process, strategies
for achieving high-quality education, and the transition from traditional teaching
methodologies to an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework.
The seminar was attended by faculty members, students, and administrative staff, aiming to
improve the institution's readiness for NBA accreditation and overall educational
enhancement.
2. Program Objectives
To create awareness among faculty and students about OBE and NBA Accreditation.
To understand the significance of Program Outcomes (POs), Course Outcomes (COs),
and Graduate Attributes (GAs) in the accreditation process.
To discuss the challenges and strategies in achieving NBA accreditation.
To provide a roadmap for faculty to align the institution’s curriculum with
accreditation standards.
3. Dignitaries and Guests
The event was presided over by eminent academicians and faculty members:
Name Designation
NBA Assessor, Prof. & HoD (Retd.), Dayananda Sagar College of
Dr.Anju V Kulkarni
Engineering (Keynote Speaker)
Dr. N.S. Kumar Principal, Ghousia College of Engineering
Aejaz Ahmed K.R Administrative Officer
Dr. Dilshad Begum Professor & HoD, Computer Science & Engineering
Name Designation
Durrani Sir Faculty Member, Vote of Thanks
Zahara Ma’am Faculty Member, Event Anchor
4. Event Proceedings
4.1 Anchoring by Zahara Ma’am
The event was gracefully anchored by Zahara Ma’am, who welcomed all dignitaries, faculty,
and students. She highlighted the importance of NBA accreditation and how OBE plays a
crucial role in shaping future engineers. Her engaging and well-structured anchoring ensured
smooth transitions between various segments of the event.
4.2 Welcome Address
The program commenced with a warm welcome speech by Dr. N.S. Kumar (Principal, GCE).
He emphasized the importance of NBA accreditation and how aligning the institution with its
standards can improve academic rankings, student learning outcomes, and industry
recognition.
4.3 Keynote Speech by Dr. Anju V Kulkarni
The expert talk was delivered by Dr. Anju V Kulkarni, an NBA Assessor and former HoD at
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. Her presentation covered the following key points:
Introduction to NBA Accreditation and OBE: The importance of shifting from
teacher-centric to learner-centric education.
Program Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs): Defining clear learning
objectives that align with NBA guidelines.
Graduate Attributes (GAs): How institutions should focus on key skills such as
problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
Steps to Achieve Accreditation: Guidelines for faculty members to design effective
course content, assessments, and teaching methodologies.
Her session was highly interactive, with faculty members raising queries regarding the
implementation of OBE and documentation for NBA accreditation.
4.4 Interactive Q&A Session
The expert session was followed by an engaging Q&A round, where faculty members and
students posed insightful questions about:
The documentation process for NBA accreditation.
Best practices for mapping COs to POs.
The role of faculty in ensuring OBE is implemented effectively.
Dr. Kulkarni provided detailed responses, clarifying doubts and offering practical solutions
for improving institutional quality.
4.5 Vote of Thanks by Durrani Sir
The session concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Durrani Sir. He expressed
gratitude to:
Dr. Anju V Kulkarni for her valuable insights.
Dr. N.S. Kumar (Principal) for his support in organizing the event.
The faculty members, administrative staff, and students for their enthusiastic
participation.
He reiterated the significance of adopting OBE practices and working towards
achieving NBA accreditation for Ghousia College of Engineering.
5. Conclusion
The Outcome-Based Education and NBA Accreditation Program was a highly successful and
insightful event. Faculty members gained valuable knowledge about OBE frameworks,
accreditation processes, and how they can contribute towards making the institution NBA-
certified. The event marked an important step in Ghousia College of Engineering’s
commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a keen
interest in further workshops and training programs on NBA accreditation.
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