NAAC [ National Assessment and Accreditation Council]

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit higher education institutions in the country. Its primary objective is to ensure and enhance the quality of higher education through a rigorous accreditation process. NAAC evaluates institutions based on various parameters such as curricular aspects, teaching-learning processes, infrastructure, governance, and innovation. Accreditation by NAAC signifies a level of quality and credibility, helping institutions improve their standards and fostering excellence in higher education across India.

VISION:

–> To make quality the defining element of higher education in India through a combination of self and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.

MISSION:


–> 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 of teachinglearning 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.

–> To collaborate with other stakeholders of higher education for quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance.

OBJECTIVES:

To promote the following core values among the Higher Education Institutions of the country

–> Contributing to National Development

–> Fostering Global Competencies among Students

–> Inculcating a Value System in Students

–> Promoting the Use of Technology

–> Quest for Excellence

NAAC Documents

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Key Indicator – 1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation
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1.1.1
QₗM
The Institution ensures effective curriculum planning and delivery through a well-planned and documented process including academic calendar and conduct of continuous internal Assessment
Key Indicator – 1.2 Academic Flexibility
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No.
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1.2.1 &
1.2.2
QₙM
Number of Certificate/Value added courses offered and online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. where the students of the institution have enrolled and successfully completed during the last five years) and
Percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Value added courses and also completed online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. as against the total number of students during the last five years
Key Indicator – 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
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1.3.1
QₗM
Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability in transacting the Curriculum
1.3.2
QₙM
Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Key Indicator – 1.4 Feedback System
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1.4.1
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Institution obtains feedback on the academic performance and ambience of the institution from various stakeholders, such as Students, Teachers, Employers, Alumni etc. and action taken report on the feedback is made available on institutional website
Key Indicator – 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
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2.1.1
QₙM
Enrolment percentage
2.1.2
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Percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc. as per applicable reservation policy) during the last five years
Key Indicator – 2.2 Student Teacher Ratio
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2.2.1
QₙM
Student – Full time Teacher Ratio
Key Indicator – 2.3 Teaching – Learning Process
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2.3.1
QₗM
Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences and teachers use ICT- enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning process
Key Indicator – 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality
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2.4.1
QₙM
Percentage of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
2.4.2
QₙM
Percentage of full time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph. D./D.Sc. / D.Litt./L.L.D. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)
Key Indicator – 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
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2.5.1.
QₗM
Mechanism of internal/ external assessment is transparent and the grievance redressal system is time- bound and efficient
Key Indicator – 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome
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2.6.1.
QₗM
Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website
2.6.2.
QₗM
Attainment of POs and COs are evaluated
2.6.3.
QₙM
Pass percentage of Students during last five years (excluding backlog students)
Key Indicator – 2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey
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2.7.1.
QₙM
Online student satisfaction survey regarding to teaching learning process.
Key Indicator – 3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research
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3.1.1
QₙM
Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five years
Key Indicator – 3.2 Innovation Ecosystem
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3.2.1
QₗM
Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, Indian Knowledge System (IKS),including awareness about IPR, establishment of IPR cell, Incubation centre and other initiatives for the creation and transfer of knowledge/technology and the outcomes of the same are evident
3.2.2
QₙM
Number of workshops/seminars/conferences including programs conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship during the last five years
Key Indicator – 3.3 Research Publication and Awards
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3.3.1
QₙM
Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals as notified on UGC CARE list during the last five years
3.3.2
QₙM
Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years
Key Indicator – 3.4 Extension Activities
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3.4.1
QₗM
Outcomes of Extension activities in the neighborhood community in terms of impact and sensitizing the students to social issues for their holistic development during the last five years.
3.4.2
QₗM
Awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government / government recognised bodies
3.4.3
QₙM
Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through organized forums including NSS/NCC with involvement of community during the last five years
Key Indicator – 3.5 Colloboration
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3.5.1
QₙM
Number of functional MoUs/linkages with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last five years
Key Indicator – 4.1 Physical Facilities
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4.1.1
QₗM
The Institution has adequate infrastructure and other facilities
a. for teaching – learning, viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc
b. ICT – enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS etc.
Facilities for Cultural and sports activities, yoga centre, games (indoor and outdoor), Gymnasium, auditorium etc
4.1.2
QₙM
Percentage of expenditure for infrastructure development and augmentation excluding salary during the last five years
Key Indicator – 4.2 Library as a learning Resource
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4.2.1.
QₗM
Library is automated with digital facilities using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), adequate subscriptions to e-resources and journals are made. The library is optimally used by the faculty and students
Key Indicator – 4.3 IT Infrastructure
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4.3.1.
QₗM
Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides sufficient bandwidth for internet connection
4.3.2.
QₙM
Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Key Indicator – 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure Activities
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4.4.1.
QₙM
Percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, during the last five years
Key Indicator-5.1 Student Support
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5.1.1
QₙM
Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years
5.1.2
QₙM
Following capacity development and skills enhancement activities are organised for improving students’ capability
1. Soft skills
2. Language and communication skills
3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene, self-employment and entrepreneurial skills)
4. Awareness of trends in technology
5.1.3
QₙM
Percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during the last five years
5.1.4
QₙM
The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases
1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances
4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees
Key Indicator-5.2 Student Progression
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5.2.1
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Percentage of placement of outgoing students and students progressing to higher education during the last five years
5.2.2
QₙM
Percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years
Key Indicator-5.3 Student Participation and Activities
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5.3.1
QₙM
Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/ cultural activities at University / state/ national / international level during the last five years
5.3.2
QₙM
Average number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the Institution participated during last five years
Key Indicator-5.4 Alumni Engagement
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5.4.1
QₗM
There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support services
Key Indicator- 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
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6.1.1
QₗM
The institutional governance and leadership are in accordance with the vision and mission of the Institution and it is visible in various institutional practices such as NEP implementation, sustained institutional growth, decentralization, participation in the institutional governance and in their short term and long term Institutional Perspective Plan.
Key Indicator- 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
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6.2.1
QₗM
The institutional perspective plan is effectively deployed and functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment, service rules, and procedures, etc.
6.2.2
QₙM
Institution implements e-governance in its operations
Key Indicator- 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
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6.3.1
QₗM
The institution has performance appraisal system, effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for career development/progression
6.3.2
QₙM
Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
6.3.3
QₙM
Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in Faculty development Programmes (FDP), Management Development Programmes (MDPs) professional development /administrative training programs during the last five years
Key Indicator- 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
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6.4.1
QₗM
Institution has strategies for mobilization and optimal utilization of resources and funds from various sources (government/ non-government organizations) and it conducts financial audits regularly (internal and external)
Key Indicator- 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
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6.5.1
QₗM
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes. It reviews teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals and records the incremental improvement in various activities
6.5.2
QₙM
Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:

1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); quality improvement initiatives identified and implemented
2. Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) and follow-up action taken
3. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s)
4. Participation in NIRF and other recognized rankings
5. Any other quality audit/accreditation recognized by state, national or international agencies such as NAAC, NBA etc.
Key Indicator – 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities
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7.1.1
QₗM
Institution has initiated the Gender Audit and measures for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years.
7.1.2
QₙM
The Institution has facilities and initiatives for

1. Alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures
2. Management of the various types of degradable and non-degradable waste
3. Water conservation
4. Green campus initiatives
5. Disabled-friendly, barrier free environment
7.1.3
QₙM
Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution.
The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed through the following

1. Green audit / Environment audit
2. Energy audit
3. Clean and green campus initiatives
4. Beyond the campus environmental promotion and sustainability activities
7.1.4
QₗM
Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic diversity and Sensitization of students and employees to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
Key Indicator – 7.2 Best Practices
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7.2.1
QₗM
Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual
Key Indicator – 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness
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7.3.1
QₗM
Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words

Metric
No.
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1.1 Number of students year wise during the last five years
2.1
2.2
Number of full time teachers during the last five years (Without repeat count)
3.1 Expenditure excluding salary component year wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)

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