Dr.Sebastian T Joseph Sr.Asst.

Professor Joseph School of Business Studies National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Prof. Ved Prakash, Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was established by the UGC in September 1994 at Bangalore for evaluating the performance of the Universities and Colleges in the Country. NAAC's mandate includes the task of performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation of universities and colleges in the country. The philosophy of NAAC is based on objective and continuous improvement rather than being punitive or judgmental, so that all institutions of higher learning are empowered to maximize their resources, opportunities and capabilities. Assessment is a performance evaluation of an institution and /or its units and is accomplished through a process based on self-study and peer review using defined criteria. Accreditation refers to the certification given by NAAC which is valid for a period of five years. At present the Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC is done on a voluntary basis. 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 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.

Guided by its vision and striving to achieve its mission, the NAAC primarily assesses the quality of institutions of higher education that volunteer for the process, through an internationally accepted methodology.

Value Framework
Throughout the world, the Higher Educational Institutions function in a dynamic environment and the Indian higher education system is no exception to this. As significant changes happen from time to time, there are new challenges and demands that seek innovation. The ever expanding higher education, impact of technology on educational delivery, increasing private participation and the impact of globalization (including liberal cross-border and trans-border educational imperatives) have necessitated marked changes in the Indian higher education scenario. While formulating its Core Values for Accreditation framework, NAAC is in cognizance of the swift changes and consequent metamorphosis in values pertaining to the Indian Higher Education. Core Values:

Contributing to National Development Fostering Global Competencies among Students Inculcating a Value System in Students Promoting the Use of Technology Quest for Excellence

Governance Structure NAACs working is governed by the General Council (GC) and the Executive Committee (EC) on which University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Universities, Colleges and other professional institutions are represented. Senior academics and educational administrators are nominated as members on these two bodies.

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

In pursuance of the National Action Plan of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up gradation of institutions of higher education, the NAAC proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a postaccreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of an institutions system and work towards realising the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the performance of institutions. The IQAC will make a significant and meaningful contribution in the post-accreditation phase of institutions. During the post-accreditation period, the IQAC will channelize the efforts and measures of an institution towards academic excellence.

The objectives of the IQAC are: To ensure continuous improvement in the entire operations of the University and to ensure stakeholders connected with higher Education, namely parents, teachers, staff, would be employers, funding agencies and society in general, of its own quality and probity. IQAC is responsible for the quality related initiatives of the University. Preparation and submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC based on the quality parameters is done every year. Workshops on quality related theme are organized and promotion of quality circles leads to quality improvement. Preparation of proposals to get financial assistance under UGC XI Plan. The objectives of the IQAC are: To ensure continuous improvement in the entire operations of the University and to ensure stakeholders connected with higher Education, namely parents, teachers, staff, would be employers, funding agencies and society in general, of its own quality and probity.

The Functions of the IQAC are:

Design and implementation of annual plan for Institution level activities for quality enhancement Arrange for feed back responses from students for quality related institutional processes

Development and Application of quality bench marks / parameters for the various Academic and Administrative activities of the Institution

Retrieval of Information on various quality parameters of Higher Education and best practices followed by other Institutions Organization of workshops and seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles and institutions wide dissemination of the proceeding of such activities

Development and application of innovative practices in various programmes / activities leading to quality enhancement Participation in the creation of learner centric environment conducive for quality education

Work for the development of Internationalization and Institutionalization of quality enhancement policies and practices Act as a nodal unit of the Institution for augmenting quality related activities Prepare focused annual quality assurance report (AQARs).