Manual for Affiliated / Constituent Colleges

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Preface 2
Contents
SECTION A: Guidelines for Assessment and Accreditation
I. Introduction 5
Vision and Mission 5
Core Values 6
II. Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions 8
Revised Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) Framework 8
Focus of Assessment 9
III. Quality Indicator Framework (QIF) 9
IV. Eligibility for Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC 22
V. The Assessment Process 23
VI. Procedural Details 26
VII. Assessment Outcome 27
Grading System 28
Calculation of Institutional CGPA 29
VIII. Mechanism for Institutional Appeals 29
IX. Re-Assessment 30
X. Subsequent Cycles of Accreditation 30
XI. Fee Structure and Other financial Implications 31
XII. Getting Ready for Submission of Self - Study Report (SSR) 33

SECTION B: Data Requirements for Self - Study Report (SSR)

1. Executive Summary 36
2. Profile of the Institution 37
3. Quality Indicator Framework (QIF) 44
4. Data Templates/Documents(Qualitative and Quantitative Metrics) 84

SECTION C: Appendices
1. Appendix 1: Glossary and Notes 114
2. Appendix 2: Abbreviations 127
3. Appendix 3: Revised A&A Process of NAAC 129

NAAC for Quality and Excellence in Higher Education

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