Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

The prime tasks of the IQAC are

To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institution.
To channelize all efforts and measures of the institution towards promoting its holistic academic excellence .

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

In pursuance of the National Action Plan of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality upgradation 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 institution’s 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 postaccreditation phase of institutions. During the post-accreditation period, the IQAC will channelize the efforts and measures of an institution towards academic excellence.

Objectives IQAC will facilitate / contribute

• To a heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement and facilitate internalization of the quality culture.
• To the enhancement and integration among the various activities of the institution and institutionalize many good practices.
• To provide a sound basis for decision making to improve institutional functioning.
• To act as a change agent in the institution.
• To better internal communication.

Strategies IQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for

• Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks • The relevance and quality of academic and research programmes
• Equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of society
• Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning
• The credibility of evaluation procedures
• Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and functioning of the support structure and services
• Research sharing and networking with other institutions in India and abroad.

• Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of an institution
• Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
• Organization of workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles
• Documentation of the various programmes / activities leading to quality improvement
• Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for quality-related activities
• Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to be submitted to NAAC based on the quality parameters.

• To create an ecosystem which strives for quality, in all processes of the institute resulting in satisfaction of every stakeholder.

• To conduct regular academic and administrative audits.
• To promote effective use of the latest technology for automation of activities.
• To encourage self-evaluation, accountability, autonomy and transparency through quality circles in all processes of the institute.
• To develop protocols for all activities and refine them based on stakeholder’s feedback.

• The institute is dedicated to deliver quality education for all round development of the students to meet the changing requirements of the society.

Dean (IQAC) will be the coordinator of IQAC.

• To coordinate the dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
• To coordinate the documentation of the various programmes / activities leading to quality improvement
• To coordinate the quality-related activities of the institution
• To coordinate in preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to be submitted to NAAC.
• To coordinate the timely and efficient execution of the decisions of IQAC.
• To conduct internal and external academic audits.

1. To a heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement and facilitate internalization of the quality culture through good practices.
2. To provide a strong basis for decision making to improve institutional functioning.
3. To act as a change agent in the institution through better internal communication.
4. To develop a system for conscious, consistent and programmed action to improve the quality of academic and administrative performance of the institution.
5. To establish measures for effective functioning of institution through quality enhancement, innovation and best practices.
6. To promote, promulgate and pronounce values and ethics in academics, research and consultancy.

Best Practice-1

1. Title: DIGITAL LEARNING BY STUDENTS AND STAFF
2. Objectives:
3. Develop the skills and confidence of students and staff in the appropriate and effective use of digital technology to support learning and teaching.
4. To provide inclusive learning environment to the students for technology updation, which is required by the industry.
5. Context: Digital learning has emerged as a game-changer, offering a plethora of benefits for both students and educators. This dynamic shift from traditional classrooms to virtual learning environments brings with it a host of advantages, fostering a more flexible, personalized, and engaging educational experience. Students from different levels & backgrounds need training to improve their skills in addition to traditional classroom teaching.
6. Practice: With reference to the above context, all students from III & IV B.Tech are encouraged to register for online internship. 900 students registered for virtual internships provided by Eduskills, Skill Dezire, Future skills (approved by AICTE) in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AWS, Uipath RPA Developer, Blue Prism Intelligent Automation etc.,
7. Evidence of Success: As a result, Our institution is recognized and awarded by Eduskills as the institution having 900 students completed Virtual Internships in the national level.
8. Problems Encountered: It is difficult to make students to be attentive during the online session.

Best Practice-2

1. Title : PRACTICAL ORIENTED LEARNING
2. Objectives : To enrich students with hands on training so that they understand the concepts to be industry ready
3. Context: Practical oriented learning will help the students to be strong in basics. To bridge the gap between industry and academia, students must undergo practical oriented session related to advanced edge cutting technologies.
4. Practice: In order to meet the above context, workshops related to IoT, 3D printing, Electric Vehicle, Coding practice has been conducted for students in II year level. In III year they will undergo mini projects which uses the above technologies, so that they will be strong in both theoretically as well as practically. In IV year, their mini project will be extended and models, prototypes will be prepared by the students.
5. Evidence of Success: As a result, Final year students developed working models as their project work and presented papers in the National Conferences.
6. Problems Encountered: Faced small issues in identifying resources to provide training for core branches.