IQAC stands for the Internal Quality Assurance Cell. It is a mechanism in educational institutions, primarily in India, to ensure and enhance the quality of education and institutional performance. The establishment of IQACs is typically mandated by regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

The primary objective of an IQAC is to develop a system for consistent quality improvement in various aspects of the institution, including teaching, research, infrastructure, governance, and other related activities. The IQAC acts as a nodal agency responsible for coordinating and implementing quality-related initiatives across the institution.

In  August 2007 the Internal Quality Assurance Cell was established in this college. The establishment of IQAC has marked a watershed as far as the understanding of the notion of “Quality Assurance” in the Institution is concerned. The IQAC  is successful not only in taking up several quality assurance activities but also in the creation of an institutional database in the Institution.

One of the significant contributions of IQAC is to implement the student’s feedback on the curriculum. The feedback is collected online and is done at the end of each semester. The feedback collected on the curriculum is compiled and reported to the departments. The departments, in turn, take up necessary corrective measures.

ROUTINE ACTIVITIES OF IQAC

Ø  Preparation of the Annual Report

Ø  Preparing of the Annual Quality Assessment Report

Ø  Participating in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and sending necessary after compiling those collected from the departments and sections.

Ø  Collection of annual Performance Based Appraisal (PBAS) of faculties and Feedback on Curriculum from students.

BEYOND NORMAL ACTIVITIES OF IQAC

Ø  Preparing the application formats for Direct Recruitments (Teaching Positions), Career Advancement Schemes and Performance-Based Appraisal as per the latest UGC guidelines

Ø  Performing data entry and analysis of Green Audit.

Ø  IQAC conducted the Students Satisfaction Survey.

GOALS OF IQAC

The primary goals of IQAC are:

§  Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), is to build and ensure a quality culture at the institutional level.

§  The IQAC is meant to plan, guide and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE) activities of the Institution.

§  The IQAC shall not be a record-keeping cell but shall channelize and systematize the effort to pull the University in the path of academic excellence.

§  The IQAC should become a driving force for ushering in quality by working out intervention strategies to remove deficiencies and enhance quality. 

Here are some key functions and responsibilities typically carried out by an IQAC:Ø  Development and application of quality benchmarks for various academic and administrative activities.

Ø  Preparation and submission of an Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the guidelines provided by the regulatory bodies.

Ø  Facilitating the process of accreditation and quality assessment of the institution.

Ø  Organizing workshops, seminars, and training programs on quality-related themes and initiatives.

Ø  Initiating measures to promote research, innovation, and consultancy activities within the institution.

Ø  Collecting and analyzing feedback from stakeholders, including students, faculty, and employers, to identify areas of improvement.

Ø  Monitoring the effectiveness of various quality enhancement measures implemented by the institution.

Ø  Documentation and dissemination of best practices within the institution.

Ø  Encouraging the adoption of modern teaching-learning methods and technologies.

Ø  Assisting in the development and implementation of the institution's strategic plans and quality policies.

The composition of an IQAC usually includes the institution's senior management, faculty members, administrative staff, and external experts from academia, industry, and other relevant fields. The cell is expected to function autonomously with adequate support and participation from the institution's stakeholders.