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PREFACE

It is heartening that National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

has brought in new spirit into its process of assessment and accreditation. This has
been attempted as a continuance of the NAAC’s concern for ensuring that its
processes are in tune with local, regional and global changes in higher education
scenario. The main focus of the revision process has been to enhance the redeeming
features of the accreditation process and make them more robust, objective,
transparent and scalable as well as make it ICT enabled. It also has reduced
duration of accreditation process.

The revised process is an outcome of the feedback received by NAAC over a

long period through various Consultative Meetings, Expert Group Meetings, which
comprised of eminent academicians representing the University and College
sectors. In addition, the NAAC also solicited feedback through the web from the
stakeholders and specifically from the academia during the Assessors Interaction
Meetings (AIM). The entire revision exercise has successfully resulted in the
development of an assessment and accreditation framework which is technology
enabled and user friendly. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) desirous of
seeking accreditation from now on will need to understand the changes made in the
process. Keeping this in mind, the Manuals have been revised separately for
Universities, Autonomous Colleges and Affiliated/Constituent Colleges. The Self-
Study Report (SSR) forms the backbone of the entire process of accreditation.
Special effort has been made to differentiate some of the items to render them more
applicable to different categories of institutions. It is hoped that the Manuals will
help the HEIs to prepare for the revised process of assessment and accreditation. As
always, NAAC welcomes feedback from every corner.

In an effort to enhance the accountability of the accrediting agency as well as

the institutions applying for accreditation, it is advised to look into the latest
developments on the website of NAAC.

The contribution of the experts and NAAC officials/staff in developing the

Manual is gratefully acknowledged.

December, 2022
Bengaluru
(Dr. S. C. Sharma)
Director, NAAC

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CONTENTS Page No.

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Preface No.
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) - Description 10
IV. Eligibility for Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC 21
V. The Assessment Process 22
VI. Procedural Details 24
VII. Assessment Outcome 27
Calculation of Institutional CGPA 28
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) 32
XIII. Mandatory Disclosure on HEI’s Website 34

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

1. Executive Summary 36
2. Profile of the College 37
3. Extended Profile of the College 46
4. Quality Indicator Framework (QIF) 47

SECTION C:Appendices
1. Appendix 1: Glossary and Notes 70
2. Appendix 2: Abbreviations 82

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 SECTION A: GUIDELINES FOR ASSESSMENT AND

ACCREDITATION

This Section presents the NAAC framework for Assessment and Accreditation
based on the Core Values and Criteria for assessment and Key Indicators.
Further, it details out the procedures for institutional preparation forfilling
the Self Study Report online, Peer Assessment and the final Outcome of
Accreditation. The procedure for re-assessment, mechanism for institutional
appeals and accreditation of subsequent cycles are also presented.

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I. INTRODUCTION
India has one of the largest and diverse education systems in the world. Privatization,
widespread expansion, increased autonomy and introduction of Programmes in new and
emerging areas have improved access to higher education. At the same time, it has also led to
widespread concern on the quality and relevance of the higher education. To address these
concerns, the National Policy on Education (NPE, 1986) and the Programme of Action (PoA,
1992) spelt out strategic plans for the policies, advocated the establishment of an independent
National accreditation agency. Consequently, the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC) was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution of the University Grants
Commission (UGC) with its Head Quarter in Bengaluru. The mandate of NAAC as reflected in
its vision statement is in making quality assurance an integral part of the functioning of Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs).

The NAAC functions through its General Council (GC) and Executive Committee (EC)
comprising educational administrators, policy makers and senior academicians from a cross-
section of Indian higher education system. The Chairperson of the UGC is the President of the
GC of the NAAC, the Chairperson of the EC is an eminent academician nominated by the
President of GC (NAAC). The Director is the academic and administrative head of NAAC and is
the member-secretary of both the GC and the EC. In addition to the statutory bodies that steer its
policies and core staff to support its activities NAAC is advised by the advisory and consultative
committees constituted from time to time.

Vision and Mission

The vision of NAAC is:
To make quality the defining element of higher education in India through a combination of self
and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.
The mission statements of the NAAC aim at translating the NAAC’s vision into action plans
and define NAAC’s engagement and endeavor as given below:
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 in 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.

Striving to achieve its goals as guided by its vision and mission statements, NAAC primarily
focuses on assessment of the quality of higher education institutions in the country. The NAAC
methodology for Assessment and Accreditation is very much similar to that followed by Quality
Assurance (QA) agencies across the world and consists of self-assessment by the institution
along with external peer assessment organized by NAAC.

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Core Values
Throughout the world, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) function in a dynamic
environment. The need to expand the system of higher education, the impact of technology on the
educational delivery, the increasing private participation in higher education and the impact of
globalization (including liberal cross-border and trans-national educational imperatives), have
necessitated marked changes in the Indian higher education system. These changes and the
consequent shift in values have been taken into cognizance by NAAC while formulating the core
values. Accordingly, in order to ensure external and internal validity and credibility, the QA
process of NAAC is grounded within a value framework which is suitable and appropriate to the
National context.

The accreditation framework of NAAC is thus based on five core values detailed below.

(i) Contributing to National Development

Most of the HEIs have a remarkable capacity to adapt to changes and at the same time,
pursue the goals and objectives that they have set forth for themselves. Contributing to national
development has always been an implicit goal of Indian HEIs. The role of HEIs is significant in
human resource development and capacity building of individuals, to cater to the needs of the
economy, society and the country as a whole, thereby, contributing to the development of the
Nation. Serving the cause of social justice, ensuring equity and increasing access to higher
education are a few ways by which HEIs can contribute to the national development. It is
therefore appropriate that the Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) process of NAAC looks into
the ways HEIs have been responding to and contributing towards national development.

(ii) Fostering Global Competencies among Students

The spiraling developments at the global level also warrant that the NAAC includes in its
scope of assessment skill development of students, on par with their counterparts elsewhere in the
world. With liberalization and globalization of economic activities, the need to develop skilled
human resources of a high caliber is imperative. Consequently, the demand for internationally
acceptable standards in higher education is evident. Therefore, the accreditation process of
NAAC needs to examine the role of HEIs in preparing the students to achieve core competencies,
to face the global challenges successfully. This requires that the HEIs be innovative, creative
andentrepreneurial in their approach. Towards achieving this, HEIs may establish collaborations
with industries, network with the neighborhood agencies/bodies and foster a closer relationship
between the “world of competent-learning” and the “world of skilled work”.

(iii) Inculcating a Value System among Students

Although skill development is crucial to the success of students in the job market, skills
are of less value in the absence of appropriate value systems. The HEIs have to shoulder the
responsibility of inculcating desirable value systems among students. In a country like India, with
cultural pluralities and diversities, it is essential that students imbibe the appropriate values

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commensurate with social, cultural, economic and environmental realities, at the local, national
and universal levels. Whatever be the pluralities and diversities that exist in the country, there is a
persisting concern for inculcating the core universal values like truth and righteousness apart
from other values emphasized in the various policy documents of the country. The seeds of
values such as cooperation and mutual understanding during the early stages of education have to
be reiterated and re-emphasized at the higher education also through appropriate learning
experiences and opportunities. The NAAC assessment therefore examines how these essential
and desirable values are being inculcated in the students, by the HEIs.

(iv) Promoting the Use of Technology

Most of the significant developments that one can observe today can be attributed to the
impact of Science and Technology. While the advantages of using modern tools and
technological innovations in the day-to-day-life are well recognized, the corresponding changes
in the use of new technologies, for teaching learning and governance of HEIs, leaves much to be
desired. Technological advancement and innovations in educational transactions have to be
undertaken by all HEIs, to make a visible impact on academic development as well as
administration. At a time when our educational institutions are expected to perform as good as
their global partners, significant technological innovations have to be adopted. Traditional
methods of delivering higher education have become less motivating to a large number of
students. To keep pace with the developments in other spheres of human endeavor, HEIs have to
enrich the learning experiences of their students by providing them with state-of-the-art
educational technologies. The campus community must be adequately prepared to make use of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) optimally. Conscious effort is also needed to
invest in hardware and to orient the faculty suitably.

In addition to using technology as a learning resource, managing the activities of the

institution in a technology-enabled way will ensure effective institutional functioning. For
example, documentation and data management in the HEIs are areas where the process of
assessment by NAAC has made a significant impact. Moving towards electronic data
management and having institutional website to provide ready and relevant information to
stakeholders are desirable steps in this direction. In other words, effective use of ICT in HEIs will
be able to provide ICT literacy to the campus community, using ICT for resource sharing and
networking, as well as adoptingICT-enabled administrative processes. Therefore, NAAC
accreditation would look at how the HEIs have put in place their electronic data management
systems and electronic resources and their access to internal and external stakeholders
particularly the student community.

(v) Quest for Excellence

Contributing to nation-building and skills development of students, HEIs should

demonstrate a drive to develop themselves into centres of excellence. Excellence in all that they
will contribute to the overall development of the system of higher education of the country as a
whole. This ‘Quest for Excellence’ could start with the assessment or even earlier, by the
establishment of the Steering Committee for the preparation of the Self - Study Report (SSR) of
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an institution. Another step in this direction could be the identification of the strengths and
weaknesses in the teaching and learning processes as carried out by the institution.

The five core values as outlined above form the foundation for assessment of institutions
that volunteer for accreditation by NAAC. The HEIs may also add their own core values to these
in conformity with the goals and mission.

II. ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

INSTITUTIONS
The NAAC has been carrying out the process of quality assessment and accreditation of
HEIs over the past two decades. Several HEIs have gone through this process and a sizeable
number has also undergone subsequent cycles of accreditation. True to its commitment for
promoting quality culture in HEIs in consonance with the overall developments in the field of
education as well as the outside world, NAAC has strived to be sensitive to these and adequately
reflect these in its processes. The A&A process of NAAC continue to be an exercise in
partnership of NAAC with the HEI being assessed. As is known by now, the A&A process of
NAAC is being revised and this revision attempts to enhance such a partnership. Over years the
feedback procured from the HEIs, other stakeholders and the developments in the national scene
– all have contributed in making appropriate revisions in the process so as to accelerate the
process with greater quality rigor.

Revised Assessment and Accreditation(A&A)Framework

The Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework was launched in July 2017. It
represents an explicit Paradigm Shift making it ICT enabled, objective, transparent, scalable and
robust. The Shift is:

 from qualitative peer judgement to data based quantitative indicator evaluation with
increased objectivity and transparency
 towards extensive use of ICT confirming scalability and robustness
 in terms of simplification of the process drastic reduction in number of questions, size of
the report, visit days, and so on
 in terms of boosting benchmarking as quality improvement tool. This has been attempted
through comparison of NAAC indicators with other international QA frameworks
 introducing Pre-qualifier for peer team visit, as 25% of system generated score
 introducing System Generated Scores (SGS) with combination of online evaluation of
Quantitative metrics and peer judgementof Qualitative metrics.
 in introducing the element of third party validation of data
 in providing appropriate differences in the metrics, weightages and benchmarks to
universities, autonomous colleges and affiliated/constituent colleges
 in revising several metrics to bring in enhanced participation of students and alumni in the
assessment process

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 The Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework was launched in July 2017. It
represents an explicit Paradigm Shift making it ICT enabled, objective, transparent, scalable and
robust. After launching the same several modifications and updations have been carried. Recently
updation of manual is in line with the NEP-2020 recommendations.

Again in January 2022 metrics related to seven criteria including both QnM and QlM have
been now reduced to ease the Assessment and Accreditation process of NAAC for
Affiliated/Constituent Colleges without compromising the quality aspects in Higher Education.

The stakeholders of Higher Education have given their feedback to reduce the degree and
magnitude of predicament faced by them, during the process of filling their Self Study Report.
Accordingly, NAAC has constituted a specialized team to look into the methodology adapted in
the Revised Accreditation Framework (RAF), to facilitate all the Higher Education Institutions in
the country. The Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission have requested
NAAC to go for ease of doing Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions to reach the
unreached specially in far flung region from different parts of the country.

Focus of Assessment
The NAAC continues with its focus on quality culture of the institution in terms of
Quality Initiatives, Quality Sustenance and Quality Enhancement, as reflected in its vision,
organization, operations and the processes. Experience has reiterated that these can be ascertained
either by on site observations and/or through the facts and figures about the various aspects of
institutional functioning. The Revised Manual places greater confidence in the latter as reflective
of internal institutional processes.

In line with NAAC’s conviction that quality concerns are institutional, Quality
Assessment (QA) can better be done through self-evaluation. The self-evaluation process and the
subsequent preparation of the Self Study Report (SSR) to be submitted to NAAC involves the
participation of all the stakeholders – management, faculty members, administrative staff,
students, parents, employers, community and alumni. While the participation of internal
stakeholders i.e. management, staff and students provide credibility and ownership to the activity
and could lead to newer initiatives, interaction with the external stakeholders facilitate the
development process of the institution and their educational services. Overall, the QA is expected
to serve as a catalyst for institutional self-improvement, promote innovation and strengthen the
urge to excel.

It is attempted to enlarge the digital coverage of the entire process of A&A. This, it is
believed, will not only accelerate the process but also bring in greater objectivity into the process.

The possible differentiation required in respect of HEIs which are going for subsequent
cycles of A&A, appropriate scope has been provided in the process. This will allow the HEIs to
appropriately represent the developments they have attempted after the previous A&A cycle.

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III. QUALITY INDICATOR FRAMEWORK (QIF) - DESCRIPTION
The criteria based assessment forms the backbone of A&A process of NAAC. The seven criteria
represent the core functions and activities of a HEI. In the revised framework not only the
academic and administrative aspects of institutional functioning but also the emerging issues have
been included. The seven Criteria to serve as basis for assessment of HEIs are:

1. Curricular Aspects
2. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
3. Research, Innovations and Extension
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
5. Student Support and Progression
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
7. Institutional Values and Best Practices

Under each Criterion a few Key Indicators are identified. These Key Indicators (KIs) are further
delineated as Metrics which actually elicit responses from the HEIs. These seven criteria along
with their KIs are given below explicating the aspects they represent.

Criterion I: - Curricular Aspects

The Curricular Aspects are the mainstay of any educational institution. However, the
responsibilities of various HEIs in this regard vary depending on their administrative standing.
That is, an Affiliated College is essentially a teaching unit which depends on a larger body
namely university for legitimizing its academic and administrative processes. Its engagement
with curricular aspects is mainly in their implementation while its participation in curriculum
development, procedural detailing, assessment procedures as well as certification is peripheral
and these are “givens’’. Whereas a University has the mandate to visualize appropriate curricula
for particular programmes, revise/update them periodically, ensure that the outcomes of its
programmes are defined by its bodies. In case of Autonomous Colleges curricular responsibilities
are similar to the Universities.

Criterion I pertains to the practices of an institution in initiating a wide range of

programme options and courses that are in tune with the emerging national and global trends and
relevant to the local needs. Apart from issues of diversity and academic flexibility, aspects on
career orientation, multi-skill development, feedback system and involvement of stakeholders in
curriculum updating are also gauged.

The focus of Criterion I is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATORS

1.1Curriculum Planning and Implementation

1.2 Academic Flexibility

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 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.4 Feedback System

1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation

The Affiliating/Constituent Colleges have rather insignificant role in curriculum
designing and development. They adopt the curriculum overview provided by the
respective universities. Each college operationalize the curriculum within the overall
frame work provided, in one’s own way depending on its resource potential, institutional
goals and concern and so on. That is, each college visualizes the way the curriculum has
to be carried out – activities, who, how, when etc. This process makes each institution
unique and reflects on the concern of the college for quality in the form of values
emphasized, sensitivities focused on, etc.

1.2 Academic Flexibility

Academic flexibility refers to the freedom in the use of the time-frame of the
courses, horizontal mobility, inter-disciplinary options and others facilitated by curricular
transactions. Supplementary enrichment programmes introduced as an initiative of the
college, credit system and choice offered in the curriculum, in terms of programme,
curricular transactions and time-frame options are also considered in this key indicator.
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment

Holistic development of students is the main purpose of curriculum. While this is

attempted through prescribing dynamic and updated curricular inputs, the HEI is expected
to have provision for added courses and activities which may not be directly linked with
one’s discipline of study but contribute to sensitizing students to cross-cutting issues
relevant to the current pressing concerns both nationally and internationally such as
gender, environment and sustainability, human values and professional ethics,
development of creative and divergent competencies. A progressive university would
provide a wide range of such “value-added’’ courses for students to choose from
according to their interests and inclinations.

1.4 Feedback System

The process of revision and redesign of curricula is based on recent developments

and feedback from the stakeholders. The feedback from all stakeholders in terms of its
relevance and appropriateness in catering to the needs of the society, economy and
environment helps in improving the inputs.A HEI with the feedback system in place will
have an active process of not only collecting feedback from all stakeholders, but also
analysing it and identifying and drawing pertinent pointers to enhance the learning
effectiveness.

Criterion II: - Teaching Learning and Evaluation

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 Criterion II pertains to the efforts of an institution to serve students of different
backgrounds and abilities, through effective teaching-learning experiences. Interactive
instructional techniques that engage students in higher order ‘thinking’ and investigation,
through the use of interviews, focused group discussions, debates, projects, presentations,
experiments, practicum, internship and application of ICT resources are important
considerations. It also probes into the adequacy, competence as well as the continuous
professional development of the faculty who handle the programmes of study. The
efficiency of the techniques used to continuously evaluate the performance of teachers
and students is also a major concern of this Criterion.

The focus of Criterion II is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATORS
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.2 Student Teacher Ratio
2.3 Teaching Learning Process
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile

The process of admitting students to the programmes is through a transparent,

well-administered mechanism, complying with all the norms of the concerned
regulatory/governing agencies including state and central governments. Apart from the
compliance to the various regulations the institution put forth its efforts in ensuring equity
and wide access having representation of student community from different geographical
areas and socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds. These will be reflected
in the student profile.
2.2 Student Teacher Ratio
The student-teacher ratio has been found to be one of the strongest indicators of
student success and engagement. Logically, it's little wonder why. The fewer students
each teacher works with, the more closely they're able to adapt their teaching to the
specific learning styles. They're also able to develop healthy one-on-one mentoring
relationships and offer insight and help in ways that would be impossible in a larger
classroom. Additionally, a lower ratio will lighten the workload for teachers, enabling
them to focus on the quality rather than the quantity of their teaching and grading.

2.3 Teaching Learning Process

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 Diversity of learners in respect of their background, abilities and other personal
attributes will influence the extent of their learning. The teaching-learning modalities of
the institution are rendered to be relevant for the learner group. The learner-centered
education through appropriate methodologies such as participative learning, experiential
learning and collaborative learning modes, facilitate effective learning. Teachers provide
a variety of learning experiences, including individual and collaborative learning.
Interactive and participatory approaches, if employed, create a feeling of responsibility in
learners and makes learning a process of construction of knowledge. Of late, digital
resources for learning have become available and this makes learning more
individualized, creative and dynamic. Quality of learning provided in the institution
depends largely on teacher readiness to draw upon such recently available technology
supports and also the initiative to develop such learning resources to enrich teaching-
learning; on teacher’s familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMSs), other e-
resources available and how to meaningfully incorporate them in one’s scheme of
teaching-learning.

2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality

“Teacher quality” is a composite term to indicate the quality of teachers in terms

of their qualification, teacher characteristics, adequacy of recruitment procedures, faculty
availability, professional development and recognition of teaching abilities. Teachers take
initiative to learn and keep abreast with the latest developments, to innovate,
continuously seek improvement in their work and strive for individual and institutional
excellence.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms

This Key Indicator looks at issues related to assessment of teaching, learning and
evaluative processes and reforms, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the system.
One of the purposes of evaluation is to provide development-inducing feedback. The
qualitative dimension of evaluation is in its use for enhancing the competence of students.
Innovative evaluation process is to gauge the knowledge and skills acquired at various
levels of the programmes.

These specifications are stated as PSOs and COs. The quality of assessment process
in a HEI depends on how well the examination system actually tests the PSOs and COs,
quality of questions, extent of transparency in the system, extent of development inducing
feedback system, regularity in the conduct of examinations and declaration of results as well
as the regulatory mechanisms for prompt action on possible errors.

2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes

The real test of the extent to which teaching learning has been effective in a HEI is
reflected in the student performance in the examinations. Student performance is seen as the
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 realization of learning outcomes which are specifications of what a student should be
capable of doing on successful completion of a course and/or a programme.

2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey

All the efforts of teachers and the institution to make learning a meaningful
process can be considered impactful only to the extent students perceive it to be
meaningful. Their satisfaction level is decided by the kinds of experiences they undergo,
the extent of the “comfort” feeling as well as intellectual stimulation the learning
situations provide. Their feedback significantly showcases the actual quality of teaching
learning process enabling identification of the strengths of teaching as well as the possible
improvements. Student satisfaction, thus, is a direct indicator of the effectiveness of
teaching learning in the institution. It may be impractical to capture this aspect from every
student; however, every HEI can resort to a sample survey on a formalized basis to
capture this significant feature. This is the reason the revised assessment framework of
NAAC adopts survey of student satisfaction.

Criterion III: - Research, Innovations and Extension

This Criterion seeks information on the policies, practices and outcomes of the
institution, with reference to research, innovations and extension. It deals with the
facilities provided and efforts made by the institution to promote a ‘research culture’. The
institution has the responsibility to enable faculty to undertake research projects useful to
the society. Serving the community through extension, which is a social responsibility
and a core value to be demonstrated by institutions, is also a major aspect of this
Criterion.
The focus of Criterion III is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATORS
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2 Innovation Ecosystem
3.3 Research Publications and Awards
3.4 Extension Activities
3.5 Collaboration

3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research

The institution provides support in terms of financial, academic and human resources
required and timely administrative decisions to enable faculty to submit project proposals and
approach funding agencies for mobilizing resources for research. The institutional support to its
faculty for submitting research projects and securing external funding through flexibility in
administrative processes and infrastructure and academic support are crucial for any institution to
excel in research. The faculties are empowered to take up research activities utilizing the existing
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facilities. The institution encourages its staff to engage in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental
research activities and resource sharing.

3.2 Innovation Ecosystem

The Institution has created an ecosystem for innovation including incubation centre and
other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge. The institution conducts
workshop/seminars on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative
practices. Awards for innovation won by institution/teachers/research scholars/students, start-ups
incubated on-campus are explicitly commended by the institution.

3.3 Research Publications and Awards

Exploration and reflection are crucial for any teacher to be effective in one’s job. Quality
research outcome is beneficial for the discipline, society, industry, region and the nation. Sharing
of knowledge especially theoretical and practical findings of research through various media
enhances quality of teaching and learning. Research acumen in an institution is an evolving
feature reflecting various research output with clear records such as - doctoral, post-doctoral,
projects, inventions and discoveries, and number of research publications.

3.4 Extension Activities

Learning activities have a visible element for developing sensitivities towards community
issues, gender disparities, social inequity etc. and in inculcating values and commitment to
society. Affiliation and interaction with groups or individuals who have an interest in the
activities of the institution and the ability to influence the actions, decisions, policies, practices or
goals of the organization leads to mutual benefit to both the parties. The processes and strategies
inherent in such activities relevantly sensitize students to the social issues and contexts.
Sustainable practices of the institution leading to superior performance results in successful
outcomes in terms of generating knowledge useful for the learner as well as the community.

Extension also is the aspect of education which emphasizes community services. These
are often integrated with curricula as extended opportunities, intended to help, serve, reflect and
learn. The curriculum-extension interface has an educational value, especially in rural India.

3.5Collaboration

Through collaboration the HEIs can maintain a closer contact with the work field. It helps
keep the academic activities in the HEI in a more realistic perspective and also expand the scope
of learning experiences to students. Collaboration can be sought with academic institutions or
industry or other agencies of professional and social relevance. The range of activities could
include training, student exchange, faculty exchange, research and resource sharing, among
others. For making collaborative endeavor impactful it is necessary there is a formal agreement or
understanding between the institution and other HEIs or agencies for such activities.

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Criterion IV: - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The adequacy and optimal use of the facilities available in an institution are essential to
maintain the quality of academic and other programmes on the campus. It also requires
information on how every constituent of the institution - students, teachers and staff - benefit
from these facilities. Expansion of facilities to meet future development is included among other
concerns.

The focus of Criterion IV is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATORS

4.1 Physical Facilities

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

4.1 Physical Facilities

Adequate infrastructure facilities are keys for effective and efficient conduct of the
educational programmes. The growth of infrastructure thus has to keep pace with the academic
developments in the institution. The other supportive facilities on the campus are developed to
contribute to the effective ambience for curricular, extra- curricular and administrative activities.
A provision of expenditure in the budget is made annually for maintenance and replenishment of
physical facilities which will ensure their availability on a continual basis.

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource

The library holdings in terms of books, journals and other learning materials and
technology-aided learning mechanisms which enable students to acquire information, knowledge
and skills required for their study programmes. A recent development in the field due to
availability of digital means, the functioning of the library has undergone a drastic change.
Automation of library using the ILMS, use of e-journals and books, providing remote access to e-
resources in the library have become a matter of necessity. Providing for these and such other
developments as well as utilizing them well are important indicators of the quality of an academic
institution.

4.3 IT Infrastructure

The institution adopts policies and strategies for adequate technology deployment and
maintenance. The ICT facilities and other learning resources are adequately available in the
institution for academic and administrative purposes. The staff and students have access

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totechnology and information retrieval on current and relevant issues. The institution deploys and
employs ICTs for a range of activities.

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure

Having adequate infrastructure is not enough for effective institutional functioning, but
regular maintenance and periodic replenishment of infrastructure is essential. It is necessary that
the institution has sufficient resources allocated for regular upkeep of the infrastructure and there
are effective mechanisms for the upkeep of the infrastructure facilities; and promote the optimum
use of the same.

Criterion V: - Student Support and Progression

The highlights of this Criterion V are the efforts of an institution to provide necessary
assistance to students, to enable them to acquire meaningful experiences for learning at the
campus and to facilitate their holistic development and progression. It also looks into student
performance and alumni profiles and the progression of students to higher education and gainful
employment.

The focus of Criterion V is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATORS
5.1 Student Support
5.2 Student Progression
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.4 Alumni Engagement

5.1 Student Support

Facilitating mechanisms like guidance cell, placement cell, grievance redressal cell and
welfare measures to support students. Specially designed inputs are provided to the needy
students with learning difficulties. Provision is made for bridge and value added courses in
relevant areas. Institution has a well structured, organized guidance and counseling system in
place. Students benefited through scholarships, freeships and other means should be identified by
HEIs.

5.2 Student Progression

The Institution’s concern for student progression to higher studies and/or to employment
is a pertinent issue. Identify the reasons for poor attainment and plan and implement remedial
measures. Sustainable good practices which effectively support the students facilitate optimal
progression. The institutional provisions facilitate vertical movement of students from one level

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of education to the next higher level or towards gainful employment. Student qualifying for
state/national/international level exam or competition should be identified by HEIs.

5.3 Student Participation and Activities

The institution promotes inclusive practices for social justice and better stakeholder
relationships. The institution promotes value- based education for inculcating social responsibility
and good citizenry amongst its student community. The institution has the required infrastructure
and promotes active participation of the students in social, cultural and leisure activities.
Encouraging students’ participation in activities facilitates developing various skills and
competencies and foster holistic development.

5.4 Alumni Engagement

The Alumni are a strong support to the institution. An active Alumni Association can
contribute in academic matters, student support as well as mobilization of resources – both
financial and non financial. The institution nurtures the alumni association/chapters to facilitate
them to contribute significantly to the development of the institution through financial and non-
financial means.

Criterion VI: - Governance, Leadership and Management

Effective functioning of an institution can be gauged by the policies and practices it has
evolved in the matter of planning human resources, recruitment, training, performance appraisal,
financial management and the overall role of leadership.

The focus of Criterion VI is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATOR

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership

Effective leadership by setting values and participative decision- making process is key
not only to achieve the vision, mission and goals of the institution but also in building the
organizational culture. The formal and informal arrangements in the institution to co-ordinate the
academic and administrative planning and implementation reflects the institutions efforts in
achieving its vision.

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6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment

The leadership provides clear vision and mission to the institution. The functions of the
institution and its academic and administrative units are governed by the principles of
participation and transparency. Formulation of development objectives, directives and guidelines
with specific plans for implementation by aligning the academic and administrative aspects
improves the overall quality of the institutional provisions.

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies

The process of planning human resources including recruitment, performance appraisal

and planning professional development programmes and seeking appropriate feedback, analysis
of responses and ensure that they form the basis for planning. Efforts are made to upgrade the
professional competence of the staff. There are mechanisms evolved for regular performance
appraisal of staff.

6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization

Budgeting and optimum utilization of finance as well as mobilization of resources are the
issues considered under this Key Indicator. There are established procedures and processes for
planning and allocation of financial resources. The institution has developed strategies for
mobilizing resources and ensures transparency in financial management of the institution. The
income and expenditure of the institution are subjected to regular internal and external audit.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)

The internal quality assurance systems of HEIs are Self-regulated responsibilities of the
higher education institutions, aimed at continuous improvement of quality and achieving
academic excellence. The institution has mechanisms for academic and administrative auditing. It
adopts quality management strategies in all academic and administrative aspects. The institution
has an IQAC and adopts a participatory approach in managing its provisions.

Criterion VII: - Institutional Values and Best Practices

An educational institution operates in the context of the larger education system in the
country. In order to be relevant in changing national and global contexts an educational institution
has to be responsive to the emerging challenges and pressing issues. It has a social responsibility
to be proactive in the efforts towards development in the larger contexts. This role of the
institution is reflected in terms of the kinds of programmes, activities and preferences (values)
that it incorporates within its regular functioning. The extent to which an institution is impactful
in this is a sure reflection of its quality.

Every institution has a mandate to be responsive to at least a few pressing issues such as
gender equity, environmental consciousness and sustainability, inclusiveness and professional
ethics, but the way it addresses these and evolves practices will always be unique. Every
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Some meaningful practices pertinent to such situations are evolved within the institution and
these help smooth functioning and also lead to enhanced impact. Such practices which are
evolved internally by the institution leading to improvements in any one aspect of its functioning
– academic, administrative or organizational, - are recognized as a “best practices”. Over a period
of time, due to such unique ways of functioning each institution develops distinct characteristic
which becomes its recognizable attribute.

The focus of Criterion VII is captured in the following Key Indicators:

KEY INDICATORS

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

7.2 Best Practices
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities

The institution organizes gender equity promotion programmes. The institution displays
sensitivity to issues like climate change and environmental issues. It adopts environment friendly
practices and takes necessary actions such as – energy conservation, rain water harvesting, waste
recycling (solid/liquid waste management, e-waste management), carbon neutral, green practices
etc. The institution facilitates the differently abled (Divyangjan friendliness), effective dealing of
location advantages and disadvantages (situatedness), explicit concern for human values and
professional ethics etc. In other words, the concerns for social responsibilities as well as the
values held by the institution are explicit in its regular activities.

7.2 Best Practices

Any practice or practices that the institution has internally evolved and used during the
last few years leading to positive impact on the regular functioning of the institution can be
identified as “best practice/s”. These are not any activity prescribed by some authority. At some
point in time the institution evolves some innovation or a change in some aspect of functioning.
This practice is relevant mainly within the institution at a given point in time. It could be in
respect of teaching learning, office practices, maintenance and up keep of things or dealing with
human beings or money matters. But adopting that practice has resolved the difficulty or has
brought in greater ease in working in that aspect. In brief, these ‘best practices’ are relevant
within the institutional context and may pertain to either academic or administrative or
organizational aspects of institutional functioning.

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness

Every institution would like to be recognized for certain of its attributes which make it
‘distinct’, or, one of its kinds. Such attributes characterize the institution and are reflected in all
its activities in focus and practice.

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IV. ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION BY NAAC

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), if they have a record of at least two batches of students
graduated or been in existence for six years, whichever is earlier, are eligible to apply for the
process of Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) of NAAC, and fulfil the other conditions or are
covered by the other provisions, if any, mentioned below:

1. Universities (Central/State/Private/Deemed-to-be) and Institutions of National

Importance
a. Provided the Institutions /Deemed –to-be Universities and their off-campuses if any are
approved by MoE/UGC. NAAC will not consider the unapproved off-campuses for A&A.
b. Provided that these institutions have regular students enrolled in to the full time teaching and
Research programmes offered on campus.
c. Provided further that the duly established campuses within the country, if any, shall be treated
as part of the Universities / Institutions of National Importance for the A&A process.
d. NAAC will not undertake the accreditation of off-shore campuses

2. Autonomous colleges/Constituent Colleges/ Affiliated Colleges (affiliated to universities

recognized by UGC as an affiliating University)

a) Provided the Colleges are affiliated to a University recognized by UGC for the purposes of
affiliation. Constituent colleges of a Private and Deemed- to-be Universities are considered as
the constituent units of the University and thus will not be considered for A&A independently.
Such constituent colleges need to come along with the University.

b) Provided the colleges/institutions not affiliated to a University are offering programmes

recognized by Statutory Professional Regulatory Councils and have been recognized by
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) or other such Government agencies concerned, as
equivalent to a degree programme of a University.

3. Accredited HEIs applying for Re-assessment or Subsequent Cycles (Cycle 2, Cycle 3,

Cycle 4….) of Accreditation

a) Institutions, which would like to make an improvement in the accredited status, may apply for
Re-assessment, after a minimum of one year and before three years of accreditation subject to
the fulfillment of other conditions specified by NAAC from time to time for the purpose.
b) Institutions opting for Subsequent Cycles (Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4….) of Accreditation
can submit the Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA), during the last six
months of the validity period subject to the fulfillment of other conditions specified by NAAC
from time to time for the purpose.

4. Any other HEIs at the discretion of NAAC.

Note:

1. All the institutions intending to apply for Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC need to mandatorily
upload the information on All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) portal. AISHE code
(reference number) is one of the requirements for Registration.

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V. THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Taking cognizance of the diversity in the kinds of institutions HEIs have been grouped
under three categories namely, Universities, Autonomous Colleges and Affiliated/Constituent
Colleges.

The assessment process will be carried out in three stages. As stated earlier, it will
comprise three main components, viz., Self Study Report (SSR), Student Satisfaction Survey and
the Peer Team Report. The SSR has 56 Metrics for Affiliated/Constituent Colleges, covering
the seven Criteria described earlier. The SSR has two kinds of Metrics: one, those requiring
quantifiable facts and figures as data which have been indicated as ‘quantitative metrics’ (QnM);
and two, those metrics requiring descriptive responses and are accordingly named ‘qualitative
metrics’ (QlM). Table 1 depicts the distribution of Key Indicators (KIs) and Metrics across them.

Table 1: Distribution of Metrics and KIs across Criteria

Type of HEIs Affiliated/Constituent Colleges

Criteria 7
Key Indicators (KIs) 32
Qualitative Metrics (QlM) 22
Quantitative Metrics (QnM) 34
Total Metrics (QlM + QnM) 56

Table 2 gives the details of weightage given to the various Key Indicators and Criteria.

In view of the variations in the institutional emphasis on the KIs among the three categories of
HEIs, weightages have been appropriately demarcated. Each metric is designated a weightage
which is indicated elsewhere in this Manual.

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 Table 2: Distribution of weightages across KeyIndicators (KIs)

Criteria and Key Indicators Weightages

Criterion 1 – Curricular Aspects 100

Key Indicator- 1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation 20

Key Indicator- 1.2 Academic Flexibility 30

Key Indicator- 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 30

Key Indicator- 1.4 Feedback System 20

Criteria 2- Teaching- Learning and Evaluation 350

Key Indicator- 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 40

Key Indicator- 2.2 Student Teacher Ratio 40

Key Indicator- 2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 40

Key Indicator- 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 40

Key Indicator- 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 40

Key Indicator- 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome 90

Key Indicator- 2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 60

Criteria 3- Research, Innovations and Extension 110

Key Indicator 3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research 10

Key Indicator 3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 15

Key Indicator 3.3 Research Publication and Awards 25

Key Indicator 3.4 Extension Activities 40

Key Indicators 3.5 Collaboration 20

Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources 100

Key Indicator – 4.1 Physical Facilities 30

Key Indicator – 4.2 Library as a learning Resource 20

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 Key Indicator- 4.3 IT Infrastructure 30

Key Indicator – 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 20

Criterion 5- Student Support and Progression 140

Key Indicator- 5.1 Student Support 50

Key Indicator- 5.2 Student Progression 35

Key Indicator- 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 45

Key Indicator- 5.4 Alumni Engagement 10

Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership and Management 100

Key Indicator- 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 15

Key Indicator- 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 12

Key Indicator- 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 33

Key Indicator- 6.4 Financial Management and Resource 10

Mobilization

Key Indicator- 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 30

Criterion7–Institutional Values and Best Practices 100

Key Indicator - 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 50

Key Indicator - 7.2 Best Practices 30

Key Indicator - 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 20

VI. PROCEDURAL DETAILS

HEIs are expected to read the below given details carefully and note the specifications of the revised
process of A&A.
1. Eligible HEIs seeking A&A are required to submit Institutional Information for Quality
Assessment (IIQA) online any time during the year.Duly filled in IIQAs of eligible HEIs will be
accepted by NAAC for further processing and others will be rejected.
2. In case of rejection of IIQA applications specific suggestions would be given to HEIs to facilitate
them to resubmit IIQA. An institution can reapply twice after the first attempt resulted in rejection.
That is, each HEI is permitted three attempts in a year, with a single fee. After this, it will be
considered a fresh application with required fees.

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 3. After the acceptance of IIQA, the institution will be asked to fill the Self Study Report (SSR) with
the required document to be uploaded in the portal of NAAC website within 45 days. The SSR of
the HEI will then be subjected to further process. As preparation of SSR is a systematic process,
so it is suggested that the HEIs should be ready with soft copy of SSR and related documents well
in advance of submitting IIQA. Those institutions who fail to submit SSR within 45days will have
to apply afresh starting from IIQA & its fees. It is to be noted that the extension for submission of
SSR will be possible, if the request (by raising the issue in Issues Management System (IMS) with
proper reason & proof) is done by the HEI before the expiry of the stipulated time, only in cases of
natural calamities, floods, payment settlement delay, technical problems for a period upto
maximum of 15 days after seeking approval from the Competent Authority. No further extension
will be given in the portal. In all such cases the A&A process gets terminated and IIQA fees paid
shall be forfeited and the HEIs have to come afresh by submitting IIQA with the requisite fees.In
any case fees for IIQA will not be refundable.
4. The SSR has to be uploaded as per the format in portal of NAAC. After submission of SSR on
NAAC portal HEI would receive an auto generated link/ID of SSR in their registered email id. The
same SSR in .pdf format should be then uploaded on institutional website.
5. The SSR has to be submitted only online. HEIs should make necessary preparations with the
required data, documents and/or responses before logging on to the NAAC website for submission
of SSR online. Careful study of the Manual will be of great help in this regard.
6. HEIs are requested to go through the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) available in Apply
Online Tab in NAAC website, before preparation of SSR.
7. As indicated earlier, the SSR comprises both Qualitative and Quantitative Metrics. The
Quantitative Metrics (QnM) weightage adds up to about 62% and the remainingabout 38% are
Qualitative Metrics (QlM) weightage.
8. The data submitted on Quantitative Metrics (QnM) will be subjected to validation exercise with the
help of Data Validation and Verification (DVV) process done by NAAC. The responses to
Qualitative Metrics (QlM) will be reviewed by the Peer Team on site only after the institution
clears the Pre-qualifier stage.
9. Any Institution found to be providing wrong information/data during validation and verification
stage will be asked for clarifications. On the basis of clarifications submitted by the HEIs the data
will be again sent for DVV process. The process of Data Validation and Verification (DVV) by
NAAC shall be done in not more than 30 days.
10. Pre-qualifier: The Quantitative Metrics (QnM) of SSR will be sent for Data Validation and
Verification (DVV) Process. After DVV process, a DVV deviation report will be generated. On
the basis of the deviation report, the A&A process will proceed further as per the following
conditions:
a) HEI whose Metrics are found to be deviated will be liable for the penalty or legal action. Their
first installment of accreditation fees will also be forfeited, and the name of such HEI will be
sent to statutory authorities for further actions.
b) HEI that clears the DVV process will proceed for Peer Team Visit with a condition of a Pre-
qualifier, that the HEI should score at least 25% in Quantitative Metrics (QnM) as per the final
score after the DVV Process. If the HEI does not clear the Pre-qualifier stage then they will

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 have to apply afresh by submitting the IIQA and its fees. Such HEIs are eligible to apply again
only after six months from the day of declaration of Pre-qualification status.
11. After the DVV process, NAAC will intimate the HEI, regarding the status of the pre-qualification.
Only pre-qualified HEIs will enter the next round of assessment to be done by the Peer Team
during their on-site visit. The focus of Peer Team visit will be on the Qualitative Metrics (QlM).
12. Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS): It will be conducted as per the following conditions:
a) SSS will be conducted simultaneously with DVV process.
b) Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have to strictly upload data of at least 50% of currently on
roll students as per data template format of excel sheet given in portal.
c) The SSS questionnaire (20 objective & 01 subjective)will be e-mailed to all students and the
following rule will be applied for processing the responses.
i. For colleges –responses should be received from at least 10% of the student population or
100, whichever is lesser.
d) If the response rate is lower than the limits mentioned by NAAC, the metric will not be taken
up for evaluation.
e) SSS will be completed within one month after its initiation.
13. Peer Team visit of the institution should not exceed three months after clearance of Pre-qualifier
stage.
14. Based on the size and scope of academic offerings at the HEIs, the number of days and experts for
onsite visit may vary from 2-3 days with 2-5 expert reviewers visiting the institutions. The visiting
teams’ role would be very specific in the revised model limited to Qualitative Metrics (QlM). The
teams would play an important role in reviewing the intangible aspects.
15. NAAC will disclose the details of the Peer Team members only three days before the scheduled
PTV dates. HEIs will not be responsible for Logistics for the Visiting Teams. Hence forth NAAC
will directly take care of all the logistics regarding the Peer Teams visiting the institutions. All
payment towards TA, DA, Honorarium, etc., will be directly paid by NAAC to the nominated
members. There would be no financial transactions between the Institution and the Peer Team
members.
16. The institutions need to add a link in home page of their institutional website for NAAC
records/files viz., SSR, Peer Team Report, AQAR, Certificate of NAAC and Accreditation
documents etc., for easy access by its stakeholders. The said link should be clearly visible/
highlighted (without password).
17. Guidelines for filling up Self-Study Report (SSR):
 Extended profile contains all the questions which are basically the figures of denominators of
the formulas used for calculation of various Metrics values.
 There are Tool Tips at various places in portal, such as Metrics, sub-metrics, upload, etc. which
are given as guidance regarding the sort of data required to be submitted by the institution. The
Tool Tip is denoted in the form of . Institutions are required to go through the respective Tool
Tip thoroughly before filling the data.
 The data filled should contextualize with the related metrics. There is an upload limit (5 MB)
for the documents for various Metrics, if the size of the document exceeds that limit, Institution
may upload the same in their own website without password protection. The link of the said
uploaded document should be given in the portal.

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  The data of the students for Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) has to be submitted concurrently
during online submission of SSR.
 Where-so-ever ‘Asterisk Red mark’ is indicated in the portal it should be understood as
mandatory requirement.
18. Policy to withdraw Accreditation applications by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) :
HEIs which have submitted their Self Study Reports (SSRs) for any reason does not complete the
A&A process: -
 Will host the information that it has withdrawn / not completed the process on the HEI website
and the information will be hosted on NAAC website too.
 Will be allowed to apply for A&A only after a period of one year from the date of submission
of SSR.
 The fees submitted by HEI for Assessment and Accreditation process so far will be forfeited.
19. Non-compliance of DVV Process: Institutions are given 15 days time to complete the DVV
process, and are supposed to respond within stipulated time during DVV clarification stage. In
unforeseen situations (such as natural calamities, political disturbances and alike) when the
institutions fail to comply with the DVV process, a further extension of 7 days shall be granted on
the basis of decision from Competent Authority. HEIs which do not comply to the DVV
clarification process, assessment and accreditation process of such institutions will be terminated
at the level of DVV clarification and the fees paid for IIQA and the SSR 1st installment will be
forfeited. Such institutions shall reapply for accreditation after one year from the date of
declaration of decision in Standing Committee (SC) meeting, by submission of IIQA and filling
SSR afresh.

VII. ASSESSMENT OUTCOME

The final result of the Assessment and Accreditation exercise will be an ICT based score, which is a
combination of evaluation of qualitative and quantitative metrics. This will be compiled as a document
comprising three parts.

PART I - Peer Team Report

 Section 1: Gives the General Information of the institution and its context.
 Section 2: Gives Criterion wise analysis based on peer evaluation of qualitative indicators. Instead of
reporting with bullet points, this will be a qualitative, descriptive assessmentreport based on the
Peer Team’s critical analysis presenting strengths and weaknesses ofHEI under each Criterion.
 Section 3: Presents an Overall Analysis which includes Institutional Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Challenges.
 Section 4: Records Recommendations for Quality Enhancement of the Institution (not more than
10 major ones).

PART II - Graphical representation based on Quantitative Metrics (QnM)

This part will be a System Generated Quality Profile of the HEI based on statistical analysis of
quantitative indicators in the NAAC’s QIF (quality indicator framework). Graphical presentation of
institutional features would be reflected through synthesis of quantifiable indicators.

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PART III -Institutional Grade Sheet
Contains the Institutional Grade Sheet which is based on qualitative indicators, quantitative indicators
and student satisfaction survey using existing calculation methods but it will be generated by a software.

The above three parts will together form “NAAC Accreditation Outcome” document. It is
mandatory for the HEIs to display it on their institutional website apart from NAAC hosting it on its
website.

Calculation of Institutional CGPA

The CGPA will be calculated based on the scores obtained from the three sources, viz., The
System Generated Scores (SGS) of the quantitative metrics, the scores from the qualitative metrics
includes critical appraisal by the Peer Team through on site visitand the scores obtained on the Student
Satisfaction Survey. These will be collated through an automated procedure based on ‘benchmarks’ and
assessed on a five point scale, viz., (0, 1, 2, 3 & 4).

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 The Final Grade
On the basis of the CGPA obtained by the institution in maximum possible score of
4.00, the final grade is assigned on a seven letter grade scale. The seven letter grades each
aligned to the seven specific score ranges are shown in Table 3.

Table 3 Institutional Grades and Accreditation Status

Range of Institutional Letter Status
Cumulative Grade Grade
Point Average (CGPA)
3.51-4.00 A++ Accredited
3.26-3.50 A+ Accredited
3.01-3.25 A Accredited
2.76-3.00 B++ Accredited
2.51-2.75 B+ Accredited
2.01-2.50 B Accredited
1.51-2.00 C Accredited
≤ 1.50 D Not Accredited

Institutions which secure a CGPA equal to or less than 1.50 are notionally categorized under
the letter grade “D”. Such unqualified institutions will also be intimated and notified by
NAAC as “Assessed and Found not qualified for Accreditation”.

VIII. MECHANISM FOR INSTITUTIONAL APPEALS

The process of assessment and accreditation is viewed as an exercise in partnership
done jointly by the NAAC and the institution being assessed. Every stage of the process is
marked by transparency. The institution is consulted at various stages of the process,
planning the visit schedule, sharing the draft peer team report before the team leaves the
campus etc. In spite of this participatory approach, there may be institutions that might have
grievances to be addressed. Therefore, to provide a review mechanism for institutions who
are aggrieved about the process or its outcome or any other issues related thereof, the
NAAC has evolved Mechanism for Institutional Appeals.

On announcement of the A & A outcome, the institution not satisfied with the accreditation
status may:
1. Submit the Intent for Appeal within 15 days and appeal proforma within 45 days from
the date of declaration of result, through HEI portal.
2. The application for appeal should be submitted along with the requisite non-refundable
fee of Rs. 50,000/- + applicable taxes.
3. An Appeals Committee constituted for the purpose will consider the appeal and make
recommendations to the Executive Committee (EC). The decision of the EC shall be
binding on the institution. Generally the recommendations may be Re-DVV, Re-Visit,
No change, etc.
4. The clarification process and time lines for Re-DVV is same as DVV process.
5. The process of Re-Visit is same except for the logistic expenses will be borne by the
NAAC.

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Note: HEIs are advised to check their portal & registered email-id frequently for updates
throughout the process.

IX. RE-ASSESSMENT
Institutions, which would like to make an improvement in the accredited status, may
volunteer for re-assessment, after completing at least one year, but not after the completion
of three years. The option can be exercised only once in a cycle. Re-assessed institution
cannot come for another re-assessment in the same cycle. The current procedures and
methodology including the manual for the Assessment and Accreditation is applicable for
all institutions applying for re-assessment. The fee structure and other process would be as
per the current procedures of Assessment and Accreditation (more details can be obtained
from NAAC website). Institutions that volunteer for re-assessment will not be eligible for
fee waiver and reimbursement of accreditation expenses.

X. SUBSEQUENT CYCLES OF ACCREDITATION

The methodology for subsequent cycles of accreditation remains the same. However,
due consideration would be given to the post-accreditation activities resulting in quality
improvement, quality sustenance and quality enhancement. In the SSRs institutions opting for
subsequent cycles of accreditation need to highlight the significant quality sustenance and
enhancement measures undertaken during the last four years. A functional Internal Quality
Assurance Cell (IQAC) and timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports
(AQARs) are the Minimum Institutional Requirements (MIR) to volunteer for second, third
or fourth cycle accreditation.

Institutions intending to be assessed to continue their accreditation need to apply afresh

by submission of A&A application during the last six months of their validity period.

The validity period of NAAC accreditation for third / fourth cycle institutions will be
extended from five years to seven years, with a condition that they have obtained highest
grade for immediate preceding two cycles continuously, in addition provided the institution
again obtains highest grade in the third / fourth cycle also.
With reference to the Highest Grade obtained by HEI’s in various cycle will be as
below: -
‘A++’ with CGPA 3.51 in the Grading system that is effective from 1st March, 2018.
‘A++ & A+’ with CGPA 3.51 in the Grading system that was effective, between 1st
July, 2016 to 28th Feb, 2018
‘A’ in the Grading system that was effective, between 1st April, 2007 to 30th June,
2016
‘A++, A+, & A’ with score 85-100 that was effective between 16th March 2002 to
31st March 2007.
In the case of institutions which apply for reaccreditation within the stipulated period
of six months before the end of the cycle of accreditation, as per the guidelines of National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the gap period between two consecutive
accreditation will be condoned. In case of other institutions which have not applied as per
the guidelines mentioned above, the maximum periodfor condonation would be one year
between the two consecutive accreditation cycles.

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XI. THE FEE STRUCTURE AND OTHER FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
New Fee Structure
(w.e.f. 1st April, 2021)
1. IIQA Fee
For Registration – applicable to all institutions i.e., irrespective of their status of
recognition under 12B of UGC Act, 1956( i.e., recognized/ not recognized)
Process Total amount of Application fee for Assessment and
Accreditation (A&A) to be paid by the Institution

Institutional Information for Rs. 25,000/- + G S T 18%

Quality Assessment (IIQA) (Non-refundable) *
* In case of rejection of IIQA application, HEIs may resubmit IIQA applications for
maximum of three attempts without IIQA fees, including the rejection attempt, within
the period of ayearfrom the first application of IIQA.
2. Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) Fee

Type Total amount of Amount to be Paid by the Institution

A&A Fee
For Universities and Rs.1,50,000/-** + GST18% =Rs.1,77,000/-
Rs. 3,00,000/-
ProfessionalInstitutions * **+ 50% of Total fee along with the SSR)
GST18% (Non-refundable)
For Colleges (Grant-in-Aid, Rs.50,000/-**+ GST18% = Rs.59,000/-
Privateand Government) Rs. 1,00,000/-** (50% of Total fee along with the SSR)
Mono Faculty, Multi Faculty, + (Non-refundable)
Teacher Education Institution GST18%
&Physical Education Institution
** Balance 50% of total fees along with 18% GST need to be paid by the HEI within 15
days from the date of Pre-qualification.

* Professional Institutions:
1. Fees will be charged as per the fee structure as applicable to Universities, i.e. Engineering
and Technology, Management, Law, Health Sciences (Allopathy, Homoeopathy,
Ayurveda, Dental, Nursing etc.).
2. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in which all the programs offered are recognised by
theStatutory Regulatory Authority(s) (SRA) (Excluding Teacher Education Institutions) or
HEIsin which 50 % or more of the programmes offered are recognised by the Statutory
Regulatory Authority (s), similar to the Universities A&A fee for Professional Institutions is
applicable.
3. Balance amount 50%: The pre-qualified HEIs will be asked to pay balance 50% of the
stipulated fees+applicable taxes as shown in column 2 & 3 above.If the institution does not
pay the fee within 15 days, the SSR shall not be processed.
They have to apply again / afresh with IIQA and its fees.

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4. Logistics Fee: Institution has to pay an advance,within 15 days, towards logistic expenses
forthe arrangement of Peer Team Visit, after clearing Pre-qualifier stage, which is as
follows(w.e.f. December 1st, 2022):-
a. All General colleges, Professional colleges and Teacher education institutions will
have a Two (2) day visit for which the fee structure will be Rs. 2,00,000 + GST 18%.
b. In case of exceptional case of Professional colleges with proper justifications and
approval from the competent authority the Peer Team Visit can be extended to Three
(3) days & the fee structure will be Rs.5,00,000 + GST18%.
c. For University the Fee structure of logistics will be Rs. 5,00,000 + GST 18% for
Three (3) days of visit.
d. If the University has UGC recognized off-shore campus/centers, then the University
has to pay an additional fee of Rs. 2,00,000/- + GST 18% or actuals per offshore
campus to be visited.
e. Arrangement of peer team logistics by NAAC is as per actuals on no loss no profit
basis through an outsourced agency. In case of excess expenditure incurred, the
institution will be asked to pay the difference amount and if the expenses are less, the
amount will be refunded to concerned institution.
5.Appeals Mechanism and Fee(w.e.f. April 05, 2021):
For Appeals (grievance) mechanism Rs. 50,000/- + GST 18% to be paid by HEI as
applicable from time to time.
6. For subsequent cycles of Accreditation:
The fee structure proposed for Assessment and Accreditation and Peer team logistics
expenses as above will be same for all the cycles of Accreditation and Re-assessment
to all types of Institutions.
7. Mode of Payment: Online:
All fees need to be remitted on NAAC portal through netbanking or credit/debit
cards only. Fees payments can also be made from individual accounts on behalf of
HEIs. Payment by Demand Draft (DD) or NEFT is not permitted.
For Government Colleges, in case of fees transferred from treasury, the college may
approach The Director, NAAC or The Finance Officer, NAAC.

XII. GETTING READY FOR SUBMISSION OF SELF - STUDY

REPORT (SSR)

HEIs applying for A&A process should take note of the changes in the assessment
process. It must be noted that the SSR has to be submitted online only through portal. The
portal will be made available to the Institution on the NAAC website in ‘Apply Online
Tab’. It would be helpful if the institution read the Manual and Standard Operating Procedure
(SOP)carefully and get ready with all kinds of details required to be filled up in online format.
Use this Manual for understanding the revised process of A&A and preparing for the
submission of SSR in the new online format.
Some significant tips are reiterated below.

 While submitting the IIQA, ensure that there is adequate number of days for
processing the SSR within the stipulated period, after the date of its acceptance by
NAAC.
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  The SSR has to be filled online; for this NAAC will provide access to the respective
portal on the website for institutions, according to pre-declared timeline.
 Read instruction about where to upload the documents and data, in what format data
have to be presented for the various metrics and required verbal explication for the
qualitative metrics.
 Kinds of information to be filled in the SSR are given in the QIF, presented in Section
B.
 The Profile of the Institution given in Section B is self-evident in seeking information
about the institution.
 The QIF given in Section B indicates the kinds of data and documents required for
each of the Metrics while filling up the SSR and also kinds of responses to be given.
 In an initial exercise, the institution can prepare details as sought in the QIF (Section
B) about the various aspects of its functioning and upload them in a protected space
on the institutional website. This will make it easy to upload and/or make them
available through hyperlinks whenever required.
 Some of the documents indicated such as minutes of various committees/bodies,
financial details and similar items for which the institution may not like to provide in
open access could be kept ready and made available through hyperlinks whenever
required.
 Keep all the relevant documents and data indicated in the QIF for each Metric under
all KIs as a template so that when access to online SSR is available, it’s easy to
provide pertinent data.
 Wherever verbal descriptions are required write briefly as indicated (eg. . . in not more
than 500 words…. or…. in not more than 200 words…, etc). Contemplate well and
prepare the write ups explicating the highlights of the sought details about the
institution without wasting space/words on ‘frill’ details.
 The online formats (templates) for submitting data with respect to Quantitative
Metrics (QnM) can be downloaded from NAAC website available in an ‘Apply
Online Tab’.
 Ensure authentic, correct data are provided throughout. Incorrect data or false
detailscould lead to disqualification or penalty.
 Strictly adhere to the time specifications given by NAAC.
 Some details may have to be worked out if they are not ready; eg. COs, PSOs,
compiled reports from various minutes and analyses of feedback, etc...
 Keep a brief executive summary for upload as per details given in Section B.
 Do not send any information as hard copy to NAAC unless specified.
 Read the Manual completely including the Glossary / Notes and SOP available in
NAAC Website. This will help in clear understanding of the terms used in the Quality
Indicator Framework (QIF).
 For Metric related to finance the preceding financial year (1st April to 31st March) may
be used to consolidate data, for publication related data preceding calendar year (1st
January to 31st December) data to be entered and for the other metrics the academic
year may be taken for data to be entered in ‘data capturing format’ of portal.

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XIII. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE ON HEI’s WEBSITE

To ensure the transparency in the process of Assessment and Accreditation, it is necessary for
the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to upload the SSR along with other relevant
documents on Institutional website. Thus, it is suggested to create a separate NAAC tab/link
on Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) website and upload following documents till the
validity period of Accreditation is over:
1) SSR submitted online, to be uploaded after DVV process only (.pdf format).
2) Data templates which are uploaded along with SSR.
3) Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR – Year wise).
4) Accreditation outcome document viz., Certificate, Grade sheet, etc.
The Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) may suitably design their NAAC tab/link to
accommodate all relevant documents.

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

This section gives details of various data required for filling

up the online format of the Self - Study Report, viz.,

1. Executive Summary
2. Profile of the Institution
3. Extended Profile of the Institution
4. Quality Indicator Framework (QIF)

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 1. Executive Summary
Every HEI applying for the A&A process shall prepare an Executive Summary
highlighting the main features of the Institution including

 Introductory Note on the Institution: location, vision mission, typeof

the institution etc.
 Criterion-wise Summary on the Institution’s functioningin notmore
than 250 words for each criterion.
 Brief note on Strength Weaknesses Opportunities and
Challenges(SWOC) in respect of the Institution.
 Any additional information about the Institution other than
onesalready stated.
 Over all conclusive explication about the institution’s functioning.

The Executive summary shall not be more than 5000 words.

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 2. Profile of the College

1. Basic Information

Name and Address of the College:

Name :
Address :
City : Pin : State :
Website :

2. For Communication:

Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email

with STD code
Principal O:
R:
Vice Principal O:
R:
IQAC Co- O:
ordinator R:

3. Status of the
Institution: Affiliated
College Constituent
College Any other
(specify)
4. Type of Institution:
a. By Gender
i. For Men
ii. For Women
iii. Co-education
b. By Shift
i. Regular
ii. Day
iii. Evening

5. It is a recognized minority institution?

Yes No
6. Sources of funding: Government Grant-in-aid Self- financing Any other
7. a. Date of establishment of the college: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

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 b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a
constituent college)
c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks(If any)
(dd-mm-yyyy)
i. 2 (f)
ii. 12 (B)

(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)

d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies like AICTE, NCTE,

MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc (other than UGC).
Statutory Recognition/Approval Day, Month
Regulatory details and Year Validity Remarks
Authority Institution/Department (dd-mm-yyyy)
Programme
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
(Enclose the recognition/approval letter)

8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by
the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No

9. Is the college recognized

a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes No
If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No

If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and

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 Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts:

Location *
Campus area in sq. mts.
Built up area in sq. mts.
(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

11. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year)
Name of the Sanctioned/ No. of
SI. Programme Programme/ Entry Medium of approved
Duration students
No. Level Course Qualification instruction Student admitted
strength
Under-Graduate

Post-Graduate

Integrated
Programmes
PG

Ph.D.

M.Phil.

Ph.D
Certificate
courses

UG Diploma

PG Diploma

Any Other
(specify and
provide details)

12. Please fill in the following details if applicable:

Self-financed programmes offered New Programmes introduced
Number of during the last five years
programs

13. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,
Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree
awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common
compulsory subjects for all the programmes

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 like English, regional languages etc.)

Faculty Departments UG PG Research

(eg. Physics,
Botany, History
etc.)

Science

Arts

Commerce

Any other
(Specify)

14. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution

Teaching faculty Non-

Technical
Positions Associate Assistant teaching
Professor Professor Professor staff
staff
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F
Sanctioned
by the
UGC /
University /
State
Government
Recruited
Yet to recruit
Sanctioned
by the
Management/
society or
other
authorized
bodies
Recruited
Yet to recruit

*M-Male *F-Female

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 15. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Professor Associate Assistant

Highest qualification Professor Professor Total
*M *F *M *F *M *F
Permanent teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt.
Ph.D.
M.Phil
PG
Temporary teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt.
Ph.D.
M.Phil
PG
Part-time teachers
D.Sc./D.Litt.
Ph.D.
M.Phil
PG

16. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College: _______

17. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four
academic years.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Categories Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC
ST
OBC
General
Others

18. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total
Students from the same
state where the college is located
Students from other states of India
NRI students
Foreign students
Total

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 19. Please fill in the following details if applicable:

Unit Cost of
Education Excluding Salary
Including Salary Component Component

* (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of
students enrolled )

20. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment
only)

Cycle 1: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)Accreditation Outcome/Result….…....

Cycle 2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….…....
Cycle3: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....
Cycle 4:………………. (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result…….....
21. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

22. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to

NAAC

AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

AQAR (ii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iv) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

2(a) : Institutional preparedness for NEP:

(Description in maximum 500 words)
1. Multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary:
a) Delineate the vision/plan of institution to transform itself into a holistic
multidisciplinary institution.
b) Delineate the Institutional approach towards the integration of humanities and science
with STEM and provide the detail of programs with combinations.
c) Does the institution offer flexible and innovative curricula that includes credit-based
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 education, and value-based towards the attainment of a holistic and multidisciplinary
education. Explain
d) What is the institutional plan for offering a multidisciplinary flexible curriculum that
enables multiple entry and exits at the end of 1st, 2nd and 3rd years of undergraduate
education while maintaining the rigor of learning? Explain with examples.
e) What are the institutional plans to engage in more multidisciplinary research endeavours
to find solutions to society's most pressing issues and challenges?
f) Describe any good practice/s of the institution to promoteMultidisciplinary /
interdisciplinary approach in view of NEP 2020.

2. Academic bank of credits (ABC):

a) Describe the initiatives taken by the institution to fulfil the requirement of Academic
bank of credits as proposed in NEP 2020.
b) Whether the institution has registered under the ABC to permit its learners to avail the
benefit of multiple entries and exit during the chosen programme? Provide details.
c) Describe the efforts of the institution for seamless collaboration, internationalization of
education, joint degrees between Indian and foreign institutions, and to enable credit
transfer.
d) How faculties are encouraged to design their own curricular and pedagogical
approaches within the approved framework, including textbook, reading material
selections, assignments, and assessments etc.
e) Describe any good practice/s of the institution pertaining to the implementation of
Academic bank of credits (ABC) in the institution in view of NEP 2020.

3. Skill development:
a) Describe the efforts made by the institution to strengthen the vocational education and
soft skills of students in alignment with National Skills Qualifications Framework
b) Provide the details of the programmes offered to promote vocational education and its
integration into mainstream education.
c) How the institution is providing Value-based education to inculcate positivity amongst
the learner that include the development of humanistic, ethical, Constitutional, and
universal human values of truth (satya), righteous conduct (dharma), peace (shanti), love
(prem), nonviolence (ahimsa), scientific temper, citizenship values, and also life-skills etc.
d) Enlist the institution’s efforts to:
i. Design a credit structure to ensure that all students take at least one vocational

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 course before graduating.
ii. Engaging the services of Industry veterans and Master Crafts persons to provide
vocational skills and overcome gaps vis-à-vis trained faculty provisions.
iii. To offer vocational education in ODL/blended/on-campus modular modes to
Learners.
iv. NSDC association to facilitate all this by creating a unified platform to manage
learner enrolment (students and workers), skill mapping, and certification.
v. Skilling courses are planned to be offered to students through online and/or
distance mode.
e) Describe any good practice/s of the institution pertaining to the Skill development in
view of NEP 2020.

4. Appropriate integration of Indian Knowledge system (teaching in Indian Language,

culture, using online course)
a) Delineate the strategy and details regarding the integration of the Indian Knowledge
system (teaching in Indian Language, culture etc,) into the curriculum using both
offline and online courses.
b) What are the institutions plans to train its faculties to provide the classroom delivery
in bilingual mode (English and vernacular)? Provide the details.
c) Provide the details of the degree courses taught in Indian languages and bilingually
in the institution.
d) Describe the efforts of the institution to preserve and promote the following:
i. Indian languages (Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit and classical, tribal and endangered
etc.)
ii. Indian ancient traditional knowledge
iii. Indian Arts
iv. Indian Culture and traditions.
e) Describe any good practice/s of the institution pertaining to the appropriate
integration of Indian Knowledge system (teaching in Indian Language, culture, using
online course) in view of NEP 2020.

5. Focus on Outcome based education (OBE):

i. Describe the institutional initiatives to transform its curriculum towards Outcome
based Education (OBE)?

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 ii. Explain the efforts made by the institution to capture the Outcome based education in
teaching and learning practices.
iii. Describe any good practice/s of the institution pertaining to the Outcome based
education (OBE) in view of NEP 2020.

6. Distance education/online education:

a) Delineate the possibilities of offering vocational courses through ODL mode in the
institution.
b) Describe about the development and use of technological tools for teaching learning
activities. Provide the details about the institutional efforts towards the blended learning.
c) Describe any good practice/s of the institution pertaining to the Distance
education/online education in view of NEP 2020.

2(b) : Institutional Initiatives for Electoral Literacy:

(Description in maximum 500 words)

1. Whether Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) has been set up in the College?
2. Whether students’ co-ordinator and co-ordinating faculty members are appointed by the
College and whetherthe ELCs are functional? Whether the ELCs are representative in
character?
3. What innovative programmes and initiatives undertaken by the ELCs? These may
include voluntary contribution by the students in electoral processes-participation in
voter registration of students and communities where they come from, assisting district
election administration in conduct of poll, voter awareness campaigns, promotion of
ethical voting, enhancing participation of the under privileged sections of society
especially transgender, commercial sex workers, disabled persons, senior citizens, etc.
4. Any socially relevant projects/initiatives taken by College in electoral related issues
especially research projects, surveys, awareness drives, creating content, publications
highlighting their contribution to advancing democratic values and participation in
electoral processes, etc.
5. Extent of students above 18 years who are yet to be enrolled as voters in the electoral roll
and efforts by ELCs as well as efforts by the College to institutionalize mechanisms to
register eligible students as voters.

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 3. Extended Profile of the College

1 Student:

1.1 Number of students year wise during the last five years

Year
Number
File Description (Upload)
• Institutional data in the prescribed format
• Upload supporting document

2Teachers:

2.1. Number of full time teachers during the last five years
(Without repeat count)
:_____
File Description (Upload)
• Institutional data in the prescribed format
• Upload supporting document

2.2 Number of full time teachers year wise during the last five years

Year
Number

3.Expenditure:

3.1 Expenditure excluding salary component year wise during the last five years
(INR in lakhs)

Year
INR in
Lakhs
File Description (Upload)
• Upload supporting document

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 4. Quality Indicator Framework (QIF)

Essential Note:

The SSR has to be filled in an online format available on the NAAC website.
The QIF given below presents the Metrics under each Key Indicator (KI) for all the seven
Criteria.

While going through the QIF, details are given below each Metric formula for calculating the
information, wherever required.

These will help Institutions in the preparation of their SSR.

For some Qualitative Metrics (QlM) which seek descriptive data it is specified as to what kind
of information has to be given and how much. It is advisable to keep data accordingly
compiled beforehand.

For the Quantitative Metrics (QnM) wherever formula is given, it must be noted that these are
given merely to inform the HEIs about the manner in which data submitted will be used. That
is the actual online format seeks only data in specified manner which will be processed
digitally.

Metric wise weightage is also given.

The actual online format may change slightly from the QIF given in this Manual, in order to
bring compatibility with IT design. Observe this carefully while filling up.

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 Criterion 1 – Curricular Aspects (100)
Key Indicator – 1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation (20)
Metric Weightage
No.
1.1.1 The Institution ensures effective curriculum planning and delivery 20
Ql M through a well-planned and documented process including Academic
calendar and conduct of continuous internal Assessment
Write description in a maximum of 500 words
File Description:
• Upload Additional information
• Provide Link for Additional information

Key Indicator- 1.2 Academic Flexibility (30)

1.2.1 Number of Certificate/Value added courses offered and online courses 15
of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. where the students of the
QnM institution have enrolled and successfully completed during the last
five years)

1.2.1.1: 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: _____

Upload the specific document as per description given below

 Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)

 Institutional programme brochure/notice for Certificate/Value added
programs with course modules and outcomes
 List of students and the attendance sheet for the above mentioned
programs
 Evidence of course completion, like course completion certificate etc.

Apart from the above:

Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if
any)

Note: No repeat count of courses will be considered

1.2.2 Percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Value added courses

QnM and also completed online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. 15
as against the total number of students during the last five years

1.2.2.1. Number 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

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 Year
Number

𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 =
Total number of students enrolled in such programs/
during the last five years
× 100
Total number of students
during the last five years
File Description (Upload)
• Institutional data in the prescribed format (template merged with 1.2.1)
• Upload supporting document

Key Indicator- 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment (30)

Metric Weightage
No.
1.3.1. Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional
Ql M Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability in 10
transacting the Curriculum
Write description in a maximum of 500 words
File Description:
• Upload Additional information
• Provide Link for Additional information

1.3.2. Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ 20

QnM internships (Data for the latest completed academic year)

1.3.2.1. Number of students undertaking project work/field work /

internships:_____

𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 =
Number of students undertaking project work/
field work / internships
× 100
Total numberof students during the
latest completed academic year

File Description (Upload)

• Institutional data in the prescribed format
• Upload supporting document

Key Indicator- 1.4 Feedback System (20)

Metric Weightage
No.
1.4.1. Institution obtains feedback on the academic performance and 20
QnM 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

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A. Feedback collected, analysed, action taken& communicated to
the relevant bodies and feedback hosted on the institutional
website
B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken and
communicated to the relevant bodies
C. Feedback collected and analysed
D. Feedback collected
E. Feedback not collected

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 Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
 At least 4 filled-in feedback form from different stake holders like
Students, Teachers, Employers, Alumni etc.
 Feedback analysis report submitted to appropriate bodies
 Action taken report on the feedback analysis
 Link of institution’s website where comprehensive feedback, its
analytics and action taken report are hosted
Apart from the above:
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any)

Note: The institution is expected to take feedback from at least two

stake holders

Criteria 2- Teaching- Learning and Evaluation (350)

Key Indicator- 2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile (40)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.1.1. Enrolment percentage 20
QnM
2.1.1.1. Number of seats filled year wise during last five years
(Only first year admissions to be considered)

Year
Number

2.1.1.2. Number of sanctioned seats year wise during last five years
Year
Number

Total number of seats filled

during last five years
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 Document relating to sanction of intake as approved by competent
authority
 Final admission list as published by the HEI and endorsed by the
competent authority.
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any)

2.1.2 Percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC 20
QnM etc.) as per applicable reservation policy for the first year admission
during the last five years

2.1.2.1. Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories

year wise during last five years (Exclusive of supernumerary seats)

Year
Number

2.1.2.2.Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/

State Govt rule year wise during the last five years

Year
Number

Formula:

Total number of actual students admitted from the

reserved categories during last five years
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 = × 100
Total number of seats earmarked for reserved category
as per GOI/State Govt rule during last five years

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 Copy of the letter issued by the State govt. or Central Government
Indicating the reserved categories(SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc.) to
be considered as per the state rule (Translated copy in English to be
provided as applicable)
 Final admission list indicating the category as published by the HEI
and endorsed by the competent authority.
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any
Note:
1.Include only those reserved categories as specified by the
State/Central Government orders for admission.
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 Key Indicator- 2.2. Student Teacher Ratio (40)
Metric Weightage
No.
2.2.1. Student – Full time Teacher Ratio 40
QnM (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Formula: Students: Full time teacher

No Template as the information is already provided in Extended profile

Key Indicator- 2.3. Teaching- Learning Process (40)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.3.1. Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative 40
Ql M 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

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Key Indicator- 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality (40)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.4.1. Percentage of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the 15
QnM last five years

2.4.1.1 : Number of sanctioned posts year wise during the last five
years

Year
Number

Total number of full time teachers during

the last five years
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any)
2.4.2. Percentage of full time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph. D./D.Sc. / 25
QnM D.Litt./L.L.D. during the last five years (consider only highest degree
for count)

2.4.2.1. Number of full time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/Ph. D./

D.Sc. / D.Litt./L.L.D year wise during the last five years

Year
Number

Total number of full time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/

Ph. D./D. Sc./ D. Litt./L. L. D. during last five years
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teachers year wise during last five years

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2.1)
 List of faculty having Ph.D./D.Sc. / D.Litt./ L.L.D along with
particulars of the degree awarding university, subject and the year of
award per academic year.
 Copies of Ph.D./D.Sc. / D.Litt./ L.L.D awarded by UGC recognized
universities

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any)
Note: Provisional Degree Certificate may be considered wherever
Degree Certificate is not awarded Honoris Causa degrees are not to be
considered

Key Indicator- 2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms (40)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.5.1. Mechanism of internal/ external assessment is transparent and the 40
Ql M grievance redressal system is time- bound and efficient

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Key Indicator- 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome (90)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.6.1. Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all 25
Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on
Ql M website

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2.6.2 Attainment of POs and COs are evaluated. 20

Ql M
Explain with evidence in a maximum of 500 words

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2.6.3 Pass percentage of Students during last five years (excluding backlog
QnM students) 45

2.6.3.1. Number of final year students who passed the university

examination year wise during the last five years
Year
Number

2.6.3.2. Number of final year students who appeared for the university
examination year wise during the last five years
Year
Number

Total number of final year students who passed

the university examination
𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 = × 100
Total number of final year students who appeared
for the university examination

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 Annual report of Controller of Examinations ( COE) highlighting the
pass percentage of final year students
 Certified report from the COE indicating the pass percentage of
students of the final year (final semester) eligible for the degree
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any)

Key Indicator- 2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey (60)

Metric Weightage
No.
2.7.1. Online student satisfaction survey regarding to teaching learning 60
QnM process.

Data Requirements: (As per Data Template)

(Database of all students on roll need to be prepared as per data template

and shared with NAAC along with the online submission of QIF)

Please refer SSS guidelines available on NAAC website

Criteria 3- Research, Innovations and Extension (110)

Key Indicator 3.1- Resource Mobilization for Research (10)

Metric Weightage
No.
3.1.1. Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for 10
research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five
QnM years

3.1.1.1: Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies

for research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five
years (INR in Lakhs)
Year
Number

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Key Indicator 3.2- Innovation Ecosystem(15)

Metric Weightage
No.
3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, Indian 10
QlM 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

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3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars/conferences including programs

conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights 5
QnM (IPR) and entrepreneurship during the last five years

3.2.2.1: Total number of workshops/seminars/conferences including

programs conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property
Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship year wise during last five years

Year
Number

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Key Indicator 3.3- Research Publication and Awards (25)

Metric Weightage
No.
3.3.1. Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals 10
QnM as notified on UGC CARE list during the last five years

3.3.1.1. Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC

CARE list year wise during the last five years

Year
Number

Formula:

Total number of research papers in the Journals

notified on UGC CARE
Number of full time teachers
during the last five years (without repeat count)

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 Links to the paper published in journals listed in UGC CARE list or
 Link to the uploaded papers, the first page/full paper (with author
and affiliation details) on the institutional website

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journals
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(if any)
Note: The HEI should indicate in the data template against each
paper about the presence of the paper in the UGC CARE Category
wise list with CARE journal ID

3.3.2. Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published 15

and papers published in national/ international conference
QnM proceedings per teacher during last five years

3.3.2.1. Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books

published and papers in national/ international conference
proceedings year wise during last five years

Year
Number

Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/

books published and papers in national/
international conference proceedings
Number of full time teachers
during the last five years (without repeat count)

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 Copy of the Cover page, content page and first page of the
publication indicating ISBN number and year of publication for
books/chapters
 List of chapter/book along with the links redirecting to the source
website.
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(if any)

Key Indicator 3.4- Extension Activities (40)

Metric Weightage
No.
3.4.1. Outcomes of Extension activities in the neighborhood community 15
in terms of impact and sensitizing the students to social issues for
Ql M their holistic development during the last five years.

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3.4.2 Awards and recognitions received for extension activities from 5

government / government recognised bodies
Ql M
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3.4.3 Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the 20

institution through organized forums including NSS/NCC with
QnM involvement of community during the last five years

3.4.3.1. 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.

Year
Number

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 Detailed report for each extension and outreach program to be made
available, with specific mention of number of students participated
and the details of the collaborating agency
 Photographs and any other supporting document of relevance
should have proper captions and dates.
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(if any)
Note: Celebration of commemorative days to be avoided here

Key Indicators 3.5 – Collaboration (20)

Metric Weightage
No.
3.5.1. Number of functional MoUs/linkages with institutions/ industries 20
in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project
QnM work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research
during the last five years

3.5.1.1 Number of functional MoUs / linkages with institutions/

industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training,
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 List and Copies of documents indicating the functional
MoUs/linkage/collaborations activity-wise and year-wise
 Summary of the functional MoUs/linkage/collaboration indicating
start date, end date, nature of collaboration etc.
 List of year wise activities and exchange should be provided
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(if any)

Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources (100)

Key Indicator – 4.1 Physical Facilities (30)

Metric Weightage
No.
4.1.1. The Institution has adequate infrastructure and other facilities
for 20
Ql M a. 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

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4.1.2 Percentage of expenditure for infrastructure development and 10

augmentation excluding salary during the last five years
QnM
4.1.2.1: Expenditure for infrastructure development and
augmentation, excluding salary year wise during last five years (INR
in lakhs)

Year
Number

Formula:

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augmentation excluding salary during the last five years
Percentage =
Total expenditure excluding salary during the last five years
× 100

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with 4.2.2 and 4.4.1)
 Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution to be
signed by CA and counter signed by the competent authority
(relevant expenditure claimed for infrastructure augmentation
should be clearly highlighted)
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(if any)

Key Indicator – 4.2 Library as a learning Resource (20)

Metric Weightage
No.
4.2.1. Library is automated with digital facilities using Integrated Library
Management System (ILMS), adequate subscriptions to e-resources
Ql M and journals are made. The library is optimally used by the faculty 20
and students

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Key Indicator- 4.3 IT Infrastructure (30)

Metric Weightage
No.
4.3.1. Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides 20
sufficient bandwidth for internet connection
Ql M
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updation, available internet bandwidth within a maximum of 500
words

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4.3.2. Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic
year) 10
QnM
4.3.2.1. Number of computers available for students usage during the
latest completed academic year:______

Formula:

Number of students : Number of Computers

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 Extracts stock register/ highlighting the computers issued to
respective departments for student’s usage.
 Purchased Bills/Copies highlighting the number of computers
purchased
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(if any)

Key Indicator – 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure (20)

Metric Weight
No. age
4.4.1 Percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities
and academic support facilities excluding salary component, during 20
QnM the last five years

4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and

academic support facilities excluding salary component year
wise during last five years (INR in lakhs)

Year
Number

Formula:

Total expenditure on maintainance of physical and academic support

facilities excluding salary component during the last five years
× 100
Total expenditure excluding salary component
during the last five years

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4.1.2 and 4.2.2)
 Audited income and expenditure statement of the institution to
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and academic support facilities should be clearly highlighted)
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any)
Note: Recurring expenditures like electricity bill, telephone bill,
affiliation fee etc. shall not be included in this metric.

Criterion5-Student Support and Progression (140)

Key Indicator-5.1 Student Support (50)
Metric Weight
No. age
5.1.1 Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided
by the institution, government and non-government bodies, industries, 20
individuals, philanthropists during the last five years
QnM
5.1.1.1. Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships
provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies,
industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years

Year
Number

Total Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships

provided by the institution,Government and non−government bodies,
industries,individuals,philanthropists during the last five years
Percentage = Total number of students during the last 5 years
X 100

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 Upload Sanction letter of scholarship and free ships (along with English
translated version if it is in regional language).
 Upload policy document of the HEI for award of scholarship and
freeships.
 Year-wise list of beneficiary students in each scheme duly signed by the
competent authority.
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organised for improving students’ capability
QnM
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

Options:
A. All of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1of the above
E. None of the above

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 Report with photographs on programmes/activities conducted to
enhance soft skills, Language & communication skills, and Life skills
(Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene, self-employment and
entrepreneurial skills)
 Report with photographs on programmes conducted for awareness of
trends in technology
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any)
5.1.3 Percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive 10
examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during
QnM the last five years

5.1.3.1. Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive

examinations and career counseling offered by the institution year wise during
last five years
Year
Number

Total number of students benefited by guidance for

competitive examinations and career counseling
during the last five years
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 = × 100
Total number of students during the last five years

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QnM 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

Options:
A. All of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
E. None of the above

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 Details of statutory/regulatory Committees (to be notified in institutional

website also)
 Proof for Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
 Proof w.r.t Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies
with zero tolerance
 Proof related to Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’
grievances
 Annual report of the committee monitoring the activities and number of
grievances
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KeyIndicator-5.2StudentProgression(35)

Metric Weight
No. age

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5.2.1 Percentage of placement of outgoing students and students progressing to higher 25
education during the last five years
QnM
5.2.1.1. Number of outgoing students placed and progressed to higher education
during the last five years

Year
Number

5.2.1.2 Number of outgoing students year wise during the last five years

Year
Number

Formula:

Total number of outgoing students placed and progressed to

higher education during the last five years
Percentage = Total number of outgoing students X 100
year wise during the last five years

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 Number and List of students placed along with placement details such as
name of the company, compensation, etc and links to Placement order (the above
list should be available on institutional website)
 List of students progressing for Higher Education, with details of program
and institution that they are/have enrolled along with links to proof of
continuation in higher education.(the above list should be available on
institutional website)
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5.2.2 Percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level 10
examinations during the last five years
QnM
5.2.2.1. Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations
year wise during last five years
(eg: IIT/JAM/NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/GPAT/CLAT/CAT/ GRE/TOEFL/ IELTS/Civil
Services/State government examinations etc.)

Year
Number

Total number of students qualified in such examinations

during the last five years
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 = × 100
Total number of outgoing students (5.2.1.2) −
Total number of outgoing students placed, 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑
to higher education during the last five years (5.2.1.1)

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 List of students qualified year wise with details of examination and links to
Qualifying Certificates of the students taking the examination
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KeyIndicator-5.3 Student Participation and Activities (45)

Metric Weight
No. age
5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/
20
QnM cultural activities at University / state/ national / international level
during the last five years

5.3.1.1:Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural

activities at University/state/national/international level year wise during the last
five years

Year
Number

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 list and links to e-copies of award letters and certificates
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5.3.2 Average number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the
QnM Institution participated during last five years 25

5.3.2.1. Number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the

Institution participated year wise during last five years (organised by the
institution/other institutions)

Year
Number

Formula:
Total number of sports and cultural events/
competitions in whichstudents of the Institution
participated during the last five years
𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 =
Number of years in the assessment period
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Key Indicator-5.4 Alumni Engagement (10)

Metric Weight
No. age
5.4.1 There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly 10
QlM to the development of the institution through financial and/or other
support services

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Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership and Management (100)

Key Indicator- 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership (15)

Metric Weightage
No.
6.1.1 The institutional governance and leadership are in accordance
QlM with the vision and mission of the Institution and it is visible in 15
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.

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Key Indicator- 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment (12)

Metric Weightage
No.
6.2.1 The institutional perspective plan is effectively deployed and 8
Ql M functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as
visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment, service rules,
and procedures, etc.

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website
 Provide the link for additional information
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6.2.2 Institution implements e-governance in its operations 4

QnM
1. Administration including complaint management
2. Finance and Accounts
3. Student Admission and Support
4. Examinations

Options:
A. All of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
E. None of the above

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 Screen shots of user interfaces of each module reflecting the name of

the HEI.
 Institutional expenditure statements for the budget heads of e-
governance implementation ERP Document
 Annual e-governance report approved by the Governing Council/
Board of Management/ Syndicate Policy document on e-governance
Apart from the above:
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if
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 Key Indicator- 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies (33)
Metric Weightage
No.
6.3.1 The institution has performance appraisal system, effective welfare 6
Ql M measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for
career development/progression

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6.3.2 Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend 12

QnM conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional
bodies during the last five years

6.3.2.1. Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend

conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional
bodies year wise during the last five years

Year
Number

Formula:

Total number of teachers provided with

financial support during the last five years
𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 = × 100
Total number of full time teachers
year wise during the last five years

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 Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
 Policy document on providing financial support to teachers
 Copy of letter/s indicating financial assistance to teachers and list
of teachers receiving financial support year-wise under each head.
 Audited statement of account highlighting the financial support to
teachers to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership
fee for professional bodies.
Apart from the above:
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if
any)
Note: Financial support of Minimum of Rs. 5000/- per year per
faculty will be considered

6.3.3 Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in 15

QnM Faculty development Programmes (FDP), Management
Development Programmes (MDPs) professional development
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in Faculty development Programmes (FDP), Management
Development Programmes (MDPs) professional development
/administrative training programs during the last five years

Year
Number

6.3.3.2 Total number of non-teaching staff year wise during the last
five years
Year
Number

Total number of teaching staff and non teaching staff

attending such Programmes during the last five years
Percentage = Total number of full time teachers X 100
+total number of non teaching staff during the last five years

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 Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)
 Refresher course/Faculty Orientation or other programmes as per
UGC/AICTE stipulated periods, as participated by teachers year-
wise.
 Copy of the certificates of the program attended by teachers.
 Annual reports highlighting the programmes undertaken by the
teachers
Apart from the above:
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim (if
any)
Note: FDP less than 5 days will not be considered

Key Indicator- 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization (10)

Metric Weightage
No.
6.4.1 Institution has strategies for mobilization and optimal utilization of
resources and funds from various sources (government/ non- 10
Ql M government organizations) and it conducts financial audits
regularly (internal and external)

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Metric Weightage
No.
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed 15
significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies
Ql M 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

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6.5.2 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 15

QnM
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.

Options:
A. Any 4 or more of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
E. None of the above

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 Link to Minute of IQAC meetings, hosted on HEI website

 NIRF report, AAA report and details on follow up actions
 Quality audit reports/certificate as applicable and valid for the
assessment period.
 List of Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s)
along with brochures and geo-tagged photos with caption and date.
Apart from the above:
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim
(if any)

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 Key Indicator - 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities (50)

Metric Weightage
No.
7.1.1 Institution has initiated the Gender Audit and measures for the 10
Q lM promotion of gender equity during the last five years.

Describe the gender equity & sensitization in curricular and co-

curricular activities, facilities for women on campus etc., within 500
words

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7.1.2 The Institution has facilities and initiatives for 20

QnM 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

Options:
A. 4 or All of the above
B. of the above
C. of the above
D. 1of the above
E. None of the above

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 Policy document on the green campus/plastic free campus.

 Bills for the purchase of equipment’s for the facilities created
under this metric.
 Geo-tagged photographs/videos of the facilities.
 Circulars and report of activities for the implementation of the
initiatives document
Apart from the above:
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim
(if any)
7.1.3 Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by 10
QnM the Institution.
The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed
through the following
1. Green audit / Environment audit
2. Energy audit

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4. Beyond the campus environmental promotion and
sustainability activities
Options:
A. All of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
E. None of the above

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 Institutional data in the prescribed format (data template)

 Policy document on environment and energy usage Certificate
from the auditing agency.
 Certificates of the awards received from recognized agency (if
any).
 Report on environmental promotion and sustainability activities
conducted beyond the campus with geo-tagged photographs with
caption and date.
 Green audit/environmental audit report from recognized bodies
Apart from the above:
Provide Links for any other relevant document to support the claim
(if any)

7.1.4 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an 10

Ql M 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

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Key Indicator - 7.2 Best Practices (30)

Metric Weightage
No.
7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the 30
Ql M Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual
Provide web link to:
• Best practices as hosted on the Institutional website
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 Note: Format for the Presentation of Institutional Best Practices
1. Title of the Practice
The title/s should capture the keywords that describe the practice.
2. Objectives of the Practice
What are the objectives/intended outcomes of this “best practice” and what are
the underlying principles or concepts of this practice? (in about100words)
3. The Context
What were the contextual features or challenging issues that needed to be
addressed in designing and implementing this practice? (in about 150 words)
4. The Practice
Describe the practice and its uniqueness in the context of Indian higher
education. What were the constraints/limitations, if any, faced?(in about
400words)
5. Evidence of Success
Provide evidence of success such as performance against targets and
benchmarks, review/results. What do these results indicate? Describe in about
200words.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
Please identify the problems encountered and resources required to implement
the practice (inabout150words).
7. Notes (Optional)
Please add any other information that may be relevant for
adopting/implementing the Best Practice in other Institutions (in about 150
words).
Any other information regarding Institutional Values and Best Practices which
the university would like to include.

Key Indicator - 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness (20)

Metric Weightage
No.
7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive 20
Ql M to its priority and thrust within 1000 words

Provide web link to:

 Appropriate web in the Institutional website
 Any other relevant information

Declaration by the Head of the Institution

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I certify that the data included in this Self-Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of
my knowledge.

This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions, and no part thereof has
been outsourced.

I am aware that the Peer Team will validate the information provided in this SSR
during the peer team visit.

Signature of the Head of the institution

with seal:

Place:
Date:

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 Section C: Appendices

1. Appendix 1: Glossary & Notes

2. Appendix 2: Abbreviations

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 Appendix 1: Glossary& Notes
GLOSSARY

AcademicAudit : An exercise which serves to provide assurance that the delegated responsibilities
for quality and standards of academic provision are being appropriately
discharged.
AcademicCalen : The schedule of the institution for the academic year, giving details of all
dar
academic and administrative events.
AcademicFlexib : Choiceofferedtothestudentsinthecurriculum
ility offeringandthecurriculumtransactions.
Accreditation : Certificationofqualitythatisvalidforafixedperiod,
whichinthecaseofNAACisfiveyears
Advanced : Students who perform very much better than the class averages
Learners
Assessment : Performanceevaluationofaninstitutionoritsunits
basedoncertainestablishedcriteria
Assessors : Trained academics or experts who represent NAAC on peer teams.
Attainment of : COs are to be attained by all students at the end of a formal course. While the
Course
method of computation of attainment of COs is not unique, each institution has
Outcomes
(COs) to follow a well-defined direct method of computing CO attainment based on the
student performance in all assessment instruments, and indirect method of
computing COs through course exit survey of students
Benchmarks : An example of good performance that serves as a standard for comparison of
one’s own performance. It is a technique in which an institution measures its
performance against that of the best of others.
Bibliometrics : is a statistical analysis of written publications, such as books or articles
BlendedLearnin : A mixing of different learning environments such as traditional face-to-face
g classroom methods with modern computer-mediated activities.
BridgeCourse : Ateachingmodulewhichhelpstoclosethegap betweentwolevelsofcompetence.
CarbonNeutral : A termusedtodescribefuelsthatneithercontribute
tonorreducetheamountofcarbon(measuredinthe
releaseofcarbondioxide)intotheatmosphere.
CateringtoStud : The strategies adopted by institution to fulfill the needs of a heterogeneous
ent Diversity group of students.
CEC (Under : Career Education Centre
Graduate)
ChoiceBasedCr : A mode of learning in higher education which facilitates a student to have some
edit System
freedom in selecting his/her own choices, across various disciplines for
(CBCS)
completing a UG / PG program. All UG and PG programs, as per UGC, have to
implement CBCS
CitationIndex : Thenumberoftimesaresearch papersisreferred tobyotherresearchers
inrefereedjournals,andisa measureofvalidityofitscontents.
Co- : Activities, which support the curriculum such as field trips, display of academic
CurricularActivi achievements, quiz, debate, discussion, seminars, role-play, etc
ties
Collaboration : Formalagreement/understandingbetweenanytwo
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 facultyexchangeorextensionsupport.
CompletionRat : The ratio of the total number of learners successfully completing a course/
es(course/)
graduating from a programme in a given year to the total number of learners
who initially enrolled on the course/programme.
Constituencies : All the academic, administrative and support units of the institution.
Counseling : Assisting and mentoring students individually or collectively for academic,
career, personal and financial decision-making.
Course : A course is a unit of 2 to 6 credits in a formal program. A 3-credit course will
have three classroom sessions of one-hour duration during each week for the
entire semester. Example: Program: BA Economics; Course: Kerala Economy;
Credits: 3:0:1
Course : COs are statements that describe what students should be able to do at the end
Outcomes
of a course. They can be 6±2 for courses with 2 to 4 credits, and 8±2 for courses
(COs)
with 5 to 6 credits. (examples are given in the “Notes”)
CourseOutlines : List of the course modules, similar to a table of contents in a book or the outline
used for writing papers. The outline defines the scope and content of the course.
CourseSchedul : Details of classes being offered, its time, location, faculty, and its unique number
e
which students must know in order to register. The course schedule is published
prior to the commencement of registration for each semester / session.
Credit : A credit system is a systematic way of describing an educational programme by
attaching credits to its components. University Grants Commission defines one
credit as
1 Theory period of one hour per week over a semester
1 Tutorial period of one hour per week over a semester
1 Practical period of two hour per week over a semester
Criteria : Pre-determinedstandardsoffunctioningofan institutionof
highereducationthatformthebasisof assessmentandaccreditationas
identified/defined byNAAC.
Cross Cutting : Cross cutting issues refer to the abilities of students to have sufficient
Issues
disciplinary knowledge, to engage in public discussions on related issues; are
careful consumers of scientific and technological information related to their
everyday lives; are able to continue to learn outside school; and have the skills to
enter careers of their choice.
CurriculumDes : Process of defining the contents of units of study and usually obtained through
ignand needs assessment, feedback from stakeholders and expert groups. Curriculum
Development
design and curriculum development are procedures which are closely linked to
the description of learning outcomes.
CyclesofAccred : Aninstitutionundergoingtheaccreditation process
itation
byNAACforthefirsttimeissaidtobeinCycle1and
theconsecutivefiveyearperiodsasCycle2,3 and so on.
DareDatabase- : Provides access to world wide information on social science, peace, and human
InternationalSo rights research and training institutes, social science specialists, and social
cial
SciencesDirecto science periodicals.
ry
Demand Ratio : The ratio of the number of seats available in a program/institute to the number
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Dualdegree : Pursuingtwodifferentuniversitydegreesinparallel,
eitheratthesameinstitutionoratdifferentinstitutions
(sometimesindifferentcountries),completingthem inlesstimethanitwould
taketoearnthem separately.
EBSCO host : Is an online reference resource with designed to cater to user needs and
preferences at every level of research, with over 350 full text and secondary
databases available.
Eco system for : Eco system for innovation comprises of material resources (funds, equipment,
Innovations
facilities, etc.) and the human resources (students, faculty, staff, industry
representatives, etc.) and linkages among them that make up the institutional
entities to promote the development of products and systems that are likely to
have significant economic value.
E-learning : Learning resources available on Internet
Resources
e-PG Pathshala : High quality, curriculum-based, interactive content in different subjects across
all disciplines of social sciences, arts, fine arts & humanities, natural &
mathematical sciences, linguistics and languages developed under the initiative
of MHRD, under its National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT)
Mission. http://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/
e-Shodhganga : Shodhganga@INFLIBNET provides a platform for research students to deposit
their Ph.D. theses and make it available to the entire scholarly community in
open access.
e- : e-Shodh Sindhu (https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ess) provides current as well as
ShodhSindhu
archival access to more than 15,000 core and peer-reviewed journals and a
number of bibliographic, citation and factual databases in different disciplines
from a large number of publishers and aggregators to its member institutions
including centrally-funded technical institutions.
ElectiveCourses : Achoiceavailabletostudentstoselectfromamonga largenumberofsubjects.
EmergingAreas : New areas of study and research deemed important to pursue. These areas may
have been identified by national agencies or international bodies.
EnrichmentCou : Valueaddedcoursesofferedbyinstitutionfor
rses
studentempowerment.Theyenhancethecurriculum
byamplifying,supplementingand replacingsuch partsorfeaturesashavebecome
ineffectiveor obsolete.
EvaluationProc : Assessmentoflearning,teachingandevaluationprocessandreformstoincreasetheeff
ess andReforms
iciencyand effectivenessofthesystem.
Examination : Examination management system is a well-defined document or a software
Management
application for the planning, administration, documentation, tracking,
System
evaluation of students responses, and announcement of grades/marks obtained
by students in all formal learning activities in an educational program
Experiential : Is a process of learning through experience and is more specifically defined as
Learning “learning through reflection on doing”.
ExtensionActivi : The aspect of education, which emphasizes neighbourhood services. These are
ties
often integrated with curricula as extended opportunities intended to help, serve
reflect and learn. The curriculum- extension interface has educational values,
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FacultyDevelop : Programs aimed at updating the knowledge and pedagogical skills of faculty.
ment Program
Feedback : Formative and evaluative comments given by tutors on the performance of
individual learners.
Evaluative comments made by stakeholders to the institution on the quality and
effectiveness of a defined process.
Response from students, academic peers and employers for review and design of
curriculum.
Field Project : Formal projects students need to undertake that involve conducting surveys
outside the college/university premises and collection of data from designated
communities or natural places
FinancialManag : Budgeting and optimum utilization of financial resources.
ement
Flexibility : A mechanism through which students have wider choices of Programmes to
choose from, as well as, multiple entry and exit points for Programmes /courses.
Functional : Memoranda of Understanding that are currently operational, signed by the
MoUs
Institute with national and international agencies
Full Time : A teacher employed for at least 90 per cent of the normal or statutory number of
Teachers
hours of work for a full-time teacher over a complete academic year is classified
as a full-time teacher.
GenderAudit : Atoolandaprocessbasedonamethodologyto
promoteorganizationallearningattheindividual,
workunitandorganizationallevels onhowto
practicallyandeffectivelymainstreamgender.
GraduateAttrib : Thedisciplinaryexpertiseor technicalknowledgethathastraditionallyformedthe
utes coreofmostuniversitycourses.Theyarequalities thatalsoprepare graduates
asagents forsocialgood inanunknownfuture.
GreenAudit : Theprocessofassessingtheenvironmentalimpact
ofanorganization,process,project,product,etc
GrievanceRedre : Mechanisms for receiving, processing and addressing dissatisfaction expressed,
ssal
complaints and other formal requests made by learners, staff and other
stakeholders on the institutional provisions promised and perceived.
H- : An index that attempts to measure both the productivity and impact of the
index(HirschIn
published work of a scientist or scholar. The index is based on the set of the
dex)
scientist’s most cited papers and the number of citations that they have received
in other publications.
HumanResource : The process of assessing the human power requirements, recruiting, monitoring
Management
the growth and appraising them periodically and plan the staff development
programs for the professional development and provide the necessary incentives
and feedback.
Humanities : A comprehensive database covering journals, books and reference sources in the
International
humanities. This database provides citation information for articles, essays and
Complete
reviews, as well as original creative works including poems and fiction.
Photographs, painting and illustrations are also referenced
ICT : Information and Communication Technology Consists of the hardware,
software, networks and media for the collection, storage, processing,
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 as related services.
Impactfactor(IF) : A measure of the citations to science and social sciences journals. The impact
factor for a journal is calculated based on a three-year period and can be
considered to be the average number of times published papers are cited up to 2
years after publication.
Inclusion, : Inclusiveness in educational institutions refers to the educational experiences
Inclusiveness
practiced with reference to gender, ethnicity, social class and differently abled.

INFLIBNET
Database : Information and Library Network Centre maintains a database on books, theses
and serials
Infrastructure : Physicalfacilitieslikebuilding,playfields,hostels etc. whichhelp run an
institutional Programme.
InstitutionalInf : IIQA is a requirement, which needs to be submitted online by all categories of
ormation HEIs
forQualityAsse
ssment (IIQA)
Institutional : Institutional distinctiveness is characterized by its reason for coming to
Distinctiveness existence, vision, mission, nature of stakeholders, access to resources, cultural
ambience and physical location
InstitutionalSoc : Focusesontheinstitution’sresponsibilitiestothe
ial
publicintermsofprotectionofpublichealth,safety
Responsibility
(ISR) andtheenvironment,thepublicethicalbehaviour and
theneedtopracticegoodcitizenship.
Interdisciplinar : Anintegrativeapproachinwhichinformationfrom morethanonediscipline
yresearch
isusedininterpretingthe contentofasubject,phenomenon,theoryorprinciple.
Internal Quality : Forming Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is to be established in every
Assurance Cell
accredited institution as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure.
(IQAC)
http://www.naac.gov.in/IQAC.asp

InternalQuality : Selfregulatedresponsibilitiesofthehighereducation
Assurance
institutionsaimedatcontinuousimprovementof
System(IQAS)
qualityforachievingacademicandadministrativeexcellence.
Internship : A designated activity that carries some credits involving more than 25 days of
working in an organization under the guidance of an identified mentor
ISO : ISO 9001 certification enhances customer satisfaction by meeting customer
Certification
requirements. The institution is able to provide right services. ISO certification
enhances functional efficiency of an organization.
Leadership : Term used for setting direction and create a student- focused, learning oriented
climate, clear and visible values and high expectation by ensuring the creation of
strategies, system and methods for achieving excellence, stimulating innovation
and building knowledge and capabilities
Learning : A learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the
Management
administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational
Systems
courses or training Programmes. They help the instructor deliver material to the
students, administer tests and other assignments, track student progress, and
manage record-keeping. MOODLE is an example of open source LMS
LearningOutco : Specific intentions of a Programme or module, written in clear terms. They

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mes describe what a student should know, understand, or be able to do at the end of
that Programme or module
LibraryasaLear : The library holdings in terms of titles of books, journals and other learning
ningResource
materials and technology aided learning mechanism, which enable the students
to acquire information, knowledge and skills required for their study.

Levels of :  Programme Outcomes: POs are statements that describe what the
Outcomes students graduating from any of the educational Programmes should be
able to do.

 Programme Specific Outcomes: PSOs are statements that describe what

the graduates of a specific educational Programme should be able to do.

 Course Outcomes: COs are statements that describe what students

should be able to do at the end of a course
NewTechnolo : Digital tools and resources (hardware and software) and their application in
gies the field of education.
NIRF : National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), approved by the MHRD, outlines a
methodology to rank institutions across the country. The parameters and sub -parameters
associated with this mechanism are evolving from year to year.
https://www.nirfindia.org/Docs/Ranking_Methodology_And_Metrics_2017.pdf
N-LIST : N-LIST stands for "National Library and Information services Infrastructure for
Scholarly Content". http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/faq.php
OBE: Outcome : OBE is an educational theory that bases each part of an educational system
Based around goals (outcomes). Each student should have achieved the goal by the end
Education
of the educational experience
OpenEducation : Educational materials and resources offered freely and openly for anyone to
alResources
use and under some licenses to re-mix, improve and redistribute.
OptimumUtiliz : The infrastructure facilities are made available to the student for their
ationof
maximum utilization. e.g. Extended hours for computer center and library,
Infrastructure
sharing of facilities for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary Programmes.
Organogram : Organogram is the word, a diagram that shows the structure of an organization
and the relationships between the relative ranks of its part and position/ job. It is
also known as Organisational Structure.
Outcome : An outcome of an educational Programme is what the student should be able to
do at the end of a Programme/ course/ instructional unit.
OutreachActivit : Is the practice of conducting local public awareness activities through targeted
ies
community interaction
Participative : Participatory Learning and Action is a family of approaches, methods, attitudes,
Learning behaviours and relationships, which enable and empower people to share,
analyze and enhance their knowledge of their life and conditions, and to plan,
act, monitor, evaluate and reflect.
ParticipativeMa : Refers to an open form of management where employees are actively involved in
nagement
the institution’s decision making process.
PerspectiveDev : Isablueprintregardingtheobjectivesandtargetsof longtermgrowth
elopment
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s efficiently and the growth of the infrastructure to keep pace with the academic
growth of the institution.
Policy for : Processes defined by the institution to facilitate the teachers to write research
Promotion of
proposals, seek funding, conduct research, publish, and evaluate and reward the
Research
research done.
Pre-qualifiers : For the Assessment and Accreditation (A&A) in revised framework the NAAC
has proposed a pre-qualifier test. It is a condition for peer team visit and will be
based on Institutional system generated score (SGS) in all Q nM after undergoing
DVV process. As a Pre-qualifier, the institution should score at least 30% in
Quantitative Metrics (QnM) as per the final score after the DVV Process. If the
HEI does not clear the Pre-qualifier stage then they will have to apply afresh by
submitting the IIQA and its fees.
Problem Based : Is a student-centred pedagogy in which students learn about a subject through
Learning (PBL) the experience of solving an open-ended problem found in trigger material. The
PBL process does not focus on problem solving with a defined solution, but it
allows for the development of other desirable skills and attributes. This includes
knowledge acquisition, enhanced group collaboration and communication.
Programme : A range of learning experiences offered to students in a formal manner over a
period of one-to-four years leading to certificates/ diplomas/ degrees.
Examples: BA (Economics) BSc (Physics). All possible formal degree
Programmes are identified by UGC
ProgrammeOpti : A range of courses offered to students to choose at various levels leading to
ons
degrees/ diplomas/ certificates.
Programme : Programme Outcomes (POs) are what knowledge, skills and attitudes a graduate
Outcomes should have at the time of graduation. While no agency has formally defined the
POs of General Higher Education 3-year degree Programmes in India, POs of all
professional Programmes in engineering and other areas are identified at
national level by the concerned accrediting agency. POs are not specific to a
discipline.
PromotionofRe : Theprocessofpromotingresearchcultureamong
searchand
facultyandstudentsbyfacilitatingfacultyandstudent
ResearchSuppo
rt System participationinresearchbudgetallocation, research fellowshipandotherfaculties.
RemedialCours : Courses offered to academically disadvantaged students in order to help them
es
cope with academic requirements.
Research : Systematic intellectual investigations aimed at discovering, interpreting and
revising human knowledge.
ResearchGrant : Grantgenerated/receivedfromdifferentagencies
bytheinstitutionforconductingresearchprojects.
ResearchOutpu : Quality research outcome beneficial for the discipline, society, industry and
t dissemination of knowledge including theoretical and practical findings.
ResourceMobili : Generation of funds through internal and external sources such as donations,
zation
consultancy, self-financing courses and so on.
SCOPUS : The world’slargestabstractand citationdatabaseof peer-
reviewedliteratureandqualitywebsources.
Seed money for : Funds provided to a teacher or a group of teachers by the institution to get the research
Research initiated to facilitate the preparation of formal research proposal for funding.

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Situatedness : Situatedness refers to involvement within a context. It also refers to placement of
learning experiences in authentic contexts or settings
SJR(SCImagoJou : This takes three years of publication data into account to assign relative scores to
rnalRank)
all the sources (journal articles, conference proceedings, review articles, etc.) in a
citation network (Journals in SCOPUS database).
Slow Learners : Students who perform very much below the class averages
SNIP(SourceNo : Is the ratio of the source’s average citation count per paper in a three year
rmalized
citation window over the “citation potential” of its subject field?
ImpactperPerso
n)
StakeholderRel : Affiliation and interaction with groups or individuals who have an interest in
ationship
the actions of the institutions and the ability to influence its actions, decisions,
policies, practices or goals of the organization.

StrategicPlan : A specific, action-oriented medium or long-term plan for making progress

towards a set of institutional goals.
StrategyDevelo : Formulation of objectives, directives and guidelines with specific plans for
pment
institutional development.
Student Centric : Methods of instruction that focus on products of learning by the students
Methods
StudentProfile : The student community of the institution, their strength and the diversity in
terms of economic and social strata, location and other demographic aspects
such as gender, age, religion, caste, rural/ urban.
StudentProgres : Vertical movement of students from one level of education to the next higher
sion
level successfully or towards gainful employment.
StudentSupport : Facilitatingmechanismforaccesstoinformationfee structureand refundpoliciesand
also guidanceand placementcellwithstudentwelfaremeasuresto give necessary
learning support to the students.
SWAYAM : SWAYAM is a Programme initiated by Government of India and designed to
achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and
quality. https://swayam.gov.in/
TeacherQuality : Acompositetermtoindicatethequalificationofthe faculty,theadequacy
meantforrecruitment procedures,professionaldevelopment, recognition
andteacherscharacteristics.
TwinningProgr : An arrangement between two institutions where a provider in source country A
ammes
collaborates with a provider in Country B to allow students to take course credits
in Country B and/or in source Country A. Only one qualification is awarded by
the provider in source Country A. Arrangements for twinning Programmes and
awarding of degrees usually comply with national regulations of the provider in
source Country A.
Value Added : Courses of varying durations which are optional, and offered outside the
Courses
curriculum that add value and helping them students in getting placed.

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NOTES

It is considered necessary to provide some exemplars for the different levels of learning
outcomes at higher education level. While no agency has defined the POs of General Higher
Education three year programme in India, POs of all professional Programes in engineering and other
areas are identified at the national level by the concerned accrediting agency. Given below is set of
POs of an engineering Programme identified by National Board of Accreditation (NBA). In respect of
PSOs and COs, examples from science and social science disciplines are given. These are not
comprehensive or exhaustive. But, they point out the manner in which these outcomes can be stated
for any educational Programme/course. In case the HEI has these already stated, they may be
submitted; however, if at any of these three levels outcomes are not listed, they may be developed and
uploaded in Institutional website.

Sample for
Credits 1 Theory period of one hour per week over a semester
1 Tutorial period of one hour per week over a semester
1 Practical period of two hour per week over a semester
Programme For Every degree Programme broad expectations should be listed
Outcomes
by the University. Examples are given below from NBA for an
Engineering Degree Programme.
PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of
mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature,
and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for
complex engineering problems and design system
components or processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health and safety,
and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

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 PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use
research-based knowledge and research methods including
design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by
the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact
of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of,
and need for sustainable development.
PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering
practice.
PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an
individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and
in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities with the engineering community and
with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend
and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply these to one’s own
work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects

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 and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the
preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-
long learning in the broadest context of technological
change.

POs of General Higher Education Programmes should be

identified by the University/Autonomous College offering the
three year Programmes

Sample POs of General Higher Education Programmes: Students

of all undergraduate general degree Programmes at the time of
graduation will be able to
PO1.Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying
the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions,
checking out the degree to which these assumptions are
accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions
(intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different
perspectives.
PO2.Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen
clearly in person and through electronic media in English
and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the
world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and
technology.
PO3. Social Interaction: Elicit views of others, mediate
disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.
PO4. Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate empathetic social
concern and equity centred national development, and the
ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and
participate in civic life through volunteering.
PO5. Ethics: Recognize different value systems including your
own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions,
and accept responsibility for them.

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 PO6. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues
of environmental contexts and sustainable development.
PO7. Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability
to engage in independent and life-long learning in the
broadest context socio-technological changes
Course Outcomes Sample COs of the course “Animal Diversity – Non Chordata”

CO1 Describe general taxonomic rules on animal classification

CO2 Classify Protista up to phylum using examples from
parasitic adaptation
CO3 Classify Phylum Porifera with taxonomic keys
CO4 Describe the phylum Coelenterata and its polymorphism
CO5 Write down the life history of Fasciola and its
classification
CO6 Describe Phylum Nematoda and give examples of
pathogenic Nematodes
CO7 Identify the characters of Phylum Annelida with its
classification
CO8 Write down the classification and characteristics of
Phylum Arthropoda
CO9 Identify the given Mollusca with respect to economic
importance
CO10 Write down the classification and characteristics of
Phylum Echinodermata, Phylum Hemichordata and minor
phylas

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 Appendix 2: Abbreviations

A&A (A/A) - Assessment and Accreditation

AC - AcademicCouncil
ACM - AssociatesofComputingMachinery
AMC - AnnualMaintenanceContract
AVRC - Audio-Visual ResearchCentre
AICTE - All IndiaCouncilfor TechnicalEducation
AQAR - AnnualQualityAssuranceReport
BoS - BoardofStudies
BCUD - BoardofCollegeandUniversityDevelopment
CAL - ComputerAided Learning
CAS - CenterforAdvancedStudies
CAT - CommonAptitudeTest
CBCS - ChoiceBasedCreditSystem
CD - CompactDiskette
CDC - CollegeDevelopmentCouncil
CEC - Consortiumfor EducationalCommunication
CGPA - CumulativeGradePointAverage
Cr - Criteria
Cr-GPA(s) - Criterion-wiseGradePointAverage(s)
COHSSIP - CommitteeforHumanitiesandSocialScience ImprovementProgramme
COSIP - CommitteeforScienceImprovementProgramme
COSIST - CommitteeforStrengtheningofInfrastructure Improvement Programme
inScienceandTechnology
CSA - CentreforSocialAction
CSIR - Councilof ScientificandIndustrialResearch
CPE - CollegeswithPotentialforExcellence
DELNET - DevelopingLibraryNetwork
DEP - DistanceEducationProgrammes
DRS - DepartmentalResearchSupportofUGC
DSA - DepartmentalSpecialAssistanceofUGC
DST - DepartmentofScienceandTechnology
EMRC - EducationalMultimediaResearchCentre
FIST - FundfortheImprovementofScienceand TechnologyInfrastructure
GATE - GraduateAptitudeTestinEngineering
GATS - GeneralAgreementonTradeinServices
GMAT - GraduateManagementAdmissionTest
GRE - GraduateRecordExamination
IAS - IndianAdministrativeServices

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 ICHR - IndianCouncilofHistoricalResearch
ICPR - IndianCouncilofPhilosophicalResearch
ICSSR - IndianCouncilof SocialScienceResearch
ICT - InformationandCommunicationTechnology
IEEE - InstituteofElectricaland ElectronicEngineers
IIQA - InstitutionalInformationforQuality Assessment
IQAC - InternalQualityAssuranceCell
IQAS - InternalQualityAssuranceSystem
INFLIBNET - InformationandLibraryNetwork
INQAAHE - InternationalNetworkforQualityAssurance AgenciesinHigherEducation
INSA - IndianNationalScienceAcademy
IPR - IntellectualPropertyRights
ISR - InstitutionalSocialResponsibility
IUC - InterUniversityCentre
KI - Key Indicator
KI-GP(s) - Key Indicator-wiseGradePoint(s)
MHRD - MinistryofHuman ResourceandDevelopment
MoC - MemorandumofContract
MoU - MemorandumofUnderstanding
MIR - MinimumInstitutionalRequirements
MIS - ManagementInformationSystem
NCTE - NationalCouncilforTeacherEducation
NET - NationalEligibilityTest
NGO - NonGovernmentalOrganization
NME-ICT - NationalMissiononEducationthrough InformationandTechnology
NPE - NationalPolicyEducation
NPTEL - NationalProgrammedTeachingEnhanced Learning
OMR - OpticalMarkRecognition
OPAC - OnlinePublicAccessCatalogue
PTR - PeerTeamReport
QAA - QualityAssuranceAgency
SAP - SpecialAssistanceProgramme
SET/SLET - StateLevelEligibilityTest
SJR - SCImagoJournalRank
SLQACC - StateLevel QualityAssuranceCo-ordination Committee
SNIP - SourceNormalizedImpactperPaper
SSR - Self-StudyReport
SWOC - Strengths,Weaknesses,Opportunitiesand Challenges
TEI - TeacherEducationInstitution
TOEFL - TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage
UGC - UniversityGrantsCommission
UNESCO - UnitedNationsEducational,Scientificand CulturalOrganization
UNO - UnitedNation Organization
UNICEF - UnitedNationsChildrenEducationalFoundation
UNDP - UnitedNationDevelopmentProgramme
USIC - UniversityScienceInstrumentationCentre

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 Wi-Fi - WirelessFidelity
YRC - YouthRedCross

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