10 New criteria of NAAC and its specialties - Dr. Sangprakash Dudde, Sangameshwar College Solapur

10 new criteria of NAAC and its specialties - Dr. Sangprakash Dudde, Sangameshwar College Solapur 

NAAC has made some important changes in the grading process of universities and colleges. According to the new criteria, the following 10 criteria have been set for evaluation:

1Curriculum Aspects: Planning, Development, and Enrichment of Curriculum.

2Teaching-Learning and Evaluation: Teaching and Learningprocess, quality of teachers, and methods of evaluation.

3Research, Innovation, and Extension: Research activities, innovation, and community service programs.

4Infrastructure and Learning Resources: The institution's physical facilities, libraries, IT infrastructure, and other learning resources.

5Student Support and Progression: Support services available to students, career guidance, and student progression.

6Governance,Leadership and management: The administrative structure of the institution, quality of leadership, and management processes.

7Institutional Values ​​and Best Practices: Institutional ethics, social responsibility, and best practices.

8Financial Management and Resource Mobilization: Financial management and mobilization of resources.

9Industry Interface and Placement: Liaison with industry and placement services.

10Internal Quality AssuranceSystem: Internal Quality Assurance System.

On the basis of these criteria, NAAC evaluates the quality of institutions and assigns grades to them1.

1Curriculum Aspects: What NAAC requires in planning, development, and enrichment of curriculum

Under the “Curriculum Aspects” Criteria of NAAC, the institutions are expected to:

1Curriculum Planning and Development:

in designing the curriculumInvolvement of various stakeholders (e.g. students, teachers, industry experts).

Regularly updating the curriculum so that it is in line with current and future requirements.

2. Academic Flexibility:

Ability to give students choice in different courses and subjects.

Availability of cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses.

3.Curriculum Enrichment:

Additional activities to enrich the curriculum andPrograms, such as seminars, workshops, and industry visits.

Incorporating topics such as ethics, environmental awareness, and social responsibility into the curriculum.

4Feedback System:

Taking regular feedback from students, teachers and other stakeholders.

Making necessary improvements in the curriculum based on feedback.

On the basis of these points, NAAC evaluates the institutions and assigns grades to them.

2Teaching-learning andEvaluation: In the process of teaching and learning, quality of teachers, and methods of evaluation, NAAC requires the following

According to NAAC, the following points are taken into consideration in teaching-learning and evaluation:

1Teaching and Learning Process:

Diversity and effectiveness of teaching methods.

Activities that encourage student participation and activism.

e-learning and digital resourcesUse.

2Quality of teachers:

Educational qualification and experience of teachers.

Training and development programs for teachers.

Research and publication activities of teachers.

3Methods of evaluation:

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation.

Transparency and fairness of internal and external evaluation.

Regular assessment of students' progress and performance.

NAAC while evaluating all these aspectsFocuses on the quality of the institution and overall development of the students.

3Research, Innovation and Extension: What NAAC expects in research activities, innovation, and community service program

According to NAAC, the following points are taken into consideration in Research, Innovation and Extension:

1Research Activities:

Collection and utilization of resources for research projects.

2Research publications andaward.

Provision of facilities and encouragement for research.

3 Innovation:

Building innovation ecosystem.

4Organization of workshops and seminars on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Entrepreneurship.

5Initiatives for innovation and creation and transfer of knowledge/technology.

6Community Service Programs (Extension Activities):

Result of community service activities and sensitize students towards social issues.Make

7Organization of community service programs through NSS/NCC.

8Awards and recognitions received for community service activities.

9 Collaboration:

Collaboration and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with other institutions and industries.

Student/faculty exchange and collaborative research.

NAAC focuses on the quality of the institution and the overall development of the students while evaluating all these aspects.

4Infrastructureand Learning Resources: NAAC is expected to have the following in the physical facilities, library, IT infrastructure, and other learning resources of the institute

According to NAAC, the following points are taken into consideration in Infrastructure and Learning Resources:

1Physical Facilities:

Adequate classrooms, laboratories, and computing equipment for teaching and learning.

2For cultural activities and sportsfacilities.

ICT-enabled features such as smart classrooms and learning management systems (LMS).

3Library (Library as a Learning Resource):

Automation and digital facilities of the library.

4 Adequate subscription to e-resources and magazines.

Effective use of the library and monitoring of usage by students and teachers.

5IT Infrastructure:

Regular updating of IT facilities and adequate internetBandwidth.

6Student-Computer Ratio.

7Features for e-content development.

8Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure:

9Expenditure on maintenance of physical and educational facilities.

Maintenance and usage policies.

NAAC focuses on the quality of the institution and the overall development of the students while evaluating all these aspects.

5Student Support and Progression: Help available to studentsIn providing services, career guidance, and student progress, NAAC expects to:

According to NAAC, student support and progression focuses on the following:

Student Support Services:

2Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarships and financial aid provided by institutions, government, and non-governmental organizations.

2Capacity Development and Skill Enhancement Programme: SOFTskills, language and communication skills, life skills (yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene), and ICT/computing skills.

3. Guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling: Assistance provided to the students for competitive examinations and career counselling.

4Student Progression:

Placement and Higher Education: In the placement and higher education of the students passing out from the instituteProgress.

5. Success of students in State/National/International level examinations.

6Student Participation and Activities:

Awards and medals for outstanding performance in sports and cultural activities.

7. Participation of students in various administrative, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

8Alumni Engagement:

registered association of alumni of the institutioncontributes significantly to the development of the country, such as financial assistance and other support services.

NAAC focuses on the quality of the institution and the overall development of the students while evaluating all these aspects.

6Governance, Leadership and Management: What NAAC expects in the administrative structure of the institution, quality of leadership, and management processes

According to NAAC, following are the areas in Governance, Leadership and ManagementPoints are taken into consideration:

Institutional Vision and Leadership:

1. Effective leadership in accordance with the vision and mission of the institution.

2Leadership decentralization and participatory management.

3. Long term and short term plans of the institute.

4Strategy Development and Implementation:

5Strategic planning of the institute and its implementation process.

6Function of Institutional BodiesAnd policies.

7. Implementation of e-governance.

8Faculty Empowerment Strategies:

9Welfare measures for teachers.

Financial assistance and professional development programs for teachers.

10Administrative Training Programme.

Financial Management and Resource Mobilization:

11Internal and external financial audit.

12 From non-governmental bodies or individualsGrant.

Optimum use of resources.

13Internal Quality Assurance System:

Strategies of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).

Regular audits and reviews for quality improvement.

NAAC focuses on the quality of the institution and the overall development of the students while evaluating all these aspects123.

7Institutional Values ​​and Best Practices: Institutional Ethics, SocialWhat NAAC requires in terms of responsibility, and best practices

According to NAAC, Institutional Values ​​and Best Practices focus on the following points:

Institutional Values ​​and Social Responsibilities:

1Gender Equity: Schemes and facilities to promote gender sensitivity.

2Environmental Consciousness and SustainabilityConsciousness and Sustainability): Use of alternative energy sources, waste management, and water conservation.

3. Inclusiveness: Facilities and inclusive education policies for persons with disabilities.

4Human Values ​​and Ethics: Awareness and moral education towards constitutional obligations.

5Best Practices:

Details of two best practices adopted by the institute, such as rain water harvesting orCommunity Service Programme.

The objectives, implementation, and consequences of these practices.

6Institutional Distinctiveness:

Distinctive features of the institute that make it different from other institutes.

NAAC focuses on the quality of the institution and the overall development of the students while evaluating all these aspects123.

8Financial Management and Resource Mobilization: Financial management and resource mobilizationWhat does NAAC expect in

According to NAAC, following points are taken into consideration in Financial Management and Resource Mobilization:

Resource Mobilization:

1Strategies of institutions that focus on raising funds from sources other than salaries and fees.

2. Efforts to obtain grants and financial assistance from government and non-government organizations.

3From alumni and philanthropistsStrong networking to receive contributions.

4Optimal Utilization of Resources:

Policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.

5Planning of annual budget and distribution of resources.

6Special allocation for development of Research and Development (R&D) facilities and infrastructure.

7Financial Audit:

Regular internal and external financial auditsOperation.

Audit reports to ensure financial transparency and accountability.

8Financial Planning and Management:

Diversity in financial planning and centralized allocation of resources.

9The role of the Financial Management Committee, which consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Deans, Management Representatives and Finance Officers.

NAAC while evaluating all these aspects focuses on the quality of the institution and overall development of the students.concentrates

9Industry Interface and Placement: Relationship with Industry and What NAAC Expects in Placement Services

According to NAAC, the following points are taken into consideration in industry interface and placement:

1. Industry Collaboration:

Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and collaboration with industries.

2Joint research projects and consultancy with industries.

3Guests by Industry ExpertsLectures and workshops.

4Internships and Training:

5. Internship and industrial training opportunities for students.

6Practical experience and skill development for students in industries.

7Placement Services:

Establishment and operation of placement cell.

8Career counseling and guidance for students.

9Organization of placement drives and campus interviews.

10As per industry requirementsCurriculum Aligned with Industry Needs:

Updating and modification of curriculum as per industry requirements.

11Organizing skill development programs in collaboration with industries.

12Outcomes of Industry Interaction:

13Placement rates and average salary packages.

14Feedback and corrective measures received from industries.

NAAC while evaluating all these aspects takes into consideration the quality of the institution and the overall performance of the students.Focuses on development

10Internal Quality Assurance System: What NAAC requires in an Internal Quality Assurance System

According to NAAC, following points are taken into consideration in Internal Quality Assurance System:

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC):

1Establishment of an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in every recognized institute.

2 Regular meetings and quality of IQACInstitutionalization of assurance strategies and processes.

3. Review and improve from time to time the teaching-learning process, structures and methods of operation.

4Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR):

Timely submission of AQAR, which documents the institution's 5 quality improvement activities.

Details of the initiatives taken for quality improvement of the institution in AQAR.

6Participation in Quality Assurance Initiatives:

of other institutionsParticipation in collaborative quality initiatives.

7Participation in national and international quality audits/accreditations like NAAC, NBA, ISO certification etc.

8Feedback for quality improvement:

9Collect feedback from students, teachers, and other stakeholders, analyze it, and take corrective measures.

10Improvement in teaching-learning process based on feedback.

NAAC while evaluating all these aspects considers the quality of the institution andFocuses on holistic development of students.