NAAC : DESCRIPTIONS NEEDED


1. Executive Summary (5000 words)
1.1 Introductory Note on the Institution: location, vision mission, type of the institution etc.
1.2 Criterion-wise Summary on the Institution's functioning (250 words for each Criterion)
1.3 Brief note on Strength, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Challenges (SWOC) in
respect of the institution 
1.4 Any additional information about the institution other than ones already stated. 
1.5 Over all conclusive explication about the
institution's functioning.
2. Profile of the Institution 
3. Extended Profile of the Institution 
4. Quality Indicator Framework
5. Data Templates / Documents (Quantitative Metrics)


CRITERION 1 -- CURRICULAR ASPECTS 

1.1. Curricular Planning and Implementation
 1.1.1. Description of initiatives 
(500 words)
1.2. Academic Flexibility 
1.3. Curriculum Enrichment 
1.3.1. Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum 
(500 words)
1.4. Feedback System 

CRITERION 2 -- TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 

2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile 
2.2. Catering to Student Diversity 
2.2.1. The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organizes special Programs for advanced learners and slow learners 
(500 words)
2.3. Teaching-Learning Process 
2.3.1. Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences. 
(500 words)
2.3.2. Teachers use ICT enabled tools for effective teaching-learning process. 
(500 words)
2.4. Teacher Profile and Quality 
2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms 
2.5.1. Mechanism for internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and mode. 
(500 words)
2.5.2. Mechanisms to deal with internal examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound and efficient. 
(500 words)
2.6. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 
2.6.1. Teachers and students are aware of the stated Program and course outcomes (COs) of the Programs offered by the institution. 
Descriptuon of COs for all courses and mechanism of communication.
(minimum of 500 characters or maximum of 500 words.)
2.6.2. Attainment of Program outcomes are evaluated by the institution. 
Description of the method of measuring the level of attainment of POs, PSOs and COs. 
(500 words)
2.7. Student Satisfaction Survey 

CRITERION 3 -- RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND EXTENSION 

3.1. Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2. Research Publications and Awards 
3.3. Extension Activities
3.3.1. Description of the impact of extension activities in sensitising students to social issues and holistic development. 
(500 words)
3.4. Collaboration 

CRITERION 4 -- INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES 

4.1. Physical Facilities 
4.1.1. Description of the adequacy of infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching-learning, viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc. as per the minimum specified requirement by statutory bodies. 
(500 words)
4.1.2. Description of the adequacy of facilities for sports, games and cultural activities which include specification about area/size, year of establishment and user rate. 
(500 words)
4.2. Library as a Learning Resource
4.3. IT Infrastructure 
4.3.1. Description of IT facilities including Wi-Fi with date and nature of updation. 
(500 words)
4.4. Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 
4.4.2. Description of policy details of established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities (laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.) on the website. (1000 words)

CRITERION 5 -- STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION 

5.1. Student Support
5.2. Student Progression 
5.3. Student Participation and Activities 
5.3.2. Description of the students' representation and engagement in various administrative, co-curricular and extracurricular activities (student council / students' representation on various bodies) 
(500 words)
5.4. Alumni Engagement 
5.4.1. Description of contribution of alumni association to the institution (through financial and other support services) 
(500 words)

CRITERION 6 -- GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 

6.1. Institutional Vision and Leadership 
6.1.1. Description of the vision and mission statement of the institution on the nature of governance, perspective plans and participation of the teachers in the decision making bodies of the institution. 
(500 words)
6.1.2. Description of a case study showing decentralization and participative management in the institution in practice. 
(500 words)
6.2. Strategy Development and Deployment 
6.2.1. Description of one activity successfully implemented  based on the strategic/perspective plan. (500 words)
6.2.2. Description of the Organogram of the institution (functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures etc. 
(500 words)
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 
6.3.1 providing of the list of existing welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff. (500 words)
6.3.5 Description of the functioning status of the Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff.
(500 words)
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 
6.4.1 Enumeration of the various internal and external financial audits carried out during the last five years with the mechanism for settling audit objections. 
(500 words)
6.4.3 Description of the resource mobilization policy and procedures of the institution (strategies for mobilization of funds and the optimal utilization of resources). 
(500 words)
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 
6.5.1 Description of any two practices institutionalized as a result of IQAC initiatives (quality assurance strategies and processes). 
(500 words)
6.5.2 Description of any two examples of institutional reviews and Implementation of teaching-learning reforms facilitated by the IQAC (teaching-learning processes, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the incremental improvements in various activities.) 
(For first cycle ‐- Incremental improvements made for the preceding five years with regard to quality.) 
(500 words)

CRITERION 7 -- INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES 

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 
7.1.1 Measures initiated by the institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years. 
Description of gender equity & sensitization in curricular and co-curricular activities, facilities for women on campus etc. 
(500 words)
7.1.3 Description of the facilities in the institution for the waste management. 
- Solid waste management 
- Liquid waste management 
- Biomedical waste management 
- E-waste management 
- Waste recycling system 
- Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management 
(500 words)
7.1.8 (Inclusion and Situatedness) : Description of the institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socioeconomic and other diversities. 
(500 words)
7.1.9 (Human Values and professional ethics)
Description of the various activities in the institution for inculcating values for being responsible citizens as reflected in the Constitution of India. (Values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens). 
(500 words)
7.1.11 Description of the efforts of the institution in celebrating/organizing national and international commemorative days, events and festivals during the last five years. 
(500 words)
7.2 Best Practices 
Description of two best practices successfully implemented by the institution as per NAAC format provided in the manual. 
Format for Presentation of Best Practices 
1. Title of the Practice (keywords)
2. Objective of the Practice
Objectives / intended outcomes. Underlying principles and concepts of this practice.  (100 words)
3. The Context
Contextual features or challenging issues needed to be addressed in designing and implementing the practice.  (150 words)
4. The Practice
Description of the practice and its uniqueness in the context of India higher education.  Constraints,  limitations,  if any. (400 words)
5. Evidence of Success
Such as performance against targets and benchmarks, review/results. What do these results indicate? (200 words)
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required in implementing the practice.  (150 words)
7. Notes (Optional)
Any other information that may be relevant for adopting / implementing the Best Practice in other institutions.  (150 words)

Any other information regarding Institutional Values and Best Practices which the university would like to include. 

7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 
7.3.1 Portayal of the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust . 
(1000 words)

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