About Internal Quality Assurance Cell


Devi Prasad Tripathi
Prof. Devi Prasad Tripathi
Director - IQAC
22.08.2023 till further order

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University was established following the guidelines provided by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore. The IQAC aims to enhance and sustain the quality of education and institutional functioning. Recognizing that quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC integrates into the university's system to ensure consistent and catalytic improvements in the university's overall performance.

Role of IQAC

The IQAC at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University actively engages in:

  • Quality Benchmarking: Developing and applying quality benchmarks for academic and administrative activities.
  • Learner-Centric Environment: Creating a supportive and participatory learning environment for students and faculty.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Collecting and analyzing feedback from students, parents, and other stakeholders to enhance institutional processes.
  • Information Dissemination: Spreading awareness about quality parameters in higher education through workshops, seminars, and quality circles.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Documenting various programs and activities to promote quality improvement and preparing the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per NAAC guidelines.
  • Nodal Agency Functions: Coordinating quality-related activities and promoting best practices across the university.
  • Quality Culture Development: Fostering a quality culture within the institution through continuous monitoring and assessment.

Functions of the IQAC

  • Development of Quality Parameters: Establishing and applying benchmarks for various institutional activities to maintain high standards.
  • Faculty Development: Facilitating the maturation of faculty by adopting advanced knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning processes.
  • Organizing Quality-Related Events: Conducting inter- and intra-institutional workshops, seminars, and other events to promote quality enhancement.
  • Database Management: Maintaining an institutional database through a Management Information System to ensure effective quality maintenance.
  • Decision Support: Providing a sound basis for decision-making to improve the functioning of the university.

Benefits of the IQAC

  • Clarity and Focus: Enhances clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality improvement.
  • Internalization of Quality Culture: Promotes a culture of quality within the university.
  • Coordination of Activities: Enhances coordination among various institutional activities, ensuring the institutionalization of best practices.
  • Dynamic Quality Changes: Acts as a dynamic system to implement quality changes within the university.

NAAC Accreditation and Assessment

The IQAC at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University is pivotal in preparing for NAAC accreditation and assessment. It ensures compliance with NAAC standards by:

  • Preparing AQAR: Compiling the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) in accordance with NAAC guidelines.
  • Implementing NAAC Recommendations: Channelizing efforts to implement peer committee recommendations from NAAC to achieve holistic academic excellence.

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