Appointment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell

In pursuance of the National Action Plan of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, for performance evaluation, assessment, accreditation, and quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the NAAC proposes that every accredited institution establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of an institution's system and work towards realizing the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance.

Goals of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

• To develop a quality system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic programmed action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the Guru Nanak Institute of Higher Education (GNIHE).
• As per the NAAC guidelines, IQAC shall be a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions.
• To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices leading to student empowerment.

Objectives of IQAC

• To develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
• To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
• To integrate other institutions of the GN Group to provide a holistic approach for quality initiatives and to elevate GNIHE as a top-rated Higher Educational Institute in India.

Functions of IQAC

• Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for academic and administrative activities.
• Facilitating a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education.
• Feedback collection from students, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Dissemination of information on quality parameters of higher education.
• Organization of workshops and seminars on quality-related themes.
• Documentation of quality improvement activities.
• Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR).
• Development and maintenance of institutional databases through MIS.
• Promoting a quality culture within the institution.

It is expected that this IQAC will make a significant and meaningful contribution in the post-accreditation phase of institutions. The IQAC will channelize the efforts and measures of the institution towards academic excellence.