The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is a significant part of MITS, established as per the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) guidelines. It plays a crucial role in ensuring continuous quality enhancement in all aspects of the institution, including academics, administration, research, and student support services.
1. Overview of IQAC
The IQAC is a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure initiated by NAAC to promote a culture of continuous improvement in higher education institutions. The primary goal of IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvement in the institution’s overall performance.
IQAC acts as an internal mechanism for:
Enhancing teaching-learning quality.
Streamlining administrative processes.
Encouraging research and innovation
Promoting student-centric activities.
Preparing the institution for accreditation and re-accreditation.
2. Objectives of IQAC
The core objectives of IQAC are:
1. To develop a quality culture within MITS.
2. To enhance academic and administrative performance through a systematic approach.
3. To ensure student-centric learning by improving teaching methodologies.
4. To establish transparent and effective evaluation processes.
6. To encourage industry-academia collaboration for skill development and employability.
7. To monitor and analyse feedback from stakeholders (students, faculty, alumni, employers, and parents) for continuous improvement.
8. To ensure accreditation compliance by regularly preparing reports such as the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for NAAC.
9. To implement best practices for achieving academic excellence.
10.To foster ICT-enabled learning by integrating technology into education.
3. Functions of IQAC
To achieve its objectives, IQAC undertakes several functions, including:
A. Academic Quality Enhancement
Developing quality benchmarks for academic activities.
Enhancing curriculum design by collaborating with faculty and external experts.
Promoting student-centric learning through innovative teaching methodologies.
Organizing faculty development programs (FDPs) for capacity building.
B. Administrative & Institutional Development
Establishing a transparent and efficient governance system.
Ensuring timely and efficient performance of academic and administrative tasks.
Conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Monitoring the institution’s Strategic Plan for sustainable development.
C. Student and Faculty Support Systems
Enhancing mentorship programs for academic and personal development.
Strengthening student counselling and career guidance services.
Encouraging faculty participation in research, publications, and conferences.
Facilitating scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid for students.
D. Research, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration
Promoting research activities.
Establishing MoUs with industries, research organizations, and universities.
Encouraging faculty and students to apply for patents and publish research papers.
Organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences to foster a research culture.
E. Feedback, Monitoring & Accreditation Readiness
Establishing a stakeholder feedback system (students, faculty, alumni, and employers).
Conducting regular quality audits to assess institutional progress.
Preparing reports like AQAR, SSR (Self-Study Report), and departmental evaluation reports.
Ensuring the institution is ready for NAAC/NBA/NIRF assessments.
