Binary NAAC Accreditation and upcoming LEVELS: Know Major Differences from the current NAAC
Binary (Draft) * Developed only for the first-time NAAC Accreditation aspirants and also for those eligible HEIs who have been avoiding NAAC accreditation so far on some excuse or the other. HEIs graded as “Non accredited” would throw up data of the presence of poor quality institutes in the country and perhaps assist the govt. […]
This month, invest in Institute Development Plan
Come July, faculty have time for their families and self, a travel to some hills or abroad and plenty of joy. It is so profound and necessary to rejuvenate. It is also a time for some faculty in private institutes who have short summer holidays to invest in their skills and some value creation for […]
Let’s decipher which NAAC version is more appropriate for our respective institutes
With the issuance of NAAC Circular of June 2024 giving a brief supplement on the NAAC accreditation, there would be some questions agitating in your minds. Let me create some possible questions from out of the Circular and make an attempt to interpret for you. Please correct me where you think you differ or privy […]
10 ways to identify best NAAC Consulting Agency or an Institution Mentor
Much as the community of Guru’s have lost respect in the society by a large number of them getting into some nefarious activities, accreditation guru’s too have spoiled it by pushing institutes through ill-gotten means. There is another funny twist to it. Nearly every retired VC, director IQAC claims to be “Mentor”. You lift a […]
Documents Critical For HEIs credibility, perception and smooth governance
When it comes to developing documents or policies, everyone starts looking towards the IQAC. Well, that’s not fair. It is not even its key designated function as provided for by the NAAC. There are various functional Heads of the university like Registrar, COE, Dean (A) etc. who have duties towards their respective functions and must […]
How higher education institutes should best operationalize Institute Development Plan (IDP) issued by the UGC Q&A
Q. What was the need for IDP ? Ans. To provide a broad framework for the HEIs to develop their own IDP with an aim to develop institute excellence in every sphere of its progress, and further the objectives set out by the NEP 2020. Q. What does it comprise of ? Ans. It is […]
Do you consider teaching as a noble profession?
“*I know how to become a competent faculty and a successful person but somehow, I can’t put shoulders to the wheel and pull enough. I’m so much into too many things. Please show me the way”, says a faculty. * First ask yourself, “do I consider teaching as a noble profession? Am I a bit” […]
As a Professor, do you get a kick?
If you think, as teacher you don’t get enough kick out of your teaching profession, think again. The kick might be instant when a student runs to you to touch your feet or stands before you with a medal around her/his neck or is face-glowing jubilant on the offer of a top job. You would […]
Can big Industrialists-owned universities measure up in excellence to Harvard, MIT, Stanford and the like?
Ask a professor what is one thing which is most important of all for a university, his/her reply would be either ‘faculty’ or ‘Infra’. I say, it should be ‘funds’. Funds are extremely critical like a bloodstream to Higher education institute (HEI). With a vision in place, and men n’ women committed to excel, ‘funds’ […]
Decoding Annexure 1 of Dr Radhakrishnan’s NAAC Report to know what to prepare for ?
A deep study of Annexure-1 reveals that approximately 90% metrics of the NAAC in its new Avtar would be same or similar as in its current form. Nearly every metric would be suitably articulated to draw focus to outcomes and impact. Approx 10% would be somewhat fresh. It won’t be fair to blame anyone that […]
