Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Established as per NAAC guidelines to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of the institution.
What is the IQAC?
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, KTPCOP's IQAC is a facilitating and participative voluntary system, established as per NAAC guidelines to work towards realising the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance.
The primary aim of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of the institution. It develops mechanisms through which it ensures timely, efficient and progressive performance in academic, administrative and financial tasks.
The IQAC was constituted on 1st October 2004 and has since been instrumental in channelising institutional efforts towards accreditation readiness and quality culture — as mandated by NAAC and in alignment with UGC's quality mandate for Higher Education Institutions.
To make quality the defining element of higher education at ASPM's K .T. Patil College of Pharmacy, Dharashiv through a combination of self and external quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance initiatives.
- ▸Arrange for periodic assessment and accreditation of the institution.
- ▸Stimulate the academic environment for promotion of quality teaching-learning and research.
- ▸Encourage self-evaluation, accountability, autonomy and innovations.
- ▸Undertake quality-related research studies, consultancy and training programmes.
- ▸Collaborate with all stakeholders for quality evaluation, promotion and sustenance.
Quality Objectives
As mandated by NAAC, the IQAC works towards the following objectives.
Develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
Promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
Channelise and systematise the efforts and measures of an institution towards academic excellence.
Build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication.
Strengthen the credentials of the institution as a centre of quality learning and research.
Serve as a nodal agency for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices.
IQAC Functions
Ten core functions mandated by NAAC for every Internal Quality Assurance Cell.
Benchmarks & Parameters
Development and application of quality benchmarks and parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution.
Learner-Centric Environment
Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process.
Stakeholder Feedback
Collection and analysis of feedback responses from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes.
Dissemination of Information
Dissemination of information on the various quality parameters of higher education and sharing it with all the stakeholders.
Workshops & Seminars
Organisation of inter and intra-institutional workshops and seminars on quality-related themes and promotion of quality circles.
Documentation
Documentation of the various programmes and activities leading to quality improvement; preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for submission to NAAC.
Nodal Agency
Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices.
MIS & Institutional Database
Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing the institutional quality.
Academic & Administrative Audit
Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit, and their follow-up.
AQAR Submission
Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC.
Benefits of IQAC
The institutionalisation of quality assurance through IQAC delivers measurable benefits across every aspect of college functioning.
Clarity & Focus
Ensures heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement.
Quality Culture
Ensures internalization of quality culture and continuous improvement across academic and administrative activities.
Coordination
Enhances and coordinates activities across all departments, ensuring coherent and synergised institutional effort.
Decision-Making
Provides a sound basis for decision-making through organised data collection, documentation and trend analysis.
Dynamic System
Acts as a dynamic system for quality changes in the higher education institution, adaptable to evolving regulatory requirements.
Documentation
Builds an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication for institutional memory and accreditation readiness.
Quality Assurance Framework
KTPCOP's IQAC follows the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle, the internationally recognised continuous improvement model endorsed by NAAC.
- ▸Set quality benchmarks and parameters
- ▸Design academic & administrative audit cycles
- ▸Schedule AQAR submission timelines
- ▸Plan stakeholder feedback mechanisms
- ▸Implement quality improvement measures
- ▸Conduct workshops, seminars & FDPs
- ▸Gather and document stakeholder feedback
- ▸Maintain institutional MIS database
- ▸Academic & administrative audit
- ▸Analyse feedback and performance data
- ▸Review AQAR compliance and submission
- ▸Evaluate best-practices adoption outcomes
- ▸Disseminate audit findings to stakeholders
- ▸Implement corrective and preventive actions
- ▸Institutionalise successful best practices
- ▸Submit AQAR; plan the next quality cycle
NAAC & Regulatory Resources
Direct links to NAAC, UGC, PCI and university portals, plus the college's own AQAR and SSR.
NAAC Accreditation Notice: ASPM's K .T. Patil College of Pharmacy, Dharashiv is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with 'B' Grade, CGPA 2.27. The IQAC was constituted in accordance with NAAC guidelines and UGC circular. All AQAR reports are submitted annually to NAAC as required.
NAAC Verified Institution