The NAAC is a pivotal institution in India dedicated to evaluating and accrediting higher education institutions. Established in 1994 by the University Grants Commission (UGC), NAAC’s primary goal is to enhance and ensure the quality of education through a rigorous assessment process.

NAAC’s accreditation process is comprehensive, assessing institutions on various criteria including curriculum design, teaching-learning processes, research activities, infrastructure, student support services, and governance. The process starts with the institution submitting a detailed self-study report, followed by a peer team visit that evaluates the institution’s performance based on this report and interactions with stakeholders such as students, faculty, and alumni. The accreditation outcomes are categorized into grades ranging from ‘A++’ to ‘C’, indicating the institution’s quality level. This grading not only reflects the institution’s current performance but also guides it in identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary reforms.

Beyond certification, NAAC’s process fosters a culture of continuous improvement. It helps institutions enhance their educational practices, align with best practices, and maintain accountability. By promoting transparency, NAAC ensures that institutions meet established standards and are accountable to their stakeholders, including students and the community.

NAAC’s alignment with international standards aids Indian institutions in gaining global recognition and facilitates international collaborations. The council’s initiatives, such as adopting advanced technology for assessments, reflect its commitment to evolving with the educational landscape. In essence, NAAC plays a crucial role in elevating the quality of higher education in India, supporting institutions in their pursuit of excellence, and ensuring that students receive a high standard of education.

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1.1	Curricular Planning and Implementation
	1.1.1: The Institution ensures effective curriculum planning and delivery through a well-planned and documented process including Academic calendar and conduct of continuous internal Assessment
1.2	Academic Flexibility
	1.2.1: Number of Certificate/Value added courses offered and online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. where the students of the institution have enrolled and successfully completed during the last five years)
	1.2.2: Percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Value added courses and also completed online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. as against the total number of students during the last five years
1.3	Curriculum Enrichment
	1.3.1: Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability in transacting the Curriculum.
	1.3.2: Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year).

1.4	Feedback System
	1.4.1:Institution obtains feedback on the academic performance and ambience of the institution from various stakeholders, such as Students, Teachers, Employers, Alumni etc. and action taken report on the feedback is made available on institutional website

2.1	Student Enrolment and Profile
	2.1.1: Enrolment percentage

	2.1.2: Percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC etc.) as per applicable reservation policy for the first year admission during the last five years
		2.1.2.1. Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during last five years
		2.1.2.2.Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/ State Govt rule year wise during the last five years
2.2.	Student Teacher Ratio
	2.2.1. Student – Full time Teacher Ratio
2.3.	Teaching- Learning Process
	2.3.1. Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences and teachers use ICT- enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning process
2.4	Teacher Profile and Quality
	2.4.1. Percentage of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

	2.4.2. Percentage of full time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph. D./D.Sc. / D.Litt./L.L.D. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)

2.5.	Evaluation Process and Reforms
	2.5.1. Mechanism of internal/ external assessment is transparent and the grievance redressal system is time- bound and efficient
2.6	Student Performance and Learning Outcome
	2.6.1. Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website.
	2.6.2. Attainment of POs and COs are evaluated.
	2.6.3. Pass percentage of Students during last five years (excluding backlog students)

2.7	Student Satisfaction Survey
	2.7.1: Online student satisfaction survey regarding to teaching learning process.

Criteria 3- Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1	Resource Mobilization for Research
	3.1.1. Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five years

3.2	Innovation Ecosystem
	3.2.1: Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations, Indian Knowledge System (IKS),including awareness about IPR, establishment of IPR cell, Incubation centre and other initiatives for the creation and transfer of knowledge/technology and the outcomes of the same are evident
	3.2.2: Number of workshops/seminars/conferences including programs conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship during the last five years

3.3	Research Publication and Awards
	3.3.1. Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals as notified on UGC CARE list during the last five years.

	3.3.2. Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years

3.4	Extension Activities
	3.4.1: Outcomes of Extension activities in the neighborhood community in terms of impact and sensitizing the students to social issues for their holistic development during the last five years.
	3.4.2: Awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government / government recognized bodies
	3.4.3: Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through organized forums including NSS/NCC with involvement of community during the last five years

3.5	Collaboration
	3.5.1.: Number of functional MoUs/linkages with institutions/ industries in India and abroad for internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange and collaborative research during the last five years

Criterion 4 – Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1	Physical Facilities
	4.1.1: The Institution has adequate infrastructure and other facilities for a. teaching – learning, viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc b. b. ICT – enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS etc. Facilities for Cultural and sports activities, yoga centre, games (indoor and outdoor), Gymnasium, auditorium etc
	4.1.2: Percentage of expenditure for infrastructure development and augmentation excluding salary during the last five years

4.2	Library as a learning Resource
	4.2.1: Library is automated with digital facilities using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), adequate subscriptions to e-resources and journals are made. The library is optimally used by the faculty and students
4.3	IT Infrastructure
	4.3.1: Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides sufficient bandwidth for internet connection
	4.3.2. Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)

4.4	Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure
	4.4.1: Percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, during the last five years

Criterion 5-Student Support and Progression
5.1	Student Support
	5.1.1: Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years

	5.1.2: Following capacity development and skills enhancement activities are organised for improving students’ capability
	5.1.3: Percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during the last five years

	5.1.4: The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases 1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies 2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance 3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students’ grievances 4. 4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees
5.2	Student Progression
	5.2.1: Percentage of placement of outgoing students and students progressing to higher education during the last five years

	5.2.2: Percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years

5.3	Student Participation and Activities
	5.3.1: Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/ cultural activities at University / state/ national / international level during the last five years

	5.3.2: Average number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the Institution participated during last five years

5.4	Alumni Engagement
	5.4.1: There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support services

Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1	Institutional Vision and Leadership
	6.1.1 : The institutional governance and leadership are in accordance with the vision and mission of the Institution and it is visible in various institutional practices such as NEP implementation, sustained institutional growth, decentralization, participation in the institutional governance and in their short term and long term Institutional Perspective Plan.
6.2	Strategy Development and Deployment
	6.2.1: The institutional perspective plan is effectively deployed and functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment, service rules, and procedures, etc.
	6.2.2:Institution implements e-governance in its operations 1. Administration including complaint management 2. Finance and Accounts 3. Student Admission and Support 4. 4. Examinations
6.3	Faculty Empowerment Strategies
	6.3.1: The institution has performance appraisal system, effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for career development/progression.
	6.3.2: Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years

	6.3.3: Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in Faculty development Programmes (FDP), Management Development Programmes (MDPs) professional development /administrative training programs during the last five years

6.4	Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
	6.4.1:Institution has strategies for mobilization and optimal utilization of resources and funds from various sources (government/ nongovernment organizations) and it conducts financial audits regularly (internal and external)
6.5	Internal Quality Assurance System
	6.5.1: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes. It reviews teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals and records the incremental improvement in various activities
	6.5.2: Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); quality improvement initiatives identified and implemented 2. Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) and follow-up action taken 3. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s) 4. Participation in NIRF and other recognized rankings 5. 5. Any other quality audit/accreditation recognized by state, national or international agencies such as NAAC, NBA etc.

Criterion7-Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1	Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities
	7.1.1: Institution has initiated the Gender Audit and measures for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years.
	7.1.2: The Institution has facilities and initiatives for 1. Alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures 2. Management of the various types of degradable and nondegradable waste 3. Water conservation 4. Green campus initiatives 5. 5. Disabled-friendly, barrier free environment
	7.1.3: Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution. The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed through the following 1. Green audit / Environment audit 2. Energy audit 3. Clean and green campus initiatives 4. 4. Beyond the campus environmental promotion and sustainability activities
	7.1.4: Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic diversity and Sensitization of students and employees to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens
7.2	Best Practices
	7.2.1: Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual.
7.3	Institutional Distinctiveness
	7.3.1: Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words.