Annual Quality Assurance Report – (AQAR) is a yearly report, which should be submitted to NAAC every year by all Accredited Institutions as per the format prescribed by online.
All the HEI’s accredited by NAAC should submit AQAR report to NAAC every year. The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For example, June 1 to May 31. AQAR would be helpful to know the improvements of the institution after the accreditation.
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) submitted to NAAC by accredited institutions focuses on various aspects of institutional performance aligned with the core criteria used for initial accreditation. Here are some of the main parameters:
Curricular Aspects:
- Relevance and flexibility of the curriculum
- Curriculum design and development processes
- Feedback mechanisms and their impact
- Teaching-Learning Processes:
- Effectiveness of teaching methods
- Student engagement and participation
- Use of technology in education
- Assessment strategies and their effectiveness
- Research and Innovation:
- Research publications, patents, and other research outputs
- Innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives
- Community engagement and extension activities
- Student Support and Progression:
- Student support services (counseling, career guidance, placement)
- Student progression rates (graduation, placement)
- Student satisfaction levels
- Infrastructure and Learning Resources:
- Quality and adequacy of physical facilities (classrooms, labs, libraries)
- Availability and accessibility of learning resources (books, journals, online databases)
- IT infrastructure and its utilization
- Governance, Leadership, and Management:
- Institutional vision, mission, and strategic planning
- Financial management and resource mobilization
- Stakeholder relationships and engagement
- Institutional Values and Best Practices:
- Commitment to core values (social responsibility, ethics, inclusivity)
- Adoption and implementation of best practices in various areas
- Quality Enhancement Information System (QEIS) and its effectiveness
By focusing on these parameters, AQAR provides a comprehensive overview of an institution's performance and progress in maintaining and enhancing quality assurance.
