IQAC

Establishment

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Jamal Mohamed College was established on 04 February 2005 as a post-accreditation quality sustenance measure in accordance with the guidelines of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

The IQAC was constituted with the primary objective of developing a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of the institution. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC has become an integral part of the institutional system and works towards the realization of quality enhancement and quality sustenance.

The IQAC plays a pivotal role in performance evaluation, assessment, accreditation, and quality upgradation of the institution and makes a significant contribution in the post-accreditation phase.

Objectives

The IQAC of the College is committed to achieving the following objectives, in line with NAAC guidelines:

• To develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution
• To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of a quality culture
• To ensure continuous improvement in teaching–learning, research, extension, and governance processes
• To facilitate the integration of various academic and administrative activities and institutionalize best practices
• To provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning
• To act as a change agent for quality improvement initiatives
• To enhance internal communication and build a learner-centric environment

Activities

In accordance with NAAC guidelines, the IQAC undertakes the following activities for quality enhancement and sustenance:

• Development and implementation of action plans for academic and administrative activities
• Facilitation of the introduction of new academic programmes in consultation with the management
• Promotion and monitoring of infrastructural development to support teaching, learning, and research
• Coordination of departmental quality initiatives and interactions with IQAC
• Monitoring and promotion of research and innovation activities
• Organization of Internal and External Academic Audits
• Promotion of ICT-enabled teaching–learning practices
• Monitoring the implementation of term-wise teaching plans
• Capacity-building programmes for non-teaching staff on automation and e-governance
• Promotion of participatory and learner-centric pedagogical practices
• Facilitation of soft skills and employability enhancement programmes
• Implementation of the Mentoring / Tutor–Ward System
• Organization of student induction and orientation programmes
• Encouragement of student participation in academic and administrative decision-making
• Implementation of self-assessment and performance appraisal systems for teaching staff
• Collection, analysis, and utilization of stakeholder feedback for quality improvement
• Support and monitoring of Guidance and Counselling Services
• Strengthening of Coaching and Placement Cell activities
• Recognition of students as key stakeholders in institutional quality initiatives
• Encouragement and support for innovative practices by faculty members and students
• Systematic documentation of quality-related activities and institutional best practices
• Preparation and submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR), UGC Progress Reports, Triennial Inspection Reports, and other statutory reports as required