Activities of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of North Western University undertakes a range of systematic and strategic activities aimed at ensuring continuous quality enhancement in academic and administrative operations. These activities are aligned with national regulatory requirements and internationally recognized quality assurance practices.

Academic Quality Assurance Activities

• Conducting Internal Quality Audits (IQA)
• Monitoring teaching-learning processes
• Reviewing course files and curriculum implementation
• Coordinating self-assessment activities of academic programs
• Evaluating learning outcomes and assessment practices
• Supporting outcome-based education (OBE) implementation

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Preparation of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR)
• KPI-based performance monitoring (Academic & Administrative Units)
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Compliance monitoring with UGC and accreditation standards
• Follow-up reviews and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tracking

Capacity Building and Training

• Organizing workshops, seminars, and training programs
• Faculty Development Programs (FDP)
• Training on Quality Assurance, OBE, and Assessment Methods
• Administrative Staff Training on Process Efficiency and Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Student feedback surveys
• Alumni and employer feedback collection
• Academic advisory meetings
• Quality awareness campaigns

Policy Development and Documentation

• Development and revision of QA policies and manuals
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) formulation
• Documentation and record management system improvement
• Institutional benchmarking initiatives

Administrative Quality Enhancement

• Monitoring service delivery standards
• Process review and digitalization initiatives
• Performance tracking of administrative units
• Internal coordination for audit preparedness

Accreditation and External Review Support

• Coordination for external peer review
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Reports (SAR)
• Documentation support for accreditation visits
• Implementation of review recommendations