NAAC:: Shekhawati Institute |Shekhawati Institute,Sikar

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Establishment Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

To encourage and guarantee excellence, the Shekhawati Institute established the Internal excellence Assurance Cell (IQAC), a statutory agency, on 26 June, 2021. The planning, observation, and assessment of both academic and extracurricular activities are all part of the quality assurance system that the IQAC is in charge of creating and putting into place inside the organization. The institution's principal serves as the IQAC's chair, and its membership is made up of non-teaching staff, students, and teachers. The purpose of the IQAC meetings is to examine and discuss the development of the quality assurance system. The following are the functions of the IQAC:

To create and put into place a system of quality control within the organization.
To organize, oversee, and assess both academic and extracurricular activities.
To pin point and deal with problems that need improvement.
To compile and provide the UGC a yearly quality assurance report.

In order to guarantee the calibre of instruction at post-secondary educational establishments, the IQAC is essential. The institution's research, teaching, and learning all benefit from the IQAC's efforts. Additionally, the IQAC supports the institution's culture of ongoing improvement. The IQAC's initiatives support the institution's culture of continual development and enhance the quality of instruction and it is also a useful tool for the institutions of higher learning.

Objectives of IQAC:

To create a framework for deliberate, dependable, and inspiring action aimed at enhancing the institution's administrative and academic performance.
To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

Responsibilities of IQAC:

Creating and implementing quality standards
Guidelines for the institution's many academic and administrative initiatives
Creating and implementing quality standards
Encouraging the development of a learner-cantered environment that supports high-quality instruction and faculty development to embrace the skills and tools needed for interactive teaching and learning methods.
Gathering and evaluating input on institutional processes and results linked to quality from all relevant parties
Providing stakeholders with information on various quality parameters
Planning conferences on quality-related topics, workshops, and seminars both inside and between institutions; additionally, quality circles are promoted.
Recording of the numerous initiatives and tasks aimed at enhancing quality
Serving as the Institution's go-to organization for organizing initiatives linked to quality, such as adopting and promoting best practices.
Creation and upkeep of an institutional database to preserve and improve the quality of the institution

Initiative taken by IQAC:

Make the decision to host national and international seminars, workshops, and conferences.
The creation of a sports board to promote student involvement in various sports at the international, national, and state levels
To Speak with each committee coordinator about planned events and activities for the entire year.
To determine the goals and duties of internal committees and to amend their constitution.

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Meeting & Minutes

Academic Year 2021-22

Academic Year 2022-23

Academic Year 2023-24

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Extended Profile

Creterian	Description	Link
1.1	Number of students year wise during the last five years.
2.1	Number of full time teachers during the last five years (Without repeat count).
3.1	Expenditure Excluding Salary Component Year Wise the Last Five Years(INR IN LAKHS)

Criterion 1 – Curricular Aspects (100)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator – 1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation (20)
1.1.1 QLM	The Institution ensures effective curriculum planning and delivery through a well-planned and documented process including Academic calendar and conduct of continuous intern	20
Key Indicator – 1.2 Academic Flexibility (30)
1.2.1 QnM	Number of Add on /Certificate/Value added programs offered during the last five years	15
1.2.2 QnM	Percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Add-on/Value added programs as against the total number of students during the last five years	15
Key Indicator – 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment (30)
1.3.1 QLM	Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum Write description in a maximum of 500 words	10
1.3.2 QnM	Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year)	20
Key Indicator – 1.4 Feedback System (20)
1.4.1 QnM	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 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows: A. Feedback collected, analysed, action taken& communicated to the relevant bodies and feedback hosted on the institutional website B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken and communicated to the relevant bodies C. Feedback collected and analysed D. Feedback collected E. Feedback not collected	20

Criteria 2- Teaching- Learning and Evaluation (350)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator – 2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile (40)
2.1.1 QnM	Enrolment percentage	20
2.1.2 QnM	Percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years (Exclusive of supernumerary seats)	20
Key indicator 2.2-Student teacher ratio(40)
2.2.1 QnM	Student – Full time Teacher Ratio	40
Key Indicator – 2.3. Teaching- Learning Process (40)
2.3.1 QLM	Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem-solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences using ICT tools Write description in a maximum of 500 words	40
Key Indicator – 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality (40)
2.4.1 QnM	Percentage of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years	15
2.4.2 QnM	Percentage of full-time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Superspeciality / D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)	25
Key Indicator – 2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms (40)
2.5.1 QLM	Mechanism of internal/ external assessment is transparent and the grievance redressal system is time- bound and efficient Write description in a maximum of 500 words	40
Key Indicator – 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome (90)
2.6.1 QLM	Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website and attainment of POs and COs are evaluated Write description in a maximum of 500 words	25
2.6.2 QLM	Attainment of Pos and Cos are evaluated	20
2.6.3 QnM	Pass percentage of Students during last five years (excluding backlog students)	45
Key Indicator – 2.7 Student Performance and Learning Outcome (90)
2.7.1 QnM	Online student satisfaction survey regarding to teaching learning process. (Online survey to be conducted)	60

Criteria 3- Research, Innovations and Extension (110)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator- 3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research (10)
3.1.1 OnM	Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)	10
Key Indicator- 3.2 Innovation Ecosystem (15)
3.2.1 QLM	Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and has initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge (patents filed, published, incubation center facilities in the HEI to be considered) Write description in a maximum of 500 words	10
3.2.2 QnM	Number of workshops/seminars/conferences including on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship conducted during the last five years	5
Key Indicator- 3.3 Research Publication and Awards (25)
3.3.1 QnM	Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC care list during the last five years	10
3.3.2 QnM	Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years	15
Key Indicator- 3.4 Extension Activities (40)
3.4.1 QLM	Outcomes Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the last five years. Write description in a maximum of 500 words	15
3.4.2 QLM	Awards and recognition received for extension activities from government/ government recogonised bodies(Write description in a maximum of 500 words)	5
3.4.3 QnM	Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., (including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS awareness, Gender issues etc. and/or those organized in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs) during the last five years	20
Key Indicator- 3.5 Collaboration (20)
3.5.1 QnM	The number of MoUs, collaborations/linkages for Faculty exchange, Student exchange, Internship, Field trip, On-the- job training, research and other academic activities during the last five years	20

Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources (100)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator – 4.1 Physical Facilities (30)
4.1.1 QLM	Availability of adequate infrastructure and physical facilities viz., classrooms, laboratories, ICT facilities, cultural activities, gymnasium, yoga centre etc. in the institution Write description in a maximum of 500 words	20
4.1.2 QnM	Percentage of expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during last five years (INR in Lakhs)	10
Key Indicator – 4.2 Library as a learning Resource (20)
4.2.1 QLM	Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), subscription to e-resources, amount spent on purchase of books, journals and per day usage of library Write description in a maximum of 500 words	20
Key Indicator – 4.3 IT Infrastructure (30)
4.3.1 QLM	Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides sufficient bandwidth for internet connection Write description in a maximum of 500 words	20
4.3.2 QnM	Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)	10
Key Indicator – 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure (20)
4.4.1 QnM	Percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)	20

Criterion 5- Student Support and Progression (140)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator – 5.1 Student Support (50)
5.1.1 QnM	Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government and Non-Government agencies during last five years	20
5.1.2 QnM	Capacity building and skills enhancement initiatives taken by the institution	10
5.1.3 QnM	Percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during the last five years	10
5.1.4 QnM	The Institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases	10
Key Indicator – 5.2 Student Progression (35)
5.2.1 QnM	Percentage of placement of outgoing students and students progressing to higher education during the last five years	25
5.2.2 QnM	Percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years (eg: JAM/CLAT/GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)	10
Key Indicator – 5.3 Student Participation and Activities (45)
5.3.1 QnM	Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/ cultural activities at university / state/ national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years	20
5.3.2 QnM	Average number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the Institution participated during last five years (organized by the institution/other institutions)	25
Key Indicator – 5.4 Alumni Engagement (10)
5.4.1 QLM	There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support services Write description in a maximum of 500 words	10

Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership and Management (100)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator – 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership (15)
6.1.1 QLM	The governance and leadership is in accordance with vision and mission of the institution and it is visible in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participation in the institutional governance Write description in a maximum of 500 words	15
Key Indicator – 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment (12)
6.2.1 QLM	The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, deployment of institutional Strategic/ perspective/development plan etc. Write description in a maximum of 500 words	8
6.2.2 QnM	Implementation of e-governance in area of operation	4
Key Indicator – 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies (33)
6.3.1 QLM	The institution has effective welfare measures and Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff Write description in a maximum of 500 words	6
6.3.2 QnM	Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years	12
6.3.3 QnM	Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in Faculty development Programmes (FDP), professional development /administrative training programs during the last five years	15
Key Indicator – 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization (10)
6.4.1 QLM	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)	10
Key Indicator – 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (30)
6.5.1 QLM	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	15
6.5.2 QnM	Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s)/ membership of international networks 3. Participation in NIRF 4. any other quality audit/accreditation recognized by state, national or international agencies such as NAAC, NBA, ISO Certification etc	15

Criterion7–Institutional Values ,social responsibility and Best Practices (100)

Metric No.	Description	Marks
Key Indicator – 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities (50)
7.1.1 QLM	Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity and Institutional initiatives to celebrate / organize national and international commemorative days, events and festivals during the last five years (Within 500 words)	10
7.1.2 QnM	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. Disabled-friendly, barrier free environment	20
7.1.3 QnM	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 audit3. Clean and green campus initiatives 4. Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities	10
7.1.4 QLM	Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and Sensitization of students and employees to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (Within 500 words)	10
Key Indicator – 7.2 Best Practices (30)
7.2.1 QLM	Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual	30
Key Indicator – 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness (20)
7.3.1 QLM	Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words	20

Extended Profile

1.1	Number of students year wise during the last five years.
2.1	Number of full time teachers during the last five years (Without repeat count).
2.2	Number of full time teachers year wise during the last five years
3.1	Expenditure Excluding Salary Component Year Wise the Last Five Years(INR IN LAKHS)

Criterion 1 – Curricular Aspects

Key Indicator – 1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 QnM	Number of Add on /Certificate/Value added programs offered during the last five years
1.2.2 QnM	Percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Add-on/Value added programs as against the total number of students during the last five years
Key Indicator – 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.2 QnM	Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Key Indicator – 1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 QnM	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 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows: A. Feedback collected, analysed, action taken& communicated to the relevant bodies and feedback hosted on the institutional website B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken and communicated to the relevant bodies C. Feedback collected and analysed D. Feedback collected E. Feedback not collected

Criteria 2- Teaching- Learning and Evaluation

Key Indicator – 2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile
2.1.1 QnM	Enrollment percentage
2.1.2 QnM	Percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years (Exclusive of supernumerary seats)
Key indicator 2.2-Student teacher ratio
2.2.1 QnM	Student – Full time Teacher Ratio
Key Indicator – 2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality
2.4.1 QnM	Percentage of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
2.4.2 QnM	Percentage of full-time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Superspeciality / D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)
Key Indicator – 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome
2.6.3 QnM	Pass percentage of Students during last five years (excluding backlog students)

Criteria 3- Research, Innovations and Extension

Key Indicator- 3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.1.1 QnM	Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Key Indicator- 3.2 Innovation Ecosystem
3.2.2 QnM	Number of workshops/seminars/conferences including on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship conducted during the last five years
Key Indicator- 3.3 Research Publication and Awards
3.3.1 QnM	Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC care list during the last five years
3.3.2 QnM	Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years
Key Indicator- 3.4 Extension Activities
3.4.3 QnM	Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., (including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS awareness, Gender issues etc. and/or those organized in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs) during the last five years
Key Indicator- 3.5 Collaboration
3.5.1 QnM	The number of MoUs, collaborations/linkages for Faculty exchange, Student exchange, Internship, Field trip, On-the- job training, research and other academic activities during the last five years

Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Key Indicator – 4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.2 QnM	Percentage of expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Key Indicator – 4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.2 QnM	Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
Key Indicator – 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure
4.4.1 QnM	Percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

Criterion 5- Student Support and Progression

Key Indicator – 5.1 Student Support
5.1.1 QnM	Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government and Non-Government agencies during last five years
5.1.2 QnM	Capacity building and skills enhancement initiatives taken by the institution
5.1.3 QnM	Percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during the last five years
5.1.4 QnM	The Institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases
Key Indicator – 5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 QnM	Percentage of placement of outgoing students and students progressing to higher education during the last five years
5.2.2 QnM	Percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years (eg: JAM/CLAT/GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)
Key Indicator – 5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 QnM	Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/ cultural activities at university / state/ national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years
5.3.2 QnM	Average number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the Institution participated during last five years (organized by the institution/other institutions)

Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership and Management

Key Indicator – 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.2 QnM	Implementation of e-governance in area of operation
Key Indicator – 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.2 QnM	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 QnM	Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in Faculty development Programmes (FDP), professional development /administrative training programs during the last five years
Key Indicator – 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System
6.5.2 QnM	Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s)/ membership of international networks 3. Participation in NIRF 4. any other quality audit/accreditation recognized by state, national or international agencies such as NAAC, NBA, ISO Certification etc

Criterion7–Institutional Values ,social responsibility and Best Practices

Key Indicator – 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities
7.1.2 QnM	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. Disabled-friendly, barrier free environment
7.1.3 QnM	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 audit3. Clean and green campus initiatives 4. Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities