Ensuring Quality, Enhancing Excellence
In accordance with the guidelines set by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), every accredited institution is required to establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a pre-accreditation measure for sustaining and enhancing quality. Recognizing that quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC becomes an integral part of the institutional framework, dedicated to achieving and maintaining high standards across all functions.
The core responsibility of the IQAC is to develop a structured system that ensures conscious, consistent, and catalytic improvements in the overall performance of the institution. At LIET, the IQAC has been actively engaged in driving improvements in both academic and administrative processes, fostering a culture of excellence.
Functioning as a proactive and voluntary body, the IQAC plays a pivotal role in cultivating a quality-centric environment. Its mission is to uphold and enhance quality in teaching, administration, and institutional operations, thereby steering the college toward sustained academic excellence.
A structured pathway to continuous quality enhancement and academic excellence across the institution.
The primary objective of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is to establish a structured and consistent action plan that fosters continuous improvement and drives the institution toward excellence. This involves formulating strategies focused on:
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a critical role in strengthening institutional performance and quality assurance. Below are the top 10 benefits that IQAC offers, especially in the context of the NAAC accreditation process:
IQAC fosters clarity in institutional processes and encourages stakeholders to critically assess and improve existing workflows.
Through continuous evaluation mechanisms, IQAC helps embed a culture of quality in higher education institutions (HEIs), promoting long-term academic excellence.
IQAC bridges communication gaps across departments by facilitating regular feedback and evaluations, ensuring cohesive institutional functioning.
Transparency and systematic assessments empower institutions to make informed decisions, leading to enhanced overall performance.
IQAC promotes a forward-thinking mindset by emphasizing R&D, empowering faculty, and preparing institutions for future challenges.
By verifying data, documents, and outcomes, IQAC ensures credibility and addresses operational challenges effectively.
IQAC advocates for project-based and service-oriented learning, enabling students to gain practical, real-world experience.
IQAC organizes expert-led programs and sessions to support students’ academic growth and skill development.
Developing and maintaining quality benchmarks to enhance academic and operational performance.
Coordinating institutional preparedness for accreditations by compiling and presenting data and evidence systematically.
Evaluating academic and administrative functions to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
Comparing institutional performance with national and international standards to drive excellence.
Assisting in formulating long-term and annual action plans aligned with institutional quality goals.
Collecting and analyzing feedback from stakeholders and addressing quality-related concerns effectively.
Organizing workshops, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives for professional growth.
Encouraging research culture and supporting innovative practices to elevate academic standards.
Maintaining comprehensive records of quality assurance initiatives and reporting to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Collecting, managing, and analyzing institutional data for evidence-based decision-making.
Lloyd Institute of Engineering and Technology (LIET), a premier institute in India, is committed to academic excellence and continuous institutional improvement. To elevate its standards across all domains—teaching-learning, research, student development, innovation, and administration—the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a pivotal role. IQAC aims to embed a quality culture within the institution through sustained efforts in enhancement and strategic planning.
IQAC meetings are convened at least once every quarter. A quorum of two-thirds of the total members is required for proceedings. All meeting agendas, minutes, and Action Taken Reports are formally documented, signed, and stored electronically in a secure and accessible format.
IQAC develops mechanisms and procedures for:
