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Overview
In pursuance of its action plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality upgradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC), Bengaluru proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality
Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous
process, the IQAC will become a vital part of the institution’s quality assurance system and work towards
ensuring quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for
conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of its institution.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of AKS University was established in 2017 for this, during
the post-accreditation period, institutions need to channelize their efforts towards promoting holistic
academic excellence including the implementation of peer team’s recommendations. The establishment
of the IQAC is the first step towards institutionalization and internalization of quality enhancement
initiatives. Its success depends on its sense of belongingness and participation in all the activities of the
institution. It will not be yet another hierarchical structure or a record-keeping unit of the institution but
will be a facilitative and participative unit of the institution. It has the potential to become a vehicle for
ushering in quality enhancement through its planned and interventionist strategies to remove deficiencies
and enhance quality, as in Quality Circles in industries.