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NBA ACCREDITATION
AWARNESS PROGRAM

What is Accreditation ?
Literally, Accreditation means Recognition and guarantee of minimum quality. For NBA, it means the process of quality assurance in technical education field.

Objectives of NBA 1. To encourage the institutions to continually strive towards the attainment of excellence. 2. To identify the strength and weakness of their programmes. 3. To assist the institutions in improving the quality and effectiveness of their programmes.

Comparison of NBA with ISO 9001:2000

1. ISO 9001:2000 is the standardization of Quality Management System (QMS) of an organization. 2. ISO 9001:2000 certifies the QMS whereas NBA certifies the Quality. 3. QMS is the coordinated activities in an organization which focus to improve the quality. 4. ISO 9001:2000 is based on eight standardization clauses whereas NBA accreditation is based on eight quality criteria.

Eight Standardization Clauses for ISO 9001:2000

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Scope Normative Reference Terms and Definitions Quality Management System Management Responsibility Resource Management Product Realization Measurement, Analysis and Improvement

Eight Quality Criteria and Weightages for NBA Accreditation

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Organization and governance [80] Financial resources, allocation &utilization [70] Physical resources (central facilities) [50] Human resources (faculty & staff) [200] Human resources (students) [100] Teaching-learning processes [350] Supplementary processes [50] R&D and interaction efforts [100] TOTAL = 1000

How was the NBA Constituted ?

For overseeing the growth and quality of technical education in the country, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), was established by an Act of the Parliament in 1987. In order to assess the qualitative competence of educational institutions the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) was set up by AICTE in 1994.

Mission of NBA
To periodically conduct evaluation of technical Institutions and to make recommendations to AICTE regarding recognition or de-recognition of the institution or programme.

Why should institutions go for Accreditation by NBA ?

If your institution and your programmes are accredited by NBA you will be able to identify your programmes with Excellence in technical education. Bench marks of global requirements A national platform to attract better student intake. Appraise yourself of your own facilities Vendor of human capital to world-class employers

What does Accreditation signify ?

FOR THE PARENTS, it signifies that their child goes through a teaching-learning environment as per accepted good practices. FOR THE STUDENTS, it signifies that he has entered the portals of an institutions, which has the essential and desirable features of Quality Professional Education. FOR THE EMPLOYERS, it signifies that the students passing out has competence based on well grounded technical inputs FOR AICTE, it signifies that the institutional performance is assessment through a competent body of Quality assessors, with its Strengths & Weaknesses.

Accreditation signify ? (contd)

FOR THE INDUSTRY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS it signifies, identification of quality of institutional capabilities and Skills & Knowledge. FOR THE COUNTRY, it signifies confidence in the Suitability for sustaining stockpiles of market sensitive human capital and a pragmatic national development perspective. FOR THE ALUMNI, it signifies attachment through the pride of passing out with credentials. FOR THE INSTITUTION, it signifies its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for future growth.

What is the difference between AICTE approval and NBA Accreditation ?

Approval of AICTE Assurance of Compliance to AICTE Norms and Standards. Ensure prior approval by the State Government and University. Avoid imbalance in supply of qualified manpower. Programmes by NBA Assessment by peer groups of NBA experts, for qualitative criteria, through a visit to the institution and making relevant recommendations to the NBA.

What is NBA's Quality Grading Format ?

NBA has a two-part grading system: Accredited and Not accredited.

More than 650 marks - Accredited Less than 650 marks - Not Accredited. Between 650 -750 - Accredited for a period of 3 years. More than 750 - Accredited for a period of 5 years

What is the Composition of visiting Accreditation Team ?

The Visiting Accreditation Team consists of a chairperson and two programme experts One of them being from industry or end-user The team members are either senior academics or engineers The Chairperson once the Accreditation Team is constituted is an autonomous authority The programme Expert are responsible for assessing the individual programmes

How is assessment done ?

The Chairperson and the programme experts in consultation with the institution, agree to details of the visit based on NBA guidelines. The Team carries out physical verification of infrastructure facilities, records, interviews faculty, staff, students, alumni, industry and any other activity deemed necessary and ensure transparency

What is not the purpose of Accreditation ?

Not to find faults with the institution, but to assess the status-ante of the performance. Not to denigrate the working style of the institution and its programmes but to provide a feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Not to demarcate the boundaries of quality but to offer a sensitizing process for continuous improvement in quality provisions. Not to select only institutions of national excellence but to provide the benchmarks of excellence and identification of good practices.

What happens if there is no Accreditation ?

The Accreditation process has been developed as a tool for Quality Assurance in technical education. Without it, is not possible To sustain the present institutional growth rate. To correct existing imbalances in generation of quality technical manpower. To ensure that the institute has the necessary resources for qualitative technical education. To ensure the institutional products meet industry requirements.

What is the process of Accreditation ?

1. 2. 3. Institution obtains the manuals of Accreditation along with the Application form. The institution responds to the two part Questionnaire. Part I - About Institution and Part II - About Individual Programme. NBA's Secretariat scrutinises the application for adequacy of information, relevance and eligibility for accreditation seeks suitable dates for visit by the Accreditation Team. constitutes the Accreditation Team. prepares brief for the members of the team. Accreditation Team visit's the institution and makes recommendations. Team Recommendations are presented to the Sectorial Committee. The NBA considers the recommendations of the Sectorial Committee The results are placed in the EC of AICTE for information. The results are notified and published in the Directory of Accredited Programmes of institutions.

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What is the composition of National Board of Accreditation ?

Chairman of the Board 1 Representatives from Industry R&D establishments and eminent educationist 7 President of Institution of Engineers (India) (Ex-officio) 1 President of Pharmacy Council of India (Ex-officio) 1 President Council of Architecture (Ex-officio) 1 Chairman/Vice Chairman, UGC with background of Science/Technical Education) (Ex-officio) 1 President Association of Management Schools (Ex-officio) 1 Representative of IIT Council nominated by the Chairman of IIT Council from amongst Council members) (Ex-officio) 1 Representative of MHRD not below Joint Secretary level Govt. of India with background of Science / Technology) (Ex-officio) 1 Member Secretary (AICTE Ex-officio) 1 The Chairman, AICTE may co-opt additional members to the Board.

Who can apply for Accreditation by NBA ?

You can If your institution and the programmes are approved by the AICTE If at least two batches of students have passed out of the programme.

Which programmes come under Accreditation by NBA ?

Under the provisions of the AICTE Act of 1987, all diploma, degree and post graduate programmes coming under the following disciplines are covered under Accreditation by NBA Engineering and Technology Management Architecture Pharmacy Hotel management and Catering Technology Town and Country Planning Applied Arts and Crafts

CRITERIA & WEIGHTAGES

MARKS ORGANISATION AND GOVERNANCE - 80 FINANCIAL RESOURCES, ALLOCATION & UTILIZATION - 70 PHYSICAL RESOURCES (CENTRAL FACILITIES) - 50 HUMAN RESOUCES (FACULTY & STAFF) - 200 HUMAN RESOURCES (STUDENTS) - 100 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESSES - 350 SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES - 50 R&D AND INTERACTION EFFORT- 100 TOTAL - 1000

I. ORGANISATION AND GOVERNANCE (80)

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Planning and Monitoring Recruitment Procedure & its Effectiveness Promotional Policies/Procedure Leadership Motivational Initiatives Transparency Decentralization and Delegation & participation of faculty H. Constitution of GC/GB

II. FINANCIAL RESOURCES, ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION (70)

II.1 Budget allocated to the Institution & Utilization Recurring budget Non-recurring budget II.2 Budget allocated to the Department & Utilization Recurring budget Non-recurring budget

III. PHYSICAL RESOURCES (50) (CENTRAL FACILTIES) A Students Hostel (Men & Women) B Power back up: Institution/Department/Hostels C Reprographic facilities D Bank, Post Office F Counseling and Guidance, Language Lab. G Medical Facility H Internet Facility I Canteen J Transport

IV. HUMAN RESOURCES (200) (FACULTY & STAFF)

IV.1 Faculty (160) A Numbers, Student Faculty :Ratio, Cadre ratio Avg. experience, faculty retention, Turnover B Qualifications C Participation of faculty in Institutional development/ Departmental development/ Academic matters/ Students Development/ Self growth D Implementation and Impact of Faculty Development initiatives E Analysis and Follow-up of Performance appraisal F Service rules, pay package, incentives

IV. HUMAN RESOURCES (contd)

IV.2 Support Staff (40) A Numbers B Qualification/ skills (Lab., Office, Computer centre etc.) C Skill upgradation

IV. HUMAN RESOURCES (FACULTY & STAFF) (200) Dept. Files Managed By Jayasree N.R & Shereefa

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6

List of Department Faculty & Supporting staff Bio data of department faculty Bio data of supporting staff Self appraisal of faculty Recruitment procedures of faculty & supporting staff details of faculty & supporting staff doing Higher studies 1.7 Participation of faculty in short term courses 1.8 Department organized faculty development programs 1.9 Attendance Register of faculty & lab staff 1.10 Time table 1.11 Leave details of faculty & supporting staff

V. HUMAN RESOURCES STUDENTS (100)

A Student admissions B Academic results C Performance in competitive examinations D Placement

V. HUMAN RESOURCES: STUDENTS (100) Dept. Files Managed By Sajeena Khadar & Sajeena M.K

1.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11

List of students in the department Selection and admission criteria of students Admission policy for lateral entry (List of students) Students data cards-S8 Students data cards-S6 Students data cards-S4 Students data cards-S1S2 Details of University results List of students passed GATE examinations List of students admitted to P.G. courses Placement details

VI. TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESSES (350)

A B C D E

Delivery of syllabus, contents Contents beyond the syllabus Academic calendar Continuous evaluation procedure Utilization of Laboratories/ Equipment F Information access facilities G Student centric learning initiatives H Students feedback

VI. TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESSES (350) Dept. Files Managed By Sameer, Nafeesa, Thasneem, Haseena P.Y & Smitha

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13

Scheme & syllabus Participation of dept. faculty in syllabus revision Directions from quality management cell (ISO 9001:2000) Course calendar (Working days per month & semester) Semester teaching plan Attendance details of the students Monthly attendance shortage report Details of internal evaluation procedure Series test question papers Sample of series test answer books Sample of assignments Details of feedback from students Consolidated sessional marks of students

VI. TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESSES (contd) Dept. Files Managed By

3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28

University question papers Details of University result analysis Details of laboratories and workshops Details of computer facilities in the department Sample of lab fair records Sample of lab rough records Department library details Details of instructional materials Details of course file kept by each faculty Details of final year (S7/S8) students seminar reports Seminar reports for 2006, 2005, 2004 Details of final year (S7/S8) students project reports Project reports for 2006, 2005, 2004 Purchase details of the department Details of University examination

VII. SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES (50)

A Extra & co-curricular activities B Personality Development initiatives C Professional society activities D Entrepreneurship Development E Alumni Interaction F Ethics G Students Publications/ Awards

VII. SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES (50) Dept. Files Managed By Jaseela and Sajina. P

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13

EEE Association activities Details ISTE activities NSS activities Students achievements & participation (National level seminars, paper presentation, circuit design contests, quiz etc.) Participation of students in sports and games Participation of students in fine-arts Minutes book of semester wise P.T.A meeting of the dept. Minutes book of semester wise meeting of students, teachers & group tutor IEEE activities EECC activities Details of ALUMINI activities Details of National level technical symposium (conducted by the dept. in April-2003) Details of students educational tour

VIII. R&D AND INTERACTION EFFORT (100)

A Budget for in house R&D activities and its utilization B Academic/ Sponsored/Industrial research and development C Publications and Patents D Industry participation in developmental and student related activities E Continuing Education (organizing & attending) F Consultancy and Testing G Students Project Work

VIII. R&D AND INTERACTION EFFORT (100) Dept. Files Managed By Renuka, & Nishada

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8

Details of industry institute interaction Details of industrial visit Industrial training details Details of industrial projects Details of seminars from industrial experts Details of training and placement cell activities Employment details Details of entrepreneurship development program 5.9 Details of research & consultancy activities 5.10 Recognition by ISO 9001:2000

For students
All teachers are available? How conduct feedback Computer center facilities Tutorial Dept library Grievance cell

Pending work
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Display the list of experiments in each lab Charts and cut model Staff list display board in HODs room Building drawing indicating dept. rooms Floor mat in machines lab National conference Society oriented programmes