Internal Quality Assurance Cell
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Kongu Arts and Science College has been established in the college at the instance of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as a post accreditation quality sustenance measure.
Kongu Arts and Science College has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with 'A+'. We stand unique among the other institutions with a score 3.49 CGPA out of 4. It is indeed a matter of pride and it proves our dedication towards quality education. The certification given by NAAC is valid for 5 years from 30/11/2023.
Objective
- The Primary aim of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
Functions of IQAC
- Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the Institution
- Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process
- Arrangement for feedback response from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education
- Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles
- Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement
- Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices
- Development of Quality Culture in the Institution
- Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC, to be submitted to NAAC
Academic Audit
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) regularly conducts Academic Audits to review the academic programs and activities of the institution and its various departments. This peer review process includes self-evaluation and site visits by peers from both within and outside the institution. The main objective of the Academic Audit is to analyse and evaluate the academic and administrative processes of the institution, with the aim of improving its overall quality.
The audit assesses the institution's use of its systems, infrastructure, practices, human resources, and facilities, ensuring that they are being utilized effectively. Additionally, the Academic Audit provides valuable insights into the institution's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges.
Based on the audit reports, corrective and enhancing measures are adopted in a forward-thinking manner. These measures are aimed at addressing the issues highlighted in the audit, and improving the overall functioning and quality of the institution.
| Sl. No | Topic | Resource person / Venue | Conducted on | Number of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty Induction Programme on "Enhancing Skill Sets" | 1. Dr.H.Vasudevan, Principal 2. Dr.A.K.Vidya, Head, Biochemistry 3. Dr.K.M.Kumaraguru, Head, Commerce 4. Dr.E.T.Lokganathan, COE 5. Dr.K.K.A.Alaguappan, Head, CS with CA & PA 6. Dr.V.Anbumani, Head, Hindi Venue: Silver Jubilee Seminar Hall |
24.06.2024 to 26.06.2024 | 37 Newly recruited Faculty members |
| 2 | Deeksharambh “Student Induction Programme” | 1. Mr.J.M.Suresh, Zumba Organizer 2. Mr.Erode Kathir, HR Trainer 3. Mr.A.Chokkalingam, Yoga Trainer 4. Ms.Latha Suresh, Zumba Instructor 5. Ms.B.K.Suseela & Ms.N.Chitra, Prajapita Brahma Kumaris 6. Dr.S.V.Rajarathinam, Dr.D.Thanusiya, Dr.S.Theebika (KNYMC) 7. Mr.S.Suganesh (Alumnus) 8. Mr.CA.M.SathishKumar (Alumnus) Venue: U.V. Swaminatha Iyer Arangam, other Seminar Hall and YouTube Live |
01.07.2024 to 06.07.2024 | 1001 Students |
| 3 | Special Lecture on “En Jannaluku Veliyea” | Bava Chelladurai, Story Teller and Writer Venue: U.V. Swaminatha Iyer Arangam and YouTube Live |
07.08.2024 | 761 Students |
| 4 | “Research Methods and R&D Proposal writing – A Comprehensive Workshop” | Dr.S.Shankar, Trainer, ProMind Research Academy Venue: Silver Jubilee Seminar Hall |
20.08.2024 to 22.08.2024 | 49 Faculty members |
| 5 | Faculty Exchange Programme | From KASC: Ms.S.Kowsiga, Ms.K.Sasikala, Mr.S.Thangamani, Dr.M.Shanmugapriya, Ms.M.RuthraDevi From SRKMVCAS: Mr.S.Balamurugan, Dr.K.L.Chandramohan, Mr.G.Santhanakrishnan, Dr.K.Soundarraj, Dr.M.K.Prakash |
27.08.2024 to 29.08.2024 | 506 Students from both Institutions |
| 6 | Teachers Day Celebration | 1. Dr.R.Kumaraswamy – President/KVITT 2. Thiru.A.K.Ilango - Correspondent/KEC 3. Thiru.P.D.Thangavel - Correspondent/KASC Venue: Silver Jubilee Seminar Hall |
06.09.2024 | 174 Faculty members |
| 7 | A Short Seminar on “Leading a Meaningful Life” | Dr.Aravind Ashokan & Team (ISKCON, Salem) Venue: Respective Class rooms and PG Seminar Hall |
10.12.2024 & 23.12.2024 | 909 UG First year Students |
| 8 | National Level Five Days Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) | 1. Dr.G.Tholkappia Arasu 2. Dr.S.Albert Alexander (VIT) 3. Dr.R.Sangeetha (Christ Univ) 4. Dr.S.Shankar (ProMind) 5. Dr.Vivek M. Nanoti (LTJSS) Venue: Google Meet |
27.01.2025 to 31.01.2025 | KASC: 155, Others: 137 (18 States) |
| 9 | Capacity Building Programme on “Yoga for Health and Harmony” | Yogi Ananda Swamy, Yoga Trainer Venue: Ramanujan Hall |
30.01.2025 | 50 Faculty members |
| 10 | Seminar on "Yoga for Health and Wellness" | 1. Dr. T. Selvameenakshi (KNYMC) 2. Dr. Subhashini (KNYMC) Venue: Silver Jubilee Seminar Hall |
02.05.2025 | 197 Teaching and Non-Teaching Faculty Members |
DVV Clarification
- 1.1 Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years
- 1.2 Number of departments offering academic programmes
- 2.1 Number of students year-wise during last five years
- 2.2 Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during last five years
- 2.3 Number of students appeared in the examination conducted by the Institution, year-wise during the last five years
- 2.4 Number of revaluation applications year-wise during last five years
- 3.1 Number of courses in all programs year-wise during last five years
- 3.2 Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
- 3.3 Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during last five years
- 4.1 Number of eligible applications received for admissions to all the programs year-wise during last five years
- 4.2 Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during last five years
- 4.3 Total number of classrooms and seminar halls
- 4.4 Total number of computers in the campus for academic purpose
- 4.5 Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
- 1.1.2 Percentage
of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the
last five years.
1.1.2.1. Number of all Programmes offered by the institution during the last five years.
1.1.2.2. How many Programmes were revised out of total number of Programmes offered during the last five years - 1.1.3 Average
percentage of courses having focus on employability/
entrepreneurship/ skill development offered by the institution
during the last five years
1.1.3.1. Number of courses having focus on employability/ entrepreneurship/ skill development year-wise during the last five years. - 1.2.1 Percentage
of new courses introduced of the total number of courses across
all programs offered during the last five years.
1.2.1.2. Number of courses offered by the institution across all programmes during the last five years. - 1.2.2 Percentage
of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) /
elective course system has been implemented (Data for the latest
completed academic year).
1.2.2.1. Number of Programmes in which CBCS / Elective course system implemented. - 1.3.2 Number of
value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills
offered during last five years.
1.3.2.1. How many new value-added courses are added within the last five years - 1.3.3 Average
Percentage of students enrolled in the courses under 1.3.2
above.
1.3.3.1. Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Add-on programs year wise during last five years - 1.3.4 Percentage
of students undertaking field projects/ internships / student
projects (Data for the latest completed academic year)
1.3.4.1. Number of students undertaking field projects / internships / student projects - 1.4.1 Structured
feedback for design and review of syllabus – semester-wise /
year-wise is received from
(1) Students, (2) Teachers, (3) Employers, (4) Alumni - 1.4.2 The feedback system of the Institution comprises of the following :
- 2.1.1 Average
Enrolment percentage (Average of last five years)
2.1.1.1. Number of students admitted year-wise during last five years
2.1.1.2. Number of sanctioned seats year wise during last five years - 2.1.2 Average
percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST,
OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy )
during the last five years ( exclusive of supernumerary
seats)
2.1.2.1. Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year wise during last five years - 2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
- 2.3.3 Ratio of
students to mentor for academic and other related issues (Data
for the latest completed academic year )
2.3.3.1. Number of mentors मार्गदर्शकानां सङ्ख्या - 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
- 2.4.2 Average
percentage of full time teachers with 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)
2.4.2.1. Number of full time teachers with Ph.D./D.M/M.Ch./D.N.B Superspeciality/D.Sc./D'Lit. year wise during the last five years - 2.4.3 Average
teaching experience of full time teachers in the same
institution (Data for the latest completed academic year in
number of years)
2.4.3.1. Total experience of full-time teachers - 2.5.1 Average
number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end
examination till the declaration of results year-wise during the
last five years
2.5.1.1. Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results year wise during the last five years - 2.5.2 Average
percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation
against total number appeared in the examinations during the
last five years
2.5.2.1. Number of complaints/grievances about evaluation year wise during the last five years - Pass Percentage
of students (Data for the latest completed academic
year)
2.6.3.1. Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
2.6.3.2. Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the Institution.
- 3.1.2 The institution provides
seed money to its teachers for research (average per year,
INR in Lakhs)
3.1.2.1. The amount of seed money provided by institution to its faculty year-wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs). - 3.1.3 Percentage
of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for
advanced studies/research during the last five years
3.1.3.1. The number of teachers awarded national / international fellowship for advanced studies / research year wise during last five years - 3.2.1 Grants
received from Government and non-governmental agencies for
research projects, endowments, Chairs in the institution during
the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
3.2.1.1. Total Grants from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects , endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) - 3.2.2 Percentage
of teachers having research projects during the last five
years
3.2.2.1. Number of teachers having research projects during the last five years - 3.2.3 Percentage of teachers
recognised as research guides
3.2.3.1. Number of teachers recognized as research guides - 3.2.4 Average
percentage of departments having Research projects funded by
government and non-government agencies during the last five
years
3.2.4.1. Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years
3.2.4.2. Number of departments offering academic programes - 3.3.2 Number of
workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology,
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill
development during the last five years.
3.3.2.1. Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),entrepreneurship, skill development year-wise during the last five years. - 3.4.1 The
Institution ensures implementation of its stated Code of Ethics
for research through the following:
1. Inclusion of research ethics in the research methodology course work
2. Presence of Ethics committee
3. Plagiarism check through software
4. Research Advisory Committee - 3.4.2 Number of Ph.D's registered per teacher (as per the data given w.r.t recognized Ph.D guides/ supervisors provided at 3.2.3 metric) during the last five years
- 3.4.3 Number of research papers per teachers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
- 3.4.4 Number of
books and chapters in edited volumes / books published per
teacher during the last five years
3.4.4.1. Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/ international conference proceedings year-wise during last five years - 3.5.1 Revenue
generated from consultancy and corporate training during the
last five years (INR in Lakhs).
3.5.1.1. Total amount generated from consultancy and corporate training year-wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs). - 3.5.2 Total
amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and
staff for undertaking consultancy during the last five years
(INR in Lakhs).
3.5.2.1. Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and staff for undertaking consultancy during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) - 3.6.2 Number of
awards and recognition received by the Institution, its teachers
and students for extension activities from Government /
Government recognised bodies during last five years
3.6.2.1. Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/ Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years. - 3.6.3 Number of
extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution
through NSS/NCC, Government and Government recognised bodies
during the last five years
3.6.3.1. Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC, Government and Government recognised bodies during the last five years - 3.6.4 Average
percentage of students participating in extension activities
listed at 3.6.3 above during the last five years
3.6.4.1. Total number of students participating in extension activities listed at 3.6.3 above year-wise during the last five years. - 3.7.1 Number of
Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty
exchange/ student exchange/ internship/ on –the-job training/
project work
3.7.1.1. Total number of Collaborative activities per year for research/ faculty exchange/ student exchange/ internship/ on –the-job training/ project work - 3.7.2 Number of
functional MoUs with institutions of national, international
importance, other institutions, industries, corporate houses
etc. during the last five years (only functional MoUs with
ongoing activities to be considered)
3.7.2.1. Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other Institutions, industries, corporate houses etc. year wise during last five years
- 4.1.3 Percentage
of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities
such as smart class, LMS, etc. (Data for the latest completed
academic year)
4.1.3.1. Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities - 4.1.4 Average
percentage of expenditure for infrastructure augmentation
excluding salary during the last five years (INR in
Lakhs)
4.1.4.1. Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during last five years (INR in lakhs) - 4.2.2
Institution has access to the following:
1. e-journals
2. e-ShodhSindhu
3. Shodhganga Membership
4. e-books
5. Databases
6. Remote access to e-resources - 4.2.3 Average
annual expenditure for purchase of books/ e-books and
subscription to journals/e-journals during the last five years
(INR in Lakhs)
4.2.3.1. Annual expenditure of purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals year wise during last five years (INR in Lakhs) - 4.2.4 Percentage
per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls
and login data for online access) during the latest completed
academic year
4.2.4.1. Number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year - 4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)
- 4.3.3 Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution.
- 4.3.4
Institution has the following Facilities for e-content
development
1. Media centre
2. Audio visual centre
3. Lecture Capturing System(LCS)
4. Mixing equipments and softwares for editing - 4.4.1 Average
percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical
facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary
component during the last five years
4.4.1.1. Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year wise during the last five years (INR in lakhs)
- 5.1.1 Average
percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships
provided by the Government during last five years
5.1.1.1. Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years (other than students receiving scholarships under the government schemes for reserved categories) - 5.1.2 Average
percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships,
etc. provided by the institution and non-government agencies
during the last five years
5.1.2.1. Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the institution, Government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years (other than students receiving scholarships under the government schemes for reserved categories) - 5.1.3 Following
Capacity development and skills enhancement activities are
organised for improving students capability
1. Soft skills
2. Language and communication skills
3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene)
4. Awareness of trends in technology - 5.1.4 Average
percentage of students benefited by career counseling and
guidance for competitive examinations as offered by the
Institution during the last five years.
5.1.4.1. Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution year wise during last five years - 5.1.5 The
institution adopts the following for redressal of student
grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases
1. Implementation of guidelines of statutory/regulatory bodies
2. Organisation wide awareness and undertakings on policies with zero tolerance
3. Mechanisms for submission of online/offline students' grievances
4. Timely redressal of the grievances through appropriate committees - 5.2.2 Percentage
of student progression to higher education (previous graduating
batch).
5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
5.2.1.1. Number of outgoing students placed year - wise during the last five years. - 5.2.2.1. Number of outgoing student progressing to higher education.
- 5.2.3 Average
percentage of students qualifying in state/national/
international level examinations during the last five years (eg:
IIT-JAM/CLAT/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil
Services/State government examinations, etc.)
5.2.3.1. Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: IIT/JAM/ NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government examinations, etc.) year-wise during last five years
5.2.3.2. Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: IIT/JAM/ NET / SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/CAT,GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/ State government examinations) year-wise during last five years - 5.3.1 Number of
awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in
sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national /
international level (award for a team event should be counted as
one) during the last five years.
5.3.1.1. Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports / cultural activities at inter-university / state / national / international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) year - wise during the last five years. - 5.3.3 Average
number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by
the institution per year
5.3.3.1. Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution year - wise during the last five years. - 5.4.2 Alumni financial contribution during the last five years (in INR).
- 6.2.3
Implementation of
e-governance in areas of operation
1. Administration
2. Finance and Accounts
3. Student Admission and Support
4. Examination - 6.3.2 Average
percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend
conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of
professional bodies during the last five years.
6.3.2.1. Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year wise during the last five years - 6.3.3 Average
number of professional development / administrative training
Programmes organized by the institution for teaching and
non-teaching staff during the last five years.
6.3.3.1. Total number of professional development /administrative training Programmes organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years - 6.3.4 Average
percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty
Development Programmes (FDP)during the last five years
(Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction
Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course ).
6.3.4.1. Total number of teachers attending professional development Programmes, viz., Orientation Programme, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programmes year wise during last five years - 6.4.2 Funds /
Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals,
philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in
Criterion III and V) (INR in Lakhs)
6.4.2.1. Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropers year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) - 6.5.3 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)
3. Participation in NIRF
4. Any other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO Certification)
- 7.1.2 The
Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and
energy conservation measures
1. Solar energy
2. Biogas plant
3. Wheeling to the Grid
4. Sensor-based energy conservation
5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment - 7.1.4 Water
conservation facilities available in the Institution:
1. Rain water harvesting
2. Borewell /Open well recharge
3. Construction of tanks and bunds
4. Waste water recycling
5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus - 7.1.5 Green
campus initiatives include:
1. Restricted entry of automobiles
2. Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles
3. Pedestrian Friendly pathways
4. Ban on use of Plastic
5. Landscaping with trees and plants - 7.1.6 Quality
audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the
Institution and any awards received for such green campus
initiatives:
1. Green audit
2. Energy audit
3. Environment audit
4. Clean and green campus recognitions / awards
5. Beyond the campus environmental promotion activities - 7.1.7 The
Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free
environment
1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms.
2. Divyangjan friendly washrooms
3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts
4. Assistive technology and facilities for Divyangjan accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment
5. Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading material, screen reading - 7.1.10 The
Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students,
teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic
programmes in this regard.
1. The Code of Conduct is displayed on the website
2. There is a committee to monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct
3. Institution organizes professional ethics programmes for students, teachers, administrators and other staff
4. Annual awareness programmes on Code of Conduct are organized
