Professional structuring of Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQAC). Aligning quality assurance systems, training coordinators, and managing Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) compliance.
Under NAAC guidelines, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is the core operational unit responsible for planning and implementing all institutional quality improvements.
TESS provides complete setup and coaching support for your IQAC coordinators. We design custom audit templates, structure feedback capture loops from students, parents, and alumni, and guide you through compiling AQAR submissions.
Our solutions transform the IQAC from a documentation-focused department into a driver of institutional growth, directly contributing to high NAAC and NIRF scores.
Annual quality compliance activities required by NAAC regulations.
| Timeframe | Required AQAR / Audit Activity | Key Target Deliverables | TESS Support & Checklists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 (Jul - Sep) | Stakeholder Feedback & Action Plan | Capture student/parent feedback, prepare Action Taken Report (ATR) | Feedback forms templates and analysis macros |
| Quarter 2 (Oct - Dec) | Academic & Administrative Audit (AAA) | External peer verification of student and financial registries | Audit team setup support and peer assessor lists |
| Quarter 3 (Jan - Mar) | AQAR Data Compilation | Criterion-wise quantitative data locked on the HEI portal | AQAR validation software tools and dashboard tracking |
| Quarter 4 (Apr - Jun) | Annual Performance & AQAR Filing | Filing the approved AQAR and publishing on the college website | Draft formatting verification and final approval check |
Step-by-step roadmap from initial diagnostic report to final grading outcomes.
Drafting the IQAC constitution, nominating coordinators, and setting up the cell office.
Planning Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA) and defining quality improvement checklists.
Deploying digital feedback channels for students, alumni, and parents, and drafting Action Taken Reports.
Vetting internal logs, validating portal data records, and submitting the annual AQAR.
NAAC guidelines mandate that the IQAC meet at least once every quarter. The minutes of these meetings, along with the Action Taken Report (ATR), must be documented and uploaded to the university portal during AQAR filing. TESS helps design compliant templates for these logs.
Failure to submit annual AQAR files on time blocks your institution from applying for NAAC Cycle-2/Cycle-3 reaccreditation, which can lead to your accreditation status expiring. TESS offers catch-up filing services to clean and submit missing AQAR files.
The IQAC must include representatives from local industrialists, employers, student coordinators, and academic experts. This ensures diverse inputs for quality assurance systems. We assist in identifying and nominating qualified local stakeholders to your panel.
Ensure query-free AQAR filings and build internal quality systems. Connect with TESS today.