Setting up IQAC-mandated Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) frameworks — annual compliance calendars, registry checks, and academic standards reviews that directly feed into NAAC assessments.
NAAC requires institutions to conduct structured Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA) annually as a mandatory IQAC function — and the evidence must be documented in the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR).
TESS designs and operationalises complete AAA frameworks: creating audit committee constitutions, drafting annual audit calendars, preparing standard questionnaires for academic and administrative assessors, and compiling compliance evidence for AQAR submission.
We also conduct independent external audit engagements — where TESS experts perform the AAA on behalf of institutions — providing objective evaluations that carry credibility with NAAC assessors.
A structured quarterly audit calendar ensuring continuous compliance throughout the academic year.
Drafting audit committee constitutions, terms of reference, and standardised questionnaire templates for academic and administrative wings.
TESS audit experts visit the institution and review records, interview department heads, and assess compliance against NAAC benchmarks.
Detailed audit report with findings, gaps, compliance scores per criterion, and prioritised recommendations for immediate action.
Compiling audit evidence and findings into AQAR-ready formats for seamless annual submission to NAAC.
| Audit Domain | Records Reviewed | Key Compliance Metrics | NAAC Criterion Linkage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Audit | Syllabi coverage, lesson plans, question papers, internal marks | Course completion %, exam regularity, COs attainment | Criterion 1, 2 & 3 |
| Administrative Audit | HR records, financial statements, procurement registers, maintenance logs | Compliance with service rules, fee collection norms | Criterion 4 & 6 |
| Research Audit | Publication records, project reports, patent files, seed fund accounts | Publications per faculty, funded project quantum, patent status | Criterion 3 |
| Student Support Audit | Placement records, scholarship disbursements, welfare schemes | Placement rate, scholarship coverage, grievance resolution time | Criterion 5 |
Yes — AAA is a mandatory annual IQAC function under NAAC guidelines, and the AQAR submitted each year must include AAA evidence. Institutions that skip AAA in non-assessment years lose valuable compliance documentation and score lower in their next cycle.
TESS offers both models: external audit engagements where our experts independently conduct the AAA and provide a formal compliance report, and an internal auditor training program where we equip your faculty and administrators to run the audit themselves.
Build a culture of continuous compliance with TESS's Academic Audit frameworks.