IQAC Initiative

ABOUT IQAC

Achievers College of Commerce and Management’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was created on August 15, 2018. Given that the College was established in 2013, it was not mandated to have an IQAC for the First Cycle of NAAC Accreditation. Despite this, the Management’s formative decision to instate an IQAC at the early stages of the institution is a testament to the Management’s foresight and institutional maturity. It is a reflection of the commitment to quality, academic evolution, and growth on a continuous basis.   

 The IQAC, from the start, acted as the primary body for strategic planning and the monitoring of institutional quality. The IQAC instituted a framework of quality, the rational planning and monitoring of all academic activities, and the establishment of budgetary allocations for the activities of research. The IQAC recommended teachers to pursue higher studies through the attainment of Ph.D. qualifications, and urged students to take an active part in the projects, assignments, and internships. The IQAC was the driving force behind the automation of the teaching and learning processes, as well as the automation of the Library and the Administrative functions. It initiated the teaching of add-on certificate courses, and the use of Information and Communication Technologies. The institution’s internal review included Academic, Gender, Energy, and Environmental Audits. The IQAC was also responsible for the maintenance of quality records and the record-keeping of all activities and events, as well as the preparation for the First Cycle of NAAC. The academic year 2021–22 was historic for the journey of the IQAC as the College for the first time achieved NAAC Accreditation Cycle-I, securing Grade B+ with a CGPA of 2.66. 

The IQAC at Achievers College of Commerce and Management expresses its devotion to quality, inclusive and holistic educational strategies through tireless efforts, careful planning, and devotion to maintaining responsibility. It continues to pursue innovation to ensure the promotion of an ever-improving academic culture to all of its community, including students and professors.  

OBJECTIVES

  • Developing and implementing quality indicators, Establish measurable academic and administrative indicators, in alignment with the NAAC and University of Mumbai guidelines, for the purpose of ongoing institutional development.
  • Determine quality indicators for academic and administrative tasks, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the teaching-learning process, assessment, student assistance, and administrative process.    
  • Foster a student-centered environment, create an environment that is inclusive, cooperative, and allows for the use of technology, especially for students, working students, and promote their academic and overall development.  
  • Foster faculty progress and academic creativity, encourage faculty to use contemporary teaching techniques, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), research-based and outcomes-based education (OBE) approaches.  
  • Construct, analyze, and use student, alumni, employer, parent, and faculty feedback for the ongoing development of institutional activities.  
  • To promote and inform stakeholders of the quality indicators, accreditation standards, and quality publications through meetings, orientations, and formal communications.  
  • To conduct inter and intra institutional training, workshops, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), and quality workshops that improve the academic and institutional quality.
  • To initiate publishing of College Research Journal
  •  To act as the focal point for planning, coordinating, recording, and overseeing quality improvement activities and the incorporation of best practices.  
  • To facilitate the organization and preservation of institutional data through a Management Information System (MIS) for the purpose of evaluating the quality and retaining accreditation.
  • To commence and supervise Academic and Administrative Audits and ensure the actions to follow are carried out to achieve quality improvement on a sustainable basis. 
  • To draft and present the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) and other reports of related quality as required by NAAC within the deadlines given. 

INITIATIVES

  • Organisation of Seminars/Workshops/Conferences
  • Participation in NIRF 
  • ISO Certification 
  • Orientation Programme for Teachers and Students 
  • Collaborative quality initiatives with other institutions 
  • Regular meeting, feedback and analysis for improvements  

BUDGETARY PROVISION

Sr. no.

Academic Year

Budgetary Provision

1

2025-26

10,00,000/-

2

2024-25

8,00,000/-

3

2023-24

7,50,000/-

4

2022-23

5,50,000/-

5

2021-22

5,00,000/-

6

2020-21

2,50,000/-

7

2019-20

2,00,000/-

8

2018-19

1,50,000/-

IQAC ACHIEVEMENTS

  1. Completed Accreditation for NAAC Cycle –I with Grade B+, CGPA 2.66
  2. Organisation of National and International Conferences, Workshops and Seminars
  3. College Level Minor Research Projects
  4. Department of Life Long Learning and Experience started with the objective of promoting meaningful and sustained rapport between students and community
  5. College Perspective plan under the head “Mission Kalyan” is redrafted including needs and necessities of NEP
  6. The College website is totally transformed.
  7. Research Grant received from ICSSR, University of Mumbai for conduct of National Level Conference  
  8. Social work through NSS Unit and DLLE    
  9. Timely submission of AQARs 
  10. Quality initiatives for overall development of college.         
  11. Establishment of Incubation Centre recognised by Ministry of MSME. 
  12. Establishment of recognised Ph.D. centre       
  13. Timely revision of policies and procedures
  14. Introduction of Vocational programs  
  15. Study tours and Industrial Visits are organized for experiential learning. 
  16. Result analysis is discussed in the IQAC meetings; accordingly, departments are directed to take corrective measures.
  17. Teachers attends workshops organized by the Board of Studies on syllabus revision. 
  18. Project work is allotted to students and E-zone facilities are made available in the library. 
  19. Activity Planners are prepared disclosing upcoming Extra and co-curricular activities. 
  20. ICT enabled teaching is promoted by the IQAC. 
  21. Non-teaching staff are encouraged to attend workshops and training sessions. 
  22. Result analysis of Programs and courses are drawn and discussed in the staff meetings.
  23.  Online feedback is taken from the students.