Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA)

The quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) is increasingly evaluated based on well-defined ranking and accreditation parameters. To ensure continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability, this proposal outlines a comprehensive Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) designed to assess institutional performance with reference to:

• NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)

• NBA (National Board of Accreditation) standards

• NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)

Academic Audit

Curriculum Design and Delivery

• Alignment with NEP 2020

• Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) adoption Industry-oriented and interdisciplinary curriculum

Teaching-Learning Process

• Faculty qualifications and development

• Pedagogical innovations (ICT use, experiential learning)

• Student feedback and outcomes

Research and Innovation

• Research publications and patents

• Funded projects

• Collaborations and MoUs

Student Support and Progression

• Placement records and career support

• Scholarships and financial aid

• Alumni engagement

Evaluation and Assessment

• Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Transparency and fairness in assessment

Administrative Audit

Governance and Leadership

• Vision and mission alignment

• Strategic planning and decision-making structures

• Institutional autonomy and decentralization

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

• Classrooms, laboratories, and libraries

• ICT facilities

• Green campus and sustainability initiatives

Financial Management

• Budget allocation and utilization

• Financial transparency and audits Budget allocation and utilization

• Financial transparency and audits

Human Resource Management

• Recruitment policies

• Faculty appraisal and performance indicators Staff development programs

Quality Assurance Mechanisms

• Functioning of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

• Policy documents and best practices

  Feedback systems

Methodology

Phase 1 - Pre-Audit Preparation

• Workshop on Accreditation New reforms (as applicable)

• Data templates aligned with NAAC, NBA, and NIRF parameters (as applicable)

• Faculty and departmental compliance report

Phase 2 - On-Site Visit

• Departmental and administrative unit visit

• Interaction with faculty, students, alumni, and administrative staff

• Verification of documents and facilities

Phase 3 - Evaluation and Reporting

• Scoring based on audit rubrics

• SWOC analysis

• Comprehensive audit report with recommendations

Tools and Instruments

• Department-wise Audit Checklists

• Faculty Performance Appraisal Templates

• Student and Stakeholder Feedback Forms

• Institutional Scorecards (based on NAAC/NIRF/NBA metrics)

Expected Outcomes

Detailed Academic and Administrative Audit Report

• Institutional SWOC analysis

• Action plan for quality enhancement

• Benchmarking against top-ranking institutions

• Readiness assessment for NAAC/NBA/NIRF

Audit Team Composition

External Experts from academia and industry

Internal Members (Director/principal,IQAC, senior faculty, administrators)

Representatives from alumni, employers, and students (for feedback)