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)

A. Academic Audit

1. Curriculum Design and Delivery

Alignment with NEP 2020

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

2. Teaching-Learning Process

Faculty qualifications and development o

Pedagogical innovations (ICT use, experiential learning)

Student feedback and outcomes

3. Research and Innovation

Research publications and patents

Funded projects

Collaborations and MoUs

4. Student Support and Progression

Placement records and career support

Scholarships and financial aid

Alumni engagement

5. Evaluation and Assessment Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Transparency and fairness in assessment

B. Administrative Audit

1. Governance and Leadership

Vision and mission alignment

Strategic planning and decision-making structures

Institutional autonomy and decentralization

2. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Classrooms, laboratories, and libraries

ICT facilities

Green campus and sustainability initiatives

3. Financial Management

Budget allocation and utilization

Financial transparency and audits

4. Human Resource Management

Recruitment policies

Faculty appraisal and performance indicators Staff development programs

5. Quality Assurance Mechanisms

Functioning of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Policy documents and best practices

Feedback systems

4. Methodology

The audit will follow a phased approach:

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 reports

Phase 2: On-Site Visit

• Departmental and administrative unit visits

• 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

5. Tools and Instruments

• Department-wise Audit Checklists

• Faculty Performance Appraisal Templates

• Student and Stakeholder Feedback Forms

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

6. 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

7. 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)