Programme Accreditation

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Dinesh K Paliwal
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What is Accreditation
Accreditation is both a status and a p
process. As a status,, accreditation

provides public notification that an institution or program meets

standards of quality set forth by an accrediting agency. As a process,
accreditation reflects the fact that in achieving recognition by the
accrediting agency, the institution or program is committed to selfstudy and external review by one's peers in seeking not only to meet
standards but to continuously seek ways in which to enhance the
quality of education

Type of Accreditation
In India, there are two types of academic accreditation: (1) institutional and
(2) Programmatic.
Institutional accreditation is provided by national accreditors (NAAC) and

evaluates overall institutional quality, i.e., the evaluation of an entire school,

college, or university
Specialized or programmatic accreditation evaluates an individual program

of study, rather than an institution as a whole. This type of accreditation is

granted to a specific program at a variety of levels (Diploma, Undergraduate and
Postgraduate).
Of these two types of accreditation, NBA provides accreditation to the
programmes of technical institutions in various disciplines namely Engineering,
Management, Pharmacy, Computer Application, Architecture etc.

Significance of Programme
Accreditation
At National Level
Students and parents to select the institutions and

programs offered by them for admission.

Employers
in deciding
about
recruitment off graduates.
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Institutions in deciding about accepting the transfer of
students from other institutions
At International Level
Acceptability of the Academic Qualification
Mobility
M bilit off students
t d t for
f pursuing
i higher
hi h studies
t di and
d

employment in other countries

Registration of Professionals abroad, where required by
law

Advantages of Accreditation
Students get quality education relevant to employment.
Alumni share their experience and participate in curricular updates in view

of emerging technology and tools.

Development of faculty benefits of realization of efforts, opportunity of

attempting more complex problems, career advancement, consultancy &

sponsored R&D
Exchange of views opportunities supplement each other requirement.
Institution
builds
I i i b
ild up a Brand.
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Continuous improvement towards excellence.

NBAs Accreditation Model

NBA has adopted the Outcome Based Accreditation

System
Why
h Outcome Based
d Accreditation?
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As per the prevailing international practices.

F ili i mobility
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& professionals
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Facilitating
Mutual recognition of Qualifications
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Accords
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Self Assessment: Empowering institutions for

quality education
education.

NBAs Criteria of Programme

Accreditation
Institutional Mission and Vision
Programme Outcome
Programme Curriculum
Students Performance
Faculty Contributions
Facilities and Technical Support
Academic Support Units and Teaching-Learning Process
Governance, Institutional Support and Financial Resources
Continuous Improvement in Attainment of Outcomes

Parameters of Programme
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Accreditation
The parameters of accreditation are the set of individually assessable
outcomes (Graduate Attributes) that are the components indicative
of the graduates potential to acquire competence to practice at the
appropriate level.
le el The Graduate Attributes are exemplars
e emplars of the
attributes expected of a graduate from an accredited programme.
The graduate attributes serve to identify the distinctive characteristics
as well as areas of commonality between the expected outcomes of the
yp
different types.
These attributes differ from Discipline to Discipline and Level to Level

Parameters of Accreditation for UG Engg

Engg.
Programme
NBA has defined the Graduate Attributes for each discipline (UG
Engineering, PG Engineering, Diploma Engineering, UG and PG
Pharmacy,
MCA,
Ph
MCA MBA etc.,).
t ) NBAs
NBA Graduate
G d t Attributes
Att ib t focused
f
d on
UG Engineering Programme are as follows:
Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics,

science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering

specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and

analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated

conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences,
and engineering sciences.

Parameters of Accreditation for UG Engg.

Programme
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex

engineering problems and design system components or processes

th t meett th
that
the specified
ifi d needs
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ith appropriate
i t consideration
id ti ffor th
the
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-

based knowledge and research methods including design of

experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of
the information to provide valid conclusions.

Parameters of Accreditation for UG Engg.

Programme
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate

techniques,
resources, and
engineering
and
t h i
d modern
d
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i
d IT tools
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including prediction and modelling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the

contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal,

and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to the professional engineering practice.

Parameters of Programme
Accreditation
Environment and Sustainability: Understand the
impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of,
and need for sustainable development.

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional

ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering
p
practice.

Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an

individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.
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Parameters of Programme
Accreditation
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex
engineering
i
i activities
i i i with
i h the
h engineering
i
i community
i and
d with
ih
society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective
d give and
d receive clear
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presentations, and
instructions.

Project

Management

and

Finance:

Demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
management principles and apply these to ones own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.
environments

P
t off P
Parameters
Programme
Accreditation
Life-long
g learning:
g Recognise
g
the need for,, and have the
preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Process of Accreditation
Apply for Accreditation
Institutes submits the application to NBA after satisfying the eligibility criteria, i.e.,
Minimum two batches passed out and valid AICTE approval of the programme.
Submission of Fee
Submission of SAR Format
Submission of Visit Dates.
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Onsite Visit of Accreditation Evaluation Team to the Institute

Accreditation Evaluation Team visit the institute for onsite verification of the
information given by the institute in the SAR.
Fill the Visit Report and submit it to the Chairperson of the team and who in turn
p along
g with his/her
/
report
p to the NBA.
submit the report

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Process of Accreditation
Consideration of Evaluation Report by Accreditation Evaluation
C
Committee
i
(AEC)
The Evaluation Report submitted by the Evaluation Team is reviewed by the
respective AEC which has been constituted for each discipline and the
recommendations
off the
before
the
d i
h respective
i committee
i
iis placed
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f
h Academic
A d i
Advisory Committee (AAC) of the NBA for approval.

Issuance of Accreditation Status

Based on the decision taken by the EC, the accreditation status will be notified to the
institute by the NBA. An accreditation certificate for accredited programmes may
also be issued.

Appeal against the Accreditation Status

The institute can make an appeal against the accreditation status conveyed by the
NBA by submitting an online appeal within 30 days, if the institution is not satisfied
with the accreditation status of the programme.
programme

Process of Accreditation through

e-NBA
Ensures Higher Degree of Transparency and Credibility to

stakeholders.
Automated Accreditation Process.
Automated Meeting
g Management
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Real time Processing of the Application for Accreditation.
Replacement of cumbersome processes involving follow-up

and maintenance of the contemporary file process with an

electronic,, automated file handling
g process
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e-NBA Key Modules

A. Online Platform for Accreditation
Online Application
with Fee submission
(Payment Gateway)

Final award of
accreditation status to
the Institute

Real-time
accreditation status to
all stakeholders
including NBA public
website

Online Electronic SAR

(Self Assessment
Report)

El t
Electronic
i
management of
Accreditation
Committees meetings
and recommendations

View Digitized data of

previous
Accreditation
Applications

Visit Team formation

Online Evaluation
reports submission

Platform Pillars

Real time dashboard for all stakeholders

Real-time
Messaging System to get real-time messages
Notification System with Timelines / Reminders for timely completion of the accreditation process
Platform is available 24*7 to all stakeholders accessible via PC, Laptops, Smartphone and notebooks

e-NBA Key Modules

B. Conference Management System

Announcement of event (appears on web in real time)

Publish event details Registration, Venue, Paper invitation, Committee and Speakers
directly on public website of conference
Management of various committees for the conference

NBA

Electronic Management
g
((Agenda,
g
Schedule, Minutes and Notices, etc.)) of various
Committee Meetings
Manage the review process of various papers submitted by authors for conference
Real-time integration of this system with conference public website, which is platform for
outside world to know about conference
Integration of conference details with digital screens

Online Registration

Conference
p
Participants

Dashboard for conference participants to print conference pass and provide conference
feedback
Integration with mobile devices enables participants to know locations of session at venue,
response to their questions asked during the various sessions,
sessions access to programme of
event and speakers details

e-NBA Key Modules

C. Interactive Video System

e-NBA is integrated with Adobe Video Conferencing solution - Software based solution requiring no
extra hardware for users
An institute can take a video appointment with NBA saving time and money of visiting NBA
personally
Video platform integrated in the meeting modules enables document/screen sharing making the
meeting more effective as the agenda of the meeting is available to participants
An institute can register for webinar arranged by NBA and watch online sitting in institutes
auditorium
Webcasting
Webinar to conduct orientation programme and to deliver Guest lectures at remote locations with
a chat feature for seeking answer to questions

D. Future Roadmap

Comprehensive Training Module comprises web based online training at Nodal center and via
Video Conference with resource person on outcome based education and accreditation

NBA Associate This module gives the opportunity to institutes to have guest lectures from
eminent educationist and address issue of non-availability of faculties

Th k you
Thank