Criterion 1- Curricular Aspects

Key Indicator1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation
1.1.1The Institution ensures effective curriculum planning and delivery through a well-planned and documented process including Academic calendar and conduct of continuous internal Assessment(Link)
Key Indicator1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1Number of Certificate/Value added courses offered and online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc. where the students of the institution have enrolled and successfully completed during the last five years)(Link)
1.2.2Percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Value added courses and also completed online courses of MOOCs, SWAYAM, NPTEL etc.
as against the total number of students during the last five years
(Link)
Key Indicator1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability in transacting the Curriculum(Link)
1.3.2Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year)(Link)
Key Indicator1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1Institution obtains feedback on the academic performance and ambience of the institution from various stakeholders, such as Students, Teachers, Employers, Alumni etc. and action taken report on the feedback is made available on institutional website(Link)

Criterion 2- Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

Key Indicator2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile   
2.1.1Enrolment percentage  (Link)
2.1.2Percentage of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC etc.) as per applicable reservation policy for the first-year admission during the last five years  (Link)
Key Indicator2.2 Student Teacher Ratio 
2.2.1Student – Full time Teacher Ratio  (Link)
Key Indicator2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 
2.3.1Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem-solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences and teachers use ICT- enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning process  (Link)
Key Indicator2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 
2.4.1Percentage of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years  (Link)
2.4.2Percentage of full-time teachers with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph. D./D.Sc. / D.Litt./L.L.D. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count)  (Link)
Key Indicator2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 
2.5.1Mechanism of internal/ external assessment is transparent and the grievance redressal system is time- bound and efficient  (Link)
Key Indicator2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome 
2.6.1Programme Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs) for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website  (Link)
2.6.2Attainment of POs and COs are evaluated(Link)
2.6.3Pass percentage of Students during last five years (excluding backlog students)(Link)
Key Indicator2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey(Link)

Criterion 3- Research, Innovations, and Extension

Key Indicator3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities
3.1.1Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research project endowments in the institution during the last five years(Link)
Key Indicator3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and has initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge (patents filed, publish)(Link)
3.2.2Number of workshops, seminars, conferences including on research methodology, intellectual property rights(Link)
Key Indicator3.3 Innovation Ecosystem
3.3.1Number of research papers published per teacher in the journals notified on UGC Care list during the last five years(Link)
3.3.2Number of book and chapters in edited volumes, books published and papers published in national, international conference proceedings(Link)
Key Indicator3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community sensitizing students to social issues(Link)
3.4.2Awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government, government recognised bodies(Link)
3.4.3Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS, NCC, Red Cross, YRC(Link)
Key Indicator3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1Collaboration(Link)

Criterion 4- Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Key Indicator4.1 Physical Facilities 
4.1.1The Institution has adequate infrastructure and other facilities  (Link)
4.1.2Percentage of expenditure for infrastructure development and augmentation excluding salary during the last five years  (Link)
Key Indicator4.2 Library as a learning Resource 
4.2.1Library is automated with digital facilities using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), adequate subscriptions to e-resources and journals are made.  The library is optimally used by the faculty and students  (Link)
Key Indicator4.3 IT Infrastructure(Link)
4.3.1Institution frequently updates its IT facilities and provides sufficient bandwidth for internet connection  
4.3.2Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year)  
Key Indicator4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 
4.4.1Percentage expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, during the last five years  (Link)

Criterion 5- Student Support and Progression

Key Indicator5.1 Student Support 
5.1.1Percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution, government and non-government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the last five years(Link)
5.1.2Following capacity development and skills enhancement activities are organised for improving students’ capability(Link)
5.1.3Percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during the last five years(Link)
5.1.4The institution adopts the following for redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases(Link)
Key Indicator5.2 Student Progression 
5.2.1Average Percentage of Student Progressing to Higher Education during the last five year(Link)
5.2.1Percentage of placement of outgoing Student during the last five year(Link)
5.2.2Percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years(Link)
Key Indicator5.3 Student Participation and Activities  
5.3.1Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/ cultural activities at University / state/ national / international level during the last five years(Link)
5.3.2Average number of sports and cultural programs in which students of the Institution participated during last five years (organised by the institution/other institutions)(Link)
Key Indicator5.4 Alumni Engagement  
5.4.1There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support service(Link)

Criterion 6- Governance, Leadership, and Management

Key Indicator6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 
6.1The institutional governance and leadership are in accordance with the vision and mission of the Institution and it is visible in various institutional practices such as NEP implementation, sustained institutional growth, decentralization, participation in the institutional governance and in their short term and long term Institutional Perspective Plan.(Link)
Key Indicator6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 
6.2.1  The institutional perspective plan is effectively deployed and functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment, service rules, and procedures, etc.  (Link)
6.2.2Institution implements e-governance in its operations
Key Indicator6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 
6.3.1  The institution has performance appraisal system, effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for career development/progression  (Link)
6.3.2  Percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years  (Link)
6.3.3  Percentage of teaching and non-teaching staff participating in Faculty development Programmes (FDP), Management Development Programmes (MDPs) professional development /administrative training programs during the last five years  (Link)
Key Indicator6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 
6.4.1Institution has strategies for mobilization and optimal utilization of resources and funds from various sources (government/ non-government organizations) and it conducts financial audits regularly (internal and external)  (Link)
Key Indicator6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 
6.5.1  Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes. It reviews teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals and records the incremental improvement in various activities  (Link)
6.5.2  Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:
– Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC);
– Quality improvement initiatives identified and implemented
– Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) and follow-up action taken
– Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s)
– Participation in NIRF and other recognized rankings
– Any other quality audit/accreditation recognized by state, national or international – agencies such as NAAC, NBA etc.  
(Link)

Criterion 7- Institutional Values and Best Practices

Key Indicator7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 
7.1.1Institution has initiated the Gender Audit and measures for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years.  (Link)
7.1.2  The Institution has facilities and initiatives for
– Alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures
– Management of the various types of degradable and non-degradable waste
– Water conservation
– Green campus initiatives,
– Disabled-friendly, barrier free environment
(Link)
7.1.3Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution.
The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed through the following. – Green audit / Environment audit,
– Energy audit,
– Clean and green campus initiatives
– Beyond the campus environmental promotion and sustainability activities
(Link)
Green Audit Report 2019-20(Link)
Green Audit Report 2020-21(Link)
Green Audit Report 2022-23(Link)
Green Audit Report 2023-24(Link)
7.1.4  Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic diversity and Sensitization of students and employees to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens  (Link)
Key Indicator7.2. Best Practices(Link)
Key Indicator  7.3. Institutional Distinctiveness(Link)