Capacity Building Workshop on Compliances and Practices

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organised a two-day Capacity Building Programme for IQAC Coordinators on Compliances and Practices on 9 February 2026 and 11 February 2026 at the Council Room, Management Block. The programme was conducted for Heads of Departments (HoDs) and Department IQAC Coordinators with the objective of strengthening institutional quality systems and enhancing clarity regarding NAAC compliance requirements.

The first session, held on 9 February 2026, primarily focused on a detailed explanation of AQAR metrics and the responsibilities of departments in preparing for the Annual Quality Assurance Report. The resource persons systematically explained the criterion-wise AQAR framework, highlighting the importance of understanding each metric not merely as a reporting requirement but as a process-driven quality mechanism. Departments were guided on how to move ahead with structured preparations throughout the academic year rather than approaching AQAR as a year-end activity. Special emphasis was placed on process-based documentation, ensuring that write-ups are prepared with clarity, evidence, and alignment to institutional practices.

The session elaborated on how departments should draft metric-wise narratives, focusing on outcomes, measurable indicators, supporting documents, and data authenticity. Practical guidance was provided on how to prepare write-ups that reflect genuine institutional processes rather than descriptive summaries. The importance of maintaining continuous records, compiling relevant data systematically, and ensuring alignment with NAAC expectations was emphasised throughout the session.

The second session of the Capacity Building Programme was conducted on 11 February 2026 and focused on strengthening departmental preparedness in the areas of consultancy, internationalisation, and streamlined documentation practices.

Dr Parameswaran S led the first segment of the session, addressing the significance of consultancy and internationalisation in the context of NAAC accreditation and institutional growth. He explained how consultancy activities, research collaborations, academic partnerships, student exchange initiatives, and institutional linkages contribute significantly to quality benchmarks and accreditation metrics. The session emphasised the need for departments to proactively identify opportunities for consultancy, industry collaboration, and global academic engagement.

Dr Parameswaran also facilitated a discussion on how departments can strategically improve their performance in these areas. Practical suggestions were provided on setting measurable targets, maintaining proper records of consultancy activities, formalising MoUs, tracking outcomes, and aligning departmental initiatives with institutional goals. The discussion encouraged departments to move from passive reporting to active planning and implementation.

Following this, Dr Blesson James Varghese conducted a detailed session on improving departmental documentation processes. His session focused on how IQAC coordinators and departments can streamline documentation practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency. He highlighted common gaps observed during AQAR compilation and provided structured guidance on maintaining organised digital and physical records throughout the academic year.

Dr Blesson emphasised the importance of systematic data collection, timely updating of records, clear evidence tagging, and metric-wise documentation alignment. He also discussed practical methods to standardise documentation formats within departments to avoid last-minute compilation challenges. The session provided actionable strategies to enhance coordination between faculty members and IQAC coordinators, ensuring smoother AQAR preparation and submission processes.

The second session concluded with an interactive discussion where participants shared departmental challenges and sought clarifications. The dialogue helped create a collaborative understanding of best practices and reinforced the importance of continuous, process-driven documentation rather than reactive reporting.