Faculty Orientation Programme on "An Introduction to NAAC Binary Accreditation" organized by IQAC

 

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of T.K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiarkulangara organized a Faculty Orientation Programme on "An Introduction to NAAC Binary Accreditation" on 14 July 2026 in the Seminar Hall. The programme was designed to equip faculty members with a clear understanding of the recently introduced NAAC Binary Accreditation framework and to prepare them for its effective implementation at the institutional level.

The inaugural session began with a welcome address by Dr. Aswathy S. P., IQAC Coordinator, who underlined the importance of quality assurance in higher education and stressed the need for collective faculty involvement in the accreditation process.

The keynote session was delivered by Dr. R. Raveendran, Former Principal, S.N. College, Varkala, UGC Emeritus Professor, and Special Officer (Academics), Sree Narayana Trusts, Kollam. He explained the philosophy behind the Binary Accreditation system, highlighting the major changes from the previous NAAC framework. The session covered the essential components of the new accreditation model, quality benchmarks, documentation practices, institutional responsibilities, and the evolving role of teachers in sustaining academic excellence. The interactive discussion enabled participants to clarify their queries regarding the new assessment process and quality indicators.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Divya S. Rajan, who acknowledged the valuable insights shared by the resource person and thanked the Principal, faculty members, and the IQAC team for their wholehearted support and participation. The orientation programme served as an effective platform for enhancing faculty awareness and strengthening the institution's preparedness for the upcoming NAAC Binary Accreditation process.