Objectives of the IQAC

The IQAC at Mahatma Gandhi University serves several key objectives that are essential to enhancing the University’s overall performance and reputation. These include:

1. Continuous Improvement of Quality: Ensuring that quality enhancement initiatives are taken in all areas, including teaching, learning, research, administration, and student support services.
2. Monitoring Compliance with NAAC Standards: Ensuring that the University adheres to NAAC’s criteria and guidelines for accreditation, thus working towards improving the University’s accreditation status.
3. Institutionalizing Best Practices: Implementing a framework of best practices that align with both national and global standards in education, research, and administration.
4. Feedback Mechanism: Establishing systematic feedback loops involving students, faculty, and staff to continuously assess and improve the quality of educational processes and campus services.
5. Professional Development of Faculty: Organizing workshops, seminars, and training programs to keep faculty updated with the latest teaching methodologies, research trends, and technological advancements.
6. Benchmarking and Standards Development: Establishing performance benchmarks for departments and faculties, ensuring academic rigor and enhancing institutional credibility.
7. Promoting Research and Innovation: Encouraging interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration with external institutions, both nationally and internationally.

Constitution/Composition of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

In compliance with the directives of the UGC and NAAC, Mahatma Gandhi University has formed the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) with the following constitution and membership:

Sr. No.	Name	Designation	Designation in IQAC
Chairperson
1.	Prof. (Dr.) Sagar Onkarrao Manjare	Vice Chancellor	Chairperson
Teachers to represent all levels
2.	Dr. Y. Krishna Reddy	Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy	Member
3.	Prof. Subhalaxmi Chakravarty	H.O.D., Faculty of Legal Studies	Member
4.	Dr. Priyanka Goswami	H.O.D., Faculty of Allied Health Science	Member
5.	Prof. Jayita Baruah	H.O.D., Faculty of Commerce & Management	Member
6.	Dr. Amalesh Adhikary	Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science	Member
7.	Dr. M. Hazarika	Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology	Member
8.	Prof. Babita Rabha	Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies	Member
9.	Prof. Waikhom Ranjana Devi	Dean, Faculty of Nursing	Member
Member from the Management
10.	Adv. Vikas Chopra	Management Nominee	Member
Senior Administrative Officers
11.	Dr. Mohan Bhattachary	Advisor	Member
12.	Dr. Sarika Dixit	Registrar	Member
One Nominee each from Local Society, Students, and Alumni
13.	Dr. Sandeep Ghatak	Local Society Member (Head, Animal Fisheries Division, ICAR, Umiam)	Member
14.	Mr. Dipjyoti Mahanta	Student	Member
15.	Dr. Thaneswar Kalita	Alumni	Member
One Nominee each from Employers/Industrialists/Stakeholders
16.	Mr. Chaitanya Kumar	Hetero Health Care, Assam	Member
External Advisors
17.	Dr. Madhavan Jothi	IQAC Expert	Member
18.	Dr. Karthick Selvaraj	IQAC Expert
IQAC Director
19.	Dr. Sibani Sarmah	Director, IQAC	Member Secretary

Duration of the Programme

The composition of the IQAC is designed to bring together diverse perspectives from both internal and external stakeholders. The Chairperson, typically the Vice-Chancellor of the University, ensures that the IQAC is closely aligned with the University’s strategic goals and objectives. The Coordinator of the IQAC, who is typically a senior faculty member, manages the day-to-day operations of the cell and ensures that all activities are executed in accordance with the University’s quality assurance objectives.

The internal members of the IQAC include the heads of academic departments, ensuring that each discipline within the University is represented. This is important for incorporating academic standards and promoting quality across all fields of study. The external members, comprising eminent academic experts and industry representatives, provide insights based on global best practices and real-world applications, enhancing the relevance and impact of the IQAC’s initiatives.

Additionally, the student representative plays a crucial role in offering feedback on the effectiveness of the University’s academic programs and student services. The administrative officer ensures that all administrative processes are streamlined and that the resources required for the IQAC’s functioning are properly allocated.