Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Driving Institutional Excellence through Data, Digital Governance, Audits, Stakeholder Feedback, Class Observation, Policy Standardization and Continuous Quality Improvement.
About IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell functions as the institutional quality facilitation and monitoring body. It supports quality assurance, audit-readiness, policy standardization, stakeholder feedback, digital documentation and continuous improvement across the institution.
IQAC Focus
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Internal Academic & Administrative Audits
- Feedback analysis and ATR monitoring
- Accreditation and ranking readiness
- Digital documentation and evidence management
IQAC-Led Initiatives
- Class Observation System
- Institutional Feedback Framework
- Institutional Audit Framework
- Policy Standardization
- Best Practices Dashboard
- Digital Quality Governance
Institutional Strategic Plan 2026–2031
The Strategic Five-Year Institutional Development Plan positions NHCE as a nationally benchmarked, globally connected, research-driven, digitally intelligent and quality-governed institution by 2031.
Vision 2031
To transform New Horizon College of Engineering into a nationally benchmarked and globally connected autonomous institution known for academic excellence, impactful research, innovation ecosystems, industry-integrated education, ethical leadership, and societal transformation.
Institutional Positioning
Top 150 NIRF engineering institution, AI-enabled smart campus, preferred industry-academia hub, innovation-driven ecosystem and mature IQAC systems.
Monitoring Role
IQAC facilitates review, monitoring, evidence documentation and continuous refinement of the institutional strategic plan.
Strategic Pillars
2031 Targets
Institutional Quality Assurance Framework
IQAC follows a closed-loop CQI model for institutional monitoring, data analysis, recommendations, ATR tracking and evidence-based improvement.
Quality Reviews
- Academic and administrative audit
- Class observation review
- Documentation verification
- Policy compliance review
Quality Outputs
- Quality reports
- Gap analysis
- Action Taken Reports
- Institutional dashboards
Quality Evidence
- Audit reports
- Feedback reports
- Policy documents
- Digital repository records
Audits
The IQAC Audit System provides a structured mechanism to evaluate academic, administrative and support functions, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, statutory requirements and quality benchmarks. Audit observations are converted into Action Taken Reports and Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
Audit Types
- Academic Audit
- Administrative Audit
- Department Audit
- Documentation Audit
- NBA / NAAC Readiness Audit
- Policy Compliance Audit
- Digital Repository Audit
- Quality Review
Audit Cycle
- Audit planning and schedule
- Document verification
- Department / office visit
- Gap analysis and observations
- Recommendations
- Action Taken Report
- Follow-up audit
- CQI closure
Audit Deliverables
- Audit Report
- Compliance Report
- Gap Analysis
- Risk Register
- Action Taken Report
- CQI Closure Report
Class Observation System
The Class Observation System is positioned as an IQAC quality assurance initiative to strengthen teaching-learning quality through structured observation, two-observer review, digital implementation, suggestive action reports, re-observation and ATR closure.
Framework Highlights
- Two observation cycles per semester
- Two-observer model
- Academic and pedagogical metrics
- Non-intrusive classroom observation
- Digital implementation through Contineo
ATR Closure
- Faculty-wise action tracking
- Department-wise performance review
- Top strengths and improvement areas
- Re-observation wherever required
- Closure dashboard and management observation
Quality Impact
- Better lesson planning
- Improved student engagement
- Enhanced ICT usage
- Outcome-based delivery
- Continuous quality improvement culture
Institutional Feedback Management
The proposed feedback framework supports structured collection, analysis, action and monitoring across stakeholders using defined question sets, dashboards and ATR closure.
Feedback Types
- Teaching Learning Assessment Process Feedback
- Course Exit Survey
- Institutional Facilities & Student Support Feedback
- Graduate Exit Survey
- Faculty Feedback on Institutional Support
- Alumni Feedback
- Employer Feedback
Feedback Process
- Collect
- Analyze
- Act
- Monitor
Outputs
- Department-wise analytics
- Programme-wise closure reports
- Gap and risk analysis
- Action plans for next academic year
- Management dashboard
Mentoring Quality Assurance
Mentoring is presented as a student support quality assurance system. Departments execute mentoring, while IQAC monitors records, effectiveness, student support outcomes and improvement actions.
Core Records
- Mentor-Mentee Policy
- Mentor allocation framework
- Meeting schedule and records
- Student progress review
Support Areas
- Slow learner and advanced learner review
- Counselling referral system
- Parent interaction records
- Student well-being indicators
Review & Closure
- Department-wise mentoring reports
- Effectiveness analysis
- Action Taken Reports
- Annual mentoring quality review
Institutional Policy Management
IQAC coordinates institutional policy standardization by collecting inputs from process owners, standardizing policy formats and supporting review, approval, publication and implementation.
Digital Governance & Documentation
NHCE's IQAC digitization initiative strengthens digital evidence management, audit-readiness, data validation and institutional record governance.
Digital Documentation
- Standardized folder structure
- Document naming convention
- Version control
- Record retention
Digital Evidence
- NAAC/NBA/NIRF repository
- Policy repository
- Audit evidence
- ATR and closure documents
Digital Systems
- Contineo implementation
- Feedback dashboards
- Class observation reports
- Institutional analytics
Best Practices & Institutional Distinctiveness
The Best Practices section presents institution-wide quality practices supported by department-level quality initiatives, impact evidence and CQI outcomes.
Institutional Best Practices
- Smart Digital Governance & Documentation
- Internal Academic & Administrative Audit Framework
- Class Observation Quality Enhancement System
- Stakeholder Feedback & CQI Framework
- Mentor-Mentee Student Support System
- Digital Evidence Repository for Accreditation
Department Quality Initiatives
- Industry integrated learning ecosystem
- Skill and certification enhancement
- Research and innovation practices
- Student development and holistic growth
- Community engagement and social responsibility
Institutional Quality Analytics Dashboard
| Dashboard Area | Indicators | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Audits | Audit completion, compliance score, ATR status, pending observations | Institutional quality monitoring |
| Class Observation | Faculty score, ATR closure, re-observation status | Teaching-learning quality review |
| Feedback | Response rate, satisfaction index, gap areas | Stakeholder-based improvements |
| Policy Compliance | Policy status, owner, approval, review date | Governance maturity |
| Strategic Plan | Pillar-wise progress, KPI status, roadmap | 2031 target tracking |
Quality Document Repository
Downloads
Strategic Documents
- Strategic Plan 2026–2031
- Institutional KPIs
- Transformation roadmap
Quality Documents
- Audit reports
- Audit schedules
- Audit compliance reports
- Feedback closure reports
- Class observation ATR
Policies & Templates
- Institutional policies
- SOPs and formats
- Documentation templates
Contact IQAC
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Email: dean.iqac.nhei@newhorizonindia.edu | Extn: 3002
Vision
To institutionalize a sustainable culture of quality, excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement through robust, process-driven, and data-informed systems aligned with the institution’s commitment towards academic excellence, industry relevance, ethical values, societal contribution, and global competitiveness.
Mission
- Establish transparent, system-driven academic and administrative processes ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and institutional alignment.
- Promote Outcome-Based Education, innovation, research, experiential learning, and industry interaction to enhance quality and employability.
- Strengthen data-driven governance through robust documentation, analytics, audits, compliance systems, and accreditation readiness.
- Facilitate Continuous Quality Improvement through ethical, inclusive, and outcome-oriented quality practices and monitoring systems.
Quality Policy
Quality is a continuous, system-driven institutional responsibility aimed at achieving academic excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, innovation, and societal impact.
Goals
Objectives
- Standardize Teaching-Learning Processes (TLP)
- Ensure effective implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
- Monitor course delivery, attainment, and learning outcomes
- Promote innovative and experiential teaching-learning practices
- Implement standardized document architecture and numbering systems
- Establish SOP-based institutional functioning
- Maintain centralized digital repositories and evidence systems
- Ensure structured and audit-ready documentation practices
- Conduct internal academic and administrative audits
- Ensure compliance with NBA, NAAC, statutory, and institutional requirements
- Monitor closure of observations through Action Taken Reports (ATR)
- Strengthen institutional preparedness for accreditation and rankings
- Establish structured institutional data systems
- Enable validation, analytics, and reporting mechanisms
- Support evidence-based planning and decision-making
- Develop dashboards and monitoring systems for quality review
- Implement multi-stakeholder feedback systems
- Analyze feedback for quality enhancement
- Strengthen corrective and preventive action mechanisms
- Ensure effective CQI loop closure across systems and processes
- Conduct FDPs, workshops, training programs, and quality sensitization initiatives
- Strengthen faculty competencies in academics, research, OBE, and quality systems
- Promote leadership, innovation, and professional development
- Ensure institutional alignment across departments and administrative units
- Facilitate institution-wide quality initiatives and best practices
- Promote collaborative and participative quality culture
- Support institutional strategic planning and implementation
Functions of IQAC
IQAC Committee
| S.no | Name | Designation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Manjunatha | Principal | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. L Ravi Kumar | Professor & Vice Principal, B.M.S. College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bengaluru | Expert Member |
| 3 | Dr. Shanmukha Nagaraj | Professor & Dean Student Affairs, RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru | Expert Member |
| 4 | Mr. H N Surya Prakash | Registrar | Management Representative |
| 5 | Mr. Pradeep Kote | Senior Director – CDC | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Anitha S. Rai | Director – Library & Alumni Relation | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Anandhi R.J. | Dean – Academics | Member |
| 8 | Dr. Revathi V | Dean – R&D | Member |
| 9 | Dr. Vijilius Helena Raj | Controller of Examinations | Member |
| 10 | Dr. Uma Reddy N V | HoD – AI&ML | Member |
| 11 | Dr. Sujitha S | HoD – EEE | Member |
| 12 | Dr. Anusuya Devi V S | HoD – Applied Sciences | Member |
| 13 | Dr. V. Asha | HoD – MCA | Member |
| 14 | Dr. Mukul Manohar S | Professor & Associate Head, IIE | Member |
| 15 | Mr. Naveen William | Manager – Talent Acquisition & University Relations, Lumen Technologies | Stakeholder & Employer |
| 16 | Mr. Abhay Nagaraj B R | Lead Software Engineering, JP Morgan Chase & Co. / Founder – Arpanaa Agro Arghya | Alumni |
| 17 | Ms. Hari Priya D | UG Student | Member |
| 18 | Mr. Aryan Surya | PG Student | Member |
| 19 | Dr. Gurulakshmi A.B. | Professor & Associate Head – IQAC | Member |
| 20 | Dr. Santosh Kumar | Associate Professor & Associate Head – IQAC | Member |
| 21 | Dr. Hemanth Raju T | Associate Professor & ME IQAC Member | Member |
| 22 | Dr. Babita Jain | Dean – IQAC | Member Secretary |