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IQAC

IQAC


IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)

The IQAC at Pachaiyappa’s College is the backbone of our "Quality First" mantra. It facilitates the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation.

Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai—a premier institution with a legacy of excellence—is committed to maintaining the highest standards of higher education. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) serves as the nodal agency for documenting, monitoring, and enhancing the academic and administrative quality of the college.

Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, maintains a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and transparency through its constant engagement with national quality frameworks. The IQAC serves as the cornerstone of this mission, systematically documenting the institution’s growth from its Cycle I (2006) B++ accreditation to its Cycle II (2013) ‘A’ Grade achievement with a CGPA of 3.11. As the IQAC team facilitates the current accreditation cycle, the college ensures that all mandatory disclosures—including the Self-Study Reports (SSR), Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR), and NAAC certificates—are readily accessible to stakeholders, reflecting a culture of continuous institutional self-improvement.

In addition to NAAC standards, the college actively participates in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) to benchmark its performance on a global scale. These submissions, curated under the Seven Criteria of the Revised Accreditation Framework, cover vital areas such as Research, Innovations, and Student Support. By hosting the Data Capturing System (DCS) reports and AISHE certificates on this portal, Pachaiyappa’s College invites feedback from students, parents, and alumni, ensuring that its legacy of providing "Quality Education for All" remains grounded in data-driven excellence and public accountability.

Core Objectives:

  • AQAR Submission: Timely preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC.
  • Feedback Mechanism: Implementing a robust 360-degree feedback system from students, parents, alumni, and employers.
  • Capacity Building: Organizing workshops and seminars on quality-related themes and promotion of quality circles.

IQAC Team

  • Dr. Baby Gulnaz, The Chairperson, Principal
  • Dr. S. Saravanan, Coordinator
  • Dr. S. Padmavathi
  • Dr. G. Karunamoorthy
  • Dr. R. M. Thirumaran
  • Dr. P. Elangovan
  • Dr. V. Sivamurugan
  • Dr. M. Prabhakaran
  • Dr. Prayer Elmo Raj
  • Dr. R. Siva

Contact the Quality Cell

Dr. S. Saravanan

Associate Professor and Head of Botany Department

Institute Nodal Officer / IQAC Coordinator

Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai - 600030.

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