The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE is established to ensure continuous improvement in academic and administrative performance. It plays a vital role in developing a quality culture within the institution through systematic planning, implementation, and monitoring of various academic and institutional activities. IQAC of IIFST works towards enhancing teaching-learning processes, promoting research, encouraging innovation, and ensuring effective governance in line with NAAC guidelines.
Name: Mr. Shahid Shaikh
Designation: Director
Role: IQAC Coordinator
Phone: 9970996000/9960633755
E-mail: shahid.shaikh7u@gmail.com
The Academic Calendar provides a structured schedule of academic and co-curricular activities for the academic year. It ensures systematic planning, timely execution of teaching-learning processes, examinations, and institutional events. The calendar is prepared in alignment with the guidelines of the affiliated university and is strictly followed to maintain academic discipline and efficiency.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) plays a pivotal role in organizing and monitoring various academic, co-curricular, and extension activities aimed at enhancing the quality of education and overall institutional performance. These events and programs are conducted throughout the academic year to promote holistic development, skill enhancement, research orientation, and social responsibility among students.
Development and application of quality benchmarks. Organization of seminars, workshops, and conferences. Documentation of institutional activities. Facilitation of teaching-learning reforms. Promotion of research culture. Maintenance of institutional database. Develop a system for conscious and consistent quality improvement. Promote academic excellence and innovation. Ensure efficient and timely performance of academic and administrative activities. Encourage research, publications, and extension activities. Implement quality benchmarks as per NAAC guidelines.
Establishment of Avishkar Cell for Promotion of Research by Students and Faculty at different Level. Introduction of Need Based Short Term Certificate Courses. Strengthening Student Mentoring Program. Effective Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning Process. Development of Culture Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Promoting on and off campus placements. Effective career guidance and counselling. Student Capability Enhancement through Extra curricular Activities. Successful Enrolment of Students to online Courses of SWAYAM, NPTEL, etc.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) conducts regular meetings to plan, monitor, and review academic and administrative activities of the institution. The minutes of these meetings are systematically recorded to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous quality improvement. These meetings serve as a platform for discussing quality initiatives, reviewing performance, and implementing strategic decisions in alignment with NAAC guidelines.
The Self Study Report (SSR) is a comprehensive document prepared by the institution as part of the NAAC accreditation process. It presents a detailed overview of the institution’s performance across various criteria, including academic practices, research, infrastructure, student support, governance, and institutional values. The SSR reflects the institution’s commitment to quality education, transparency, and continuous improvement.
The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) is a yearly report submitted by the IQAC to NAAC. It highlights the institutional performance, quality initiatives, and improvements made during the academic year. AQAR serves as a continuous monitoring tool for maintaining and enhancing the quality of education and institutional processes.
