IQAC Impact at a Glance

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IQAC Impact at a Glance

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at RCPIT

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at RCPIT functions as a proactive catalyst for continuous improvement, innovation, and academic excellence. Over the past several academic cycles, IQAC-led initiatives have delivered tangible, measurable results across multiple dimensions of institutional performance.

Focus Area

Focus Area Key Achievements
NAAC Accreditation Likely to improve CGPA by 0.5 points in upcoming cycle; strong performance in Criteria 1, 2, and 5.
Curriculum Reforms Introduced 30+ industry-integrated electives and Honours degree options.
Faculty Development 25 faculty from non-circuit branches trained in emerging tech under AICTE QIP.
Student Mentorship Over 90% of students engaged in personalized mentoring; 15% pass rate increase.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Incubated 10+ student startups; active IIC Cell aligned with MoE guidelines.
Global Learning Access 1000+ Coursera certifications completed; students trained in 50+ global skills.
Coding & Tech Skills CodeChef Chapter ranked nationally; 80% with star ratings, 5 students in Top 500 competitive coders.
Alumni as Professors of Practice 8 senior alumni appointed as PoP to co-teach electives and mentor projects.
Foreign Language & Global Skills 350+ certifications in Japanese, German, and French; improved international admits.
School & Rural Outreach Reached 3,000+ school students through career counseling and STEM activities.
Green Practices & Campus Sustainability Policy framework for energy auditing, waste management, and paperless offices.
Research & Publications 200+ research papers published in national and international journals since 2020.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) Implementation in progress; course mapping and digital credit tracking underway.

Strategic Outcomes

IQAC at RCPIT has led to transformative improvements across academic, administrative, and community dimensions. These strategic outcomes showcase the institute's evolution into a future-ready, quality-driven institution, aligned with NAAC benchmarks and the vision of NEP 2020.

1. Student Success

  • Significant increase in placement rates across core and emerging sectors.
  • Rise in admissions to top-tier postgraduate programs in India and abroad.
  • Boost in retention and performance, especially among rural and first-gen learners.

2. Faculty Empowerment

  • Active upskilling through AICTE QIP, NPTEL, and Coursera, covering new-age technologies.
  • Faculty from non-circuit branches trained in AI, IoT, Industry 4.0, and integrated them into teaching.
  • Stronger interdisciplinary project mentorship and research output.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Alumni appointed as Professors of Practice (PoP) in key departments.
  • Industry experts involved in co-teaching, BOS,internships, and placement partnerships.
  • Expanded career outreach to schools and junior colleges across the region.

4. NEP 2020 Alignment

  • Implementation of Honours Degree, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), and multidisciplinary electives.
  • Emphasis on flexible curriculum design, technology integration, and vocational alignment.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner-centric reforms.

5. Enhanced Reputation and Growth

  • Increased enrollments from higher merit students, driven by academic excellence and success stories.
  • Recruitment by top MNCs and product-based companies due to skill-driven pedagogy.
  • Notable rise in institutional visibility, innovation awards, and academic networking.

6. Attraction of High-Quality Faculty

  • RCPIT has become a destination of choice for talented and experienced faculty, thanks to:
    • A vibrant academic environment with NEP-aligned reforms.
    • Opportunities to design and deliver innovative curricula and research.
    • Institutional support for professional growth, patent filing, and international collaboration.
  • Several new faculty hires bring IIT/NIT backgrounds, research credentials, and industry exposure.

7. Community-Based Startups and Innovations

Encouraged by IQAC and IIC, students and faculty have launched startups aimed at solving real community challenges, including:

  • Dron: A low-cost, AI-enabled drone prototype for agricultural monitoring and disaster management.
  • E-Bikes: Eco-friendly electric bike models developed for urban and campus commuting, supported by interdisciplinary teams.
  • Smart Irrigation: IoT-based water management systems piloted in rural farms.

The strategic outcomes led by IQAC demonstrate how quality assurance evolves into quality enhancement, and how enhancement matures into institutional transformation. IQAC at RCPIT continues to align innovation with vision, ensuring that every stakeholder benefits — especially students, faculty, and society at large.