NAAC

Metric No	Description	Weightage
1.1.1 (QlM)	Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global health care needs which are visible in Programme Outcomes (POs), and Course Outcomes (COs) offered by the University, as per the norms of the Regulatory Bodies.	20
1.1.2 (QnM)	Percentage of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the last five years	15
1.1.3 (QlM)	Provide a description of courses with focus on Competency / Employability /Entrepreneurship / Skill development offered either by the University or in collaboration with partner Institutions/Industries during the last five years	15

Key Indicator – 1.2 Academic Flexibility(40)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
1.2.1 (QnM)	Percentage of Programmes in which Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS)/ Elective Course System has been implemented, wherever provision was made by the Regulatory Bodies.	10
1.2.2 (QnM)	Percentage of new Degree Programmes, Fellowships, and Diplomas introduced by the University across all Faculties during the last five years.	15
1.2.3 (QnM)	Percentage of interdisciplinary courses under the Programmes offered by the University during the last five years.	15

Key Indicator – 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment (40)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
1.3.1 (QnM)	Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values, Health Determinants, Right to Health Issues, Emerging demographic changes and Professional Ethics in the curricula.	10
1.3.2 (QnM)	Number of value-added courses offered during the last five years that impart transferable and life skills offered during the year	13
1.3.3 (QnM)	Percentage of students who successfully completed the value-added courses during the last five years	12
1.3.4 (QnM)	Students undertake field visits/research projects/Industry internship/visits /Community postings as a part of curriculum enrichment	5

Key Indicator – 1.4 Feedback System (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
1.4.1 (QnM)	Mechanism is in place for obtaining structured feedback on curricula/syllabi from various stakeholders.Structured feedback received from: 1. Students, 2. Teachers, 3. Employers, 4. Alumni & 5. Professionals	10
1.4.2 (QnM)	Feedback process of the Institution	10

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.1.1 (QnM)	Due consideration is given to equity and inclusiveness by providing reservation of seats to all categories. Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years	3
2.1.2 (QnM)	Student Demand Ratio applicable to programmes where state / central common entrance tests are not conducted	4
2.1.3 (QnM)	Student enrollment pattern and student profile demonstrate national/international spread of enrolled students from other states and countries	3

Key Indicator – 2.2: Catering to Student Diversity (15)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.2.1 (QnM)	The Institution assesses the learning levels of the students after admission and organises special programmes for advanced learners and slow performers The Institution:	7
2.2.2 (QnM)	Student - Full- time teacher ratio (data of preceding academic year)	8

Key Indicator – 2.3: Teaching- Learning Process (25)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.3.1 (QIM)	Student-centric methods, are used for enhancing learning experiences by: • Experiential learning • Integrated/Inter-disciplinary learning • Participatory learning • Problem-solving methodologies • Self-directed learning • Patient-centric and Evidence-based learning • The Humanities • Project-based learning • Role play	8
2.3.2 (QnM)	Has provision for the use of Clinical Skills Laboratory and Simulation Based Learning The Institution: 1. Has Basic Clinical Skills Training Models and Trainers for clinical skills in the relevant disciplines. 2. Has advanced patient simulators for simulation-based training 3. Has structured programs for training and assessment of students in Clinical Skills Lab / Simulation centre 4. Conducts training programs for the faculty in the use of clinical skills lab and simulation methods of teaching-learning	5
2.3.3 (QIM)	Teachers use ICT-enabled tools for effective teaching and learning process, including online e-resource	6
2.3.4 (QnM)	Student :Mentor Ratio (preceding academic year)	6

Key Indicator – 2.4: Teacher Profile and Quality (55)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.4.1 (QnM)	Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years	15
2.4.2 (QnM)	Average percentage of fulltime teachers with Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Lit./ DM/M Ch/DNB in super specialities /other PG degrees (like MD/ MS/ MDS etc.,) in Health Sciences for recognition as Ph.D guides as per the eligibility criteria stipulated by the Regulatory Councils / Universities during the last five years	12
2.4.3 (QnM)	Average teaching experience of fulltime teachers in number of years (preceding academic year)	10
2.4.4 (QnM)	Average percentage of teachers trained for development and delivery of e-contents / e-courses / video lectures / demonstrations during the last 5 years.	8
2.4.5 (QnM)	Average percentage of fulltime teachers who received awards and recognitions for excellence in teaching, student mentoring, scholarships, professional achievements and academic leadership at State, National, International levels from Government / Government-recognized agencies / registered professional associations / academics during the last five years	10

Key Indicator – 2.5: Evaluation Process and Reforms (40)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.5.1 (QnM)	Average number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination to the date of declaration of results during the last five years.	10
2.5.2 (QnM)	Average percentage of student complaints/grievances about evaluation against total number of students appeared in the examinations during the last five years.	5
2.5.3 (QnM)	Evaluation-related Grievance Redressal mechanism followed by the Institution: ... The University adopts the following mechanism for the redressal of evaluation-related grievances. Options(Opt one which is applicable to you): 1.Double valuation/Multiple valuation with appeal process for retotalling/revaluation and access to answer script 2.Double Valuation/Multiple valuation with appeal process for revaluation only 3.Double Valuation/Multiple valuation with appeal process for retotalling only 4.Single valuation and appeal process for revaluation	5
2.5.4 (QIM)	Reforms in the process and procedure in the conduct of evaluation/examination; including Continuous Internal Assessment to improve the examination system.	10
2.5.5 (QnM)	Status of automation of the Examination division, using Examination Management System (EMS) along with an approved online Examination Manual 1.Complete automation of entire division & implementation of the Examination Management System (EMS) 2.Student registration, hall ticket issue & result processing 3.Student registration and result processing 4.Result processing 5.Manual methodology	10

Key Indicator – 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes (25)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.6.1 (QIM)	The institution has stated learning outcomes /graduate attributes as per the provision of Regulatory bodies which are integrated into the assessment process and widely publicized through the website and other documents.	10
2.6.2 (QnM)	Incremental performance in Pass percentage of final year students during last five years	15

Key Indicator – 2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey (30)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
2.7.1 (QnM)	Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process.	30

3.1: Promotion of Research and Facilities (30)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.1.1	The institution has a well defined Research promotion policy and the same is uploaded on the institutional website	3
3.1.2	The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research (average per year)	5
3.1.3	Average Percentage of teachers awarded national/ international fellowship / Financial support for advanced studies/collaborative research participation in Indian and Overseas Institutions during the last five years	3
3.1.4	Number of JRFs, SRFs, Post Doctoral Fellows, Research Associates, other research fellows in the university enrolled during the last five years	4
3.1.5	University has the following facilities: TU Research Facilities 1. Central Research Laboratory / Central Research Facility 2. Animal House/ Medicinal Plant Garden / Museum 3. Media laboratory/Business Lab/e-resource Studios 4. Research/Statistical Databases/Health Informatics 5. Clinical Trial Centre	10
3.1.6	Percentage of departments with recognition by ICMR-CAR, DST-FIST, DBT, MCI, DCI,PCI, AICTE, AYUSH, NACO, WHO, NIH etc. and other similar recognitions by national and international agencies, (excluding mandatory recognitions by Regulatory Councils for UG /PG programmes)	5

3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.2.1	Total Grants for research projects / clinical trials sponsored by non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, professional associations, endowment-Chairs etc., in the Institution during the last five years	5
3.2.2	Grants for research projects/clinical research project sponsored by the government funding agencies during the last five years	10
3.2.3	Ratio of research projects/clinical trials per teacher funded by government/industries and non-government agencies during the last five years.	5

3.3 Innovation Ecosystem (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.3.1	Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and entrepreneurship with an Incubation centre, entrepreneurship cell	5
3.3.2	Workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Research methodology, Good clinical Practice, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Collection practices,Research Grant writing and Industry-Academia Collaborations during the last five years	6
3.3.3	Total number of awards / recognitions received for innovation / discoveries by the institution/teachers/research scholars/students during the last five years	4
3.3.4	Number of start-ups incubated on campus during the last five years	5

3.4 Research Publications and Awards (100)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.4.1	The Institution has a stated Code of Ethics for research	7
3.4.2	Institution provides incentives for teachers who receive state, national or international recognitions/awards	10
3.4.3	Total number of Patents/ Copyrights published/awarded/technology-transferred during the last five years.	10
3.4.4	Average number of Ph.D/ DM/ M Ch/ PG Degree in the respective disciplines received per recognized PG teacher of the Institution during the last five years.	16
3.4.5	Average Number of research papers per teacher in the approved list of Journals in Scopus / Web of Science/ PubMed during the last five calendar years	15
3.4.6	Average Number of research papers per teacher in the approved list of Journals notified in UGC-CARE list during the last five calendar years	10
3.4.7	Total Number of books/ chapters in edited volumes and papers in National/International conference-proceedings published per teacher and indexed in Scopus/Web of Science/ PubMed UGC-CARE list during the last five calendar years	7
3.4.8	Bibliometrics of the publications during the last five calendar years based on average Citation Index in Scopus/ Web of Science	13
3.4.9	Provide Scopus/ Web of Science – h-index of the Institution for the last 5 calendar years.	12

3.5 Consultancy (15)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.5.1	Institution has a policy on IPR and consultancy including revenue sharing between the Institution and the individual, besides a training cum capacity building programme for teachers, students and staff for undertaking consultancy	10
3.5.2	Revenue generated from advisory / R&D /consultancy projects (exclude patients consultancy) including Clinical trials during the last five years	5

3.6 Extension Activities (45)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.6.1	Extension and outreach activities such as community Health Education, Community health camps, Tele-conferences, Tele-Medicine consultancy etc., are conducted in collaboration with industry, community, Government and non- Government Organizations engaging NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC, institutional clubs etc., during the last five years	15
3.6.2	Average percentage of students participating in extension and outreach activities beyond the curricular requirement as stated at 3.6.1	10
3.6.3	Number of awards and recognition received for extension and outreach activities from Government / other recognised bodies during the last five years	5
3.6.4	Institutional social responsibility activities in the neighborhood community in terms of education, environmental issues like Swachh Bharath, health and hygiene awareness, delivery of free/ subsidized health care and socio economic development issues carried out by the students and staff, including the amount of expenditure incurred during the last five years	15

3.7 Collaboration (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
3.7.1	Average number of Collaborative activities for research, faculty exchange, student exchange/ Industry-internship etc per year	10
3.7.2	Presence of functional MoUs/linkages with Institutions/ industries in India and abroad for academic, clinical training / internship, on-the-job training, project work, student / faculty exchange, collaborative research programmes etc., during the last five years.	10

Key Indicator – 4.1 Physical Facilities (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
4.1.1 (QlM)	The Institution has adequate physical facilities for teaching –learning, skills acquisition etc.	5
4.1.2 (QlM)	The Institution has adequate facilities to support physical and recreational requirements of students and staff- sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, auditorium, yoga centre etc. and for cultural activities.	5
4.1.3 (QlM)	Availability and adequacy of general campus facilities and overall ambience.	5
4.1.4 (QnM)	Average percentage of expenditure incurred, excluding salary, for infrastructure development and augmentation during the last five years.	5

Key Indicator – 4.2 Clinical, Equipment and Laboratory Learning Resources (30)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
4.2.1 (QlM)	Teaching Hospital/s, Equipments, Laboratory and clinical teaching-learning facilities including equipment as per the norms of the respective Regulatory Bodies.	15
4.2.2 (QlM)	Describe the adequacy of both outpatients and inpatients in the teaching hospital during the last five years vis–a–vis the number of students trained and programmes offered (based on HIMS / EMR) within 500 words.	5
4.2.3 (QnM)	Availability of infrastructure for community based learning	7
4.2.4 (QnM)	Is the Teaching Hospital / Clinical Laboratory accredited by any National Accrediting Agency?	3

Key Indicator – 4.3 Library as a Learning Resource (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
4.3.1 (QlM)	Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)	4
4.3.2 (QlM)	Total number of books and reference volumes as well as collection of ancient books, manuscripts, Digitalized traditional manuscripts, Discipline-specific learning resources from ancient Indian languages, special reports or any other knowledge resource for library enrichment especially with reference to traditional systems of medicines	3
4.3.3 (QnM)	Does the Institution have an e-Library with membership/subscription for the following	3
4.3.4 (QnM)	Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals (including e-resources) during the last five years	5
4.3.5 (QnM)	E-content resources used by teachers/students	5

Key Indicator – 4.4 IT Infrastructure (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
4.4.1 (QnM)	Percentage of classrooms, seminar halls and demonstration rooms linked with internet /Wi-Fi enabled ICT facilities (data for the preceding academic year)	5
4.4.2 (QlM)	Institution frequently updates its computer availability for students and IT facilities including Wi-Fi	5
4.4.3 (QnM)	Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Leased line)	5
4.4.4 (QlM)	Facilities for e-content development such as Media centre, audio visual centre, Lecture Capturing System (LCS), etc.	5

Key Indicator – 4.5 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure (10)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
4.5.1 (QnM)	Average percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component during the last five years	5
4.5.2 (QlM)	There are established systems and processes for maintaining physical and academic support facilities: (laboratory, library, sports facilities, computers, classrooms, etc.)	5

Key Indicator – 5.1 Student Support (30)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
5.1.1 (QnM)	Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships /free-ships / fee-waivers by Government / Non-Governmental agencies / Institution during the last five years 5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships /free ships / fee-waivers by Government / Non-Governmental agencies / Institution during the last five years	10
5.1.2 (QnM)	Institution implements a variety of capability enhancement and other skill development schemes 1. Soft skills development 2. Language and communication skill development 3. Yoga and wellness 4. Analytical skill development 5. Human value development 6. Personality and professional development 7. Employability skill development	7
5.1.3 (QnM)	Average percentage of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career advancement offered by the Institution during the last five years 5.1.3.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career advancement offered by the Institution year- wise during the last five years
5.1.4 (QlM)	The Institution has an active international student cell of the preceding academic year	2
5.1.5 (QnM)	The Institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances / prevention of sexual harassment and prevention of ragging 1. Adoption of guidelines of Regulatory bodies 2. Presence of the committee and mechanism of receiving student grievances (online/ offline) 3. Periodic meetings of the committee with minutes 4. Record of action taken	6

Key Indicator – 5.2 Student Progression (40)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
5.2.1 (QnM)	Average percentage of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/GPAT/CAT/GRE/TOEFL/PLAB/USMLE /AYUSH/ Civil Services/Defense /UPSC/State government examinations/PG-NEET/ AIIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance Test, PGIMER Entrance Test etc., ) 5.2.1.1: Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/ GPAT/CAT/GRE/TOEFL/PLAB/ USMLE /Civil services/ Defense/UPSC/State government examinations/ PG-NEET/AIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance Test, PGIMER Entrance Test etc.,) year-wise during the last five years 5.2.1.2: Number of students appearing in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/SLET/GATE/GMAT/ GPAT/CAT/GRE/TOEFL/ PLAB/USMLE/Civil Services/State government examinations PG-NEET/ AIMSPGET, JIPMER Entrance Test, PGIMER Entrance Test etc.,) year wise during the last five years	10
5.2.2 (QnM)	Average percentage of placement /self-employed professional services of outgoing students during the last five years 5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students who got placed / self-employed year- wise during the last five years	15
5.2.3 (QnM)	Percentage of the graduates in the preceding academic year, who have had progression to higher education. 5.2.3.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education Data Requirement : (As per Data Template) Number of students proceeding from • UG to PG: • PG to DM/M.Ch/DNB (Super Specialty) • PG to PhD: • Ph.D to Post-doctoral:	15

Key Indicator – 5.3 Student Participation and Activities (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
5.3.1 (QnM)	Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at state/regional/national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years 5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at state/regional /national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last five years	10
5.3.2 (QlM)	Presence of Student Council and its activities for Institutional development and student welfare. Describe the Student Council activities and students' role in Institutional development and student welfare within 500 words	5
5.3.3 (QnM)	Average Number of sports and cultural activities / events/ competitions organised in the Institution per year 5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised by the Institution year-wise during the last five years	5

Key Indicator – 5.4 Alumni Engagement (10)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
5.4.1 (QlM)	The Alumni Association/Chapter (registered and functional) has contributed significantly to the development of the Institution through financial and other support services during the last five years Describe the contribution of Alumni Association to the Institution within 500 words	5
5.4.2 (QnM)	Provide the areas of contribution by the Alumni Association / chapters during the last five years 1. Financial / kind 2. Donation of books /Journals/ volumes 3. Students placement 4. Student exchanges 5. Institutional endowments	5

Key Indicator – 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership (10)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
6.1.1 (QlM)	The Institution has clearly stated vision and mission which are reflected in its academic and administrative governance.	5
6.1.2 (QlM)	Effective leadership is reflected in various Institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management etc.	5

Key Indicator – 6.2: Strategy Developments and Deployment (15)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
6.2.1 (QlM)	The Institutional Strategic plan is effectively deployed	5
6.2.2 (QlM)	Effectiveness and efficiency of functioning of the Institutional bodies as evidenced by policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures etc.	5
6.2.3 (QnM)	The University has implemented e-governance in the following areas of operation. 1. Planning and Development 2. Administration (including Hospital Administration & Medical Records) 3. Finance and Accounts 4. Student Admission and Support 5. Examination	5

Key Indicator – 6.3 Faculty and Staff Empowerment Strategies (25)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
6.3.1 (QlM)	The Institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and nonteaching staff and other beneficiaries.	5
6.3.2 (QnM)	Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years.	5
6.3.3 (QnM)	Average number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the University for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years	5
6.3.4 (QnM)	Average percentage of teachers undergoing Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) including online programmes (Orientation /Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course etc.)	7
6.3.5 (QlM)	Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff	3

Key Indicator – 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
6.4.1 (QlM)	Institutional strategies for mobilization of funds and the optimal utilisation of Resources.	8
6.4.2 (QnM)	Funds / Grants received from government / non-government bodies / philanthropists during the last five years (excluding scholarships and research grants covered under Criterion III)	7
6.4.3 (QlM)	Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly	5

Key Indicator – 6.5: Evaluation Process and Reforms (30)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
6.5.1 (QlM)	Institution has a streamlined Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism	10
6.5.2 (QnM)	Quality assurance initiatives of the Institution include: 1. Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow-up action 2. Conferences, Seminars, Workshops on quality 3. Collaborative quality initiatives with other Institution (s) 4. Orientation programmes on quality issues for teachers and students 5. Participation in NIRF process 6. Any other quality audit by recognized State, National or International agencies ( ISO, NABH, NABL Certification, NBA, any other)	10
6.5.3 (QlM)	Impact analysis of the various initiatives carried out and used for quality improvement	10

Key Indicator - 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities (50)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
7.1.1 QlM	Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years.	5
7.1.2 QnM	The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures.	5
7.1.3 QlM	Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words)	4
7.1.4 QnM	Water conservation facilities available in the Institution.	4
7.1.5 QnM	Green campus initiatives.	4
7.1.6 QnM	Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution.	5
7.1.7 QnM	The Institution has friendly, barrier free environment.	4
7.1.8 QlM	Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and such other diversities (within 500 words).	5
7.1.9 QlM	Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens.	4
7.1.10 QnM	The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers,administrators, and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard.	5
7.1.11 QlM	Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, ts, and festivals.	5

Key Indicator – 7.2 Best Practices (30)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
7.2.1 QlM	Describe two Best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per the NAAC format provided in the Manual.	30

Key Indicator – 7.3 – Institutional Distinctiveness (20)

Metric No	Description	Weightage
7.3.1 QlM	Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words	20