National Board of Accreditation Road Map

National Board of Accreditation Road Map for Pharmacy Institutes

1. Dr. PrakashN. Kendre
Vice-Principal & Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutics
IQAC-Coordinator
RajarshiShahuCollege of Pharmacy,
Buldana
19 January 2020

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Accreditation? ? ?
Accreditationisaprocessofqualityassuranceandimprovement,
wherebyaprogrammeinanapprovedInstitutioniscritically
appraisedtoverifythattheInstitutionortheprogramme
continuestomeetand/orexceedtheNormsandStandards
prescribedbyregulatorfromtimetotime.Itisakindof
recognitionwhichindicatesthataprogrammeorInstitution
fulfillscertainstandards.

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What is NBA? ? ?
TheNationalBoardofAccreditation(NBA)wasset-upin
September1994bytheAICTEtoassessthequalitative
competenceoftheprogramsofferedbytechnicaleducational
institutionsfromdiplomaleveltopost-graduatelevelin
EngineeringandTechnology,Management,Pharmacy,
Architectureandrelateddisciplines,whichareapprovedby
AICTEandtheregulatorybodies.

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What is NBA? ? ?
NBAcameintoexistenceasanindependent
autonomousbodywitheffectfrom7thJanuary
2010.
TheMemorandumofAssociationandRulesof
NBAwereamendedinApril2013,tomakeit
completelyindependentofAICTE,administratively
aswellasfinancially.

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Why Accreditation? ? ?
ThepurposeoftheaccreditationbyNBAistopromoteand
recognizeexcellenceintechnicaleducationincollegesand
universities-atboththeundergraduateandpostgraduatelevels.
Institutions,students,employers,andthepublicatlargeall
benefitfromtheexternalverificationofqualityprovidedthrough
theNBAaccreditationprocess.Theyalsobenefitfromthe
processofcontinuousqualityimprovementthatisencouraged
bytheNBA'sdevelopmentalapproachtopromoteexcellencein
technicaleducation.

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Objectives of NBA
To assess and accredit the technical education programs
Toevolvestandardsandparametersforassessmentand
accreditationinlinewiththeparametersdownbythe
appropriatestatutoryregulatoryauthority
Topromoteexcellencethroughabenchmarkingprocess
Topromotequalityconscioussystemoftechnicaleducation
To build a technical education system as facilitator of human
resources

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Objectives of NBA
Tosetthequalitybenchmarkstargetedatglobalandallfields
oftechnicaleducation
Toconductevaluationofself-assessmentoftechnical
institutionsand/orprogramsofferedbythethemonthebasis
ofguidelines,normsandstandardsspecifiedbyit
Tocontributetothedomainofknowledgeinquality
parameters,assessmentandevaluation.

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Authorities and Committees of NBA
The General Council
(GC)
The Executive Committee
(EC)
Academic Advisory Committee
(AAC)
NBA is empowered by its Memorandum of Association (MoA)
ThegovernanceofNBAiseffectedthroughthefollowingthree
statutorycommitteesenshrinedinitsMoA

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TheGeneralCouncilistheprincipalauthorityofthe
NBAandisresponsibleforitsoverallactivitiesandaffairs
TheaffairsoftheNBAaremanaged,administered,directed
andcontrolledasperRulesandBye-lawsapprovedbythe
ExecutiveCommittee(EC)
TheAcademicAdvisoryCommitteeofNBAmonitorsand
promotestheactivitiesofNBAwithreferencetoitsvarious
functionslikeassessment,accreditation,publications
NBA Major Committees

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Evaluation &
Accreditation
Committee
(EAC)
Appellate
Committee
(AC)
Other committees of NBA

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TheEACisconstitutedforeachdiscipline,i.e.,
Engineering&Technology,Management,Pharmacy,
Architecture,etc.toreviewthereportsofthe
EvaluationTeamandsubmititsrecommendations
onaccreditationtotheconcernedSubCommittee
ofAAC.
TheAppellateCommitteeconsiderstheappeal
applicationsmadebytheinstitutionsagainstthedecisionon
accreditationofaprogrambyNBA

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Supportandadvicetotechnicalinstitutionsinthemaintenanceand
enhancementoftheirqualityofprovision;
Confidenceandassuranceonqualitytovariousstakeholders
includingstudents;
AssuranceofthegoodstandingofanInstitutiontogovernment
departmentsandotherinterestedbodies;
EnablinganInstitutiontostatepubliclythatithasvoluntarily
acceptedindependentinspectionandhassatisfiedallthe
requirementsforsatisfactoryoperationandmaintenanceofquality
ineducation.
Purpose served…

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Impact of NBA
▪EncouragesqualityimprovementinitiativesbyInstitutions
▪Improvesstudentenrollmentbothintermsofqualityandquantity
▪HelpstheInstitutioninsecuringnecessaryfunds
▪Enhancesemployabilityofgraduates
▪Facilitatestransnationalrecognitionofdegreesandmobilityofgraduatesand
professionals
▪MotivatesfacultytoparticipateactivelyinacademicandrelatedInstitutional/
departmentalactivities
▪HelpscreatesoundandchallengingacademicenvironmentintheInstitution
▪Contributestosocialandeconomicdevelopmentofthecountrybyproducinghigh
qualitytechnicalmanpower.

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Accreditationisatoolthatstakeholdersusetomonitor,assessandevaluatethe
standardsandqualityoftheeducation
1.
•Offers highest quality education
•Strengthens consumer's confidence, employers value degrees of an
accredited program the most;
2.
•Toknowtheirstrengths,weaknessesandopportunities
•Pushesthemtocontinuouslyimprovetheirprogramsandgivethem
anewsenseofdirection,identityandtargets;and
3.
•Demonstrates accountability to the public, commitment to
excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Benefits and significance of Accreditation

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Who gets Accredited ? ? ?
Engineering,
Pharmacy,
Management,
Hotel Management and catering
Technology,
Computer Application.

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Policies of Accreditation
AccreditsselectedtechnicalProgramsofinstitutionsandnotthe
InstitutionsoritsDepartments/Centreasawhole
CanApplythrougheNBAportalaspernormsprescribedby
NBAfromtime-to-time
Program should be approved by the AICTE or the
concerned regulatory authority
Programs from which at least two batches of students
have graduated are considered for accreditation
The institution is required to pay accreditation fee
as prescribed by NBA from time-to-time

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Fess-twophases–10percentatthetimeofsubmissionof
Pre-Qualifiersand90percentfeeatthetimeofsubmissionof
SARoncethePre-Qualifiersareapproved
The institution must submit Self-Assessment Report (SAR) online
through e-NBA portal in the prescribed format in respect of each
program proposed for accreditation
Visiting Team, while evaluating the programs, should ascertain
overlapping of resources and faculty for programs in an institution
where AICTE has granted approval for 1st shift and 2nd shift
The title of a program to be accredited must be the same as
shown on the graduating student’s degree and the approval
letters of the concerned regulatory authority.
Part-time programs are not considered for
accreditation
Policies of Accreditation Continued….

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Programsareevaluatedinaccordancewiththe
accreditationcriteriaasspecifiedbyNBA
Institutions are required to represent the accreditation status
of each program accurately and without ambiguity
Ifaccreditationiswithdrawnordiscontinuedorexpires,the
institutionshouldnolongerrefertotheprogramasaccredited
A two/three day’s onsite visit is a part of the
accreditation process. A Visiting Team appointed by
the NBA carries out the evaluation of the program
The institution is required to propose such sets of
dates for the visit when the regular classes and all
academic activities of the program applied for
Policies of Accreditation Continued….

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Optionofwithdrawingaprogramduringtheexitmeetingofthe
visit.TheinstitutionshallhandoverawrittenrequesttotheTeam
chairduringtheexitmeeting
Nocommunicationregardingwithdrawalwillbeaccepted
afterthevisitingteamhaslefttheinstitution.Nofeewould
berefundedinsuchcases
ThefinaldecisionmadebytheNBAiscommunicatedtothe
educationalinstitution,togetherwithcommentsdetailing
strengths,weaknessesandscopeforimprovement
Intheeventofnon-accreditationofaprogram,reasonsforthe
samearealsocommunicatedbyNBAtotheinstitution
IftheinstitutionisnotsatisfiedwiththedecisionofNBA
regardingaccreditationstatus,itmayappealagainstthe
decisiontotheAppellateCommittee(AC)ofNBAwithin30
daysofreceiptofthecommunication
Policies of Accreditation Continued….

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Classification of Institutes for NBA
Tier-I
IITs, IIITs, IISc,
NITs
Central Universities
State Uni.
Private Uni.
Deemed Uni.
Autonomous Uni.
Tier-II
Govt. Colleges
Govt. Aided Colleges
Private/Self
Financing Colleges

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Registration Fees for NBA

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Compliance Fees for NBA

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Pro-forma for Pre-qualifiers & Pre-visit
Pre-qualifier Pre-visit Eval.

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Evaluator’s Visit Reports
Part-A
Part-CPart-B

26. Working objective
Development and Implementation of
Quality Management System (ISO system)
for smooth and efficient running of course
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27. STUDENTS
Academic
Excellence
Research
Grants
IIIC
T&PLibrary
Curricular
& Co-
curricular
Support
Services
Consultancy
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28. NBA Road Map
Major areas:
1.Academic excellence
2.Research
3.Research Grants
4.T&P of students
5.Industry Institute Interactions
6.Library
7.Co-curricular & extra curricular activities
8.Support services
9.Best Practice
10.Staff Support Services
11.Infrastructure
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29. 1. Academic excellence
•Compliance with statutory requirements
•Faculty academic discipline
•Students’ attendance
•Students’ discipline
•Syllabus coverage
•Content beyond syllabus
✓Capsule Course
✓Certificate course
•Teaching-Learning Process: Students’ involvement
•Result (emphasis on first year students)
•Identification of Slow, Advanced Learners and measuresto be
taken
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Most important Excellent result
Innovative
Practices in
Teaching-
learning process
will add values

30. Feedback System
Internal stakeholders
Students
Faculty
Supportingstaff
Management
External
stakeholders
Industryemployer
Alumni
Parent
Affiliatingand
professionalbodies
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31. 2. Research
1.Research publications with impact factor
2.Collaborative research
➢Inter-department
➢Industrial
*Note: Involvement of students is necessary
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32. 3.Grants
Grants to be applied and fetched from various
funding agencies
•AICTE
•UGC
•DST
•DBT
•Major requirements
•DSIR-SIRO, 2(F)-12(B)
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33. 4. Industry-Institute Interactions (IIIC)
Guest lectures by eminent persons
from industries; to develop rapport
Industrial visits and training
Industrial projects
MoUs and collaborations
Ex-gratis samples
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34. 5. Training & Placement
•Formation of T & P Council
•Representation of students and alumni
•Communication with various industries
•Exploring training & placement options
•Campus interviews: In-campus and off-
campus
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35. 5. Training & Placement Cont…
•Pre-placement activities
✓Students’ undertakings and identification of
area of interest
✓Meeting: T&P council and Principal
✓Strategies
✓Resume writing
✓Aptitude tests
✓Mock GDPI
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36. 6. Library
Books and journals
Reading hall
Night library
Library awareness
Book circulation
Competitive exam materials
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Major
responsibility of
faculty

37. 7. Co-curricular & extra curricular activities
•Journal Club (M. Pharmacy students)
•Personality development activity
•NSS
•Sports Club
•Dance Club
•Singing Club
•Annual Social Gathering
•Various Days Celebration
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38. 8. Students Support Services
•Language lab
•Reprographic facility
•Internet
•Wi-Fi
•Library related facilities
•RO water
•Hostel
•Canteen
•Mess facility
•Gymkhana
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39. 9. Best Practices
Mentorship
Teacher-
student
relationship
Monitoring
and guidance
Overall
development
of students
Special
Exams
GPAT
Civil
services
Foreign
languages
Content beyond
syllabus
Industry
linked skill
upgradation
Knowledge
based
application
Mini projects
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40. 10. Staff Support Activities
•Health Insurance
•Staff Welfare Fund
•Study leave/ Preparation leave
•Sponsorship for attending symposia, paper
publications and filing patents
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*Note: All the staff support services will be adherent to the rules, regulations
and policies decided by higher authorities

41. 11. Infrastructure
•Building and equipments
•Use of non-conventional energy source like
solar energy
•Power back up
•Gardening
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Performance = Potential –Internal interferences
Development and Implementation of
Quality Management System (ISO system)
for smooth and efficient running of course
How can we achieve this (success)...?

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Vision
Todevelopoptimistic,dedicated,endowedandethicalpharmacy
professionalstoaccomplishhealthcareneedsofthesociety.
Mission
Toimparthighqualitytechnicaleducationandtrainingthat
facilitatestudentstoacquirein-depthknowledge,skilland
expertiseinthefieldofhealthcareprofessiontoservesocietyat
large.
Quality Policy
Wearecommittedtoproducetechnicallysoundandethical
graduateswithacademicexcellencetoservethesocietythrough
holisticteaching,research,trainingandcreativeworkingculture.

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Programme Educational Outcomes (PEOs)
1.Toinfusequalityeducationandtrainingthrougheffective
teaching-learningmethodologies
2.Tobuiltteamspirit,leadershipqualityandprofessionalism
baseduponmoralvalues
3.ToaugmentIndustry-Institute-Interactiontobridgethegap
betweenacademiaandindustry
4.Tofosterstrongdeterminationinthestudentstowards
highereducationandcareergoals