Introduction to NBA Accreditation • NBA: National Board of Accreditation • India along with many countries signed an agreement (Washington Accord)-Hence NBA accreditation system. • Focus on outcomes-based education ( OBE )
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Education is focused on outcomes, (What students will learn after studying) not just inputs A Program is accredited, NOT the Department e.g. B.Tech program in Mechanical Department is accredited
Key Term s in NBA Accreditation Vision and Mission of College and Department PEO: Program Educational Objectives PO: Program Outcomes (NBA defined 12 POs) PSO : Program Specific Outcomes (Each B.Tech program has specific PSOs ) CO: Course Outcomes (Each course e.g. Engineering Mechanics has 4 or 5 CO’s)
A Sample Five course outcomes of Engineering Graphics
Accreditation history of Our College First accredited in 2001 Then again accredited in 2018 onwards continuously All B.Tech programs are now accredited Accreditation of FIVE B.Tech programs ( CE, ME, IC, EEE and ECE ) will end in 2025 and we are going for re-accreditation CSE accredited till 2028
NBA Visit and Evaluation • Expert team visits and evaluates facilities and students of departments and college • Interacts with faculty, students, alumni, Parents and employers . Be Polite and show enthusiasm, Be positive in attitude • From 19/09/2025 to 21/09/2025
Benefits to students Increases credibility of the institution /Degree. Must for employability in most of foreign countries and a global recognition of Degree Better chances for getting admission in reputed foreign universities