NBA Workshop Lecture Abbreviations & Criterion Summary with Case Study
Lecture Objectives Understand NBA abbreviations Learn the 9 criteria for accreditation See criteria marks distribution Case study on mock accreditation
Importance of NBA Accreditation Ensures quality of technical education Improves employability of graduates Facilitates global recognition Drives continuous improvement
Why Abbreviations? Used throughout SAR Ensure consistency Save time during evaluation
Key Abbreviations NBA – National Board of Accreditation SAR – Self-Assessment Report PEO – Program Educational Objectives PO – Program Outcomes PSO – Program Specific Outcomes
Key Abbreviations CO – Course Outcomes CAY – Current Academic Year CAYm1, CAYm2 – Previous Academic Years LYG – Last Year Graduates API – Academic Performance Index
Key Abbreviations SFR – Student–Faculty Ratio FQI – Faculty Qualification Index FYSFR – First Year Student–Faculty Ratio STTP/FDP – Short Term Training Program / Faculty Development Program SDG – Sustainable Development Goals
Activity Identify abbreviations in sample SAR Discuss meaning and use
NBA Criterion Framework 9 Criteria – 1000 marks Covers program & institution Focus on outcomes
Case Study Result Total = 845/1000 Accredited for 6 years Strengths: Curriculum, Support Weakness: Continuous Improvement
Lessons Learned Abbreviations clarify SAR Criteria show strengths Scoring guides improvement
Key Takeaways Abbreviations vital in SAR 9 criteria backbone of NBA Marks distribution shows focus Case study links theory to practice
CO–PO Mapping & Attainment (Introduction) NBA emphasizes Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Every question paper must align with COs and map to POs/PSOs Constructive alignment of teaching, learning, and assessment Helps measure attainment and identify gaps Drives improvement in teaching-learning process
Sample Question Paper (DSP Example) Q1. Define Sampling Theorem. (CO1 → PO1, PO2) Q2. Explain FFT algorithm with example. (CO2 → PO3, PO4) Q3. Design a digital filter for given specification. (CO3 → PO5, PO12) Q4. Case study on signal compression. (CO4 → PO6, PO7, PSO2)
Attainment & Improvements Attainment Calculation: e.g., 70% students score >60% in Q3 → CO3 attained Observations: Some POs under-addressed, certain COs not fully evaluated Improvements: Add design-oriented questions for higher COs Corrections: Ensure all COs appear at least once Balance: Maintain syllabus coverage across all units
Final Recap – The Big Picture Key connections in NBA Accreditation: Abbreviations → Simplify SAR documentation & communication Criteria (1000 marks) → Define evaluation framework & focus areas Case Study (XYZ Dept.) → Demonstrated practical scoring & accreditation outcome Question Paper Analysis → Linked COs with POs/PSOs, attainment & improvements Together → Drive Continuous Quality Improvement in Education