Open session by the NCTE

Open session by the NCTE regarding QCI guidelines was organized in different states including Kerala.

Very important points to be noted are:-

1.      NAAC is now replaced by QCI for Ranking and Accreditation.

2.   Those institutions who have already got Accreditation from NAAC will also follow the process of assessment as prescribed by the QCI, however they will be exempted from paying process fee of Rs 1.5 lakh till expiry of the validity of NAAC accreditation.

3.  The QCI will categorize TEIs into four categories A,B,C and D(all TE institutions including DIET etc) LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION 15th of JULY 2017. 

4.      The faculty, physical facilities, student strength, pass percentage, percentage of pass in TET, placement and student progression will be the basis of evaluation.

5.      They expect 70% pass in TET and above 60% placement and progression

6.      Three types of teams will collect data, videos etc from colleges and assess the institutions

7.      Team of Experts will centrally verify the same.

8.      Affidavit of Management, Principal and Staff essential

9.      Thereafter Appraisal to be uploaded every year.

10.  More weightage is given to Staff and quality of their work.

11.  Colleges placed in category A will pay process fee Rs.1.5 lakhs after a slab 5 years. Cat B after every 2 years. Cat C every year and Cat D colleges to be closed. 

12.  All are requested to refer guidelines given in TeachR (37 pages booklet) and start working urgently to safeguard the interest of our TEIs.

We should be very alert in taking updates and help each other by sharing recent information as the dates are already finalized by the NCTE for Registration.