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🏛️ About IQAC

Internal Quality
Assurance Cell

Established in December 2020, the IQAC at VGU champions continuous quality enhancement across all institutional dimensions — in consonance with NAAC guidelines and the university's mission of delivering exceptional education and services.

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Vision & Mission

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Vision: To serve humanity by educating young men and women so as to enable them to lead the development of the country and the world at large — maintaining the highest standards of quality in all institutional processes.

The IQAC at VGU is seamlessly integrated within the institutional framework, embodying VGU's dedication to overseeing continuous quality enhancement. This dynamic cell fosters consistent and catalytic improvement, championing best practices for holistic advancement across teaching-learning, research, governance, and community engagement.

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Key Objectives

Quality Culture Internalization — Promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

Academic Excellence — Ensure timely, efficient, and progressive performance of academic, administrative, and financial tasks across all faculties.

Modern Teaching-Learning — Optimize and integrate modern methods of teaching, learning, and evaluation for enhanced student outcomes.

Equitable Access — Ensure equitable access to and affordability of academic programs for various sections of society.

Research & Innovation — Facilitate sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad.

AQAR Preparation — Prepare Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) and ensure timely submission to NAAC.

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Core Functions

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Quality Benchmarks

Develop and apply quality benchmarks and parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution.

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Learner-Centric Environment

Facilitate creation of learner-centric environments conducive to quality education and faculty development.

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Feedback & Assessment

Arrange feedback from students, parents, and stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes.

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Academic & Administrative Audits

Periodically conduct internal and external academic and administrative audits, and follow up on findings.

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Workshops & Seminars

Organize inter and intra-institutional workshops and seminars on quality-related themes in teaching-learning and R&D.

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Financial Resource Management

Monitor effective use of financial resources and financial management across all institutional operations.

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Action Plan Areas

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Teaching-Learning Process — Innovative pedagogies, outcome-based education, and technology integration

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Curricular Aspects — Curriculum design, revision, and alignment with industry needs

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Infrastructure — State-of-the-art labs, smart classrooms, and digital resources

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Student Support — Mentoring, counseling, career guidance, and grievance redressal

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Research & Development — Research culture promotion, publications, and patents

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Institutional Values & Best Practices — Governance, transparency, and social responsibility

👥 Composition

IQAC Composition & Members

The IQAC is constituted as per NAAC guidelines with representation from management, senior administrators, faculty across disciplines, external experts, alumni, and student representatives.

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IQAC Members List

S.No.	Name	Designation	Role in IQAC
1	Prof. (Dr.) Baldev Singh	Dean FET	Director
2	Prof. (Dr.) D.V.S. Bhagavanulu	Pro-President	Member
3	Dr. Mohit Kumar Sharma	Associate Prof., CSE	Coordinator, IQAC
4	Dr. Praveen Choudhry	Registrar	Member (Administration)
5	Dr. S.V.H. Nagendra	Associate Prof., ME	Additional Director
6	Dr. Devendra K Doda	Provost	Member
7	Dr. Amandeep Gill	Dean R&D	Member
8	Dr. Hoshiyar Singh	Dean, Agriculture	Member
9	Dr. Surendra Kumar Yadav	Dean, CSA	Member
10	Mr. Pravesh Kumar Sharma	Associate Dean, Pharmacy	Member
11	Dr. Rajesh Dangoria	Associate Dean, Design	Member
12	Dr. Mridula Purohit	Head, ICC Cell	Member
13	Prof. Aseem Purohit	Professor, Department of Management Studies	Member
14	Dr. Bhupesh Goyal	HOD, AHS	Member
15	Dr. Shivi Saxena	HOD, Commerce	Member
16	Dr. Shilpa Rao Rastogi	HOD, Law	Member
17	Mr. Surjeet Yadav	Additional Registrar (Exam)	Member (Administration)
18	Mr. Dev Pareek	Student, Forensic Science	Student Member
19	Mr. Tarun Pratap Singh	Student, Agriculture	Student Member
20	Mr. Ripu Daman	Director, NSCCPL, Jaipur	Industry Representative
21	Mr. Nand Kishore Sharma	External Member, Society	Local Society Representative

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IQAC Constitution (As per NAAC Guidelines)

Category	Representation	Count
Chairperson	Vice Chancellor	1
Director / Coordinator	Senior Professor — IQAC	1
Senior Administrative Officers	Registrar, Finance Officer, COE	3–4
Faculty Representatives	Deans & Senior Faculty from all faculties	5–8
Management Representative	Nominee of the Sponsoring Body	1
External Experts	Academicians, Industry Representatives	2–3
Alumni Representative	Distinguished Alumni	1
Student Representative	Student Council / Elected Representatives	1

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Note: The IQAC is reconstituted periodically as per NAAC guidelines. For the complete and most current list of IQAC members, please contact the IQAC office at iqac@vgu.ac.in or call +91-9893407441.

🛡️ Quality Policy

Quality Policy Statement

VGU is committed to providing transformative education through continuous quality improvement, innovation, and stakeholder engagement — guided by the principles of excellence, equity, and ethical governance.

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Quality Statement

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VGU Quality Statement: Vivekananda Global University is committed to fostering an institutional culture of continuous quality enhancement in all spheres of academic, administrative, and community engagement. We strive to deliver outcome-driven, globally competitive education while nurturing innovation, research excellence, and ethical leadership — empowering our students to lead the development of the nation and the world at large.

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Quality Assurance Framework

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The University has a policy and corresponding procedures for the assurance of the quality and standards of their programs and awards.

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The University makes a clear commitment to the creation of a culture that values excellence and quality control. The strategy, policy, and procedures are formally recognized and open to the public. Students and other stakeholders have a part to play in the procedures.

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Program Approval, Monitoring & Periodic Review: The University has formal procedures in place for program approval, review intervals, and monitoring.

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Student Evaluation: Consistently applied published criteria, rules, and procedures are used to evaluate students.

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The University ensures that its teaching staff members are qualified and capable of doing their jobs and are accessible to those conducting outside reviews.

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Learning Resources: The University makes sure that resources offered are sufficient and appropriate for each program it offers.

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The University guarantees training and development of academic and non-academic staff on "quality" as well as other functional competencies essential to ongoing improvement and the creation of a "culture of quality."

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Management Information Systems: The University ensures that it gathers, analyzes, and employs pertinent information for the efficient management of its academic programs and other activities.

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Public Information: The University regularly publishes current, unbiased, and objective information, both quantitatively and qualitatively, about the policies, procedures, programs, and awards they are providing.

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The IQAC conducts its evaluations concerning both external reference points and institutional self-evaluation, with decisions made in an impartial, rigorous, fair, and consistent manner.

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Periodic Reviews: External quality assurance of the University and/or programs is undertaken on a cyclical basis. The length of the cycle and review procedures are clearly defined and published in advance.

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Follow-Up Procedures: Quality assurance processes containing recommendations for action have a predetermined follow-up procedure, implemented consistently.

📈 Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan 2023–2028

VGU's five-year strategic plan charts a comprehensive roadmap for the next phase of institutional growth — aligned with NEP 2020, SDGs, and global best practices in higher education.

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Strategic Focus Areas

Focus Area 1

Academic Excellence & Curriculum Innovation

Continuous curriculum revision aligned with industry 4.0 and NEP 2020; launch of multidisciplinary and skill-based programs; integration of AI, data analytics, and sustainability across all disciplines.

Focus Area 2

Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Strengthening the research ecosystem with 200+ on-campus startups; establishing Centers of Excellence; increasing funded research projects, patents, and high-impact publications.

Focus Area 3

Internationalization & Global Partnerships

Expanding international collaborations, student and faculty exchange programs, joint degree offerings, and participation in global ranking frameworks.

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Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

Smart campus initiatives; 30+ advanced labs supported by Microsoft, IBM, Bosch; full digital transformation of academic and administrative processes.

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Governance, Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Green campus initiatives; alignment with UN SDGs; transparent governance through MIS/ERP; community engagement and outreach programs.

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Student Success & Employability

Enhancing placement outcomes with 1,400+ offers annually; industry mentorship programs; soft skills development; global placement network spanning 50K+ alumni.

📅 Minutes

IQAC Meeting Minutes

Records of all IQAC meetings are maintained as per NAAC guidelines. Minutes are approved and circulated to all stakeholders for transparency and follow-up action.

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IQAC Meeting Minutes

8^th

Meeting

8th IQAC Meeting Notice

Official notice and minutes of the 8th meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, VGU

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7^th

Meeting

7th IQAC Meeting Notice

Official notice and minutes of the 7th meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, VGU

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6^th

Meeting

6th IQAC Meeting Notice

Official notice and minutes of the 6th meeting of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, VGU

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Archives: Complete minutes from all previous IQAC meetings since December 2020 are available from the IQAC office. Contact iqac@vgu.ac.in for archived minutes.

🏅 NAAC

NAAC Accreditation

VGU earned NAAC A+ accreditation in its very first cycle — making it the youngest university in India to achieve this distinction, reflecting our unwavering commitment to quality excellence.

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Accreditation Status

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NAAC Grade: A+

Achieved in the first cycle of accreditation — a remarkable achievement for a young university established in 2012.

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CGPA Score

Secured commendable CGPA in the NAAC peer team visit, reflecting strong performance across all seven criteria.

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Self Study Report

Comprehensive SSR submitted covering all criteria: Curricular Aspects, Teaching-Learning, Research, Infrastructure, Student Support, Governance, and Best Practices.

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Cycle 2 Preparation

Active preparation underway for NAAC Cycle 2 accreditation with enhanced institutional processes and documentation.

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Self Study Report

Self Study Report	Download
Cycle 1 — (2022)	Click Here to See

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AQAR — Student Satisfaction Survey

AQAR	Download
Student Satisfaction Survey 2022–24	Click Here to See

📊 NIRF

National Institutional
Ranking Framework

VGU participates annually in the NIRF ranking process by the Ministry of Education, Government of India — demonstrating transparency and accountability in institutional performance metrics.

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NIRF Submissions

S.No.	Description	Download Reports
1	NIRF 2024	Overall	Engineering	Management	Agriculture	Innovation
2	NIRF 2025	Overall	Engineering	Management	Agriculture	Innovation	Law	Architecture	SDG
3	NIRF 2026	Overall	Engineering	Management	Agriculture	Innovation	Law	Architecture	SDG

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Other Rankings

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QS Asia Rankings 2025

Band 681–700 in QS World University Rankings Asia — recognition of VGU's growing international stature.

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GU Global Rankings

Ranked 3rd in India and 1025th worldwide in the GU Global University Rankings.

🌍 SDG

Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG) Initiatives

VGU is committed to contributing towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its academic programs, research initiatives, campus operations, and community engagement.

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Key SDG Focus Areas

Quality Education

Gender Equality

Affordable & Clean Energy

Decent Work & Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

Reduced Inequalities

Sustainable Cities

Responsible Consumption

Climate Action

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Green Campus Initiatives

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Solar Energy

On-campus solar plant generating clean energy for university operations, reducing carbon footprint significantly.

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Waste Management

Bio-gas plant and systematic waste segregation across the 30+ acre lush green campus.

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Water Conservation

Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for water recycling; rainwater harvesting systems across campus.

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Green Coverage

30+ acres of lush green campus with dedicated plantation drives and biodiversity conservation efforts.

Internal Quality
Assurance Cell
(IQAC)

NAAC A+ Accredited

QS Asia Ranked

Multi-Agency Approved

Strategic Plan 2023–28

Internal Quality
Assurance Cell

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Vision & Mission

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Key Objectives

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Core Functions

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Action Plan Areas

IQAC Composition & Members

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IQAC Members List

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IQAC Constitution (As per NAAC Guidelines)

Quality Policy Statement

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Quality Statement

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Quality Assurance Framework

Strategic Plan 2023–2028

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Strategic Focus Areas

Academic Excellence & Curriculum Innovation

Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Internationalization & Global Partnerships

Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

Governance, Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Student Success & Employability

IQAC Meeting Minutes

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IQAC Meeting Minutes

8th IQAC Meeting Notice

7th IQAC Meeting Notice

6th IQAC Meeting Notice

NAAC Accreditation

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Accreditation Status

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Self Study Report

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AQAR — Student Satisfaction Survey

National Institutional
Ranking Framework

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NIRF Submissions

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Other Rankings

Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG) Initiatives

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Key SDG Focus Areas

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Green Campus Initiatives

Internal QualityAssurance Cell(IQAC)

NAAC A+ Accredited

QS Asia Ranked

Multi-Agency Approved

Strategic Plan 2023–28

Internal QualityAssurance Cell

🌟 Vision & Mission

⚡ Key Objectives

📋 Core Functions

🔄 Action Plan Areas

IQAC Composition & Members

📋 IQAC Members List

🏛️ IQAC Constitution (As per NAAC Guidelines)

Quality Policy Statement

📜 Quality Statement

🎯 Quality Assurance Framework

Strategic Plan 2023–2028

🗺️ Strategic Focus Areas

Academic Excellence & Curriculum Innovation

Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Internationalization & Global Partnerships

Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

Governance, Sustainability & Social Responsibility

Student Success & Employability

IQAC Meeting Minutes

📋 IQAC Meeting Minutes

8th IQAC Meeting Notice

7th IQAC Meeting Notice

6th IQAC Meeting Notice

NAAC Accreditation

🏆 Accreditation Status

📄 Self Study Report

📊 AQAR — Student Satisfaction Survey

National InstitutionalRanking Framework

📋 NIRF Submissions

🌏 Other Rankings

Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDG) Initiatives

🎯 Key SDG Focus Areas

🌱 Green Campus Initiatives

Internal Quality
Assurance Cell
(IQAC)

Internal Quality
Assurance Cell

🌟
Vision & Mission

⚡
Key Objectives

📋
Core Functions

🔄
Action Plan Areas

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IQAC Members List

🏛️
IQAC Constitution (As per NAAC Guidelines)

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Quality Statement

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Quality Assurance Framework

🗺️
Strategic Focus Areas

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IQAC Meeting Minutes

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Accreditation Status

📄
Self Study Report

📊
AQAR — Student Satisfaction Survey

National Institutional
Ranking Framework

📋
NIRF Submissions

🌏
Other Rankings

Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG) Initiatives

🎯
Key SDG Focus Areas

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Green Campus Initiatives