Plans (2026-27)

Theme: Expanding Horizons, Enhancing Quality
The IQAC Strategic Plan 2026–27 has been formulated in alignment with the institutional priorities and Management KRAs for 2026–27, with the IQAC focusing on quality enhancement, monitoring, compliance, review and continuous improvement across these priority areas.

• Expand academic programmes in alignment with NEP 2020 by introducing new UG/PG programmes in emerging and interdisciplinary areas and operationalising Level-6 (Fourth Year UG and First Year PG) across existing programmes.
• Enhance faculty competence through Faculty Development Programmes on PO-CO mapping and innovative pedagogy.
• Strengthen the research ecosystem through funded projects, faculty publications, student research initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Deepen the institution's academic engagement through active national and international partnerships, and structured student and faculty exchange.
• Strengthen campus placement and industry readiness of students through expanded recruiter engagement, structured training, and data-driven placement planning.
• Strengthen alumni engagement through the “Podar Alumni Impact Series”.
• Enhance non-teaching staff capacity through digital skills training and promote staff welfare, well-being and financial awareness.
• Institutionalise compliance and accountability in event reporting and process documentation.
• Conduct all mandatory Audits for AY 2025–26.
• Continue and consolidate previous IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2025-26)

• Introduce a new undergraduate program to cater to the evolving academic and professional interests of learners.
• Organize capacity-building sessions and workshops for faculty and students to promote innovation, research, and inclusivity.
• Evaluate and refine existing quality manuals and SOPs to align with NEP 2020 and NAAC guidelines.
• To enhance the community outreach program for promoting mental well-being among school children.
• Enhance student learning outcomes and ensure career readiness in partnership with industry professionals.
• Implementation of On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for efficient and transparent assessment.
• Organize an international conference on ESG to foster dialogue on sustainability, ethics, and industry collaboration.
• To conduct academic audit for 2023-24 and 2024-25.
• To continue with previous IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2024-25)

• To implement NEP second year curriculum by adhering to norms given by the Government of Maharashtra.
• Promote collaborative exchange of courses with nearby colleges.
• To augment the incubation cell and encourage students to apply for patents.
• To support and facilitate internships through collaborations.
• Augmenting IT infrastructure in the college.
• Digitizing documents and records.
• Promotion of U.U. Bhat Centre for skill development and social outreach in the adopted village.
• To continue with previous IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2023-24)

• To implement NEP curriculum by adhering to norms given by the Government of Maharashtra.
• To conduct training programmes for faculty on the use of advanced IT tools for teaching, learning, and research.
• To promote research opportunities and projects.
• To augment infrastructure for teaching and learning.
• To create awareness about mental health of all stakeholders through workshops and outreach programs.
• To review quality manuals and systems in light of NEP implementation.
• To support and facilitate inclusiveness in the college campus.
• To submit the AQAR for 2021-22 and 2022-23.
• To continue with previous IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2022-23)

• To create awareness and train faculty and staff regarding the implementation of NEP 2020 for autonomous institutions.
• To conduct facilitation programs to discuss the implementation of NEP.
• To formulate and implement new programs under autonomy.
• To appoint mentors from relevant industries for onboarding students admitted to new programs.
• To develop and implement examination reforms.
• To conduct an induction program for students.
• To conduct outdoor FDP for teachers.
• To conduct workshops to facilitate faculty in the use of advanced IT tools, mentoring, and research tools.
• To continue the conduct of Knowledge Exchange Program for faculty members and other stakeholders.
• To strengthen the relationship of the institute with all stakeholders.
• To organize a workshop at the state level focused on understanding the role of a teacher as a counselor.
• To conduct a state-level career fair with a focus on NEP.
• To facilitate experiential learning among young learners.
• To strengthen infrastructure facilities on college premises.
• To continue with IQAC initiatives.

Plans (2021-22)

• To enhance student welfare mechanisms.
• To train faculty members to prepare e-content.
• To conduct FDP for mapping Program Outcome and Course Outcome.
• To conduct Academic Audit.
• To conduct FDP for enhancing productivity tools for teachers and office staff.
• To increase collaborative research activities.
• To continue active alumni networking.
• To strengthen infrastructure facilities on college premises.
• To process Career Advancement applications of faculty members.
• To continue with student activities online or offline.
• To continue with various initiatives to strengthen autonomy.
• To conceptualize and formulate new programs under autonomy.
• To encourage students to enroll and complete non-academic credits and mandatory credits.
• To continue with flagship events of the college in online mode.
• To continue with administration SOP for online procedures and reporting tools for staff and faculty.
• To encourage research activities by conducting events and taking various initiatives at the college level.

Plans (2020-21)

• To adopt online MS Teams for conducting online lectures as a tool for Learning Management System, conduct of online meetings, and administrative work.
• To conduct the Student Induction Program as per UGC guidelines.
• To conduct online examinations through the SAFE App by collaborating with IIT Bombay.
• To strengthen student support mechanisms and improve the well-being of students and staff through various initiatives like counseling and enrichment programs.
• To continue with various initiatives to strengthen autonomy.
• To encourage students to enroll in online certificate courses.
• To develop administration SOP for online procedures and reporting tools for staff and faculty.
• To conduct and encourage participation of students and staff in webinars, conferences, training workshops, etc.
• To introduce a feedback mechanism and take regular feedback from students, faculty, parents, and employers for sustainable development and further improvement.
• To enhance infrastructure augmentation.
• To develop and sustain an alumni network for strengthening the Academia–Industry interface.
• To encourage students to participate in various co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
• To conduct innovative and outcome-based continuous internal assessment.
• To encourage students to pursue skill and ability-based certificate courses.

Plans (2019-20)

• To implement the scheme of autonomy by adhering to the UGC guidelines.
• To conduct the Student Induction Program for all first-year students as per UGC guidelines.
• To conduct question paper reviews by subject experts from peer colleges.
• An inclusive cell to be initiated to provide a platform for special students.
• To introduce a mandatory course on “Value Education and Yoga” for all first-year students.
• To introduce skill and ability certificate courses designed and implemented by faculty members.
• To introduce the extra-curricular credit points scheme for first-year students.
• To introduce electronic attendance across all programs for lectures and campus attendance.
• To conduct a series of workshops focused on teaching pedagogies and evaluation methods.
• To further improvise the standardized procedures for conducting and reporting on activities.

Plans (2018-19)

• To prepare and submit the proposal for college autonomy.
• To prepare and submit the proposal for "College with Potential for Excellence."
• To conduct a workshop and training program for the Internal Complaints Committee members.
• To submit a proposal to begin a three-year degree program "B.Com with Actuarial Studies" to the University of Mumbai.
• To conduct workshops on the meaning and implementation of autonomy.
• To conduct popular inspirational talks (TEDx).
• To conduct seminars for students in association with RAPAA.
• To establish a CAS guidance centre.
• To continue with online admission for degree college students.
• To renew the Parent-Teacher Coordination Committee.
• To continue with soft skills and IT training for administrative staff.

Plans (2017-18)

• To Create an active Web Page for all Faculty Members and link them to College Website.
• To conduct Value Education Certificate Course for Students.
• To strengthen the class mentor-mentee and Parent-Teacher relationship through periodic meetings.
• To designed and developed simplified e-learning resources with focus on academically weak students.
• To conduct Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in association with the Alumni co-ordination committee.
• To network with the mass media to reach out to stakeholders.
• To Strengthen the online Feedback response System for our stakeholders.
• To continue updating the administrative staff with upgraded IT skills.
• Wellness programme for non-teaching staff to be continued.
• To continue to oragnize various college intra & inter collegiate festivals: Enigma, Moneta and Rapport.

Plans (2016-17)

• Strengthen the Alumni association - felicitate illustrious Alumni.
• Enhance the green initiative in the college campus.
• Contribute to the national mission of “Swacha Bharat Abhiyan.”
• Revise timeline processes and Roll of Honor.
• Strengthen the Parent Teacher’s Coordination Committee.
• Organize soft skills and IT training programs for non-teaching staff.
• Develop an online feedback system for quality assurance.
• Conduct a National Seminar on Library Science and Information.
• Standardize and monitor Forum activities using the online feedback system.
• Include financial health lectures in the Wellness Program.
• Faculty development - Outdoor Management program.

Committee Members:

Plans (2015-16)

• Organize seminars and conferences on research. Lecture series on Research Methodology to motivate teachers and students to pursue research.
• Review of timeline process.
• Broaden the scope of the Self Development Cell by including Diet & Nutrition and Legal Counseling lectures for stakeholders in the neighborhood.
• Integrate the Alumni Association in the Platinum Jubilee Celebration by organizing the Podar Ratna Award and a musical evening for alumni and students.
• Project mentoring for T.Y.B.M.S. students by alumni.
• Design a college template for PowerPoint presentations.
• Conduct a National Seminar on Library Science with U.G.C. sponsorship.
• Continue the Wellness Programme for staff.
• Continue Sports Mentoring initiatives.
• Enhance the role of teacher mentors to include counseling and motivating slow learners and economically disadvantaged students.

Quality Advisory Committee (QAC)

The following members will constitute the Quality Advisory Committee (QAC):

Objectives

• To stimulate a research environment in the institution.
• To create a green campus.
• To foster skill development amongst staff and students.
• Community engagement through lectures and workshops.

Plan of Action

• Promote faculty members to apply for Minor and Major Research Projects and write research papers.
• Encourage student participation in research competitions and seminars.
• Conduct ICSSR-sponsored 10-day Research Methodology Programme for faculty pursuing research.
• Conduct an external Academic Audit.
• Install solar panels in the college.
• Offer a Certificate Programme in Spoken English and ICT training programme for non-teaching staff.
• Enhance the Backward Linkage Programme.
• Arthasikshan Abhiyan for stakeholders.
• Wellness programme for the non-teaching staff.
• Apply to NAAC for a National-level Seminar on Quality Systems in Educational Institutions.

Quality Advisory Committee (QAC)