As per requirement of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), VSSD College established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of the Institution’s system and work towards realization of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of VSSD College, Kanpur.

Strategic Framework

1. Ensuring timely, effective, efficient and progressive academic, administrative and financial performance
2. Organizing relevant and quality academic/research programmes
3. Justifiable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of society
4. Integration and internalization of modern methods and pedagogical skills of teaching and learning
5. Promoting credibility, validity and reliability of assessment and evaluation process
6. Ensuring the adequacy, accuracy, maintenance and proper allocation of support structure and services
7. Exchanging and sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad

The major objectives of IQAC of VSSD College are-
1. To improve academic and administrative performance of the institution by initiating various consistent and catalytic actions
2. To create measures for institutional functioning and working style by keeping in mind quality enhancement
3. To develop quality culture in overall institutional functioning such as administrative and academic
4. To promote quality parameters towards various institutional activities

• Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution;
• Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;
• Arrangement for collectiong feedback response from Students, Parents, Alumni, Employer, and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes and parameters;
• Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education;
• Organization of inter and intra institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
• Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement;
• Acting as a nodal agency of the Institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of best practices;
• Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining /enhancing the institutional quality.
• Development of Quality Culture in the institution;
• Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per guidelines and parameters of NAAC, to be submitted to NAAC.

Composition

• IQAC Composition 2025-26 (Effective from 4 December 2025)
• IQAC Composition 2025-26
• IQAC Composition 2024-25
• IQAC Composition 2023-24
• IQAC Composition 2022-23
• IQAC Composition 2021-22
•  IQAC Composition 2020-21

• NIRF Report 2026
  • College Report
  • Law Report

1. Best Practice Action Taken Report (Detailed Description)
   Best Practice I: Promotion of Research Culture
   The college has established a dedicated Research and Development Cell (RDC) to foster a strong research ecosystem among faculty members and students. The cell regularly organizes research methodology workshops, seminars, conferences, Faculty Development Programmes, and interdisciplinary academic discussions.
   The institution publishes its own multidisciplinary international journal “YATI”, which promotes scholarly dialogue across disciplines and provides a platform for quality research publications.
   Structured mentoring mechanisms are in place for NET/JRF aspirants and Ph.D. scholars. Faculty members actively supervise doctoral research and encourage publication in peer-reviewed journals. Incentives and academic recognition are provided to promote research excellence.
   Achievements:
   More than 150 Research Scholars awarded Ph.D. degrees.
   More than 60 JRF qualifiers from the institution.
   Increased number of quality research publications.
   Strengthened interdisciplinary research culture.
   Best Practice II: Green Practices and Environmental Sustainability
   The institution is committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable campus development. Systematic Green Audit, Environment Audit, and Energy Audit are conducted regularly by certified agencies.
   The campus has implemented:
   Energy-efficient systems and conservation practices
   Tree plantation drives and green landscaping
   Waste management mechanisms
   Water conservation initiatives
   Awareness programmes through NSS/NCC units
   Achievements:
   Awarded Platinum Ranking in Green Audit, Environment Audit, and Energy Audit.
   Significant improvement in energy efficiency.
   Enhanced green cover and eco-conscious campus culture.
2. Two Best Practices Identified
   The institution has identified the following two best practices:
   Promotion of Research Culture through Research & Development Cell and Multidisciplinary Journal “YATI” [YATI- The Reflection Vol.01 ]
   Institutional Commitment to Green Practices and Environmental Sustainability [Green Audit Report Final]
3. Outcome Indicators
   150+ Ph.D. Scholars awarded
   60+ JRF qualifiers
   Functioning Research & Development Cell
   Publication of multidisciplinary international journal “YATI”
   Platinum Ranking in Green, Environment, and Energy Audits
   Increased research output and sustainability benchmarks

• Feedback Committee 2025-26

• Student Feedback Form (Odd Semester 2025-26)
• Student Feedback Form (Even Semester 2025-26)
• Parents Feedback Form (Odd. Semester 2025-26)
• Alumni Feedback Form
• Employer Feedback Form

• Parents Feedback Responses 2025-26
• Alumni Feedback Responses 2025-26
• Employer Feedback Responses 2025-26
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2025-26
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2024-25
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2023-24
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2022-23
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2021-22
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2020-21
• Student Satisfaction Survey 2019-20

• Student Action Taken Report (Odd Semester)
• Employer Action Taken Report 2025-26
• Alumni Action Taken Report 2025-26
• Parents Action Taken Report 2025-26

• College Mentor-Mentee Report 2025-26
• Student Mentor-Mentee Mapping Report 2025-26
• Report of Department of English 2025-26
• Report of Department of Chemistry 2025-26
• Report of Department of Physics 2025-26
• Report of Department of Geography 2025-26
• Report of Department of Law 2025-26
• Report of Department of Sociology 2025-26
• Report of Department of Physical Education & Sports 2025-26
• Report of Department of Political Science 2025-26
• Report of Department of BCA 2025-26
• Report of Department of BBA 2025-26
• Report of Department of Defence & Strategic Studies 2025-26
• Report of Department of Commerce 2025-26
• Report of Department of Economics 2025-26
• Report of Department of Mathematics 2025-26
• Report of Department of Hindi 2025-26
• Report of Department of Physical Education 2025-26
• Report of Department of Sanskrit 2025-26
• Report of Department of B.Ed. 2025-26
• Report of Department of M.Ed. 2025-26
• Report of Department of History 2025-26

• Action Taken Report