Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s
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Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s
Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
An Autonomous Institute Affiliated to University of Mumbai | NAAC "A" Grade Accredited
Fr. Agnel Ashram, Bandstand, Bandra (W), Mumbai: 400050
Admissions Open 2025 |
NBA Accreditation Documents Updated |
Placement Drive Results Announced |
NAAC Peer Team Visit Scheduled |
Admissions Open 2025 |
NBA Accreditation Documents Updated |
Placement Drive Results Announced |
NAAC Peer Team Visit Scheduled
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
| An Autonomous Institute Affiliated to University of Mumbai | NAAC "A" Grade Accredited |
IQAC-CRCE
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Autonomous Curriculum
About IQAC-CRCE
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposed that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC is a part of the institution’s system and works towards the realisation 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 institutions.
The IQAC-CRCE was established to develop a systematic and consistent approach towards quality
enhancement and sustenance in academic and administrative processes. The cell acts as a catalyst for
institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and promoting a culture of excellence within the
institution.
iQAC-VISION
To ensure quality culture as the prime concern for the Higher Education Institutions through institutionalizing and internalizing all the initiatives taken with internal and external support.
ObjectiveS
The primary aim of IQAC is
- To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
- To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.
Strategies
IQAC shall evolve mechanisms and procedures for
- Ensuring the timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial tasks;
- Relevant and quality academic/ research programmes;
- Equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of society;
- Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
- The credibility of the assessment and evaluation process;
- Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and proper allocation of support structure and services;
- Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad.
Functions
Some of the functions expected of the IQAC are:
- 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;
- Collection and analysis of feedback from all stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all stakeholders;
- 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 an institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining /enhancing the institutional quality;
- Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit and its follow-up
- Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the guidelines and parameters of the NAAC.
Benefits
IQAC will facilitate/contribute to
- Ensure clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement;
- Ensure internalization of the quality culture;
- Ensure enhancement and coordination among various activities of the institution and institutionalize all good practices;
- Provide a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning;
- Act as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs;
- Build an organized methodology of documentation and internal communication.
IQAC-Composition
The composition of IQAC consists of
| Sr. No. | Structure of Committee |
| 1 | Chairperson |
| 2 | Member of Management |
| 3 | Dean IQAC |
| 4 | Senior Administrative Officer (Computer Engineering) |
| 5 | Senior Administrative Officer (Computer Science and Engineering) |
| 6 | Senior Administrative Officer (Electronics and Computer Science) |
| 7 | Senior Administrative Officer (Mechanical Engineering) |
| 8 | Senior Administrative Officer (Humanities and Sciences) |
| 9 | Senior Administrative Officer (Dean Academics) |
| 10 | Senior Administrative Officer (Dean R&D) |
| 11 | Senior Administrative Officer (Controller of Examination) |
| 12 | Member - Program Coordinator (Computer Engineering) |
| 13 | Member - Program Coordinator (Computer Science and Engineering) |
| 14 | Member - Program Coordinator (Electronics and Computer Science) |
| 15 | Member - Program Coordinator (Mechanical) |
| 16 | Member - Program Coordinator (Humanities and Sciences) |
| 17 | NAAC / NBA Convener |
| 18 | NIRF coordinator |
| 19 | Nominee of the student - General Secretary |
| 20 | Alumni |
| 21 | Employer’s (Entrepreneur) Nominee |
| 22 | Nominee form industry |
| 23 | Stake holder nominee (Parent) |
IQAC-Roles and Responsibilities
- Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution
- Integration and optimization of modern methods of teaching and learning.
- Dissemination of information on various quality parameters of higher education.
- Documentation of the various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement.
- Ensure relevance and quality of academic and research programs.
- Ensuring the adequacy, maintenance and functioning of the support structure and services.
| Academic Year | Title of the Event | Description of the Event | Link of the Event Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Faculty Orientation for newly appointed faculty | The aim of the orientation program was to familiarize new faculty members with Institute vision, Mission, academic procedure, code of conduct, Teaching-Learning Practices and Examination Process. | Event Report |
| Development program on “Understanding Tier1 NBA Accreditation”: A pathway to Academic Excellence | The FDP aimed at providing comprehensive guidance and clarity on the transition from Tier-II to Tier-I accreditation under the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) framework, enabling faculty members to understand the revised criteria, enhanced Outcome Based Education (OBE) requirements, documentation standards, and strategic institutional preparedness necessary to successfully achieve Tier-I status. | Event Report |