The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is the college's mechanism for planning, guiding and monitoring quality. It works along the lines recommended by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for higher education institutions, and it keeps quality improvement continuous rather than occasional.
Objectives
- Develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve academic and administrative performance
- Promote measures for quality enhancement by building a quality culture and institutionalising best practices
- Make sure the competency-based curriculum is delivered and assessed as intended
Functions
Benchmarks
Develops quality benchmarks for academic and administrative activities, and for the physiotherapy OPD and clinical postings.
Feedback
Collects and analyses feedback from students, parents, faculty and employers, and acts on the results.
Development
Organises workshops, seminars and faculty development on teaching, assessment (OSCE/OSPE) and research.
Documentation
Records quality initiatives, audits and outcomes, and prepares the annual quality report.
Learner support
Promotes a learner-centred environment, mentoring and support for students who need extra help.
Audit
Coordinates academic and administrative audits, and follow-up on their findings.
Composition
The IQAC is constituted by the Principal on the lines of NAAC guidelines:
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Principal | Chairperson |
| Senior faculty members (teaching) | Members |
| Senior administrative officer | Member |
| Nominee of the management (Sri Siddalingeshwara Education Trust) | Member |
| Nominees from the local community / employers / alumni | Members |
| Student representative | Member |
| Senior faculty member | Coordinator |
Current members are displayed on the college notice board.
Quality practices at RCP
- Two internal assessments every year, results displayed within 1–2 weeks
- Attendance monitored against the 75% theory and 85% practical requirement
- Log books and case portfolios for clinical training
- Daily, weekly and monthly quality-control checks of physiotherapy equipment
- Mentor–mentee system for every student
- Feedback on curriculum, teaching and facilities
Your feedback improves RCP
Students, parents and employers can share feedback online. Every response is reviewed by the IQAC.