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@article{192313,
        author = {Dr. Sadashiv Sitaram Mengal},
        title = {Redefining the Role and Remuneration Structure of the IQAC Coordinator in Higher Education Institutions of India: A Policy Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {985-990},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192313},
        abstract = {The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) serves as the cornerstone for maintaining and advancing academic quality within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India. Functioning under the guidance of the NAAC, the IQAC ensures systematic documentation, evaluation, and enhancement of institutional processes. At the heart of this mechanism lies the IQAC Coordinator, whose leadership is essential for preparing the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR), Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA), and the Self Study Report (SSR). The coordinator’s role extends beyond compliance it involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across all dimensions of academic and administrative functioning.
However, despite the growing responsibilities, the position of IQAC Coordinator continues to lack formal recognition, structural stability, and adequate remuneration. This paper argues for a comprehensive redefinition of the coordinator’s role and professional status in light of emerging policy directions such as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the revised NAAC Accreditation Framework, and the newly introduced Maturity-Based Graded Level (MBGL) model. The proposed framework envisions the IQAC Coordinator not merely as an administrative functionary but as a strategic leader and quality architect, driving institutional excellence and accountability in alignment with national and global quality assurance standards.},
        keywords = {IQAC, NAAC, HEI, NEP 2020, MBGL, Coordinator, Quality Assurance, Remuneration, Policy Framework.},
        month = {February},
        }