Webinar held on accreditation

Jalandhar, December 12

A webinar on ‘outcome-based education and accreditation’ was organised by IK Gujral Punjab Technical University here on Friday.

Prof Ajay Kumar Sharma, Vice Chancellor, IKGPTU, said, “Accreditation is important to improve the student enrolment in terms of quality and quantity. It also helps the institution in securing necessary funds and helps in developing their own resources. This is the right time for technical institutions to get accreditation from National Board of Accreditation (NBA).” The webinar was jointly organised by Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

While addressing, the chairman of the NBA, Prof (Dr) KK Aggarwal, stated that a certification by NBA is essential for every educational organisation. It helps an institution to realise a number of benefits such as knowing its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. “Also, institutions turn towards innovation and become capable to adopt modern methods,” he added.

Prof Buta Singh Sidhu, Vice Chancellor, MRSPTU, said, “Quality of education is of paramount importance and the goal of education should be enlightenment, empowerment and entrepreneurship.”

Dean Academic IKGPTU, Prof Vikas Chawla, introduced the resource persons.

Dr Anil Kumar Nassa, member secretary, NBA, informed about the assessment methodology, guidelines, benefits, quality initiatives and Washington Accord Membership. — TNS