Internal Quality
Assurance Cell

Driving continuous quality improvement across every dimension of academic life at SMVMCH — from teaching standards to institutional governance — in alignment with NAAC and NMC mandates.

NAAC A+

Accreditation Grade

Workshops in 2025–26
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From the Coordinator's Desk

A Commitment to Quality in Every Corner

Dr. Reenaa Mohan

IQAC Coordinator · Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine · SMVMCH, Puducherry

Quality is not an act — it is a habit. At SMVMCH, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell operates on this conviction. Since our NAAC A+ accreditation, we have redoubled our commitment to ensuring that every process — academic, administrative, and clinical — meets the highest standards of institutional excellence.

Our IQAC functions as the institutional conscience, meticulously gathering data, initiating audits, organizing faculty development workshops, coordinating AQAR submissions, and building a culture where continuous improvement is not a directive but a shared value. We bring together a diverse committee — management, faculty, students, alumni, and external experts — ensuring that the voice of every stakeholder shapes our quality initiatives.

In the academic year 2025–26, we have planned twelve targeted workshops for both teaching and non-teaching staff, covering ICT tools, AI in education, documentation practices, NIRF frameworks, and more. Our quarterly IQAC meetings ensure sustained momentum, and our internal audit cycle keeps departments accountable and growth-oriented.

I warmly invite all faculty, staff, and students to engage with IQAC's activities — not merely as compliance requirements, but as meaningful opportunities to grow, reflect, and elevate what we offer to our students and to the patients who entrust their care to us.



Dr. Reenaa Mohan
IQAC Coordinator · Assistant Professor of Community Medicine
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry – 605 107

Our Mandate

What IQAC Does

The IQAC at SMVMCH is constituted as per NAAC guidelines and drives quality across
all institutional processes through structured mechanisms.

Academic Quality Oversight

Monitoring teaching-learning processes, curriculum delivery, and student assessment frameworks in alignment with NMC and NAAC norms. Ensuring annual AQAR submissions are accurate and timely.

Internal Audit & Review

Conducting bi-annual departmental audits to evaluate compliance with academic standards, documentation quality, and institutional policies. Generating action-oriented reports for improvement.

Continuous Quality Improvement

Promoting a culture of evidence-based improvement through faculty workshops, peer feedback mechanisms, NIRF data collection, and stakeholder engagement including students, alumni, and parents.

Committee Composition

IQAC Members

Constituted as per NAAC guidelines, the IQAC at SMVMCH draws representation from all sections of
the institution — management, faculty, students, alumni, parents, and industry — ensuring holistic
oversight of quality processes. (Reconstituted: May 06, 2026)
# Name Designation / Department Role in IQAC
01 Dr. R. N. Kagne Director, SMVMCH Chairperson
02 Shri. M. Dhanasekaran Chairman & Managing Director Management Member
03 Shri. D. Rajarajan Treasurer Management Member
04 Dr. Karthikeyan. K Dean (Academic) Senior Administrative Officer
05 Dr. Pragash. M Medical Superintendent Senior Administrative Officer
06 Dr. Sanjay. P Dean Research Senior Administrative Officer
07 Dr. Soundariya. K Dy. Dean Academic (UG) Teacher Member
08 Dr. M. Vimal Professor of Pathology Teacher Member
09 Dr. Rajalakshmi. M Associate Professor of Community Medicine Teacher Member
10 Dr. Deepa Somnath Associate Professor of Anatomy Teacher Member
11 Dr. Revathy Assistant Professor of Pathology Teacher Member
12 Dr. Sudha Assistant Professor of Anatomy Teacher Member
13 Mr. Prabeese. B Quality Advisor & Director, PSQC Expert Member
14 Student Council — President Student Representative Student Member
15 Dr. Praveen. R Alumni President Alumni Member
16 Dr. Vijayasundaram Parent of Abinandhan (2021 Batch) Stakeholder Member
17 Dr. Reenaa Mohan Assistant Professor of Community Medicine Coordinator
18 Mr. Rajesh. D Senior Assistant (Accreditation) Secretary
IQAC Calendar 2025–26

Academic Calendar & Activity Plan

A structured, year-long calendar ensuring that workshops, audits, IQAC meetings,
AQAR submissions, and NIRF data cycles are all on track.

Annual Goals — IQAC Workshops 2025–26

6 Workshops for Teaching Faculty across the academic year
4 IQAC Committee Meetings (Aug, Nov, Jan, Apr)
Dec 31 AQAR 2024–25 Submission Deadline
6 Workshops for Non-Teaching Faculty across the academic year
2 Internal Departmental Audits (Nov cycle & Apr cycle)
Jan NIRF Data Submission Window

Workshop

IQAC Meeting

Internal Audit

AQAR Activity

NIRF Activity

June 2025
Workshop — Non-Teaching Faculty (1)
NAAC AQAR Data Collection & Review
July 2025
Workshop — Teaching Faculty (1)
NAAC AQAR Data Collection & Review
August 2025
Workshop — Non-Teaching Faculty (2)
IQAC Committee Meeting
NAAC AQAR Data Collection & Review
September 2025
Workshop — Teaching Faculty (2)
NAAC AQAR Data Collection & Review
October 2025
Workshop — Non-Teaching Faculty (3)
NIRF Data Collection Begins
NAAC AQAR Data Collection & Review
November 2025
Workshop — Teaching Faculty (3)
IQAC Committee Meeting
Internal Departmental Audit
NIRF Data Collection Continues
NAAC AQAR Data Collection & Review
December 2025
Workshop — Non-Teaching Faculty (4)
NIRF Data Collection Continues
AQAR 2024–25 Submission (Deadline: Dec 31)
January 2026
Workshop — Teaching Faculty (4)
IQAC Committee Meeting
NIRF Data Submission
February 2026
Workshop — Non-Teaching Faculty (5)
March 2026
Workshop — Teaching Faculty (5)
April 2026
Workshop — Non-Teaching Faculty (6)
IQAC Committee Meeting
Internal Departmental Audit
May 2026
Workshop — Teaching Faculty (6)

AQAR Submission

Annual Quality Assurance Report 2024–25

Dec 31, 2025

NIRF Submission

National Institutional Ranking Framework

January 2026

Internal Audit (Cycle 1)

Departmental academic audit — 6 months review

November 2025

Internal Audit (Cycle 2)

Annual departmental academic audit

April 2026

Faculty Development & Capacity Building

IQAC Organized Workshops 2025–26

Twelve workshops — six for teaching faculty and six for non-teaching staff — have been planned to strengthen
competencies in pedagogy, AI, documentation,finance, and institutional quality systems.

01

Teaching Faculty
EmpowerEd 360 — ICT Tools, Gamification & AI for Smarter Teaching
A hands-on mastery workshop covering ICT integration, gamification techniques, and artificial intelligence applications in medical education for enhanced classroom engagement and learning outcomes.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

02

Teaching Faculty
Workshop on Blueprinting and Competency Mapping
Equipping faculty with skills to design competency-based assessment blueprints aligned with NMC mandates, ensuring measurable learning outcomes across MBBS and PG programmes.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

03

Teaching Faculty
Workshop on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
Exploring the implementation of Choice Based Credit System in medical education, enabling flexible and student-centred curriculum design in line with evolving regulatory frameworks.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

04

Teaching Faculty
Workshop on Launching E-Courses Using Moodle
Practical training on deploying e-learning content through the Moodle LMS — including course creation, student management, assignment tools, quizzes, and digital resource integration.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

05

Teaching Faculty
FDP — Vertical Mentorship & Analytics
A Faculty Development Programme focused on implementing vertical mentorship models and using learning analytics to monitor student progress, identify at-risk learners, and drive academic interventions.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

06

Teaching Faculty
Effective Documentation for Certificate & Value Added Programmes
Developing faculty competencies in maintaining accurate records for certificate courses and value-added programmes, ensuring audit-readiness for NAAC and NMC inspections.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

07

Non-Teaching Staff
Learning for Growth — Office Skills & Personal Finance Awareness
Empowering non-teaching staff with essential workplace skills including digital office tools, file management, communication etiquette, and foundational personal finance literacy for financial well-being.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

08

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on AI Usage in Administrative Functions
Introducing non-teaching staff to the practical applications of artificial intelligence in institutional administration, data management, scheduling, and digital communication workflows.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

09

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on E-Content & Digital Tools
Training support staff in creating, managing, and organizing digital content effectively — covering office productivity tools, cloud storage, digital documentation, and e-archiving best practices.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

10

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on UGC Implementation Guidelines
Orienting administrative staff on UGC regulations and their institutional implications, ensuring compliance with academic governance standards across departments and offices.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

11

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on Gender-Based Programmes & Sensitization
Building institutional awareness on gender equity, creating safe workplace environments, and enabling non-teaching staff to support gender-sensitive policies and student welfare initiatives.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

12

Non-Teaching Staff
NIRF Academic Audit & Data Compliance
A focused workshop on NIRF data collection standards, departmental data submission protocols, and ensuring documentation accuracy for the National Institutional Ranking Framework cycle.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

01

Teaching Faculty
EmpowerEd 360 — ICT Tools, Gamification & AI for Smarter Teaching
A hands-on mastery workshop covering ICT integration, gamification techniques, and artificial intelligence applications in medical education for enhanced classroom engagement and learning outcomes.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

02

Teaching Faculty
Workshop on Blueprinting and Competency Mapping
Equipping faculty with skills to design competency-based assessment blueprints aligned with NMC mandates, ensuring measurable learning outcomes across MBBS and PG programmes.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

03

Teaching Faculty
Workshop on Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
Exploring the implementation of Choice Based Credit System in medical education, enabling flexible and student-centred curriculum design in line with evolving regulatory frameworks.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

04

Teaching Faculty
Workshop on Launching E-Courses Using Moodle
Practical training on deploying e-learning content through the Moodle LMS — including course creation, student management, assignment tools, quizzes, and digital resource integration.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

05

Teaching Faculty
FDP — Vertical Mentorship & Analytics
A Faculty Development Programme focused on implementing vertical mentorship models and using learning analytics to monitor student progress, identify at-risk learners, and drive academic interventions.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

06

Teaching Faculty
Effective Documentation for Certificate & Value Added Programmes
Developing faculty competencies in maintaining accurate records for certificate courses and value-added programmes, ensuring audit-readiness for NAAC and NMC inspections.

2025–26

Teaching Faculty

01

Non-Teaching Staff
Learning for Growth — Office Skills & Personal Finance Awareness
Empowering non-teaching staff with essential workplace skills including digital office tools, file management, communication etiquette, and foundational personal finance literacy for financial well-being.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

02

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on AI Usage in Administrative Functions
Introducing non-teaching staff to the practical applications of artificial intelligence in institutional administration, data management, scheduling, and digital communication workflows.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

03

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on E-Content & Digital Tools
Training support staff in creating, managing, and organizing digital content effectively — covering office productivity tools, cloud storage, digital documentation, and e-archiving best practices.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

04

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on UGC Implementation Guidelines
Orienting administrative staff on UGC regulations and their institutional implications, ensuring compliance with academic governance standards across departments and offices.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

05

Non-Teaching Staff
Workshop on Gender-Based Programmes & Sensitization
Building institutional awareness on gender equity, creating safe workplace environments, and enabling non-teaching staff to support gender-sensitive policies and student welfare initiatives.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

06

Non-Teaching Staff
NIRF Academic Audit & Data Compliance
A focused workshop on NIRF data collection standards, departmental data submission protocols, and ensuring documentation accuracy for the National Institutional Ranking Framework cycle.

2025–26

Non-Teaching Staff

IQAC — Building Quality from Within