Anant National University, India’s Premier Design University, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems through creative thinking.
Our DesignX way is unique in helping young designers develop a better understanding of the context we live in through community immersion, innovation and collaboration. The core of our pedagogy is sustainable design multiplied by a host of knowledge disciplines and technology to make problem solving impactful. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness the knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting edge technology to address diverse challenges.
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Anant National University (Anant) is a statutory, system-driven body established in accordance to institutionalize quality assurance and quality enhancement mechanisms. The IQAC functions as the nodal agency for planning, guiding, implementing, and monitoring academic and administrative quality processes in alignment with University’s strategic vision.
The IQAC develops and operationalizes quality benchmarks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and outcome-based metrics for teaching-learning, research, extension, infrastructure, student support, governance, and best practices. It ensures systematic data collection, documentation, internal audits, and periodic reviews to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. The Cell integrates structured stakeholder feedback from students, faculty, alumni, parents, administration, and management into institutional planning and policy formulation.
Through regular meetings, academic audits, capacity-building initiatives, and quality review mechanisms, the IQAC promotes reflective practice, innovation, accountability, and transparency. It plays a critical role in preparing institutional reports such as the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR), supporting accreditation processes, rankings and strengthening Anant’s commitment to academic excellence, social relevance, and sustainable institutional development.
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Professor, School of Architecture and I/C Head, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)