Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was established with the objective to review and analyze the academic standards and performance indicators and form strategies to constantly improve the quality of higher education.
IQAC – Vision
To promote quality culture as the prime concern of Higher Education Institutions through institutionalizing and internalizing all the quality-enhancing and sustaining initiatives taken with internal and external support.
Objective
The primary aim of the IQAC is
To develop a mechanism to promote conscious, consistent and catalytic action plans to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
To promote institutional quality enhancement and sustenance through the internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of the best practices.
Strategies
IQAC shall evolve a mechanism and procedures for
-
a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial units;
-
b) Adoption of relevant and quality academic and research programmes;
-
c) Ensuring equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of the society;
-
d) Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
-
e) Ensuring credible assessment and evaluation processes;
-
f) Ensuring the proper allocation, adequacy and maintenance of support structure and services; and
-
g) Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad
Functions
-
a) Development and application of quality benchmarks;
-
b) Setting parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution;
-
c) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty development to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;
-
d) Collection and analysis of feedback from all the stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
-
d) Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all the stakeholders;
-
e) Organization of intra- and inter-institutional workshops and seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
-
f) Documentation of various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement;
-
g) Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of the best practices;
-
h) Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing institutional quality;
-
i) Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audits along with their follow-up activities; and
-
j) Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the guidelines and parameters of NAAC.
Benefits
IQAC will facilitate / contribute to
-
a) Ensuring clarity and focus in the institution’s march towards quality enhancement;
-
b) Ensuring internalization of quality culture;
-
b) Ensuring enhancement and coordination among the various units and activities of the institution and institutionalizing all good practices;
-
c) Providing a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning;
-
d) Acting as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs; and
-
e) Building a sound methodology for documentation and internal communication.
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Council members list
| Sl.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Balasubramanian T | Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 2 | Ms.Jeyendrasaraswathi S | Registrar, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 3 | Dr.Murugesan R | Director Research, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 4 | Dr.Arunkumar R | Controller of Examinations, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 5 | Mr.Mohan R | Finance Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 6 | Mr.Dhinakaran D | Legal Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 7 | Mr.Manickam M | Head Infrastructure, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 8 | Mr.Satish Babu B | IT Head, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 9 | Dr.Prince Johnson Samuel | Deputy Registrar – Academics, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 10 | Dr.Jagannathan N R | Professor of Eminence, Dept. of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 11 | Dr. Pitchai Balashanmugam K | Dean, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 12 | Dr.Sripathi Kandula | Principal, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 13 | Dr.Veena M Joseph | Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing |
| 14 | Dr.Lakshmi K | Professor & Dean In-charge, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 15 | Dr.Mohan Rao | Professor & Head, General Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 16 | Dr.Ruckmani A | Professor & Head, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 17 | Dr.Priyadarshini shanmugam | Professor & Head, Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 18 | Dr.Maignana Kumar R | Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 19 | Ar.Vaidyanathan K | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 20 | Mr.Shyamtanu Pal | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Law |
| 21 | Dr.Shoba Narayan | Assistant Professor, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 22 | Ms.Trishi A Mehta | Student, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 23 | Dr.Rajesh Kannan S | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 24 | Dr.Rajesh P | Principal, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute |
| 25 | Dr.Jayasankaran N | Advisor, Vellore Institute of Technology |
| 26 | Dr.Meena Chintamaneni | Registrar, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies |
| 27 | Ms.Ruchi Sinha | Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Law |
| 28 | Dr.Arun Kumar R | Vice Principal & Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
Minutes of the Meeting (MOM) & Action Taken Report
IQAC Programs
|
S.No. |
Date |
Theme |
Category |
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1 |
05.09.2012 |
Choice Based Credit System |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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MCI Vision 2020 |
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Curricular reforms in Nursing Education |
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“Outreach – A Catalyst towards Improved Educational Outcomes”- A NAAC sponsored national seminar |
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2 |
28.09.2012 |
Tapping potential at source–Towards Quality in Higher Education |
Outreach and extension |
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Quality Indicators for Effective Outreach Activities |
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29.09.2012 |
Corporate Social Responsibility–Towards Quality in Higher Education |
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Relevance of Outreach in Enhancing Quality in Health Science Institutions |
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Examination Reforms & Evaluation Tools |
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3 |
16.07.2013 |
Examination system: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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Formative Vs Summative assessment: Need of the hour |
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4 |
March 2013 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
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5 |
16.08.2013 & 17.08.2013 |
Basic Research Methodology Course–“Writing a study protocol” & “Dissertation Writing” |
Research |
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6 |
07.09.2013 |
IQAC, MEU, Dept. of Pharmacology conduct one day workshop on “How to read a paper in a journal” |
Research |
|
7 |
22.01.2014 to 23.01.2014 |
Sensitization of Faculty and Students on scope and Potential for Extramural Research Funding |
Research |
|
8 |
June 2014 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
|
|
9 |
28.8.2014 |
Seminar cum workshop on Plagiarism |
Research |
|
10 |
20.11.2014 |
Seminar on Effective Mentorship Program |
Research |
|
11 |
15.12.2014 |
Disaster awareness program |
Disaster preparedness |
|
12 |
19 & 20.03 2015 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
|
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13 |
23.3.2015 |
Examination and Evaluation Reforms In Health Sciences |
Examination & Evaluation |
|
14 |
23.7.2015 |
Practicing the uncertain art |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
15 |
10.10.2015 |
Ranking of Institutions and accreditations |
Best Practice |
|
16 |
19.8.2016 |
Kaizen |
Governance |
|
17 |
27.01.2017 |
Kaizen workshop |
Governance |
|
18 |
10.04.2017 |
Quality of Research Publications |
Research |
|
19 |
12.04.2017 |
Disaster Management Capacity Building |
Leadership and management |
|
20 |
08.06.2017 |
IPR & Patent Workshop |
Research |
|
21 |
07.07.2017 |
Best Practices of an Academic Institution |
Best Practices |
|
22 |
16.7.2017 |
Digital Initiatives – Swayam, NPTEL, NAD, vlab, etc |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
23 |
20.07.2017 |
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24 |
28.07.2017 |
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25 |
Oct – Nov 2017 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
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26 |
20.12.2017 |
Seminar on Scientific Proposal Writing |
Research |
|
27 |
6th & 7th April 2019 |
Seminar cum workshop on e-Learning |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
28 |
24.10.2018 |
Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead |
Research |
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Current Trends in Skill Development |
Curriculum |
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29 |
14-15th Dec 2018 |
Quality Indicators and Benchmark for Health Science Institutions |
All criteria |
|
30 |
06.09.2019 |
Workshop on Learning outcome-oriented Course Design |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
31 |
27.09.2018 |
Faculty Development Initiative for mapping of course outcome through internal assessment criteria |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
32 |
11.10.2018 |
Design of Value added programs for better placement Opportunities |
Curricular Aspects |
|
33 |
24.10.2018 |
OMICS advancements in lifestyle diseases- Diabetes |
Research |
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34 |
Novel drug delivery system- case studies |
Research |
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35 |
Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead |
Research |
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36 |
02.11.2018 |
Precision Medicine: Does proper diagnosis of Diabetes make a difference in therapy? |
Research |
|
37 |
17.11.2018 |
Women Empowerment |
Institutional Values |
|
38 |
10-11 Dec 2018 |
External – Academic and Administrative Audit |
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39 |
14-15 Dec 2018 |
National Conference on Quality Indicators and Benchmarks for Health Science Institutions |
All Criteria |
|
40 |
10.01.2019 |
Seminar on Tools for E- Learning content development |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
41 |
25.01.2019 |
Gender Equity under Indian Constitution |
Institutional Values |
|
42 |
31.01.2019 |
Workshop on applying Blooms Taxonomy on Question paper setting |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
43 |
7- 9 Feb 2019 |
Evolving Trends In Learning Physiology |
Research |
|
44 |
15.02.2019 |
Seminar on Feedback from stakeholders as an indirect measure of attainment |
Curricular Aspects |
|
45 |
07.03.2019 |
Tools for automating Student Satisfaction Survey |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
46 |
04.04.2019 |
Workshop on Sensitization of clinicians on availability of Extra Mural funding for research |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
47 |
11.04.2019 |
Interactive session on Facing your first interview |
Student Support & Progression |
|
48 |
18.04.2019 |
Seminar for students on Service with Empathy |
Student Support & Progression |
|
49 |
24.04.2019 |
Sensitization on New RAF of NAAC |
All Criteria |
|
50 |
25.04.2019 |
Environment Friendly ecosystem – Student Sensitization Program |
Institutional Values |
|
51 |
30.04.2019 |
Workshop on Capacity Building |
Governance, Leadership and Management |
|
52 |
02.05.2019 |
Seminar on sensitization on Intellectual Property Rights for researchers |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
53 |
10.05.2019 |
Workshop – Scientific writing for Research Scholars and faculties |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
54 |
17.05.2019 |
Motivational Talk on Life Long Learning |
Student Support & Progression |
|
55 |
06.06.2019 |
Workshop on sensitization of students on SWAYAM Online Courses |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
56 |
13.06.2019 |
Coaching program for PG NEET Examination |
Student Support & Progression |
|
57 |
17-19 June 2019 |
Curriculum Implementation Support Program in CHRI |
Curricular Aspects |
|
58 |
20.06.2019 |
Management and Leadership Program for Clinicians and Scientists |
Governance, Leadership and Management |
|
59 |
27.06.2019 |
Seminar on Quality of Research Publication and Plagiarism |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
60 |
2-3 July 2019 |
Internal Academic Audit |
|
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61 |
04.07.2019 |
Coaching Program for CSIR UGC NET Examination |
Student Support & Progression |
|
62 |
15.07.2019 |
Workshop on Bridging the gap – Industry and Institute |
Student Support & Progression |
|
63 |
26.07.2019 |
Seminar on Alumni Engagement for Enriching Academic Outcome |
Student Support & Progression |
|
64 |
7.08.2019 |
Workshop on Scientific Research Writing |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
65 |
14.08.2019 |
Seminar on Experiential & Outcome Based Learning |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
66 |
21.08.2019 |
Session on Soft Skills & Effective Communication |
Curricular Aspects |
|
67 |
28.08.2019 |
Seminar on Leadership & Management in Education |
Governance, Leadership and Management |
|
68 |
12.09.2019 |
Workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework |
All Criteria |
|
69 |
13.09.2019 |
IQAC internal Seminar on opportunities for Health Sciences Institutions in SWAYAM |
Curricular Aspects |
|
70 |
17.09.2019 |
Workshop on AQAR Submission with Reference to New Guidelines of NAAC |
All Criteria |
|
71 |
25.09.2019 |
Session on strategies for Transforming Libraries |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
72 |
10.10.2019 |
Workshop on Recent Trends in Teaching & Research |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation; Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
73 |
23.10.2019 |
IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Performance of the Institution (CARE) in One Area Distinctive to its Policy & Thrust |
Institutional Values and Best Practices |
|
74 |
23.10.2019 |
IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Best Practices Successfully Implemented at CARE |
Institutional Values and Best Practices |
|
75 |
31.10.2019 |
Session on Total Quality Management & its Application to Education Sector |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
76 |
5.11.2019 |
Workshop on Vision Building of an Organisation |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
77 |
6.11.2019 |
Training Program on Good Clinical Practices |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
78 |
12.11.2019 |
Workshop on Sensitizing Clinicians & Biomedical Researchers on Intellectual Property Rights |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
79 |
14.11.2019 |
IQAC Workshop on NIRF |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
80 |
27.11.2019 |
Session on Enhancing Writing Skills on Idea Generation for Budding Entrepreneurs |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
81 |
5.12.2019 |
Training Session on Use of E-Resources for Effective E-Learning |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
82 |
12.12.2019 |
Workshop on Industry-Academia Collaboration for Skill Development & Industrial Training |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
83 |
17.12.2019 |
Seminar on Mapping Attainment with Learning Outcome Based Curriculum |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
84 |
23.12.2019 |
Seminar on Challenges on Curriculum Design & Development for Health Sciences Institutions |
Curricular Aspects |
|
85 |
9.01.2020 |
Workshop on Evaluation and Grading Methods |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
86 |
17.01.2020 |
Training Session on Enhancing Research Output and Collaboration |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
87 |
22.01.2020 |
Interactive Session on Effective Mentorship Skills |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
88 |
28.01.2020 |
Seminar on “How to use ICT Tools for Effective Learning” |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
89 |
5.02.2020 |
Interactive Session on Self Management & Gender Sensitization |
Institutional Values and Best Practices |
|
90 |
14.02.2020 |
IQAC Workshop on CO PO Mapping |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
91 |
20.02.2020 |
Workshop on Enhancing Participatory Learning |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
92 |
27.02.2020 |
Session on Exam Reforms in Health Science Universities |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
93 |
27.02.2020-5.03.2020 |
Personality Development Program (Train-the-Trainer) |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
94 |
1.03.2020 |
IQAC Workshop on NAAC |
All Criteria |
|
95 |
6.03.2020 |
Indian Green Building Certification Workshop |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
96 |
12.03.2020 |
Session on Improving Personal Interview Skills |
Student Support & Progression |
|
97 |
16.03.2020 |
Invited Talk on Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders in Education Industry |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
Report of Quality Assurance Initiatives of
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) during the last 5 years
The consistent search for excellence in education, patient care and research as earned Chettinad Academy of Research and Education with many accreditations, recognitions, memberships and awards. Notable among them are:
2015-16
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 26.10.2015 to 24.09.2017 |
| 2 | NAAC Certificate from 16.11.2015 to 15.11.2020 – ‘A’ Grade with 3.10 point scale |
| 3 | NIRF Ranking 2016 – 100th Best University |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2015-16 |
2016-17
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NIRF Ranking 2017 : University Ranking (101 to 150 band) |
| 2 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 3 | Audited Annual Report 2016-17 |
2017-18
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 18.12.2017 to 17.12.2019 |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2018 : University Ranking (151 to 200 band) |
| 3 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2017-18 |
| 5 | External – Academic and Administrative Audit |
2018-19
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | AICTE letter of approval for Chettinad School of Architecture and Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2019 : University Ranking (101-150 band) |
| 3 | Council of Architecture Letter of Approval to B.Arch. degree course to Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 4 | Bar Council of India Recognition to Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and fresh approval to its Chettinad School of Law for law courses |
| 5 | Pharmacy Council of India Approval letter to B.Pharm and D.Pharm Courses to Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 6 | Unveiling of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education new LOGO |
| 7 | UGC approval for starting new courses from 2019-20 |
| 8 | Audited Annual Report 2018-19 |
2019-20
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | Green, Energy & Environmental Audit conducted by UVK Susnomics Engg. Pvt. Ltd, Chennai – Certification |
| 2 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded Diamond rating by QS I•GAUGE |
| 3 | International Association of Law Schools Membership |
| 4 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 14.02.2020 to 13.02.2022 |
| 5 | Association of Commonwealth Universities Membership |
| 6 | British Council Library Membership |
| 7 | DELNET Membership |
| 8 | International Association of Universities Membership |
| 9 | NIRF Ranking 2020 : 98th Best University |
| 10 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded E-LEAD certification by QS I•GAUGE for Exceptional E-Learning methods |
| 11 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 12 | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 13 | Chettinad College of Nursing, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 14 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 15 | Chettinad School of Architecture under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 16 | Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Science under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 17 | Chettinad School of Law under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 18 | Chettinad School of Physiotherapy under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 19 | American Library Membership |
| 20 | MCI –Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute MBBS LOP increase of seats from 150 to 250 for the academic year 2020-21 |
| 21 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education IQAC is ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| 22 | The WEEK Magazine 2020 Ranking
|
| 23 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 24 | The Outlook Ranking 2020
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| 25 | Outlook icare India University Ranking 2020
|
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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
IQAC of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was established with the objective to review and analyze the academic standards and performance indicators and form strategies to constantly improve the quality of higher education.
IQAC – Vision
To promote quality culture as the prime concern of Higher Education Institutions through institutionalizing and internalizing all the quality-enhancing and sustaining initiatives taken with internal and external support.
Objective
The primary aim of the IQAC is
To develop a mechanism to promote conscious, consistent and catalytic action plans to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
To promote institutional quality enhancement and sustenance through the internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of the best practices.
Strategies
IQAC shall evolve a mechanism and procedures for
-
a) Ensuring timely, efficient and progressive performance of academic, administrative and financial units;
-
b) Adoption of relevant and quality academic and research programmes;
-
c) Ensuring equitable access to and affordability of academic programmes for various sections of the society;
-
d) Optimization and integration of modern methods of teaching and learning;
-
e) Ensuring credible assessment and evaluation processes;
-
f) Ensuring the proper allocation, adequacy and maintenance of support structure and services; and
-
g) Sharing of research findings and networking with other institutions in India and abroad
Functions
-
a) Development and application of quality benchmarks;
-
b) Setting parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the institution;
-
c) Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty development to adopt the required knowledge and technology for participatory teaching and learning process;
-
d) Collection and analysis of feedback from all the stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
-
d) Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all the stakeholders;
-
e) Organization of intra- and inter-institutional workshops and seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
-
f) Documentation of various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement;
-
g) Acting as a nodal agency of the institution for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of the best practices;
-
h) Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing institutional quality;
-
i) Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audits along with their follow-up activities; and
-
j) Preparation and submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per the guidelines and parameters of NAAC.
Benefits
IQAC will facilitate / contribute to
-
a) Ensuring clarity and focus in the institution’s march towards quality enhancement;
-
b) Ensuring internalization of quality culture;
-
b) Ensuring enhancement and coordination among the various units and activities of the institution and institutionalizing all good practices;
-
c) Providing a sound basis for decision-making to improve institutional functioning;
-
d) Acting as a dynamic system for quality changes in HEIs; and
-
e) Building a sound methodology for documentation and internal communication.
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Council members list
| Sl.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Balasubramanian T | Vice Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 2 | Ms.Jeyendrasaraswathi S | Registrar, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 3 | Dr.Murugesan R | Director Research, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 4 | Dr.Arunkumar R | Controller of Examinations, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 5 | Mr.Mohan R | Finance Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 6 | Mr.Dhinakaran D | Legal Officer, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 7 | Mr.Manickam M | Head Infrastructure, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 8 | Mr.Satish Babu B | IT Head, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 9 | Dr.Prince Johnson Samuel | Deputy Registrar – Academics, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
| 10 | Dr.Jagannathan N R | Professor of Eminence, Dept. of Radiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 11 | Dr. Pitchai Balashanmugam K | Dean, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 12 | Dr.Sripathi Kandula | Principal, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 13 | Dr.Veena M Joseph | Principal, Chettinad College of Nursing |
| 14 | Dr.Lakshmi K | Professor & Dean In-charge, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 15 | Dr.Mohan Rao | Professor & Head, General Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 16 | Dr.Ruckmani A | Professor & Head, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 17 | Dr.Priyadarshini shanmugam | Professor & Head, Microbiology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 18 | Dr.Maignana Kumar R | Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 19 | Ar.Vaidyanathan K | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 20 | Mr.Shyamtanu Pal | Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Law |
| 21 | Dr.Shoba Narayan | Assistant Professor, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 22 | Ms.Trishi A Mehta | Student, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 23 | Dr.Rajesh Kannan S | Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
| 24 | Dr.Rajesh P | Principal, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute |
| 25 | Dr.Jayasankaran N | Advisor, Vellore Institute of Technology |
| 26 | Dr.Meena Chintamaneni | Registrar, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies |
| 27 | Ms.Ruchi Sinha | Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Law |
| 28 | Dr.Arun Kumar R | Vice Principal & Professor, Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute |
Minutes of the Meeting (MOM) & Action Taken Report
IQAC Programs
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S.No. |
Date |
Theme |
Category |
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1 |
05.09.2012 |
Choice Based Credit System |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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MCI Vision 2020 |
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Curricular reforms in Nursing Education |
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“Outreach – A Catalyst towards Improved Educational Outcomes”- A NAAC sponsored national seminar |
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2 |
28.09.2012 |
Tapping potential at source–Towards Quality in Higher Education |
Outreach and extension |
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Quality Indicators for Effective Outreach Activities |
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29.09.2012 |
Corporate Social Responsibility–Towards Quality in Higher Education |
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Relevance of Outreach in Enhancing Quality in Health Science Institutions |
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Examination Reforms & Evaluation Tools |
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3 |
16.07.2013 |
Examination system: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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Formative Vs Summative assessment: Need of the hour |
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4 |
March 2013 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
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5 |
16.08.2013 & 17.08.2013 |
Basic Research Methodology Course–“Writing a study protocol” & “Dissertation Writing” |
Research |
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6 |
07.09.2013 |
IQAC, MEU, Dept. of Pharmacology conduct one day workshop on “How to read a paper in a journal” |
Research |
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7 |
22.01.2014 to 23.01.2014 |
Sensitization of Faculty and Students on scope and Potential for Extramural Research Funding |
Research |
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8 |
June 2014 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
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9 |
28.8.2014 |
Seminar cum workshop on Plagiarism |
Research |
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10 |
20.11.2014 |
Seminar on Effective Mentorship Program |
Research |
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11 |
15.12.2014 |
Disaster awareness program |
Disaster preparedness |
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12 |
19 & 20.03 2015 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
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13 |
23.3.2015 |
Examination and Evaluation Reforms In Health Sciences |
Examination & Evaluation |
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14 |
23.7.2015 |
Practicing the uncertain art |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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15 |
10.10.2015 |
Ranking of Institutions and accreditations |
Best Practice |
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16 |
19.8.2016 |
Kaizen |
Governance |
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17 |
27.01.2017 |
Kaizen workshop |
Governance |
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18 |
10.04.2017 |
Quality of Research Publications |
Research |
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19 |
12.04.2017 |
Disaster Management Capacity Building |
Leadership and management |
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20 |
08.06.2017 |
IPR & Patent Workshop |
Research |
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21 |
07.07.2017 |
Best Practices of an Academic Institution |
Best Practices |
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22 |
16.7.2017 |
Digital Initiatives – Swayam, NPTEL, NAD, vlab, etc |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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23 |
20.07.2017 |
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24 |
28.07.2017 |
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25 |
Oct – Nov 2017 |
Academic and Administrative Audit |
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26 |
20.12.2017 |
Seminar on Scientific Proposal Writing |
Research |
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27 |
6th & 7th April 2019 |
Seminar cum workshop on e-Learning |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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28 |
24.10.2018 |
Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead |
Research |
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Current Trends in Skill Development |
Curriculum |
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29 |
14-15th Dec 2018 |
Quality Indicators and Benchmark for Health Science Institutions |
All criteria |
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30 |
06.09.2019 |
Workshop on Learning outcome-oriented Course Design |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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31 |
27.09.2018 |
Faculty Development Initiative for mapping of course outcome through internal assessment criteria |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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32 |
11.10.2018 |
Design of Value added programs for better placement Opportunities |
Curricular Aspects |
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33 |
24.10.2018 |
OMICS advancements in lifestyle diseases- Diabetes |
Research |
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34 |
Novel drug delivery system- case studies |
Research |
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35 |
Clues for Anticancer Leads from Ocean Derived Molecules–A Long Road Ahead |
Research |
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36 |
02.11.2018 |
Precision Medicine: Does proper diagnosis of Diabetes make a difference in therapy? |
Research |
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37 |
17.11.2018 |
Women Empowerment |
Institutional Values |
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38 |
10-11 Dec 2018 |
External – Academic and Administrative Audit |
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39 |
14-15 Dec 2018 |
National Conference on Quality Indicators and Benchmarks for Health Science Institutions |
All Criteria |
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40 |
10.01.2019 |
Seminar on Tools for E- Learning content development |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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41 |
25.01.2019 |
Gender Equity under Indian Constitution |
Institutional Values |
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42 |
31.01.2019 |
Workshop on applying Blooms Taxonomy on Question paper setting |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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43 |
7- 9 Feb 2019 |
Evolving Trends In Learning Physiology |
Research |
|
44 |
15.02.2019 |
Seminar on Feedback from stakeholders as an indirect measure of attainment |
Curricular Aspects |
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45 |
07.03.2019 |
Tools for automating Student Satisfaction Survey |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
46 |
04.04.2019 |
Workshop on Sensitization of clinicians on availability of Extra Mural funding for research |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
47 |
11.04.2019 |
Interactive session on Facing your first interview |
Student Support & Progression |
|
48 |
18.04.2019 |
Seminar for students on Service with Empathy |
Student Support & Progression |
|
49 |
24.04.2019 |
Sensitization on New RAF of NAAC |
All Criteria |
|
50 |
25.04.2019 |
Environment Friendly ecosystem – Student Sensitization Program |
Institutional Values |
|
51 |
30.04.2019 |
Workshop on Capacity Building |
Governance, Leadership and Management |
|
52 |
02.05.2019 |
Seminar on sensitization on Intellectual Property Rights for researchers |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
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53 |
10.05.2019 |
Workshop – Scientific writing for Research Scholars and faculties |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
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54 |
17.05.2019 |
Motivational Talk on Life Long Learning |
Student Support & Progression |
|
55 |
06.06.2019 |
Workshop on sensitization of students on SWAYAM Online Courses |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
56 |
13.06.2019 |
Coaching program for PG NEET Examination |
Student Support & Progression |
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57 |
17-19 June 2019 |
Curriculum Implementation Support Program in CHRI |
Curricular Aspects |
|
58 |
20.06.2019 |
Management and Leadership Program for Clinicians and Scientists |
Governance, Leadership and Management |
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59 |
27.06.2019 |
Seminar on Quality of Research Publication and Plagiarism |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
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60 |
2-3 July 2019 |
Internal Academic Audit |
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61 |
04.07.2019 |
Coaching Program for CSIR UGC NET Examination |
Student Support & Progression |
|
62 |
15.07.2019 |
Workshop on Bridging the gap – Industry and Institute |
Student Support & Progression |
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63 |
26.07.2019 |
Seminar on Alumni Engagement for Enriching Academic Outcome |
Student Support & Progression |
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64 |
7.08.2019 |
Workshop on Scientific Research Writing |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
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65 |
14.08.2019 |
Seminar on Experiential & Outcome Based Learning |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
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66 |
21.08.2019 |
Session on Soft Skills & Effective Communication |
Curricular Aspects |
|
67 |
28.08.2019 |
Seminar on Leadership & Management in Education |
Governance, Leadership and Management |
|
68 |
12.09.2019 |
Workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework |
All Criteria |
|
69 |
13.09.2019 |
IQAC internal Seminar on opportunities for Health Sciences Institutions in SWAYAM |
Curricular Aspects |
|
70 |
17.09.2019 |
Workshop on AQAR Submission with Reference to New Guidelines of NAAC |
All Criteria |
|
71 |
25.09.2019 |
Session on strategies for Transforming Libraries |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
72 |
10.10.2019 |
Workshop on Recent Trends in Teaching & Research |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation; Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
73 |
23.10.2019 |
IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Performance of the Institution (CARE) in One Area Distinctive to its Policy & Thrust |
Institutional Values and Best Practices |
|
74 |
23.10.2019 |
IQAC Essay Writing Competition on Best Practices Successfully Implemented at CARE |
Institutional Values and Best Practices |
|
75 |
31.10.2019 |
Session on Total Quality Management & its Application to Education Sector |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
76 |
5.11.2019 |
Workshop on Vision Building of an Organisation |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
77 |
6.11.2019 |
Training Program on Good Clinical Practices |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
78 |
12.11.2019 |
Workshop on Sensitizing Clinicians & Biomedical Researchers on Intellectual Property Rights |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
79 |
14.11.2019 |
IQAC Workshop on NIRF |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
80 |
27.11.2019 |
Session on Enhancing Writing Skills on Idea Generation for Budding Entrepreneurs |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
81 |
5.12.2019 |
Training Session on Use of E-Resources for Effective E-Learning |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
82 |
12.12.2019 |
Workshop on Industry-Academia Collaboration for Skill Development & Industrial Training |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
83 |
17.12.2019 |
Seminar on Mapping Attainment with Learning Outcome Based Curriculum |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
84 |
23.12.2019 |
Seminar on Challenges on Curriculum Design & Development for Health Sciences Institutions |
Curricular Aspects |
|
85 |
9.01.2020 |
Workshop on Evaluation and Grading Methods |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
86 |
17.01.2020 |
Training Session on Enhancing Research Output and Collaboration |
Research, Innovations & Extension |
|
87 |
22.01.2020 |
Interactive Session on Effective Mentorship Skills |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
88 |
28.01.2020 |
Seminar on “How to use ICT Tools for Effective Learning” |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
89 |
5.02.2020 |
Interactive Session on Self Management & Gender Sensitization |
Institutional Values and Best Practices |
|
90 |
14.02.2020 |
IQAC Workshop on CO PO Mapping |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
91 |
20.02.2020 |
Workshop on Enhancing Participatory Learning |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
92 |
27.02.2020 |
Session on Exam Reforms in Health Science Universities |
Teaching-Learning & Evaluation |
|
93 |
27.02.2020-5.03.2020 |
Personality Development Program (Train-the-Trainer) |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
|
94 |
1.03.2020 |
IQAC Workshop on NAAC |
All Criteria |
|
95 |
6.03.2020 |
Indian Green Building Certification Workshop |
Infrastructure & Learning Resources |
|
96 |
12.03.2020 |
Session on Improving Personal Interview Skills |
Student Support & Progression |
|
97 |
16.03.2020 |
Invited Talk on Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders in Education Industry |
Governance, Leadership & Management |
Report of Quality Assurance Initiatives of
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) during the last 5 years
The consistent search for excellence in education, patient care and research as earned Chettinad Academy of Research and Education with many accreditations, recognitions, memberships and awards. Notable among them are:
2015-16
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 26.10.2015 to 24.09.2017 |
| 2 | NAAC Certificate from 16.11.2015 to 15.11.2020 – ‘A’ Grade with 3.10 point scale |
| 3 | NIRF Ranking 2016 – 100th Best University |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2015-16 |
2016-17
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NIRF Ranking 2017 : University Ranking (101 to 150 band) |
| 2 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 3 | Audited Annual Report 2016-17 |
2017-18
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 18.12.2017 to 17.12.2019 |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2018 : University Ranking (151 to 200 band) |
| 3 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 4 | Audited Annual Report 2017-18 |
| 5 | External – Academic and Administrative Audit |
2018-19
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | AICTE letter of approval for Chettinad School of Architecture and Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 2 | NIRF Ranking 2019 : University Ranking (101-150 band) |
| 3 | Council of Architecture Letter of Approval to B.Arch. degree course to Chettinad School of Architecture |
| 4 | Bar Council of India Recognition to Chettinad Academy of Research and Education and fresh approval to its Chettinad School of Law for law courses |
| 5 | Pharmacy Council of India Approval letter to B.Pharm and D.Pharm Courses to Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 6 | Unveiling of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education new LOGO |
| 7 | UGC approval for starting new courses from 2019-20 |
| 8 | Audited Annual Report 2018-19 |
2019-20
| Sl. No. | Subject |
| 1 | Green, Energy & Environmental Audit conducted by UVK Susnomics Engg. Pvt. Ltd, Chennai – Certification |
| 2 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded Diamond rating by QS I•GAUGE |
| 3 | International Association of Law Schools Membership |
| 4 | NABL Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medical Testing at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute from 14.02.2020 to 13.02.2022 |
| 5 | Association of Commonwealth Universities Membership |
| 6 | British Council Library Membership |
| 7 | DELNET Membership |
| 8 | International Association of Universities Membership |
| 9 | NIRF Ranking 2020 : 98th Best University |
| 10 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded E-LEAD certification by QS I•GAUGE for Exceptional E-Learning methods |
| 11 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 12 | Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 13 | Chettinad College of Nursing, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 14 | Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, a constituent college of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 15 | Chettinad School of Architecture under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 16 | Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Science under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 17 | Chettinad School of Law under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 18 | Chettinad School of Physiotherapy under Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been awarded with ISO 9001:2015 |
| 19 | American Library Membership |
| 20 | MCI –Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute MBBS LOP increase of seats from 150 to 250 for the academic year 2020-21 |
| 21 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education IQAC is ISO 9001:2015 certified |
| 22 | The WEEK Magazine 2020 Ranking
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| 23 | Association of Indian Universities Annual Membership |
| 24 | The Outlook Ranking 2020
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| 25 | Outlook icare India University Ranking 2020
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