Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

Lexicon Institute of Technology

Academic Year: _________

1. Institutional Profile

• Name of Institution: Lexicon Institute of Technology
• Location: _______________________________
• Year of Establishment: __________
• Type: ☐ Private ☐ Public
• Affiliations/Collaborations: _______________________________
• Programs Offered: Foundation / Diploma / Degree / Professional Certifications
• Student Enrolment (by level, gender, discipline): _______________________________
• Faculty Strength: _______________________________
• Accreditation/Recognition: UGC / SLQF / Other bodies

2. Governance and Leadership

• Structure of Governance (Board of Directors, Academic Council, IQAC)
• Major Policy Updates during the Year
• Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Activities Summary

3. Academic Programs and Curriculum

• New programs introduced/revised during the year
• Curriculum alignment with SLQF
• Innovations in teaching and learning (e.g., ICT, blended learning, OBE, competency-based approaches)
• Student feedback mechanisms on curriculum and teaching

4. Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

• Faculty development programs conducted (workshops, training, seminars)
• Student-centered pedagogies adopted
• Assessment reforms (continuous assessment, rubrics, moderation)
• Examination results analysis (pass rates, GPA distribution, graduation statistics)

5. Research, Innovation, and Publications

• Research projects undertaken (faculty and student)
• Publications (journals, conference papers, books, patents)
• Research funding received
• Industry or community research collaborations

6. Student Development and Support

• Student welfare services (counselling, mentoring, scholarships)
• Career guidance and employability programs
• Extra-curricular, cultural, and sports activities
• Student achievements (awards, competitions, recognition)

7. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

• New facilities developed (labs, libraries, classrooms, ICT infrastructure)
• Upgrades in digital learning platforms or e-library
• Resource utilization and accessibility

8. Community Engagement and Outreach

• Social responsibility initiatives
• Partnerships with schools, NGOs, or industries
• Training, workshops, and extension activities conducted

9. Governance, Transparency, and Ethics

• Policy implementations (plagiarism, grievance redressal, research ethics)
• Faculty/staff appraisal and accountability mechanisms
• Financial transparency and audit reports

10. Institutional Innovations and Best Practices

• Innovative practices introduced (pedagogical, administrative, technological)
• Documented case studies of best practices

11. Challenges and Areas for Improvement

• Identified gaps in curriculum delivery, assessment, student services, or infrastructure
• Action plan for addressing these gaps in the next academic year

12. Conclusion

The report reaffirms the Institute’s commitment to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and excellence in higher education in alignment with national and global standards.