Here are the requested documents for the fourth IQAC meeting, drafted in the same format as your previous records.
NOTICE
Ref. no. IQAC/2025-26/Meetings/4
Date: Monday, 20th April 2026
IQAC Meeting Notice
All IQAC members are hereby informed that the fourth meeting of the IQAC for the academic year 2025-26 has been scheduled as per the following details:
Date: Monday, 27th April 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Principal’s Office
Agenda:
- Issues faced during the recent examinations.
- Preparation of AQAR 2025-26 and early submission to Gokhale Education Society in June 2026 (Noting that NAAC has currently halted the process of submission).
- NEP structure for third-year BA and BCOM classes and workload issues arising out of it.
- Measures to improve admission numbers and the allotment of admission duties during the vacation (12th class results expected in the third week of May).
- Discussion of the IQAC annual report prepared by the IQAC Coordinator.
All members are requested to attend the meeting on time.
Members
- Principal Dr. Suhasini Sant (Management Representative)
- Prof. Dr. Nagesh Suryawanshi (Teacher)
- Prof. Prakash Sawant (Teacher)
- Prof. Ashwini Torane (Teacher)
- Prof. Dnyaneshwar Jambhule (Teacher)
- Prof. Pankaj Pandagale (Teacher)
- Prof. Pramod Dhengle (Teacher)
- Prof. Supriya Yadav (Teacher)
- Prof. Sandeep Kajabe (Teacher)
- Mr. Vasant Jathar (Administrative officer, GES)
- Mr. Sunil Kirve (Administrative officer)
- Mr. Sharad Ambole (Local society representative)
- Mrs. Surekha Bhosle (Student representative)
- Ms. Archana Shelke (Alumni member)
- Mr. Rohit Kadam (Stakeholders – Parents)
S. P. Buwa IQAC coordinator
Dr. S. B. Karande Principal & Chairperson
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Minutes of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Meeting
Ref. No: IQAC/2025-26/Meetings/4
Date of Meeting: Monday, 27th April 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Principal’s Office
Chairperson: Dr. S. B. Karande (Principal)
Attendance: The meeting was attended by the IQAC Coordinator, S. P. Buwa, and the committee members. A quorum was present.
Proceedings:
1. Issues faced during examinations
The committee discussed the administrative and technical challenges encountered during the recent examinations. It was resolved to streamline the seating arrangements and strengthen the invigilation protocols for the upcoming academic year to ensure smoother execution.
2. Preparation of AQAR 2025-26 and early submission to GES
The Chairperson instructed that the data collection for the AQAR 2025-26 be expedited. Although NAAC has currently halted the submission process, the complete report must be prepared and submitted internally to the Gokhale Education Society by June 2026. Criterion heads were asked to finalize their respective metrics.
3. NEP structure for third-year BA and BCOM classes
The integration of the National Education Policy (NEP) structure for the upcoming third-year BA and BCOM batches was discussed in detail. Concerns regarding faculty workload distributions were raised. It was resolved that a separate timetable committee meeting will be convened to re-allocate workload equitably while strictly adhering to NEP guidelines.
4. Measures to improve admission numbers
Anticipating the declaration of the 12th class results in the third week of May, strategies to boost first-year admissions were proposed. The committee decided to assign specific admission counseling duties to faculty members during the summer vacation to guide prospective students. Promotional outreach in local areas was also approved.
5. Discussion of the IQAC annual report
The IQAC Coordinator, Prof. Shubharaj Buwa, presented the comprehensive IQAC Annual Report summarizing the initiatives, meetings, and quality sustenance efforts undertaken during the 2025-26 academic year. The committee reviewed and unanimously approved the report for final documentation.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
S. P. Buwa IQAC coordinator
Dr. S. B. Karande Principal & Chairperson
ACTION TAKEN REPORT (ATR)
Action Taken Report (ATR)
Date: Tuesday, 5th May 2026
Regarding the meeting held on 27th April 2026
| Agenda Item | Resolution Taken | Action Taken |
| Examination Issues | Address seating and invigilation challenges. | A revised set of standard operating procedures for examination conduct has been drafted for the next session. |
| AQAR 2025-26 Preparation | Prepare the report for internal submission to GES by June 2026. | Data compilation is actively underway by criterion heads; internal review scheduled for the last week of May. |
| NEP Workload & Structure | Re-allocate faculty workload according to the new NEP guidelines for TY BA/BCOM. | The timetable committee has been officially instructed to draft the new workload distribution matrix. |
| Admission Improvement | Allot admission counseling duties during the vacation period. | A vacation duty roster for admission counseling has been prepared and circulated among the teaching staff. |
| IQAC Annual Report | Approve and document the annual report prepared by the Coordinator. | The Annual Report was officially signed off by the Principal and filed in the IQAC records. |
S. P. Buwa IQAC coordinator
Dr. S. B. Karande Principal & Chairperson