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This criterion covers aspects of:
Promotion of Research and Facilities
Resource Mobilization for Research
Innovation Ecosystem
Research Publications and Awards
Consultancy
Extension Activities and Collaborations
1. Research Promotion and Policy
A research policy in place that guides research activities.
Encourage faculty to apply for research grants (UGC, AICTE, DST, ICSSR, etc.).
Organize FDPs, workshops, and seminars.
A functioning Research and Development (R&D) Cell to encourage faculty and student research.
Seed money and financial support from the institution for research.
Research incentives and awards for faculty/students.
Encouragement for interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
2. Infrastructure and Facilities
Well-equipped research labs, innovation centres, incubation cells, etc.
Access to e-resources, journals, and databases.
ICT infrastructure to support research and plagiarism detection software.
Facilities for patent filing, prototype development.
3. Grants and Projects
Records of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies (UGC, DST, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.).
Efforts to mobilize external funding.
Utilization reports of sanctioned funds.
Monitoring and support for Minor and Major Research Projects (MRPs).
4. Publications and IPR
Regular research publications by faculty in UGC CARE, Scopus, Web of Science journals.
Maintenance of publication records, impact factors, h-index, citation index.
Filing and granting of patents and copyrights.
Encouragement for book publications, chapters in edited volumes, etc.
5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Functioning Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) / Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC).
Support for startups, incubations, product development.
Participation in Hackathons, Smart India Hackathon, etc.
6. Consultancy
Engagement in paid or unpaid consultancy services.
Documentation of consultancy income and impact.
7. Extension and Outreach Activities
Conduct of extension activities addressing local community needs (health camps, legal aid, environmental awareness, etc.).
Active participation in Swachh Bharat, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, NSS/NCC activities.
Collaboration with NGOs, industries, academic institutions.
8. Collaboration and MoUs
Functional MoUs with HEIs, industries, research bodies, foreign institutions.
Evidence of joint research, student exchange, faculty development programs.
Internships, industrial visits, field projects facilitated through collaborations.
Supporting Documents Needed by NAAC:
Research policy documents
List of sanctioned projects and funding letters
List of publications with proof (ISSN/ISBN, links)
IPR certificates (patents, copyrights)
Details of consultancy work
MoU copies and outcomes
Event reports and photographs
Utilization certificates for research grants
Templates
A.Publications Table Template
| Sl. No. | Name of Faculty | Title of Paper | Journal Name | ISSN | Impact Factor | Indexed In | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B.Projects Summary Template
| Sl. No. | Project Title | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount Sanctioned | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C.MoU Outcomes Template
| Sl. No. | Organization | Date of MoU | Purpose | Activities Conducted | Status (Active/Expired) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D.Extension Activities Table
| Sl. No. | Activity | Date | Collaborating Agency | No. of Participants | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Step 1: Formation of R&D Cell
Constitute an R&D committee with faculty representatives.
Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting structure.
Step 2: Framing Research Policy
Draft and approve institutional research and innovation policy.
Circulate policy to all departments.
Step 3: Infrastructure Audit
Assess existing research labs, databases, and tools.
Identify gaps and prepare proposals for upgrades.
Step 4: Faculty Sensitization and Capacity Building
Conduct awareness programs on NAAC research metrics.
Organize workshops on research writing, IPR, and grant application.
Step 5: Data Collection and Documentation
Compile data on:
Faculty publications (last 5 years)
Ongoing/completed research projects
MoUs and outcomes
Consultancy and IPR
Extension and outreach activities
Step 6: Uploading Evidence and Templates
Fill in the provided templates with verified data.
Ensure all entries are supported with relevant documents (e.g., UGC-CARE list for journals, funding letters, MoUs, etc.).
Step 7: Monitoring Mechanism
Set up a bi-annual review process.
Update the research repository and evidence file.
Step 8: NAAC Preparation and Submission
Align R&D report with SSR requirements (Qualitative & Quantitative).
Submit data for DVV clarification.
Step 9: Continuous Improvement
Regularly update policies based on feedback and peer team recommendations.
Foster a sustainable research culture through incentives and collaborations
