IQAC in higher education institutions – UGC NET Question

Statements B and C correctly describe the functions of an IQAC. Statement B is true because IQAC is designed to coordinate quality-related activities and promote best practices across departments. Statement C is correct as the IQAC prepares an Annual Quality Assurance Report that documents initiatives and outcomes for continuous improvement. Statements A and D are false since IQAC is not related to student elections and continues to function even after accreditation as a permanent quality structure.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it combines A and B as correct statements. Statement A is clearly wrong, linking IQAC to student elections rather than quality assurance. Including it with B, which is correct, makes the option inconsistent.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it pairs A and C and therefore accepts statement A as correct. Although C is true, A misrepresents the basic purpose of IQAC. Thus this combination cannot be considered accurate.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it brings together B and C, the statements that align with guidelines on IQAC’s mandate and reporting responsibilities. It also implicitly rejects A and D, both of which misunderstand IQAC’s purpose and continuity. This makes it the only logically consistent option.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it suggests B and D are correct. While B is accurate, D is wrong because IQAC is meant to function as an ongoing mechanism even after accreditation cycles. Accepting D would undermine the notion of continuous quality assurance.