Alumni engagement and institutional growth – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B and D correctly summarise the benefits of alumni engagement. A is true because alumni can mentor current students, help with placements and contribute funds. B is true as alumni insights about courses and industry trends are valuable inputs during curriculum revision. D is also true since successful alumni act as brand ambassadors who improve institutional standing. Statement C is false; alumni relationships are widely recognised as important for both academic and institutional growth. Hence, A, B and D only form the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes A and B but omits D, not acknowledging the reputational advantages that alumni success can bring to their institution.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it includes all three true statements about mentoring, feedback and reputation while excluding C, which wrongly claims that alumni engagement is irrelevant.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it selects B and D only and leaves out A, failing to mention the direct mentoring and fundraising roles that alumni associations commonly play.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it groups A with C and D, accepting C’s false assertion that alumni are irrelevant for development, which contradicts current higher education practices.