UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Self-study reports are prepared by the institution itself through reflection on its strengths, weaknesses and processes. They represent an internally driven effort to evaluate and document quality. Although they are used in external accreditation, their origin and preparation are internal. Hence, they are an example of internal quality assurance.

Option A:
Internal quality assurance encompasses activities initiated and controlled by the institution, such as IQAC work, feedback collection and documentation. Self-study reporting fits exactly within this set of activities, which is why this option is correct.

Option B:
External quality assurance involves outside agencies like NAAC conducting visits and assessments. That is different from the preparation of the report by the institution, so this option does not match the stem.

Option C:
Regulatory quality assurance refers to oversight by statutory regulators through rules and inspections. It is not the same as an internal self-review process, making this option inappropriate.

Option D:
Judicial processes involve courts and legal remedies, which are unrelated to academic self-evaluation and quality reporting. Therefore, this option is clearly incorrect.

Statements A, B, C and E together reflect essential aspects of accreditation. A is correct because agencies evaluate multiple criteria including curriculum, teaching and research. B is correct as accreditation is granted for a defined period after which institutions must seek re-accreditation. C is correct since accreditation grades can affect funding decisions, autonomy and student perception. E is correct because self-study reports are key documents in the process. D and F are false because institutions with low grades may improve and reapply, and site visits are based on documented evidence submitted in advance.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E and therefore ignores the central role of self-study reports in accreditation procedures.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it includes D, which wrongly states that the lowest-graded institutions are permanently excluded from re-accreditation, contrary to improvement-oriented quality assurance.

Option C:
Option C is correct as it selects A, B, C and E, covering criteria, cycle nature, consequences and documentation, while excluding D and F, which misrepresent re-application possibilities and evidence-based review.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes F, claiming that visits occur without prior documentation and omitting A, so it fails to describe the comprehensive, document-based nature of accreditation.