UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

NAAC requires institutions to submit an Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) describing progress on quality parameters. This report is generally compiled under the guidance of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell. The stem refers to the body that coordinates AQAR preparation, which is clearly the IQAC.

Option A:
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell acts as the nodal unit for planning, collecting data and drafting the AQAR. Its mandate includes documenting quality improvement efforts, aligning directly with the activity mentioned.

Option B:
A Library Committee focuses on library policies and resources and does not oversee institution-wide quality reporting to NAAC. Therefore, this option is not appropriate.

Option C:
The Sports Board manages sports facilities and events, which are important but separate from overall quality documentation. Hence, this option does not match the stem.

Option D:
A Hostel Committee looks after residential issues like discipline and maintenance in hostels. It is not responsible for academic quality reports, so this option is incorrect.

The yearly quality document compiled by the IQAC and sent to NAAC is formally called the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR). It records institutional initiatives and outcomes related to quality enhancement during a given academic year, so “Annual Quality Assurance Report” correctly completes the stem.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because the Self Study Report (SSR) is a comprehensive, one-time document prepared mainly before a full accreditation cycle, not an annual report.

Option B:
Option B is correct as the Annual Quality Assurance Report is explicitly mandated by NAAC as an annual submission that captures quality-related activities and achievements.

Option C:
Option C is wrong since a Self Appraisal Report generally refers to performance self-review by an individual or unit, not to the institution-wide annual report required by NAAC.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because a Review and Accreditation Report would normally be produced by the external agency after assessment, rather than by the institution itself each year.