Institutional leadership
Vice-Chancellors, Directors, Principals, Registrars, Deans and Heads of Departments.
NIRF Overall CategoryMethodology, Data Preparation
& Performance Improvement
Organized by International Institute of Quality Accreditation & Rankings (IIQA)
FORMATLive online workshop
TIME · IST10:00 AM - 05:00 PM IST
REGISTRATION FEE₹3000.00 · No GST
PARTICIPATION1 person individual
Workshop Overview
Build a practical Academic & Administrative Audit (AAA) process for your institution.
Connect self-evaluation, document review, stakeholder interaction and peer feedback with clear findings, assigned actions and verified follow-up.
Plan a meaningful audit and turn findings into measurable improvement through an evidence-based institutional quality cycle.
AAA supports institutional quality assurance. Audit scope, frequency and templates should reflect applicable institutional, university and regulatory requirements. This workshop does not confer accreditation.
WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY
What Will You Gain?
- Plan the audit with a clear purposeDefine objectives, scope, review period and criteria; select competent reviewers with appropriate independence.
- Conduct an evidence-based reviewSample records, discuss practices with stakeholders and validate strengths and gaps before reporting.
- Close the loop after reportingAssign action owners and deadlines, maintain action-taken evidence and verify effectiveness.
Who Can Participate?
For universities, autonomous institutions, affiliated colleges and professional institutions seeking to strengthen internal quality assurance through systematic academic and administrative review.
Quality & audit teams
IQAC Coordinators, audit committee members, faculty and departmental review teams.
Administrative & support teams
Examination officers, HR, finance, library and administrative teams.
What Will the Workshop Cover?
Follow the complete audit cycle: plan, self-evaluate, review evidence, discuss findings, report, act and verify effectiveness.
01Audit policy, scope & team preparation
- Define audit objectives, units, criteria and review period.
- Prepare terms of reference, schedules, reviewer roles, conflict-of-interest checks, confidentiality arrangements and department self-evaluation formats.
02Academic audit: teaching, learning & outcomes
- Review curriculum implementation, course plans, pedagogy, assessment, outcome evidence, research, mentoring and student progression.
- Examine feedback and improvement records using proportionate sampling.
03Administrative audit: systems & service delivery
- Review governance, HR, admissions, examinations, procurement, resource use, records, IT, library and student services.
- Assess policy implementation, accountability and controls; distinguish AAA from statutory financial audit.
04Evidence review, interviews & audit reporting
- Prepare checklists and evidence indexes; triangulate documents, interviews and observations.
- Record strengths and gaps against defined criteria, validate observations and write clear, actionable recommendations.
05Action-taken reports & effectiveness verification
- Prioritise recommendations, identify root causes and assign owners / dates.
- Maintain action-taken evidence, verify closure and effectiveness, escalate delays and integrate findings into IQAC and institutional planning.
Step-by-Step Audit Preparation
- Define objectives, units, criteria, review period and reviewer responsibilities.
- Prepare self-evaluation formats, checklists, schedules and an evidence index.
- Plan proportionate sampling, interviews and confidentiality arrangements.
Reporting, Action & Follow-up
- Validate observations and prepare evidence-linked findings and recommendations.
- Assign priorities, root-cause actions, owners and completion dates.
- Verify closure and effectiveness through IQAC / management review.
Academic review and administrative process review have distinct scopes. AAA complements internal quality assurance and is separate from statutory financial audit. University IQAC Functions & Audit Follow-up ↗
YOUR DAY, AT A GLANCE
Workshop Timeline
17 February 2027 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM IST. Lunch break: 1:00–2:00 PM.
Morning Session
AAA framework & workshop orientation
Purpose, scope and the institutional quality cycle.
Audit planning & team preparation
Policy, criteria, schedules, roles and reviewer independence.
Academic audit coverage
Teaching, assessment, outcomes, research and student support.
Administrative audit coverage
Governance, services, resources, controls and records.
Checklists & self-evaluation
Define evidence requirements and sampling priorities.
Afternoon Session
Audit implementation exercise
Document review, interviews, triangulation and observation notes.
Findings & report preparation
Evidence-linked findings and actionable recommendations.
Action-taken reports & follow-up
Ownership, deadlines, closure evidence and effectiveness checks.
Institutional roadmap & questions
Plan the next audit cycle and IQAC review milestones.
Lunch break
YOUR RESOURCE PERSON
LEARN FROM PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. T. Ravinder Reddy
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
International Institute of Quality Accreditation & Rankings (IIQA)
LL.B. | LL.M. (Constitutional Law) | Ph.D.
IIM Ahmedabad Alumnus | President of India Medal Awardee
Dr. T. Ravinder Reddy supports higher education institutions with accreditation, regulatory readiness and institutional development. His sessions connect institutional records, governance and evidence preparation with practical implementation priorities.
- Bachelor of Laws — Osmania University
- Master of Laws, Constitutional Law — Osmania University
- Doctor of Philosophy — Kakatiya University
Areas of expertise: institutional quality assurance, academic evidence review, mock audits, gap analysis, action planning and institutional development.
Explore Complete Profile ↗AUDIT EXPERIENCE & INSTITUTIONAL IMPROVEMENT
IIQA’s Experience & Institutional Engagements
Relevant Achievements
190+Academic & Administrative Audits conducted by IIQA1,000+Institutions supported through IIQA’s expert guidance500+Workshops & expert sessions conducted by IIQA
Institutional audit, advisory and training experience reported by IIQA.
Institutional Engagements & Feedback
GNITS, Hyderabad
Dr. Ramesh Reddy, Principal
The Principal’s feedback highlights IIQA’s academic evidence review, mock audits and follow-up on identified gaps as part of wider accreditation and institutional advisory support.
Read Full Testimonial ↗Continue with IIQA’s Expert Support
IIQA helps institutional teams plan audit scope and checklists, organise academic and administrative evidence, review gaps and track corrective actions through follow-up reviews.
Discuss Academic & Administrative Audit Support ↗YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help registering your institutional team? Contact IIQA for assistance.
What is Academic & Administrative Audit?
AAA is a systematic review of academic practices and administrative processes. It connects evidence-based findings with action planning and verified follow-up.
Who should participate?
Institution leaders, IQAC Coordinators, audit committees, faculty and administrative teams from universities, autonomous institutions, affiliated colleges and professional institutions.
Does the workshop cover action-taken reports?
Yes. It covers prioritisation, root-cause actions, owners, deadlines, closure evidence and effectiveness checks through institutional review.
Is AAA the same as statutory financial audit or accreditation?
No. AAA reviews academic quality and administrative processes. It does not replace statutory financial audit, and this workshop does not confer accreditation.
When will the workshop be conducted?
Wednesday, 17 February 2027, online from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST. Lunch is from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Registration closes on 15 February 2027 at 4:00 PM IST.
How many participants does the fee include?
₹12,000 per institution includes one coordinator and three participants. Additional participants cost ₹3,000 each, per workshop. No GST.
Does the 25% discount include additional participants?
Yes. Select two or more workshops to receive 25% off the total participation fee, including additional participants.
Will participants receive an e-certificate?
An e-Certificate of Participation is issued for attendance and completion of the full workshop.
Can we substitute a participant?
Inform IIQA at least 48 hours before the workshop starts. Substitution is permitted; workshop transfers depend on availability.
PARTICIPATION FEE & OFFERS
Invest in your institutional team.
PER PERSON · PER WORKSHOP
₹3000.00
for one participant / Individual
Only for individual candidate registration fee.
Additional participant₹3000.00 per person, per workshop
Additional benifitsIndividual ₹3,000 · Two participants ₹5,000 · Team of five ₹10,000
No GST
MULTI-WORKSHOP OFFER
Save 20%
Select two or more workshops from the IIQA workshop series. The discount applies to the total participation fee, including extra participants.
Example: seven participants in two workshops
- 2 × (₹10,000 + ₹5,000)
- ₹30,000
- 20% discount
- − ₹6,000
- Total payable
- ₹24,000
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Workshop Date & Registration
Choose one preferred date. Each batch covers the same programme; registration closes 42 hours before it starts.
Registration closes 15 November 2026, 4:00 PM IST.
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Issued to participants who attend and complete the full workshop.
Substitution & batch transfer
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