INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Consulting and Advisory services to HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & HEALTH SCIENCE INSTITUTIONS
Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE) specializes in helping higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India achieve sustainable academic growth, global recognition, and enhanced rankings through expert consulting and strategic advisory services. By focusing on developing institutional capacities, aligning with national policies like NEP 2020, and implementing globally recognized best practices, we help institutions optimize their academic, administrative, and financial health.
One of the core strategies we use to achieve these outcomes is the Institution Development Plan (IDP) — a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for institutional growth that directly impacts Ranking improvements and Accreditation success.
The Quality, Rankings and Accreditation
- We provide advisory services to Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) of India to become top performers in their fields and to raise their profiles on a global scale.
- We suggest strategies, methods to develop best practices to improve the academic performance and enhance the institution's reputation among stakeholders.
- We provide meaningful and actionable inputs to refine the strategies and to apply course corrections and to prepare "Roadmap" to further enhance Ranking position, Recognition, Accreditation and grading process.
- We have a panel of experts to give orientation and training to the faculty members of HEIs and to address their concerns regarding NIRF India Rankings, NAAC Assessment and Accreditation Process.
- We have expertise in assessing the HEI's performance, developing and implementation strategy to strengthen the institutional Capacities for the following niche areas.
1) NIRF India Rankings and NAAC Accreditation
2) Academic Administrative Audit (AAA)
3) Faculty Information System (FIS)
4) Capacity Building of Teachers for Quality Education
5) Leadership Development training to Academic Administrators
6) Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship ecosystem
7) UGC Conferment of Autonomous Status to colleges
8) Implementation of NEP2020
9) Curriculum and Credit Framework
Our Strengths and competencies
We have a panel of experts to give orientation and training to the academic administrators of HEIs and to address their concerns regarding institutional growth and development .The Operational Team consists of Distinguished Professors having vast experience in ACCREDTATION &RANKING Process, Preparing the proposals for funding, evaluation of research projects, mentoring the faculty for career development and to guide the top management, Board of Governors (BoG) members.
Our Strengths
- Vast and varied knowledge pool
- Strong database and wide professional network
- Analytical and Modelling Tools
- Continuous Research & Technology Development
- Adopt International Standards
- Best Practices and Benchmarking
IAE's Technology Platforms
We have developed software tools which are useful for the Institutions to
- Analyze the Data and to make Gap Analysis Reports to enhance the performance in NIRF India Rankings
- Prepare the internal bench marks for the purpose of NAAC Assessment and Accreditation.
- Assess the Faculty performance in terms of their participation and contribution in Institutional development and Growth.
Reach and Recognition
IAE in collaboration with Collegiate and Technical Education Department, Govt. of Telangana has been organising National level workshops on NAAC Accreditation Process, NIRF India Rankings, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation, So far around 15000 faculty members from 2000+ Higher Education Institutions and Health Science Institutions (HSIs) were trained successfully.
Our Collaborators & Associates
Department of Technical Education Govt. of Telangana.
JNT University, Hyderabad, Telangana.
National Innovation Foundation
TSIC
Indian Patent Office
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
ORCID
IITM PRAVARTHAK
IPR Awareness Society
Novel Patent Services
Resolute 4 IP
IKP
JNTUH Innovation Foundation
Testimonals
Prof. B. Raja Shekhar
Former Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad.
Ranking of institutions is getting prominence and has become well-nigh mandatory; students who seek admissions do look at the rankings; funding is getting linked to it. Hence the importance of NIRF and this workshop. Thanks to the organizers for conceiving the thought of such a workshop and conducting it in an exemplary way.
Dr. R. Archana Reddy
Dean, Academics, SR University.
SR University (SRU) took a big leap and ranked 91st in the engineering category of NIRF-2022. It has also made its position in the rank band of 101-150 in the university category. SRU topped in the ranking among all the private institutes and universities in Telangana. The university's continued growth demonstrates its commitment to academics, research, and innovation. IAE's services enabling HEIs to become top performers are commendable. SRU benefited a lot through NIRF awareness workshop organized by IAE in collaboration with Department of Collegiate Education & Technical education, Govt. of Telangana.
Dr. Chandra Mukherji
Prinicipal
A very Useful and fruitful workshop dispelling myths surrounding NIRF and ranking. It enabled us to discover our strengths and weaknesses to take remedial action. We thank the department of Technical Education, JNTUH and KAB-IAE.
Mr. Aniruddha Dasu
IT & HR consultant, Former Head – HR
It is good for the educational institutes that a framework for ranking is initiated. It gives credible inputs to parents in decision making. Hence I find organizing this workshop is relevant. Congratulations to department of Technical education, Telangana, KAB-IAE and JNTUH.
Prof. Maran
Director
We are proud and privileged to be associated in this workshop on NIRF addressed by Eminent personalities like Prof. Poonia, Vice Chairman, AICTE.
Very useful inputs were given for quality improvement in higher educational Institutions. Thanks to the organizers.
Dr Smita Kumari
Head of the Department, Home Science, R.M.W College, Nawada Magadh University,BodhGaya Bihar.
A very informative, valuable and fantastic 2 days National Workshop on Curriculum framework organized by IAE. This was a wonderful technique Presented in a clear and engaging way with obvious and immediate results that we all will use in our practice. I totally enjoyed and learned a lot in a comfortable environment. The style and the knowledge of the presenter was totally amazing. This workshop has been very inspiriting and I am really feeling delighted to have been able to be a part of this and try to continue with the wave approach on our college and society with this positive technique. Special thanks to K.Venkatesh Sir and V.Rajitha Reddy Ma'am and All the Organising team for helping throughout the session.Many thanks!! .
Prof. (Dr) Hemant Sharma
Vice Chancellor, GNA University.
Being a part of the three-day Institutional Development Plan (IDP) workshop hosted by Institute of Academic Excellence (IAE) Hyderabad at the Dr. MCR Institute in Hyderabad from June 4–6, 2025, was undoubtedly an honor. Kudos to Dr. Venkatesh, Director of IAE, and his outstanding team for putting together this informative session, that was attended by more than 100 Vice Chancellors, Founders, Directors, and senior management fellows from numerous reputable HEIs around the nation. The IDP is an essential document for HEIs that is based on the long-term goal and acts as a road map and. IDP preparation is an extensive, tricky and complicated procedure that demands a great deal of skill and experience.
The Vice Chancellors of the University of Hyderabad, Central University of Kashmir, and Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences, among other distinguished resource people provided a superb overview of the importance and intricacies of IDP. They addressed all significant IDP enablers and the difficulties in resolving them in detail. In addition, numerous panel talks on the intriguing issues of IDP planning, execution, and monitoring were quite enlightening. The experience of visiting IIT Hyderabad for a day was mesmerising. Their academic framework encompassing a unique feature- fractional credits, process of germination of idea among the students, extending incubation support and seed funding to startups especially deep tech startups, semester break, deferred placement, teaching open to all etc. are some practices certainly to be followed by HEIs.
I again extend my sincere thanks to Dr Venkatesh and his team for providing this fantastic opportunity to be a part of this wonderful event. I would certainly love to attend such event in future as well.
Dr. S. Anil Kumar
Principal SSMRV College Iayanagar, Bangalore.
We whole heartedly thank you for your support to organize a 7 Day National Level webinar on Revised Assessment and Accreditation of NAAC Changes and Challengers from 1st to 8th Feb 2023.
You have helped us in sourcing Top Academicians to be the Resource Persons for the webinar thereby ensuring a resounding success of the same. We once again thank you for your time and support. We would like to associate with you in all your future endeavors.
Principal
ISTS Women's Engineering College, Rajamundry.
The orientation lecture given by Mr. K. Venkatesh garu and team on NIRF was highly informative and well-structured. The clarity with which he explained the NIRF framework, including its various parameters and sub-parameters, was commendable. The session was also interactive, allowing for active participation, and the speaker did an excellent job in clarifying doubts.
Overall, they provided the detailed breakdown of how each aspect of the ranking system works and valuable insights into the significance of NIRF for both staff and the institution.
Date: 25-09-2024
Dr. Mohd. Zameeruddin
Associate Professor, MGM’s College of Engineering, Nanded.
A very well organized conference. It is beneficial (and) helpful for all Academicians and Institutes who are working on excellence in quality of education and research. It is an appropriate way to flourish and enhance data assessment and documentation for accreditation of institute from NAAC and NIRF. I thoroughly enjoyed all the conference, it was very well organized. Most of the presentations were so engaging and very beneficial. It was really a very good experience for me personally. The conference is over but still it will be remembered due to the way it is conducted. I do believe that everyone attended is satisfied with the outcome of the conference and this could only become possible because of the organizers of IAE, who put their best to organize it in the best possible manner.
Mrs. Mahua Pal
Registrar Brainware University, Kolkata.
I recently had the pleasure of attending a workshop on the new curriculum framework, and I wanted to share my thoughts and impressions with you.
I found the workshop to be incredibly informative and engaging. The facilitators were knowledgeable and passionate about the topic, and they did an excellent job of breaking down the new framework and explaining its key components.
Overall, I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in learning more about the new curriculum framework. Whether you are an educator, a parent, or just someone who is curious about the future of education, I believe that this workshop will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and empowered to make a difference in the lives of students. Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts and reflections with you.
Dr. Pooja Raundale
Professor and Head M.C.A Department Sardar Patel Institute of Technology Andheri (W), Mumbai.
I really liked the planned and systematically scheduled sessions and their content in all the workshops, they were of highly intellectual and completely related to the theme.
The resource persons chosen very thoughtfully to get the idea about the processes, The presentations were very informative, impressive, exactly what I was looking for my IQAC team. Appreciate the wisdom, experience and personable presentation they exceeded my expectations I am truly impressed with how you have managed to get influential speakers every time and thousands of registrations for each workshop also to meet our expectations.
IAE deserves the appreciation for organizing and the coordination, the consistency is one of your biggest strengths.
Dr Santosh Rane
Faculty and Former Dean Academics Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai.
I am happy to inform you that the Programmes organised by Institute of Academic Excellence are really worth the investment of our precious time.
All the programmes ( Curriculum Framework, NIRF, NAAC ) are appropriately designed to cover the relevant dimensions of the theme in a holistic perspective.
The majority of speakers were from premier institutions and they have presented the topics very intelligently.
All the programmes added huge value. We shall be happy to attend programmes on relevant topics in the coming future.
Prof. N. Shiva Prasad
Pro. Vice Chancellor, GITAM University, Hyderabad Campus. Former Prof. IIT, Madras.
Congratulations to the organizers – Department of Technical Education, Govt. of Telangana, JNTUH and KAB-IAE for choosing an excellent contemporary topic. The speakers are erudite and very well known in their respective domains. Participants in the workshop were enlightened as to how to attain better and higher ranking amongst Higher Educational Institutions.
Dr. Ananta Bhattacharya
Deputy Registrar
We are impressed by the inspiring lectures in the workshop. We take back the experiences to experiment and expand our institutions. We congratulate the organisers.
Dr. V.M Pandhari Pande
Former Vice Chancellor B.A.M.U, Former Director VNIT Nagpur and Adjunct Prof. ECE Dept OU.
Quantification of quality in higher educational institutions is the order of the day and hence the relevance of NIRF workshop. We wish all success in this endeavor to all the organisers, JNTUH, KAB-IAE and the department of Technical Education. Govt. of Telangana.
A. Radha Rani
Associate Professor, Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women(Autonomous Institution), Hyderabad.
It is helpful to the institutions to review the scores and analyze the weak areas. I would like to thank you Team IAE for the assistance on using the software analysis tool.
Dr. Prashanth Vishwanath
Dean of Research, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER, Mysuru).
It is heartening to note that IAE has been constantly pressing on issues and challenges in Higher Education and conducting National Seminars and programmes inviting distinguished experts and stakeholders. In my capacity as resource person for the National Level Awareness Program on Institutional Development Plans for Higher Educational Institutions jointly organised by the Telangana Council for Higher Education (TGCHE) in the 6th of March 2025, I found the program extremely useful and the interaction following the session was highly interactive and informative which reflects the enthusiasm and energy among the participants to adopt and implement the Institutional Development Plans in their respective institutes with a growth curve aligning with the National Goals and objectives. I am confident that these type of programs will provide clarity to the faculty, co-ordinators and leadership at each institution to frame IDP Goals (Short and Long Term) and objectives with a proper monitoring mechanism enhancing the quality of Higher Education Scenario in our country.
Vipul Patel
Executive Assistant- IQAC, Navrachana University, Vadodara, Gujarat.
I have attended online one day National Level Awareness Program on IDP for HEIs, jointly organized by Institute for Academic Excellence and Telangana Council of Higher Education on 6 March, 2025. The program was informative. Points have been explained nicely by the various eminent speakers. The program was organized very well. It gave me the idea about how to prepare IDP for our HEI.
Dr. Meena Krishnakar Chintamaneni
Pro Vice-Chancellor, NMIMS University.
Conceptualizing and organizing this workshop is good. The organizers, JNTUH, KAB-IAE and the Department of Technical Education, Telangana deserve big congratulations. It enables faculty and the institutions to understand the concept of data capturing and its analysis. Ultimately it helps institutions to get a better rank.
Dr. P.V. Uma Sasi
Principal
The workshop is really useful even to the non-technical degree colleges. The faculty and the students get benefited with the innovative ideas generated in the workshop. My special thanks are to Mr. Naveen Mittal, IAS for giving us on opportunity to be a part of this workshop.
Dr. Sridevi
Dean R & D
Our Purpose of seeking clarifications on certain grey areas with regard to NIRF has been fulfilled by attending this workshop. Thanks to JNTUH, KAB-IAE and Department of Technical Education.
Vijay Tambrallimath, PhD.
Dy. CoE & Professor(Mechanical Engg.,), Global Academy of Technology, Bangalore.
On behalf of the institution, I extend our sincere appreciation for your exemplary session on “Decoding NIRF – Matrices, Methodology & Institutional Impact”, delivered as part of our Academic Leadership Program – From Legacy to Leadership.
Your session was truly an eye-opener for our academic leadership team. The way you connected NIRF metrics with the strategic vision of NEP 2020, and contextualized them for institutional growth, was highly impactful. Your critical and objective analysis of GAT through the NIRF framework was especially appreciated, as it offered a clear direction for improvement supported by factual insights.
Your calm and composed responses to all queries added immense value to the interactive nature of the session. Our management, led by Ms. Aisshwarya D.K.S. Hegde, Trustee Secretary, and Dr. Nagamani Nagaraja, Chief of Strategy and Systems, greatly appreciated the insightful data and perspectives you shared during your session. They were particularly impressed by your emphasis on institutions aspiring beyond boundaries and embedding a strong sense of purpose at all levels of leadership. Your insights align perfectly with key NIRF parameters, especially in areas like Teaching, Learning, Resources, Research, and Graduation Outcomes. Your approach to fostering leadership and purpose-driven strategies is a valuable guide to enhancing institutional performance, not only for improving rankings but for creating a lasting impact in education and beyond.
We look forward to your continued support and critical guidance as we strive to position GAT as an institution that stands apart through data-driven practices and purpose-led growth.
Prof. S. Ramachandram
Vice-Chancellor, Anurag University. Former Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” (Peter Drucker). Hence the importance of NIRF and this workshop. I congratulate organizers for conceiving and organizing the workshop excellently. The instruments to measure such as NAAC, NBA and NIRF have come to stay. Therefore do all that is required to improve quality of education.
Prof. S. S. Mantha
Former Chairman, AICTE, New Delhi. Adjunct Professor of National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore.
The National Level Awareness Program on Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Educational Institutions, jointly organized by IAE & Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE), Govt. of Telangana on 6th March 2025 was much needed to promote best practices and quality among institutions in Telangana. I congratulate the State for organising the same. I believe the participants could gather several insights into IDP, goals, its plans and most importantly its implementation strategies for a successful growth and progress, not only from my lecture but from the other esteemed speakers. The program was well organised with several presenting their experience.
Dr. Himanshu Aeran
Director Principal, Professor & Head, Department of Prosthodontics & Oral Implantology, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.
Attending such workshops have actually addressed some important issues which we have incorporated in our system thus improving our quality issues in our institution. We were able to share our insights and thoughts on how to resolve any respective problem which was being explained by experts in very simpler manner. It was really a great experience to attend such workshops.
Thank you Director IAE and it's technical team for organizing such a National Level Workshop.
Looking forward to more such workshops.
Mr. Jyotirishwar Kumar
Assistant Registrar (Academic), Brainware University, Kolkata.
It is a rewarding opportunity to take part in IAE 2nd National Level Workshop on CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK 2023. Each session is distinct and educational. The programme covered aspects that are pertinent to the present state of HEI.
Dr. C. Swathi Poornima
Professor & Head, Department of Anatomy, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation.
The institutional development plan is game-changer for any organization. It provides a clear roadmap for growth, ensuring that our goals align with both immediate needs and long-term sustainability. Through strategic planning, improved resource allocation, and a stronger focus on innovation, we can achieve tangible improvements in operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement. This plan has not only strengthens institutional foundation but has also positions the organization’s for future success.
Prof. Ranjit Singh Chauhan
Dean, Affiliations and Agriculture, Chairperson, Industry 4.0, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (India's 1st Govt. Skill University), Haryana.
It was a wonderful experience in the three-day program on “Capacity Development program for Vice Chancellors” organized at IAE Hyderabad in collaboration with JNTU Hyderabad and CETE department Telangana. Thanks for conducting such a program. All participants appreciated it.
The sessions were very informative, and valuable. The speakers were extremely rich in experiences and knowledge. I learned a lot, and I'm sure the other participants did as well. Thank you to the organizers for organizing such types of programs.
I also appreciate the help and sincere efforts of all team members for my stay on the campus of IAE Hyderabad during the program. Once again, thanks for your guidance and sincere support on academic excellence.
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
Group Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai and Mumbai) & Former Director, IIT Delhi.
The National Level Awareness Program on Institutional Development Plan (IDP) was a commendable initiative, fostering dialogue on strengthening higher education institutions. The well-curated sessions and enthusiastic participation underscored the importance of structured development plans in shaping the future of academia. Such initiatives are essential in driving impactful policy reforms and institutional excellence.
Dr. M. A. Neelakantan
Prof. & Head / S&H, Dean, Research and Development, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu.
Curriculum Framework 2022 training program is particularly good and valuable for us as it keeps us updated about aligning the academic curriculum with increasing the employability of fresh graduates in industries.
NIRF India Rankings 2021 Workshop contents were effective in the context and explained by the speaker in a well manner. The program was an eye-opening session on the importance of placement opportunities and their role in ranking. The contents of the program represented the points related to quality research publications and patents.
The topics covered in the workshop were the seven criteria of NAAC, the DVV process, the interpretation of all the qualitative and quantitative metrics, the students’ satisfaction survey and procedures for peer team visits. The workshop provided very useful information and would be helpful for the preparation of the NAAC self-study report.
Mr. K.R. Srivathsan
Professor (Retd.) IIT Kanpur Former Director, Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Kannur - Kerala
Education is not going to be the way it had been althrough. Hence the importance of this workshop on NIRF, wish the organizers - department of Technical education, Telangana, IAE and JNTUH - success in their endeavor.
Abhijit Ravindra Kulkarni
Dean III and NISP Coordinator, MVPS KBT College of Engineering, Nashik, Maharashtra.
This was an excellent one day event. I learned a lot. Clear contents, experts were exactly telling the path of Institute Development Plan. Very helpful cases of all 8 sections were discussed with solutions. Great!!
Dr. Mangala Sunder Krishnan
Prof. & Head, Dept. of Chemistry, IIT-Madras.
The importance of conducting a workshop on NIRF cannot be overstated. Congratulations to the organizers KAB-IAE, JNTUH and Department of Technical education, Govt. of Telangana. Ranks are no doubt important but our determination not to give up is more important. NIRF ranking is not what it is today but what will it be after 5 years. The well organized workshop will bring awareness to HEIs.
Dr. Madhukar B.S
Former Advisor and General Council Executive Committee Member
There is no escape from accreditation and assessment which is becoming mandatory. Therefore internalization of quality is the call of the day. It is required to attract students and for the survival of the institute. That is the relevance of this workshop.
Dr. Ahmed Ali Baig
Dean Academics
The lineup of Resource Persons for the workshop attracted our attention. Their professional addresses were informative and encouraging. The arrangements made by the organizers have a professional touch. We thank the organizers of the workshop.
Prof. Ajay M. Sidpara
Vice-Chairperson, Career Development Centre, IIT Kharagpur.
It was a wonderful experience as one of the speakers in the National level Awareness Program Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) Jointly Organized by the Telangana Council for Higher Education (TGCHE) & Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE). Many well-known administrators and educationalists shared their views and experiences on improving teaching, research, and working cultures in HEIs. I was really happy to see more than 1,000 participants discussing different issues related to HEIs.
Dr. Smitha C.
Iqac Coordinator & Additional Professor, Microbiology Department, PMS College of Dental Science and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
I feel such types of workshops are a platform for us to update ourselves with various quality related activities in an educational institution. Hence such workshops should be conducted in future also.
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