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. (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.

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!!

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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 

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.

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