ADMISSIONS 2026-27 OPEN

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Spearheading academic rigor, outcome-based pharmaceutical education, quality benchmarks, and continuous institutional enhancement.

Institutional Quality Mandate

About IQAC Cell

In pursuance of NAAC guidelines for performance evaluation, assessment, and accreditation, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Abasaheb Kakade College of Pharmacy was established as a nodal center to guide institutional quality enhancement across academic, clinical, administrative, and research domains.

Vision of IQAC

To instill a quality culture as the defining characteristic of Abasaheb Kakade College of Pharmacy through systemic and conscious continuous improvements in pharmaceutical pedagogy and research.

Core Objectives

To develop mechanisms for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to improve academic and administrative performance, promote learner-centric education, and institutionalize best practices.

Primary Functions & Contributions

Development & application of quality benchmarks for academic & administrative activities.
Facilitating learner-centric education and faculty empowerment for participatory learning.
Collection and analysis of feedback from students, parents, alumni, and pharma employers.
Preparation and timely submission of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC.
Statutory Committee

IQAC Committee Composition

Constituted as per latest National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) guidelines.

Sr. Member Name Designation & Department Category Role in IQAC
1
D
Dr. R. S. Patil
Principal & Professor
Pharmaceutics
Chairperson Chairperson (Head of Institution)
2
D
Dr. S. M. Deshmukh
Professor & HOD
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Coordinator IQAC Coordinator / Director
3
H
Hon. Shri. N. N. Sattha
President
Trust Management
Management Representative Management Member
4
D
Dr. A. V. Kulkarni
Associate Professor
Pharmacology
Teacher / Faculty Member Faculty Member
5
M
Mrs. P. B. Shinde
Assistant Professor
Pharmacognosy
Teacher / Faculty Member Faculty Member
6
M
Mr. K. N. Joshi
Assistant Professor
Pharmaceutics
Teacher / Faculty Member Faculty Member
7
M
Mr. V. T. More
Registrar / Office Superintendent
Administration
Senior Administrative Officer Administrative Member
8
M
Mr. Sanjay G. Rathi
VP - Quality Assurance
Serum BioPharma Pvt. Ltd.
Employer / Industry Nominee Industry Expert
9
M
Mr. Rohan A. Kale
Production Manager & Alumnus
Cipla Ltd. (Alumni Rep)
Alumni Representative Alumni Member
10
M
Ms. Tanvi S. Jagtap
General Secretary (Final Yr B.Pharm)
Student Council
Student Representative Student Member
11
A
Adv. M. R. Sonawane
Social Worker & Legal Consultant
Ahilyanagar Bar Council
Local Society Nominee Local Society Representative
Records & Compliance

IQAC Meeting Minutes & Action Taken Reports

Official proceedings, deliberations, resolutions, and implemented ATRs.

AY 2025-26 15 Mar 2026

IQAC Meeting Minutes & Action Taken Report (ATR) - Quarter IV

Deliberation on outcome-based education benchmarks, modern HPLC procurement, and faculty industrial sabbatical.

AY 2025-26 10 Dec 2025

IQAC Meeting Minutes & Action Taken Report (ATR) - Quarter III

Review of student feedback on clinical pharmacy electives, green audit compliance, and research grant proposals.

AY 2024-25 20 Apr 2025

IQAC Annual Consolidated Minutes & Action Taken Report 2024-25

Comprehensive annual review of institutional quality enhancement parameters and target achievements.