Course contents / plan
Provided to QEC for the assurance of academic quality. It is standard practice to maintain the course file, lesson plan, timetable and schedule for session work.
Academic Standards
Quality Enhancement Cell
Building and sustaining a culture of quality across every level of INU — from the classroom to institutional governance, in line with HEC standards.
- Policies & guidelines published
- 25+Policies & guidelines published
- HEC standards aligned
- PSG-2023HEC standards aligned
- IQC meetings convened
- 4IQC meetings convened
- Current activity cycle
- 2025–26Current activity cycle
About QEC
Investing in quality
Investing in Quality, based on the ownership of Quality Assurance (QA) processes and Quality Enhancement (QE) practices for delivering high quality education, INU envisages becoming a world premiere center of excellence for education, research and development. INU has its own quality assurance regimen and follows the quality assurance program of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for improved quality and research.
With Quality as its integer and Excellence in higher education as a qualitative strategic imperative, INU manifested its progressive mission by establishing the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), and since then has taken bold initiatives to attain, manage and enhance quality at the institutional level in all its cadres as university management, academic and administration. The QEC, as an essential component of INU management, is dedicated to an effective implementation of Quality Standards, processes of Quality Assurance and Management System, and continually reviewing the progress for enhancement of quality as per INU Quality Policy.
From the date of establishment, the INU QEC team has been responsible for bringing realization to all stakeholders that the Quality Assurance program — a Continuous Improvement Process for improving quality in Teaching, Programs, Curricula and Research — is helpful in improving the quality of their professionalism towards the deliverance of quality education.
Vision
Thriving to achieve and ensure high standards of education, through an effective, reliable and modern setup of quality enhancement mechanism in line with policies of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Mission
To improve and sustain the quality of educational programs of the university to the highest standards compatible with national and international levels through effective policies; based on continuous monitoring, controlling measures and informed decisions as per policies of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The QEC is headed by the Director QEC and reports directly to the Vice Chancellor.
Institutional Commitment
INU Quality Policy
At Iqra National University, we are committed to delivering excellence in higher education by fostering a culture of quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. We strive to provide transformative educational experiences, advance research, and contribute meaningfully to society through academic and institutional excellence.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards in teaching, research, governance, and service delivery. Through continuous assessment and improvement, we ensure excellence across all academic and administrative functions.
Institutional Commitment
This Quality Policy serves as the foundation for guiding Iqra National University in achieving academic distinction, operational excellence, and societal impact. The University is committed to its effective implementation, periodic review, and continual refinement to ensure alignment with global best practices and the evolving needs of all stakeholders.
Remit
QEC Functions
As prescribed by the Higher Education Commission.
QEC is responsible for
Promoting public confidence that the quality and standards of the award of degrees are enhanced and safeguarded.
Review of quality standards and the quality of teaching and learning in each subject area.
Review of academic affiliations with other institutions in terms of effective management of standards and quality of programs.
Defining clear and explicit standards as points of reference to the reviews to be carried out. It should also help the employees to know what they could expect from candidates.
Applying the Pakistan Qualification Framework for curriculum development. The faculty is also appointed according to the revised HEC Eligibility Criteria.
Developing program specifications — a standard set of information clarifying what knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes a student will have developed on successfully completing a specific program.
Developing quality assurance processes and methods of evaluation to affirm that the quality of provision and the standard of awards are being maintained, and to foster curriculum, subject and staff development together with research and other scholarly activities.
Ensuring that the university's quality assurance procedures are designed to fit in with the arrangements in place nationally for maintaining and improving the quality of Higher Education.
QEC develops procedures for
- Approval of new programs
- Annual monitoring and evaluation (program monitoring, faculty monitoring, student perceptions)
- Departmental review
- Student feedback
- Employer feedback
- Quality assurance of MS, M.Phil and degree programs
- Curriculum
- Institutional assessment
- Program specification and qualification framework
Departmental submission requirements
To ensure smooth functioning of QEC as per the predefined quality parameters set by HEC, the chairpersons of the respective departments are required to submit the following:
Weekly worksheet
Filled by each faculty member, verified by the respective chairperson, and submitted to QEC.
Course completion certificate
Provided to QEC to ensure that all academic faculty have completed their course file, confirming completion of contents as per the course plan.
Attendance registers (faculty & students)
Regular attendance is mandatory for students to appear in examinations. The attendance register of each faculty member, duly signed by the respective chairperson, must be provided to QEC.
Assignments / projects / internship reports
Chairpersons are required to provide all assignments to QEC.
Question papers (collected after exams)
Provided to QEC to verify the quality of paper setting against the format of the course outline.
Governance
Institutional Quality Circle
The name of this body shall be the University Steering Committee on QA / Executive Committee on QA / Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) at Iqra National University.
01
The IQC at Iqra National University shall serve as a strategic mechanism to improve the quality of higher education provisions and maintain and enhance quality assurance processes and standards. It shall nurture a culture of quality, fostering collective ownership and shared governance in continuous quality improvement efforts.
02
The IQC shall align with Iqra National University's mission and Pakistan's Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PSG-2023), following guidance from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) / Higher Education Commission (HEC) as needed.
03
The IQC shall act as a cornerstone for fostering a culture of quality assurance and institutional excellence, facilitating discussions on quality-related issues, and empowering Iqra National University to address challenges and seize opportunities. Through shared governance and collective wisdom, it shall enhance the University's institutional capacity and contribute to resilient, inclusive, and sustainable higher education systems.
04
The IQC shall collaborate with the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) to address stakeholder needs by managing inputs such as students, curriculum, faculty, and resources. Together, they will oversee teaching, student support, research, and governance processes — aiming to produce skilled graduates, impactful research, knowledge transfer, and societal contributions.
IQC meeting record
Programme Review
Reviews & Training
Graduate Program Review (GPR)
QEC conducts Graduate Program Review to assess and enhance the quality of the University’s graduate degree programmes.
PGPR / IPE Training
Programme and institutional performance evaluation training for faculty and review committees.
PREE Training 2025–26
QEC Activity Calendar
The current activity calendar, published by the Cell. A new calendar is issued each academic year and replaces the previous one here as soon as it is uploaded.
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Activity calendar — page 1Image pending
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Activity calendar — page 2QEC Organisational Structure
The Team
QEC Team
Dr. Sanaullah Ahmad
Director, Quality Enhancement Cell
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering
sanaullah@inu.edu.pk
Engr. Haider
Designation pending
Usman
Designation pending
QEC Notifications
Documents
Policies & Guidelines
Institutional policies, HEC guidelines and quality assurance procedures.
Contact QEC
Connect with the Quality Enhancement Cell
- Director QEC
- Dr. Sanaullah Ahmadsanaullah@inu.edu.pk
- Office
- Quality Enhancement Cell, Iqra National University, Hayatabad Phase-2, Peshawar
- University UAN
- 111-111-468