GMU - Quality Policy and Reports

GM University Quality Policy

Preamble:

GM University is committed to achieving excellence in education, research, innovation, and societal engagement. The University strives to transform society through knowledge dissemination, skill development, creativity, entrepreneurship, and holistic development of students and scholars. Our Quality Policy provides a structured approach to ensure continuous improvement, accountability, and alignment with our Vision, Mission, Values, and Objectives.

1. Vision

GM University aims to have a transformative impact on society through continual innovation in education, research, skill development, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

2. Mission

Disseminate knowledge and conduct research across diverse academic areas, including science, engineering, commerce, management, health, humanities, social sciences, and legal studies, with a learner-centric approach.
Teach skills essential for personal and professional growth: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, technical and digital literacy, flexibility, cultural values, leadership, and responsibility.
Develop global citizens by educating students on emotional, physical, social, economic, environmental, and spiritual dimensions of human growth alongside intellectual pursuits.
Address real-world challenges and lay the foundation for entrepreneurship and lifelong learning.

3. Core Values

1. Dedication:

Commitment to excellence and a distinctive work ethic.

2. Impact:

Focus on addressing critical issues regionally, nationally, and globally.

3. Collaboration:

Interdisciplinary approach and partnership-building.

4. Creativity:

Openness to new ideas, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

5. Empathy & Compassion:

Focus on improving the human condition and community development.

6. Inclusion:

Welcoming and advancing talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

7. Integrity:

Upholding the highest ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.

8. Sustainability:

Commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible financial planning.

4. Quality Objectives

1. Academic Excellence:

Deliver knowledge and skills through teaching, training, seminars, workshops, and symposia across disciplines to meet the needs of industries, businesses, and society.

2. Research & Innovation:

Generate knowledge through interdisciplinary research to address challenges faced by industry, business, and society.

3. Holistic Development:

Promote health, well-being, and comprehensive development of students and scholars.

4. Problem-Solving Solutions:

Provide technical and scientific solutions for real-life challenges across disciplines.

5. Entrepreneurship Development:

Foster entrepreneurial spirit by incubating and nurturing technology-backed ideas and enterprises.

6. Leadership Development:

Identify and nurture leadership potential to enrich society with capable and ethical future leaders.

7. Partnerships & Collaborations:

Develop linkages with universities, industries, research organizations, NGOs, governmental, and international institutions to enhance faculty and student experiences through research and developmental programs.

5. Quality Policy Statement

GM University is committed to:

Embedding a culture of continuous quality improvement across academic, research, and administrative processes.
Monitoring and evaluating performance using clearly defined metrics for teaching, research, innovation, student outcomes, and societal impact.
Engaging all stakeholders — students, faculty, alumni, employers, and community members — in feedback, assessment, and quality enhancement initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, including NAAC, NBA, UGC, AICTE, and other national and international bodies.
Promoting innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty to contribute meaningfully to society and industry.
Adhering to ethical, sustainable, and transparent practices in all university operations.

6. Implementation and Review

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) shall oversee the operationalization, monitoring, and continuous improvement of this Quality Policy.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) shall measure outcomes in teaching, research, innovation, student achievements, and stakeholder satisfaction.
The policy shall be reviewed annually and updated to align with evolving educational standards, industry requirements, and societal needs.

Quality Benchmarks and KPIs

GM University – KPI Dashboard Template

Domain / Benchmark	Key Performance Indicator (KPI)	Target Value / Standard
Academic Excellence	% of courses updated annually with industry-relevant content	≥ 90%
	Student-to-faculty ratio	≤ 20:1
	% of courses implementing OBE framework	100%
	Average student attendance	≥ 85%
	% of students achieving above-average grades/CGPA	≥ 75%
Research & Innovation	Number of research publications per faculty per year	≥ 2
	Total citations per faculty	≥ 10 per faculty
	Number of patents filed	≥ 5 per year
	Research funding obtained	≥ ₹2 Crore per year
	Number of prototypes/start-ups developed	≥ 3 per year
Skill Development & Employability	% of students completing internships or industrial training	≥ 80%
	% of students placed in jobs / higher studies	≥ 75%
	Number of skill development workshops conducted	≥ 10 per year
	Employer satisfaction score	≥ 4/5
	% of students participating in entrepreneurship programs	≥ 20%
Holistic Development & Well-being	% of students participating in sports, cultural, wellness programs	≥ 70%
	Number of wellness sessions conducted	≥ 20 per year
	Student satisfaction index (survey)	≥ 4/5
	Initiatives promoting mental health & inclusion	≥ 5 per year
Leadership, Ethics & Social Responsibility	Leadership & ethics training programs conducted	≥ 5 per year
	% of students participating in community service	≥ 40%
	Number of active student-led clubs	≥ 10
	Alumni engagement index	≥ 3/5
Infrastructure & Learning Resources	% of classrooms/labs equipped with modern teaching-learning tools	≥ 90%
	Student-to-lab/library resource ratio	≤ 15:1
	% uptime of IT infrastructure	≥ 98%
	Number of digital resources accessed per student	≥ 10 per year
Governance & Administrative Efficiency	Time taken for admissions, exams, and result processing	≤ 30 days
	Stakeholder satisfaction survey score	≥ 4/5
	% of grievances redressed within stipulated time	≥ 95%
	Implementation of audit recommendations	≥ 90%
External Engagement & Recognition	Number of MoUs with industry/research/universities	≥ 10 per year
	NAAC/NIRF ranking improvement	Target: Next cycle score ≥ 3.5/4
	Conferences, workshops, seminars hosted with external participants	≥ 5 per year
	External funding and consultancy projects executed	≥ ₹1 Crore per year

Usage Instructions

Populate the "Current Status / Annual Result" column annually to track progress.
Compare against Target Values to assess performance gaps.
"Action Needed / Remarks" should capture corrective measures, initiatives, or best practices.
The IQAC should review the dashboard Semester-wise and submit an Annual Quality Report.

Quality Policy and Benchmarks