Two-Day Workshop on Assessment and Accreditation Roadmaps for Jharkhand Higher Education Institutions Concludes at CUJ

RANCHI: The two-day workshop focusing on “Assessment and Accreditation Roadmaps for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Jharkhand” concluded successfully at the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Organised by the university’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), the event focused on strengthening institutional quality assurance mechanisms, improving accreditation preparedness, and promoting collaboration among higher education bodies across the state. The programme provided a valuable platform for exchanging institutional experiences and exploring practical approaches to continuous quality enhancement.

The event brought together more than 35 participants representing 19 higher education institutions across Jharkhand. The attendees included Registrars, IQAC Directors, faculty members, and academic and administrative officials. Prominent participating institutions included Ranchi University, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Jharkhand State Open University, Birsa Agricultural University, Jharkhand University of Technology, National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Vinoba Bhave University, Kolhan University, Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Nilamber Pitamber University, Jamshedpur Women’s University, NIAMT, BIT Sindri, XLRI, XISS, Sarala Birla University, Amity University, and Usha Martin University.

The second day began with a presentation by Prof. Tapan Kumar Basantia, Director, IQAC, CUJ, on the five-year assessment and accreditation roadmap of the Central University of Jharkhand. He highlighted the importance of systematic planning, proper documentation, benchmarking, and aligning institutional practices with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was followed by participant presentations on existing quality practices and challenges, as well as a physical site visit to CUJ’s academic infrastructure and institutional facilities.

The valedictory session was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Saroj Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University, who emphasised that quality assurance should be an integral part of regular academic and administrative functioning rather than an activity undertaken only during accreditation. She encouraged institutions to strengthen internal mechanisms and promote accountability. Shri K. Kosala Rao, Registrar, CUJ, welcomed the dignitaries, and Prof. Basantia presented a brief report summarizing the major activities and deliberations of the workshop.

In his presidential address, Prof. Sarang Medhekar, Vice-Chancellor of CUJ, appreciated the wide participation and stressed the need for systematic planning, collective responsibility, and greater collaboration and mentoring among institutions to improve higher education quality state-wide. The workshop concluded with the distribution of certificates, a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Rajanikant Pandey, and the National Anthem, under the moderation of Dr. Pranay Parashar.