Enhancing Education: SQAAF, NAAC and Luneblaze Advancing Quality and Innovation

In December, CBSE conducted surprise inspections at 29 schools across Delhi, Bengaluru, Patna, Bilaspur, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad, uncovering violations such as inflated student enrollments and dummy admissions. These checks, aimed at ensuring adherence to CBSE’s affiliation guidelines and infrastructure standards, were led by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officers and school principals to maintain transparency. As a result, CBSE will issue showcause notices and explore legal action to enforce compliance, reinforcing its commitment to eliminating dummy admissions and promoting integrity in affiliated schools. Source: [cbse.gov.in]

Aligning with this push for educational excellence, Luneblaze is dedicated to supporting successful SQAAF Implementation in schools through its comprehensive training sessions. These sessions provide educators with in-depth knowledge of SQAAF, equipping them with the tools and understanding necessary for continuous improvement and excellence in education. Recently, comprehensive SQAAF Training Sessions at Evergreen Public School , Fr. Agnel Group of Schools ( Fr. Agnel School, Noida , Father Agnel School , and Fr. Agnel School, Vaishali, Ghaziabad), and Holy Child Public School were conducted. By aligning with SQAAF standards, these schools are building a strong foundation for continuous improvement and excellence. Source: [Luneblaze]

At a national level, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is revising its evaluation process. Currently based on seven criteria, covers areas like Curriculum, Teaching-Learning, and Research. Its upcoming Binary framework will expand to ten attributes, including Faculty Resources, Infrastructure, Student Outcomes, Research, and Sustainability Initiatives. This shift aims to provide a more comprehensive, future-focused assessment, promoting quality education, better governance, and long-term sustainability.

Kerala’s green mission is another noteworthy initiative aimed at becoming waste-free by March 2025, integrating waste management into higher education accreditation through NAAC rankings. Green initiatives are encouraged in colleges, with waste management already part of school curriculum through lessons and hands-on activities. Inspections across towns, institutions, and state borders reinforce efforts, banning plastic and promoting sustainability. This initiative fosters environmentally conscious citizens and a cleaner future. Source: [Mathrubhumi.com]

In tandem with these developments, both NAAC and University Grants Commission (UGC) have launched significant initiatives to elevate education and research in India. NAAC announced a Rs. 2 crore research initiative during its 30th Foundation Day, leveraging three decades of data to fund 5-6 projects over two years. These projects will explore emerging themes in higher education, offering evidence-based recommendations to improve the system and foster socially impactful graduates. Meanwhile, the UGC introduced the PhD Excellence Citation to honor outstanding doctoral research aligned with NEP 2020. Ten annual citations will be awarded across disciplines like Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Indian Languages, promoting originality, innovation, and excellence in research. Source: [The Times of India]

Luneblaze is also proud to announce its partnership with SMS Academy of Central Education, as its trusted partner in revolutionizing SQAAF Implementation processes! We sincerely thank Mrs. Kusum K P, Principal, for placing their trust in us. SMS Academy of Central Education recognizes the need for efficiency and transparency in accreditation management.

To further support educators, Luneblaze provides an AI-enabled SAAS solution to educational institutions for all their accreditation-related needs. Luneblaze’s commitment to supporting educators is further shown through monthly SQAAF training sessions, focusing on practical suggestions for improvement, expert guidance, and networking opportunities. In December, a session on SQAAF Self- Assessment and CBSE Inspection was conducted, featuring Ms. Smriti Khatri , Co-Founder and COO of Luneblaze, an SQAAF implementation expert, as the expert speaker. This session, attended by over 3400 participants from 165 schools, emphasized practical insights into improving SQAAF Self- Assessment practices. Feedback from various schools has been overwhelmingly positive.

Thank you for being part of this journey. More updates will follow as we continue to support schools and institutions in their commitment to excellence.

Together, let's raise educational standards. Luneblaze, trusted by over 100 Schools globally, provides a comprehensive end-to-end solution to Educational Institutions for all their accreditation criteria needs, be it Documents & Evidence Creation, Self-Assessment Filing support on CBSE SQAAF Portal, Faculty Trainings, Audits, and Consultancy Support. With the help of Luneblaze’s AI-enabled solutions, institutions can organize and manage all their data related to accreditation and assessments like SQAAF for schools and NAAC accreditation in colleges.

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