Sikkim: NAAC Peer Team completes assessment of Namchi College

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team has completed its assessment of Sikkim Government College, Namchi. This marked the second cycle of assessment for the college. The team conducted a detailed two-day review, which ended on Thursday.

The three-member NAAC Peer Team consisted of Prof. R. S. Meena from Banaras Hindu University as the chairperson, along with Prof. Vinita Hooda from Rohtak, Haryana, and Prof. Aman Sisodiya from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. They examined every aspect of the college to assess its adherence to quality standards and its ability to provide a well-rounded, high-quality education to students.

The assessment began with a formal welcome by the college’s NCC cadets. Dr. Deepak Tiwari, Principal-In-Charge of the college, then gave an introductory presentation in the college’s conference hall. The NAAC team inspected various academic and non-academic facilities on campus. These included laboratories, the seed bank, the science museum, smart classrooms, the library, the GIS lab, and the cultural museum. They also visited the yoga and medical rooms, examination cell, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), botanical garden, hostel facilities, staff quarters, and the college canteen.

In addition, the team conducted reviews of the college’s student welfare programs to ensure the institution offers an inclusive, student-friendly environment. Meetings were held with different stakeholders, including students, parents, alumni, faculty members, and non-teaching staff. A closed-door meeting was also conducted with the College Management Committee to discuss administrative issues.

After the review, the Peer Team held discussions with Dr. Tiwari and IQAC Coordinator Dr. Bishnu Kumar Sharma to share their observations. They highlighted the strengths of the institution and pointed out areas that require further improvement. Some key recommendations included addressing local community issues through research and expanding community engagement programs. The team also advised the college to ensure that the library subscribes to publications in all the local languages taught at the institution.