Five-Day Faculty Development Programme on Building Academic Excellence through Outcome-Based Education, NBA GAPC 4.0, and Continuous Quality Improvement.

About the Program

The Faculty Development Program (FDP) aims to strengthen faculty competencies in Outcome-Based Education (OBE), NBA GAPC 4.0 accreditation requirements, and modern teaching-learning practices. It focuses on effective curriculum design, innovative pedagogy, assessment strategies, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to enhance academic excellence.

The program will emphasize the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into the Teaching-Learning Process (TLP), along with the incorporation of Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum design, ensuring alignment with industry needs and societal expectations.

Through expert sessions, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical knowledge for implementing OBE, meeting NBA GAPC 4.0 standards, and adopting CQI practices, enabling them to build a quality-driven, innovative, and future-ready educational ecosystem

Objectives of the Program

To enhance faculty understanding of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and its effective implementation in teaching, learning, and assessment.
To familiarize faculty with the NBA GAPC 4.0 framework and the documentation and practices required for successful accreditation.
To familiarize faculty with AI tools and their effective integration into the Teaching-Learning Process (TLP).
To enable faculty to incorporate Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum design and delivery.
To strengthen Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practices for improving programme outcomes, student learning, and overall academic excellence.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

Apply the principles of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in curriculum design, teaching-learning processes, and assessment practices.
Interpret and implement the requirements of the NBA GAPC 4.0 framework, including accreditation-related documentation and processes.
Integrate appropriate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into the Teaching-Learning Process (TLP) to enhance student engagement and learning effectiveness.
Incorporate Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum design and course delivery.
Implement Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practices using assessment and attainment data to improve programme outcomes and academic quality.

Target Audience: Faculty of Acharya Institute of Technology

Committee Members

PATRONS

Shri. B. M. Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society
Shri. B. Premnath Reddy, Founder Chairman, Acharya Institutes.
Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya Institutes.
Shri. Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya Institutes

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. C K Marigowda, Principal, AIT
Dr. Kala Venugopal, Dean FSD, AIT

CONVENER

Dr. Lakshmikanth S, IQAC Coordinator & HOD, Department of EEE, AIT
Dr. Shilpa Sivashankar, HOD, Department of BT, AIT
Dr. Manjunath B, HOD, Department of ME, AIT
Dr. Swetha S, HOD, Department of AE, AIT

COORDINATORS

Dr. Nagaraja K C, Member Secretary, IQAC
Prof. Lakshmikanth Reddy, APG-1, Dept. of EEE
Dr. Suneetha T B, Professor, Dept. of BT
Dr. Shashikala A, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ME
Prof. Varsha N, Assistant Professor, Dept. of AE

Resource Persons

Dr. Sanjay H A

Designation: Principal, BMS Institute of Technology and Management (BMSIT&M), Bengaluru

Dr. Ramakanth Kumar

Designation: Professor and Dean (CSE Cluster) at RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru

Dr. Pranjala Tiwari

Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SJC Institute of Technology, Chickballapur

Dr Madhu G M

Designation: Vice Principal and Professor & Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bengaluru

Dr Arun Kumar Y

Designation: former Professor, Malnad College of Engineering (MCE), Hassan

Dr Rajshekar Patil

Designation: Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering and Head – Quality Assurance, Acharya Institutes, Bengaluru

Dr Rajeswari

Designation: Dean Academics, Professor & Head, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at Acharya Institute of Technology

Dr Manjunath B

Designation: Dean Examination, Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru

Dr. Lakshmikanth S

Designation: Dean – Quality Assurance at Acharya Institute of Technology

About the Institute

Established in the year 2000, Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) has emerged as a premier institution dedicated to excellence in engineering and technological education. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, innovation, research, and industry engagement, AIT strives to nurture competent professionals and future leaders capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving technological world.

The institute is accredited by NAAC and seven of its programmes are accredited by NBA, reflecting its adherence to high academic standards and quality assurance practices. Its recognition in national rankings, including the NIRF, further reinforces AIT's reputation as one of the leading engineering institutions in the country.

Spread across a vibrant 120-acre campus, AIT offers a state-of-the-art learning environment with modern infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, smart classrooms, advanced research facilities, and a comprehensive central library. The institute provides students and faculty with an ecosystem that fosters innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and holistic development.

With its focus on academic excellence, research, industry collaboration, and experiential learning, Acharya Institute of Technology continues to shape professionals who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to industry, society, and the global knowledge economy.

Vision:

“Acharya Institute of Technology, committed to the cause of sustainable value-based Education in all disciplines, envisions itself as a global fountainhead of innovative human enterprise, with inspirational initiatives for Academic Excellence.”

Mission:

“Acharya Institute of Technology strives to provide an excellent academic ambience to the students to achieve global standards of technical education, foster intellectual and personal development, meaningful research and ethical service to sustainable societal needs.”

FDP Schedule

27 ^th July to 3^rd August 2026

Date & Day	9:30 – 11:30 AM	11:30 – 11:45 AM	11:45 AM – 01:15 PM	01:15 – 02:00 PM	02:00 – 03:30 PM	03:30 – 03:45 PM	03:45 – 05:00 PM	Assessment (5:00 – 5:15 PM)
27 July 2026 Monday	Inauguration and Keynote Address Transforming Engineering Education through NBA GAPC 4.0 and CQI Speaker: Dr. Sanjay H. A. Principal, BMSIT	Tea Break	NBA SAR Criteria 1, 2 & 3 under GAPC 4.0 for Tier-II Speaker: Dr. Ramkanth Kumar	Lunch Break	Effective CO Formulation and CO–PO–PSO–WK Mapping based on Revised Bloom's Taxonomy and Action Verbs Speaker: Dr. Rajshekar Patil	Tea Break	Planning for Effective Course Delivery Course File, Lesson Plan & Session Plan Guidelines Speaker: Dr. Rajeswari	Daily Learning Assessment (Quiz)
28 July 2026 Tuesday	Understanding Complex Engineering Problems (CEPs) and Complex Engineering Activities (CEAs) in NBA GAPC 4.0 Speaker: Dr. Pranjala Tiwari	Tea Break	Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Curriculum, Projects and Outcome-Based Education Speaker: Dr. Pranjala Tiwari	Lunch Break	Assessment Strategies for OBE: Rubrics, Direct & Indirect Assessment Speaker: Dr. Rajeswari	Tea Break	CO, PO & PSO Attainment Calculations and Analysis Speaker: Dr. Manjunath B.	Daily Learning Assessment
30 July 2026 Thursday	NBA SAR Criteria 4–8 under GAPC 4.0 for Tier-II Speaker: Dr. Madhu G. M.	Tea Break	AI Tools for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Concepts & Hands-on using ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, Gamma AI, Canva AI & NotebookLM for lesson plans, presentations and study materials. Speaker: Dr. Arun Kumar Y.	Lunch Break	AI for Assessment and Evaluation Concepts & Hands-on Speaker: Dr. Arun Kumar Y.	Tea Break	Hands-on Assessment & Question Generation Developing quizzes, assignments, question banks, rubrics and evaluation tools using Quizizz AI, QuestionWell, MagicSchool AI, ChatGPT & Claude. Speaker: Dr. Arun Kumar Y.	Daily Learning Assessment (Quiz)
31 July 2026 Friday	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review One course each from IPCC, PCC & Lab Course – Computer Stream Panel: Dean Academics, Head QA & IQAC	Tea Break	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review One course each from IPCC, PCC & Lab Course – Electrical Stream Panel: Dean Academics, Head QA & IQAC	Lunch Break	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review One course each from IPCC, PCC & Lab Course – Mechanical Stream Panel: Dean Academics, Head QA & IQAC	Tea Break	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review One course each from IPCC, PCC & Lab Course – First Year Panel: Dean Academics, Head QA & IQAC	Overall FDP Assessment & Feedback Session
03 August 2026 Monday	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review – Cluster Wise (By All Faculty)	-	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review – Cluster Wise (By All Faculty)	-	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review – Cluster Wise (By All Faculty)	-	Prepared Course File Presentation & Review – Cluster Wise (By All Faculty)	-