Criterion 10: Governance, Institutional Support and Financial Resources under NBA Accreditation: Building Effective Governance, Strategic Institutional Support and Financial Sustainability in Engineering Education
Criterion 10: Governance, Institutional Support and Financial Resources under NBA Accreditation Building Effective Governance, Strategic Institutional Support and Financial Sustainability in Engineering Education Author: Prof. (Dr.) Dalgobind Mahto 1. Introduction Governance, institutional support and financial resources are fundamental to the effective functioning and long-term sustainability of an engineering institution. While academic quality depends on curriculum design, competent faculty, infrastructure and student achievement, these elements require strong leadership, transparent decision-making, adequate financial planning and sustained institutional commitment. The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) evaluates engineering programmes through a structured quality-assurance framework. Governance and institutional support help establish whether an institution has the leadership, policies, administrative systems and resources necessary to deliver quality education and...