Criterion 9: Student Support Systems under NBA Accreditation: lBuilding an Inclusive, Supportive and Student-Centred Engineering Education Ecosystem
Criterion 9: Student Support Systems under NBA Accreditation Building an Inclusive, Supportive and Student-Centred Engineering Education Ecosystem Author: Prof. (Dr.) Dalgobind Mahto 1. Introduction Student support systems are an essential component of quality assurance in engineering education. Academic excellence depends not only on curriculum, faculty competence, laboratories and teaching-learning processes, but also on how effectively an institution supports students throughout their educational journey. Under the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) framework for undergraduate engineering programmes, Student Support Systems focuses on the institutional mechanisms that help students overcome academic difficulties, access financial and personal support, develop professional competencies, participate in co-curricular activities and prepare for successful careers. A well-designed support system should ensure that students are not merely admitted and taught, but are guide...