The University Grants Commission (UGC), established in November 1956 as a statutory body of the government through an act of Parliament with the responsibilities of providing fund and maintenance of standards in institution of higher education.

To monitor the standard of higher educational institutions the UGC has established the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) as an autonomous body in September 1994. NAAC has been instilling a momentum of quality consciousness among higher educational institutions, aiming for continuous improvement. However, lastng improvements in standards cannot come about only by accreditation from outside, once in five years. An internal mechanism for sustenance, assurance and enhancement of the quality culture of education imparted by them, therefore, become essential. Recognising tne importance of such Institutional Internal quality system the UGC has taken a policy decision to direct all colleges to establish IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell).