19 August, 2026

19th August 2026

The Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC organized an NBA awareness session for students of BE Semester 1 and BE Semester 3 to familiarize them with the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and its significance for technical education. The resource person explained the accreditation process, Program Outcomes (POs), and Course Outcomes (COs), and highlighted how active student participation contributes to the department's continuous improvement and accreditation goals.

Key Features:

•  Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC

•  Resource Person: Dr. Hiral N. Pandya

•  Duration: 19th August 2026 (12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

•  Venue: J 205 (Homibhabha Auditorium)

•  No. of Participants: 119 (BE Semester 1: 50, BE Semester 3: 69)

•  Event Coordinator: Dr. Hiral N. Pandya and Dr. Sonal Bhagat

Discussion Points:

• Overview of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and its significance for technical education
• Importance of NBA accreditation for the Chemical Engineering programme
• Understanding Program Outcomes (POs) and Course Outcomes (COs)
• Role of students in supporting NBA accreditation processes through feedback and records
• Students' contribution to the attainment of educational objectives
• Open Q&A addressing student queries on accreditation and its benefits

Key Message:

" NBA accreditation reflects the quality of education, and every student's active participation and feedback play a vital role in achieving and sustaining it. "