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Institutional Accreditation Manual (IAM) Version February 2025
The Institutional Accreditation Manual (IAM) serves as a framework for quality assurance in Bhutan’s higher education institutions (HEIs). It outlines seven accreditation standards, including governance, academic systems, student services, and research, ensuring institutions maintain transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The manual aligns with Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness (GNH) principles, emphasizing holistic institutional development and national education priorities .
Bhutan’s accreditation process involves a self-assessment, site visits, grading, and certification to evaluate HEIs against national standards. Institutions submit an Institutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR), followed by an external review conducted by assessors. The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) ensures compliance with quality benchmarks, supporting continuous improvement and enhancing academic excellence across Bhutan’s HEIs .
Bhutan’s accreditation framework is structured around seven standards: Governance & Leadership, Academic System, Human Resources, Research & Publications, Infrastructure, Student Services, and Internal Quality Assurance. Each standard includes specific indicators and performance criteria to assess institutional effectiveness. The goal is to maintain academic integrity, enhance institutional accountability, and align HEIs with national and global education standards . Full Screen View of IAM 2024
Application Accepted by BQPCA February 15, 2025
ISAR-Annexure viii.pdfInstitutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR)
The Institutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR) is a critical component of the accreditation process, requiring HEIs to evaluate their governance, academic quality, research impact, and student services. It consists of an executive summary, institutional profile, and self-assessment based on accreditation standards. The ISAR serves as a comprehensive quality assurance tool, ensuring HEIs continuously improve and adhere to national policies .
The Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) is responsible for maintaining quality standards in higher education through policy development, accreditation, and regulatory oversight. It collaborates with institutions, assessors, and advisory committees to enhance academic quality, institutional governance, and research excellence. BQPCA ensures that HEIs align with national education policies and global best practices for sustainable development .
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No Conflict_ Institute
This document is a formal declaration by an institution confirming that the assigned assessors have no direct or indirect affiliation with the institute within the past year. It also ensures the institution will not engage these assessors for future assignments for a year post-assessment, affirming transparency and impartiality.
IAM 2024.pdfIAM 2024
The Institutional Accreditation Manual 2024 by BQPCA outlines Bhutan’s quality assurance framework for higher education. It defines accreditation standards, procedures, and roles of assessors and institutions. Emphasizing transparency and integrity, it mandates conflict-of-interest declarations and promotes continuous improvement aligned with Bhutan’s GNH values and international best practices.
ISAR-Annexure viii.pdfISAR-Annexure viii
Annexure VIII provides the structure and detailed guidelines for preparing an Institutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR). It includes institutional profiling, executive summary, and evidence-based responses to each standard. HEIs must address indicators on governance, academics, infrastructure, and quality assurance to support accreditation and enable effective assessor evaluations.
Updated February 11, 2025
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Bhutan Qualification Professional and Certification Authority
GCIT Institutional Self-Assessment Report (ISAR) 2025-- in progress
Accreditation Application 2025
Institutional Accreditation Manual 2025
Institutional Self-Assesment Report (ISAR) Form Annexture VIII
Institution Accreditation Standards
Standard 1: Governance, Leadership & Management
Standard 4: Research, Publications, and Linkages
Standard 5: Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Standard 7: Quality Assurance, Innovation, and Institutional Branding
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