About IQAC
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Bharat Mata School of Legal Studies was established in 2004 in compliance with the guidelines of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It functions as a nodal agency for channelising efforts and measures of the institution towards academic excellence.
The IQAC strives to develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution and to promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement and institutionalisation of best practices.
Vision
To be a centre of academic excellence in legal education that produces ethical, competent, and socially responsible legal professionals committed to upholding the rule of law and contributing to a just society.
Mission
- Provide rigorous legal education grounded in ethics
- Foster critical thinking, research, and advocacy
- Promote access to justice through legal aid
- Build industry connections for student growth
NAAC Accreditation History
| Cycle | Year of Accreditation | Validity Period | CGPA / Score | Grade | Certificate |
|---|
NAAC Assessment Criteria
Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR)
Self Study Report (SSR)
IQAC Committee Composition
| # | Name | Designation | Role in IQAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr. A. K. Mathew | Principal | Chairperson |
| 02 | Dr. Priya Rajan | Associate Professor, Constitutional Law | IQAC Coordinator |
| 03 | Dr. K. C. Nair | Professor, Criminal Law | Member |
| 04 | Adv. Sunitha Menon | Assistant Professor, Civil Procedure | Member |
| 05 | Dr. R. Gopinath | Associate Professor, Corporate Law | Member |
| 06 | Adv. Thomas Varghese | Senior Advocate, Kerala High Court | External Expert |
| 07 | Mr. Suresh Kumar | CEO, Legal Associates LLP | Industry Expert |
| 08 | Ms. Anjali Pillai | SBA President (Student Representative) | Student Member |
| 09 | Mr. Rajeev Krishnan | Alumni — Advocate, District Court | Alumni Member |
| 10 | Mr. P. Krishnaswamy | Administrative Officer | Administrative Member |
IQAC Meeting Minutes
Best Practices
BSOLS has identified and institutionalised the following Best Practices as part of its NAAC Criterion VII commitment:
Best Practice 1: Integrated Legal Aid Clinic
Goal: Bridging the gap between legal education and access to justice for the underprivileged.
Context: The Legal Aid Clinic at BSOLS has been functioning since 2012, where students under faculty supervision provide free legal services to economically weaker sections of society. Over 500 cases are handled annually, covering areas such as domestic violence, labour disputes, consumer rights, and property matters.
Outcomes: Enhanced practical skills among students; 500+ underprivileged individuals served annually; recognised by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority.
Best Practice 2: Structured Moot Court Training Programme
Goal: Developing advocacy skills and professional competence through systematic moot court training from the first year of study.
Context: A year-round Moot Court Training Programme was institutionalised in 2015 with dedicated faculty coaches, a purpose-built moot court hall, and a structured progression from intra-college rounds to state and national competitions.
Outcomes: BSOLS teams have won 12+ state and national moot court competitions since 2015; 100% final-year students participate in at least one moot court competition.
IQAC Objectives
- To develop and implement a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
- To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement and institutionalisation of best practices.
- To channelise and systematise the efforts and measures of the institution towards academic excellence.
- To ensure heightened level of clarity and focus in institutional functioning towards quality enhancement.
- To act as a nodal agency for coordinating quality-related activities across all departments.
- To build an organised methodology of documentation and internal communication.
- To prepare the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) as per NAAC guidelines and submit it to NAAC.
- To facilitate the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education and faculty maturation.
- To arrange for feedback response from students, parents, and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes.
- To disseminate information on various quality parameters of higher education.
- To collaborate with NAAC, UGC, BCI, and other agencies for quality improvement initiatives.
- To develop a quality culture in the institution through sensitisation programmes and awareness campaigns.
- To facilitate internationalisation of education through academic collaborations and exchange programmes.
- To act as a dynamic system for quality change in education and administration through planned interventions.
- To promote measures for ensuring transparency and efficiency in governance and administration.
- To ensure continuous monitoring and evaluation of academic programmes and student outcomes.
- To foster an environment that encourages research, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking among students and faculty.
Stakeholder Feedback
BSOLS collects structured feedback from all stakeholders as part of its NAAC Criterion I commitment to curriculum review and quality enhancement. Your feedback helps us continuously improve our academic programmes and services.
Student Feedback
Feedback on curriculum, teaching quality, infrastructure, and student services.
Fill FormAlumni Feedback
Programme relevance to career, skill development, and industry readiness assessment.
Fill FormEmployer Feedback
Graduate performance evaluation by recruiting law firms, courts, and organisations.
Fill FormPTA / Parent Feedback
Parent-Teacher Association feedback on student welfare and academic communication.
Fill FormFeedback is collected at the end of each semester and analysed by the IQAC. Action Taken Reports (ATRs) based on feedback are published annually. All responses are confidential. For the online feedback portal, contact the IQAC Coordinator.
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