CRITERION 7
Criterion7 – Institutional Values and Best Practices (100)
Key Indicator – 7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities (50)
| Metric No. | DESCRIPTION | Weightage |
| 7.1.1 | Institution has initiated the Gender Audit and measures for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years. | 10 |
| 7.1.2 | The Institution has facilities and initiatives for Alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures Management of the various types of degradable and non-degradable wasteWater conservation Green campus initiativesDisabled-friendly, barrier free environment | 20 |
| 7.1.3 | Quality audits on environment and energy regularly undertaken by the Institution. The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed through the following Green audit / Environment auditEnergy auditClean and green campus initiatives Beyond the campus environmental promotion and sustainability activities | 10 |
| 7.1.4 | Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic diversity and Sensitization of students and employees to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens | 10 |
Key Indicator – 7.2 Best Practices (30)
| Metric No. | DESCRIPTION | Weightage |
| 7.2.1 | Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual | 30 |
Key Indicator – 7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness (20)