DIMAPUR: Pfutsero Government College underwent an Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) conducted by the Higher Education Department, Government of Nagaland on October 17.
The audit team was led by Dr. Watijungshi, retired additional director, Higher Education, as convenor, with Dr. Temjenwapang, principal of Kohima Science College (A), and Dr. Ketoukhrie-u, associate professor and IQAC Coordinator, Kohima College, as members. The audit covered the period from 2021-2026.
Presentations on the college’s administration and developmental activities were delivered by principal Dr. Anungla Pongener, while Dr. Thungdemo N. Yanthan, IQAC Coordinator, presented reports on seven NAAC parameters. Departmental activities were highlighted by respective HoDs. The team also interacted with the students’ union executives, non-teaching faculty, and physically verified infrastructural facilities before providing constructive feedback.
Commending the college for its recognition under UGC 2(f), convenor Dr. Watijungshi stressed the urgency of securing UGC 12(b) status to access major project funding. He emphasized the need for functional MoUs and urged the institution to undertake a Green Audit, with tree plantation as a key component.
Dr. Temjenwapang highlighted the importance of outcomes under the forthcoming NAAC Assessment Framework, particularly faculty research output. He encouraged multidisciplinary and collaborative research, while calling for robust data collection and reporting mechanisms. In her feedback, Dr. Ketoukhrie-u urged the college to strengthen career guidance and establish mechanisms for job placements. She suggested consolidating complaint committees into a single functional body to address issues of gender discrimination, ragging, and related concerns. Stressing the significance of Traditional Knowledge Systems, she recommended forming a dedicated committee alongside the existing cultural committee.
The audit team also proposed several measures including adoption of a Gender Budget, strengthening student feedback mechanisms, exploring CSR, civil society and alumni funding, developing the library in the new campus, enhancing skilling programmes, and improving Wi-Fi coverage.
The AAA, serving as an internal audit of the Higher Education Department, reaffirmed its role in ensuring accountability and guiding institutions towards quality improvement.
