Introduction

The Namal University Mianwali is committed to excel as a center of academic and research excellence, primarily and purposefully founded for national uplift and rural development. The quality assurance and enhancement practices continuous quality improvement in academia and research strengthens the vision of Namal University Mianwali. The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Namal University Mianwali is responsible to ensure the effectiveness, quality standards compliance and enhancement at program-level and institutional-level.
The QECs in HEI’s of Pakistan operate under the umbrella of the HEC’s division of Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) which was established in 2005 by the Government of Pakistan with the vision to promote, enhance and assure the quality of higher education across HEIs in Pakistan. The organizational framework of QEC, Namal University Mianwali is to ensure institutional consistency with the academic and administrative standards set for HEIs by the HEC/QAA/Accreditation Councils and pairing with internationally recognized best practices. It serves as a nucleus of continuous improvement process aimed at fostering excellence in teaching, research, governance, and stakeholders’ engagement.
The operational activities of Namal University Mianwali are on-going since its inception in August 2021 (Act of The Namal University Mianwali dated August 16, 2021) aligned with the strategic developments and governance model of Namal University Mianwali. The QA policy addresses the progressive developments of QAA-HEC particularly the revised QA framework, i.e., Precepts, Standards, and Guidelines (PSG-2023).

Vision of QEC

To employ continuous and gradual efforts in introducing and implementing the academic quality standards with the aim to fulfill the vision of Namal university of becoming a center of academic excellence for national uplift and development.

Mission of QEC

To devise and implement the quality assurance framework in order to meet the quality standards in teaching, research, and development in line with the mission statement of Namal university, i.e;

• Educating talented students who have Namal values and will contribute to organizations and community.
• Finding innovative solutions to rural challenges by highly trained academics.

Major Functions of QEC

The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at Namal University Mianwali drives the institution's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement through the rigorous execution of internal and external quality assurance frameworks at program and institutional levels. In following the functions of QEC are grouped into major categories to describe its key functions/activities.

Regulatory Compliance & Institutional Governance

• Execute all QEC activities under the supervision of Namal University’s governance structure and in accordance with the annual targets, and guidelines of the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA-HEC), if and when received.
• Formulate and develop quality assurance standards, policies, and feedback mechanisms tailored to Namal University’s academic strategic initiatives and/or institutional programs.
• Contribute to implementation of Precepts, Standards, and Guidelines (PSG-2023) framework of QAA-HEC in collaboration, coordination and engagement of all stakeholders of Namal University Mianwali.
• Coordination with Academic Departments and Administrative units aligned with QA framework of PSG 2023 and quality standards of RIPE, PREE, and REEQAB, if and when required.
• Ensure university-wide compliance with all policies, rules, and regulations mandated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or Higher Education Department (HED), Punjab, including faculty appointments, academic admissions, graduate education, semester planning, and statutory policies (such as sexual harassment, plagiarism, drug & smoking control, and Namal University’s service regulations and Rules of Business of Statuary bodies of Namal University Mianwali).

Quality Assurance Frameworks & Assessment Systems

• Implement Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance (EQA) mechanisms in strict accordance with the Precepts, Standards, and Guidelines (PSG-2023)framework of QAA-HEC.
• Establish a robust self-assessment system for datasets/reports required from internal departments/units of Namal University for submission to external agencies to furnish healthy representation/participation.
• Develop procedures for and conduct internal/mock reviews of Self-Assessment Reports (SARs) and Institutional Performance Evaluation Reports (IPER) prior to official PREE and RIPE evaluations/audits.
• Monitor and ensure follow-up compliance on corrective action and implementation plans generated after institutional and program reviews in both IQA and EQA.

Departmental Coordination & Accreditation Councils

• Facilitate and guide academic departments in securing and maintaining professionalaccreditation from their respective councils as prescribed by the HEC and accreditation council (e.g., PEC, NCEAC, NBEAC, HEC) requirements.
• Coordinate closely with academic departments regarding program reviews and preparatorycouncil assessment visits.
• Coordinate with administrative departments to ensure operational alignment with PSG standards (RIPE, PREE, REEQAB) and in accordance with internal university guidelines/targets/assigned tasks.

Evaluation, Surveys & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct and analyze quality assurance surveys at both program and institutional levels to foster Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Track survey outcomes in coordination with relevant offices and generate comprehensive data-driven reports to frame actionable quality recommendations.
• Implement and manage the institutional awards for best teaching practices to promoteexcellence in pedagogy at the university.

Institutional Rankings, National Evaluation & Capacity Building

• Prepare and submit the Yearly Progress Reports (YPR) of Namal University to QAA-HEC in a timely and compliant manner.
• Manage institutional participation in national and international university rankings by collecting, verifying, and providing accurate data to ranking agencies.
• Acquire and maintain institutional memberships in prestigious international quality assurance networks in accordance with university and QAA-HEC guidelines.
• Design and execute capacity-building initiatives for QEC staff, faculty members, and university personnel involved in quality assurance measures.
• Organize, host, and participate in QA seminars, lectures, and workshops to foster a robust culture of quality and build collaboration with peers.
• Contribute to the overall advancement and enhancement of education quality coupled with benchmarking of both national and international forums, if and when required.
• Acquire membership of International Quality Networks as per the guidelines/requirements of Namal University Mianwali and QAA-HEC, Pakistan.

Memberships

To ensure that Namal University is in line with national and International Standards & to follow best practices at national and international level of Quality Assurance, Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) has obtained memberships of National and International Quality Networks. Major advantages of these memberships are as under:

• Participation in Annual Conference and AGM as well as online forum
• Branding through using their logos on website or in relative documents
• Develop different kinds of collaborations across the distinguished network of QAAs and HEIs
• Co-organize international seminars and workshops
• Have the right to apply for their Awards which occurs once every year
• Receive the electronic Newsletter twice every year and Annual Report
• Have access and get advice on different and specific QA matters

Memberships acquired are as follow:

• Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE)
• Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN)

Rankings

Namal University Mianwali is participating in the international ranking of UI Green Metric Sustainable University Rankings since 2019.

Downloads

• Quality Assurance Policy
• QEC Activity Calendar (2025-26)
• Outcomes of PREE / Academic Audits 2024-25
• Outcomes of PREE / Academic Audits 2023-24
• Notification of IQC
• Notification RIPE- IPR Committee
• Notification RIPE- Review Committee
• Notification RIPE- Follow-up Committee
• Accreditation Certificate- BS Electrical Engineering
• Accreditation Certificate for BS Computer Science
• AT Review Report - Math-PREE 2026
• AT Review Report - EE- PEC- 2026
• AT Review Report - CS-NCEAC_2026
• AT Review Report - BBA-PREE 2026
• Outstanding Teacher Award Policy
• Faculty Course Review Report

HEC Policy Documents

• PSG 2023
• Program Review for Effectiveness Enhancement (PREE)
• Review of Institutional Performance and Enhancement (RIPE)
• Reviewing the Effectiveness of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Bodies (REQAAB)

Survey Forms

• Teacher Evaluation and Course Evaluation by Students
• Alumni Survey
• Employer Survey
• Graduating Students Survey

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Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) Team

Contact Us

Email: 
Director QEC: directorqec@namal.edu.pk 
Manager QEC: managerqec@namal.edu.pk

Address:
QEC Office, Hall Number 16, Main Block, Namal University, 30-km Talagang Road, Mianwali.
Office Phone: +92(0)459-236995 Ext.196, 154, 198