The GAPC V 4.0 Framework refers to the revised Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies standards set by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for engineering programs. The new framework, effective in 2025, emphasizes evidence-based evaluation and is aligned with the Washington Accord. 

The institution has adopted the GAPC V 4.0 Framework to strengthen quality assurance, enhance Outcome-Based Education (OBE) practices, and ensure compliance with NBA accreditation parameters. Dissemination of the framework at the institutional level is carried out in a structured manner to create awareness, build capacity, and ensure active participation of all stakeholders.

Objectives

• To integrate the GAPC V 4.0 framework with institutional OBE practices.
• To disseminate the framework across departments for uniform implementation.
• To ensure transparency and documentation in CO-PO-PSO attainment and continuous improvement.
• To align institutional processes with NBA criteria and graduate attributes.

Dissemination Strategies

A) Internal Stakeholders

• Faculty Development Programs (FDPs): Training on CO-PO-PSO mapping, attainment calculation, and NBA criteria.
• Workshops/Orientation Sessions: Awareness sessions for students and staff.
• Department Meetings: Regular review and monitoring of implementation progress.
• Posters & Infographics: Display of framework processes in departments.
• Digital Platforms: Upload of framework manuals, guidelines, and attainment reports on the intranet.

B) Students

• Induction Programs: Introduction to GAPC V 4.0, CO-PO-PSO relevance, and NBA graduate attributes.
• Student Clubs & Associations: Dissemination through peer ambassadors.
• Seminars/Competitions: Linking framework awareness with co-curricular activities.

C) External Stakeholders

• Alumni & Employer Meets: Presentation of framework highlights and its linkage to employability skills.
• Parent-Teacher Meetings: Dissemination of framework outcomes for transparency.
• National/Regional Conferences: Sharing GAPC V 4.0 as an institutional best practice.

Monitoring & Feedback Mechanism

• Feedback Forms/Surveys: Collected from faculty, students, alumni, and employers.
• Review Meetings: IQAC and PAC to evaluate dissemination effectiveness and record minutes.
• Documentation: Evidence maintained in the form of attendance, photographs, reports, and portal records for NBA visits.
• Annual Report Integration: Consolidation of dissemination activities in IQAC Annual Report.

Expected Outcomes

• Improved awareness of OBE and accreditation relevance among all stakeholders.
• Effective implementation of CO-PO-PSO attainment mechanisms.
• Evidence-based practices to strengthen NBA accreditation preparedness.
• Institutional recognition of GAPC V 4.0 as a best practice in quality assurance.