1. Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies (GAPC V4)

2. About National Board of Accreditation (NBA) NBA is established in the year 1994 under Section 10 (u) of AICTE Act. NBA became Autonomous in January 2010 and in April 2013 the Memorandum of Association and Rules of NBA were amended to make it completely independent of AICTE, administratively as well as financially. The NBA now is independent in its functioning: decision making as well as financially. NBA accredits the programs offered by educational institution from diploma level to post-graduate level in engineering and technology, management, pharmacy, architecture and Hotel Management and Tourism Technology. The NBA became a Signatory of Washington Accord on 13th June 2014. On completion of six years, the status of NBA as permanent signatory to Washington Accord was further extended for the next six years in June 2020 after a detailed review by an International Review Team appointed by the International Engineering Alliance, the Secretariat of Washington Accord.

3. Introduction of Two-Tier System based on Types of Institutions. The Tier–I documents: applicable to the engineering/technology programs offered by academically autonomous institutions and by university departments and constituent colleges of the universities. Tier-II documents: for non-autonomous institutions, i.e., those colleges and technical institutions which are affiliated to a university. NBA accredits the UG Engineering Program based on 10 criteria which are same for both the above mentioned formats with different weightages. As per Washington Accord Agreement, recognition of programs by other signatories applies only to programs accredited by NBA that are offered by education institutions accepted by NBA as Tier 1 Institutions.

4. Presently, NBA has 12 program outcomes (POs) for accreditation of UG Engineering Programs based on GAPC Version 3 (GAPC V3) as given below: NBA Program Outcomes for UG Engineering Programs (GAPC Version 3) Engineering knowledge. Problem analysis. Design/development of solutions. Conduct investigations of complex problems. Modern tool usage. The engineer and society. Environment and sustainability. Ethics. Individual and team work. Communication. Project management and finance. Life-long learning.

5. Implementation of GAPC Version 4.0 The revised GAPC Ver 4.0 are to be implemented by the member countries of the respective Accords and agreements by 2026. In line of the above, NBA has constituted a 8 member committee under the Chairmanship of Prof. C. R. Muthukrishnan for the implementation of the revised GAPC in July 2023. The committee after detailed deliberation in a series of meetings has prepared draft of revised Program Outcomes NBA has conducted a workshop on the revised Graduate Attributes and Performance Competencies (GAPC) Version 4.0 wherein, Prof. Kai Sang Lock, Washington Accord Executive Committee Chair has shared his insight and expertise with NBA and its stakeholder for the better implementation of the GAPC Version 4.0. He has also reviewed the revised Programs Outcomes (POs) as prepared by the committee and shared his feedback on the same. The workshop was attended by a total of 85 people attended these workshops.  Vice Chancellors/Directors  Professors  Visiting Chairman’s and Program Evaluators  People from Industries

6. NBA has also revised its Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for UG Engineering Program based on GAPC Ver.4.0. The feedback of the stockholders were sought on the revised POs & SAR. The draft was finally placed before and approved by the Sub Committee of Academic Advisory Committee for Engineering of the NBA. The Revised SAR will be applicable from July 2024 onwards. For the period of 6 months, i.e., from July 2024 to December 2024, the institution will have an option to opt either the New SAR or the Existing one. From January 2025 onwards, only the New SAR will be applicable. Implementation of GAPC Version 4.0

7. Revised POs as per GAPC Version 4.0 Sr. No. Engineer Graduate of Washington Accord as per GAPC 4.0 NBA Program Outcomes as per GAPC 4.0 1 WA1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems. 2 WA2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development* (WK1 to WK4). PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4) 3 WA3: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5). PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5) 4 WA4: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research- based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8). PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8)

8. Sr. No. Engineer Graduate of Washington Accord as per GAPC 4.0 NBA Program Outcomes as per GAPC 4.0 5 WA5: Create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems (WK2 and WK6). PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6) 6 WA6: When solving complex engineering problems, analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts* to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment (WK1, WK5, and WK7). PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7) 7 WA7: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9). PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9) 8 WA8: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9). PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams. 9 WA9: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, considering cultural, language, and learning differences. PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences.

9. Sr. No. Engineer Graduate of Washington Accord as per GAPC 4.0 NBA Program Outcomes as per GAPC 4.0 9 WA9: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, considering cultural, language, and learning differences. PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences. 10 WA10: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision- making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. 11 WA11: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK8). PO11: Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)