Institutional Development Plan (IDP)
Roadmap for Recognition under Section 2(f) and Eligibility under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956
1. Executive Summary & Institutional Profile
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Institution Name | I.T.S. College of Health & Wellness Sciences (ITSCHWS) |
| Location | Plot No. 46, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar, U.P. |
| Programme Offered | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) — maiden batch in final year/semester |
| University Affiliation | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow |
| Regulatory Recognition | UP State Allied Health Council and formerly by U.P. State Medical Faculty |
| UGC Status (Current) | Application for Section 2(f) recognition and Section 12(B) eligibility in process |
| Purpose of this Document | To place on public record the institution's readiness, roadmap and timelines for UGC 2(f)/12(B) recognition, in line with UGC transparency and disclosure norms |
| Strategic Horizon | 2026–2029 (aligned to the 2(f)/12(B) application cycle) |
2. Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision
To evolve as a centre of physiotherapy education, enabling kind and creative leaders to revolutionise healthcare and enhance health of people everywhere.
Mission
- Educate competent physiotherapists: ITSCHWS aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to become effective physiotherapists.
- Promote evidence-based practice: ITSCHWS emphasizes the importance of using research and best practices to guide patient care.
- Inculcate ethical values: ITSCHWS instils a strong sense of ethics and professionalism in its students. This includes patient confidentiality and respectful communication.
- Foster lifelong learning: The field of physiotherapy is constantly evolving and ITSCHWS encourages a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Serve the community: ITSCHWS has a mission to serve the community.
3. Regulatory Framework — UGC Section 2(f) & Section 12(B)
This section is provided for the information of stakeholders, students, parents and regulatory visitors to the institutional website, explaining the significance of the recognition being pursued.
Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956
Recognition under Section 2(f) is the process by which the University Grants Commission includes a college in its list of institutions recognised as fit to be considered for central assistance. It is granted on verification of the college's establishment, affiliation and statutory compliance record, as per the UGC (Recognition of Colleges under clause (f) of Section 2 of the UGC Act) Regulations.
Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956
Following inclusion under Section 2(f), a college may separately be declared eligible under Section 12(B) to actually receive central assistance — including UGC grants and scheme-based funding — from the Government of India. This typically follows a further round of documentation and compliance verification.
Core Documentation Required
- Documentary evidence of the year of establishment of the college.
- Society Registration Certificate along with the registered Trust Deed.
- Affiliation Certificate issued by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow valid at the time of application.
- Approval of the applicable statutory/regulatory body — UP State Allied Health Council and the U.P. State Medical Faculty.
- Faculty appointment records, infrastructure and land/building ownership documents, and audited financial statements.
4. Strategic Context & SWOC Analysis
Strengths
Valid ABVMU Lucknow University affiliation and recognition from UPSAHC; modern clinical laboratories; experienced faculty; society/trust structure already in place.
Weaknesses
Young institution — first batch yet to graduate; UGC 2(f)/12(B) application in process.
Opportunities
Early UGC recognition strengthens eligibility for central schemes, PG (MPT) approval processes and future NAAC/NIRF participation; enhances credibility for students and parents.
Challenges
Meeting the requirements of changing regulatory bodies in allied and healthcare.
5. Institutional Eligibility & Compliance Checklist
The table below tracks readiness against the core requirements typically verified during UGC 2(f)/12(B) processing, and will be updated as each item is completed.
| Requirement | Current Status | Responsible | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society / Trust Registration Certificate & Trust Deed | In place (ITS Group Society registration) | Governing Body | Verified |
| Affiliation Certificate — Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow | Valid, renewed annually | Principal's Office | Verified |
| Statutory / U.P. State Medical Faculty | Valid recognition for BPT programme | IQAC / Principal | Verified |
| Documentary evidence of year of establishment | Compiled | Administrative Office | Verified |
| Sanctioned full-time teaching posts (Principal, HODs, faculty per norms) | In position; ratios to be mapped against UGC norms | HR / Principal / Management | Q3 2026 |
| Land & building ownership / lease documentation | Available; to be notarised for portal upload | Administrative Office | Q3 2026 |
| Library, learning resources & digital subscription proof | Available using K-Hub portal | Librarian | Verified |
| Audited financial statements (preceding 3 years) | Available with Finance Cell | Finance Officer | Verified |
| Governing Body constitution & bye-laws | Available | Governing Body | Verified |
| Notarised joint undertaking (Management & Principal) | To be executed on submission | Principal / Management | Q4 2026 |
| No pending litigation / regulatory disciplinary action | Self-certification to be issued | Principal | Q4 2026 |
| UGC Portal (2f/12B) profile & document upload readiness | Portal registration to be initiated | IQAC Coordinator / Principal | Q4 2026 |
6. Roadmap for UGC 2(f) & 12(B) Recognition
| Phase | Timeline | Key Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I — Portal Registration & Section 2(f) Application | Q4 2026 | Register on the UGC 2(f)/12(B) portal and submit formal application for inclusion under Section 2(f). |
| Phase II — Compliance Verification & Site Readiness | Q1 2027 | Undertake an internal academic & administrative audit; align faculty strength, infrastructure and library holdings as per norms; respond to UGC queries and update the website regularly. |
| Phase III — Section 12(B) Application | Q3 2027 | On confirmation of 2(f) status, apply for declaration of eligibility to receive central assistance under Section 12(B). |
| Phase IV — Grant Utilisation & Continued Compliance | 2027–2028 | Conducting conferences at both national and international level and strengthening further tie-ups with other hospitals for better exposure to students. |
7. Academic, Infrastructure & Governance Alignment
Academic Alignment
- Ensure 100% completion of clinical rotatory internships for the maiden BPT batch, with records maintained for UGC/NCAHP verification.
- Prepare programme documentation (curriculum, CO-PO mapping, examination policy) in a form consistent with UGC academic-quality expectations.
Infrastructure Alignment
- Consolidate land, building and laboratory documentation, including therapeutic gymnasium and clinical skill-lab facilities.
- Expand library holdings and digital subscriptions (e.g., DELNET, PubMed access) to meet UGC learning-resource benchmarks.
Governance Alignment
- Formalise the IDP/UGC Compliance Cell, chaired by the Principal & Dean, with the IQAC Coordinator as member-secretary.
- Involve HoDs — Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy and Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy — in all academic credentialing.
- Use the Qual Campus ERP to generate faculty, attendance and examination data required for UGC portal submission.
8. Financial Management & Utilisation of Central Assistance
- Maintain audited financial statements for the preceding three years, ready for UGC portal upload.
- Establish a dedicated grant-utilisation and reporting framework in advance of Section 12(B) eligibility, to ensure compliant use of any central assistance received.
- Diversify resource mobilisation through tuition fees, clinical OPD revenue, and — post-12(B) — UGC scheme-based grants.
9. Monitoring, Implementation & Review Mechanism
A two-tier monitoring framework will oversee execution of this plan:
- IDP/UGC Compliance Cell (Internal): Chaired by the Principal, meeting monthly during the active application phase to track document readiness and portal correspondence.
- Governing Body Review: Quarterly progress updates presented to the Governing Body, with an annual public update published on the institutional website as part of UGC-mandated transparency disclosure.
10. Key Milestones (2026–2029)
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Constitution of IDP/UGC Compliance Cell; documentation dossier compiled; UGC portal profile created |
| 2026–27 | Section 2(f) application submitted; internal AAA audit conducted; NCAHP |
| 2027 | Section 2(f) inclusion (targeted); Section 12(B) application filed; IQAC-led KPI tracking formalised |
| 2027–28 | Section 12(B) status (targeted); grant-utilisation and reporting framework operational |
| 2028–29 | NAAC Cycle-1 readiness aligned with UGC compliance; publication of updated IDP on institutional website |
