On receiving the letter of intent from the institution, NAAC will send the necessary manuals and guidelines appropriate to the unit of assessment.  To initiate the process at the institutional end, it is suggested that a committee be constituted consisting of members from the faculty, staff, and students.  The committee in consultation with the various functionaries of the institution, has to prepare a clear, concise and accurate report on the standing of the institution.  This self-study report will be the basic document through which the assessing team will