NAAC/NBA/Mandatory Disclosure

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National Board of Accreditation

In India, the two primary accrediting organizations that work to guarantee and improve the quality of education offered in institutions are NAAC and NBA. NBA, an acronym for the National Board of Accreditation, deals with marketing and maintaining the quality of technical education to meet internationally recognized standards, although NBA only cares about the institution that provides technical education.

What it is:

NBA is an independent, autonomous body established to ensure the quality and relevance of technical education, particularly in engineering, technology, management, architecture, pharmacy, and other related fields.

Purpose:

The primary goal is to assess and certify programs to ensure they meet specific quality standards, promoting continuous improvement and enhancing the quality of education.

Benefits:

enhanced quality accreditation for schools and colleges to improve education standards
Enhanced Quality

Accreditation encourages institutions to continuously improve and enhance the quality of education.

international recognition accreditation for schools and colleges to support global mobility
International Recognition

Accreditation facilitates transnational recognition of degrees and mobility of graduates and professionals.

career opportunities accreditation to improve graduates employability nationally and internationally
Career Opportunities

NBA accreditation can enhance the employability of graduates, making them more attractive to employers both nationally and internationally.

National Assessment and Accreditation Council

NAAC accreditation, meaning National Assessment and Accreditation Council, is a process that evaluates and accredits higher educational institutions like colleges and universities, providing a quality assessment and ranking based on specific criteria.

What it is:

NAAC is an autonomous institution established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) that assesses and accredits higher education institutions in India.

Purpose:

The goal is to understand and improve the quality status of these institutions.

How it works:

NAAC assesses institutions based on seven criteria: Curricular Aspects, Teaching, Learning, and Evaluation, Research, Innovation, and Extension, Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Student Support and Progression, Governance, Leadership, and Management.

Grading System:

NAAC uses a grading system based on a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) ranging from 1.51 to 4.00.

  • A++: CGPA between 3.51 and 4.00.
  • A+: CGPA between 3.26 – 3.50.
  • A: CGPA between 3.01 – 3.25.