The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) revised accreditation grades for 53 higher education institutions (HEIs) between October and December . Following appeals and reassessments, 28 institutions achieved Grade A or higher. Three HEIs secured the highest A++ grade. Eight institutions saw no change in their accreditation grade despite filing appeals.
NAAC Grade Revisions
Out of the 53 institutions reviewed, 28 universities and colleges earned Grade A or above. This includes three institutions receiving the top A++ grade, seven granted A+, and 18 securing an A grade. The reassessments covered results from October through December.
Three institutions received the A++ grade:
- Rajiv Gandhi Produyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal (CGPA 3.53)
- Tuljaram Chaturchand College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Baramati (CGPA 3.51)
- ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (CGPA 3.58)
Institutions with Revised Grades (A and Above)
Several institutions saw their grades change to A or higher after appeals. Below are examples of institutions that achieved a Grade A or above.
| HEI Name | State | CGPA | Revised Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAJIV GANDHI PROUDYOGIKI VISHWAVIDYALAYA, BHOPAL | MADHYA PRADESH | 3.53 | A++ |
| Tuljaram Chaturchand College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Baramati | MAHARASHTRA | 3.51 | A++ |
| ICAR-INDIAN VETERINARY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, IZATNAGAR | UTTAR PRADESH | 3.58 | A++ |
| LADY IRWIN COLLEGE, NEW DELHI | DELHI | 3.46 | A+ |
| DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW | UTTAR PRADESH | 3.26 | A+ |
| GD GOENKA UNIVERSITY, GURUGRAM | HARYANA | 3.27 | A+ |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND, RANCHI | JHARKHAND | 3.27 | A+ |
| AGURCHAND MANMULL JAIN COLLEGE, CHENNAI | TAMIL NADU | 3.26 | A+ |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD, PRAYAGRAJ | UTTAR PRADESH | 3.26 | A+ |
| KARNAVATI UNIVERSITY, GANDHINAGAR | GUJARAT | 3.27 | A+ |
| SHOBHIT UNIVERSITY, GANGOH | UTTAR PRADESH | 3.02 | A |
| SAMPURNANAND SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY, VARANASI | UTTAR PRADESH | 3.09 | A |
| BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY, BERHAMPUR | ORISSA | 3.13 | A |
| ITM UNIVERSITY GWALIOR | MADHYA PRADESH | 3.01 | A |
| K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY, GURUGRAM | HARYANA | 3.17 | A |
| SANKALCHAND PATEL UNIVERSITY, VISNAGAR | GUJARAT | 3.12 | A |
| GANGADHAR MEHER UNIVERSITY, SAMBALPUR | ORISSA | 3.06 | A |
| MADHAV UNIVERSITY, ABU ROAD | RAJASTHAN | 3.01 | A |
Understanding NAAC Accreditation
NAAC evaluates higher education institutions on quality. The assessment results in a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and a corresponding grade. A CGPA of 3.01 and above places an institution in the A category or higher. Institutions scoring below 1.50 receive non-accreditation.
The highest possible NAAC score is 3.51 and above , which earns an A++ grade. The final CGPA is rounded to two decimal points. Accreditation outcomes combine a peer team report, quantitative analysis, and the institutional grade sheet. Institutions must display these results on their official websites.
New Accreditation Frameworks
NAAC introduced a new Basic Binary Accreditation framework. This will be followed by a Maturity Based Graded Levels (MBGL) accreditation. These frameworks implement recommendations from the Dr. Radhakrishnan committee, aiming for refined assessment processes.
Accreditation Extensions
Institutions with accreditations expiring between January 27, 2024 , and the launch of MBGL accreditation will receive a one-time extension of up to three months . These institutions can also choose to apply for basic accreditation once it becomes available. They must continue quality assurance through their Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQAC cells).