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NAAC’s new accreditation framework to prioritise outcomes over inputs

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is moving towards an outcome-oriented accreditation framework that emphasises measurable institutional performance rather than mere documentation. Institutions will be expected to demonstrate tangible outcomes, including commercially viable patents and the number of skilled graduates produced. The proposed framework will introduce Maturity-Based

New NAAC Manual Objectives

A New Paradigm for Quality Assurance in Higher Education Accreditation is not merely a process of assessment and grading; it is an important instrument for promoting a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement and institutional excellence in higher education. With the changing landscape of higher education and the increasing emphasis

Before the New NAAC Portal Goes Live: Act Now

The Transition to the new NAAC accreditation system calls for immediate institutional preparedness. The priority should not be creating new documents, but first ensuring that the data already submitted to AISHE, NIRF and NBA is accurate, consistent and supported by institutional records. 1. Audit Existing Data — Act Now Institutions should

One Nation One Subscription: Private Universities Invited to Participate in Phase-II Consultation

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Education, has taken an important step towards strengthening access to scholarly knowledge and research resources through the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative. The ONOS initiative aims to provide access to leading e-journals and research publications to academic and research institutions

Reimagining NAAC Accreditation: Towards a Simpler, Smarter and More Contextual System

The accreditation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) plays an important role in improving quality, accountability and institutional performance. In India, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has been central to this process. However, as higher education continues to expand and diversify, there is a growing need to make accreditation

The Roadmap Towards a Stronger National Accreditation and Ranking Framework

India’s higher education system is moving towards a more integrated, transparent, and outcome-oriented approach to quality assessment. The proposed National Accreditation Council (NAC) aims to bring together the strengths and experiences of existing institutions such as the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the National Board of Accreditation

NAAC Basic Accreditation Portal Launched: A New Chapter in Institutional Accreditation

The wait is over. NAAC has launched the Basic Accreditation Portal—marking an important step towards a more digital, structured and technology-enabled accreditation ecosystem. The official NAAC Basic Accreditation Portal is now accessible at assessmentonline-basic.naac.gov.in. The portal identifies itself as the “NAAC BASIC ACCREDITATION PORTAL”

NAAC Accreditation 2026: A New Era of Institutional Quality

NAAC Accreditation 2026: A New Era of Institutional Quality NAAC Accreditation 2026 marks a significant shift towards a more evidence-based, digitally verified and continuous quality assessment system. The new approach places greater emphasis on institutional data, documentary evidence, digital verification and demonstrable outcomes. The accreditation journey begins with Institutional

NAAC Accreditation in 2026: What Has Changed and Why Institutions Must Prepare Now

What Is NAAC Accreditation? The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous quality-assurance organization established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1994. Its mandate includes the assessment and accreditation of universities and colleges in India. NAAC evaluates institutional processes, academic and administrative practices, teaching-learning, research,

Binary Accreditation: A Progressive Pathway for Emerging Higher Education Institutions

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) introduced its Revised Assessment and Accreditation Framework in 2017, bringing a major transformation to quality assurance in higher education. The framework emphasized transparency, objectivity, digital processes, data-based evaluation, and global benchmarking, making accreditation more efficient and robust. At present, NAAC eligibility requires

The Missing Link: Your 2026-27 NAAC Accreditation Reference Manual

Welcome to the first-ever post on The NAAC Decoded. If you have been searching the NAAC website for the "New Manual" lately, you’ve probably noticed something frustrating: it doesn't exist yet. Since the Ministry of Education approved the Radhakrishnan Committee reforms, NAAC has moved