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Unit 13: Functions of UGC, NAAC and NCTE

13.3.3 Eligibility Notes

Institutions that wish to be assessed have to record their intention and provide general
information about the institution to the NAAC. The format for the letter of intention and the
general information required are given in Annexure I and II. On receiving the letter of intention,
the NAAC checks the eligibility of the institution. The Executive Committee of the NAAC has
resolved as under regarding the eligibility criteria: Any institution of higher education imparting
instruction at degree level and above shall be eligible for assessment by the NAAC, provided
the institution works under the relevant provisions and discipline of some university established
under the Indian law, at least as regards the programmes/courses to be assessed.”
13.3.4 The Methodology
For the assessment of a unit that is eligible to be assessed, the NAAC follows a three stage
process which is a combination of self-study af). d peer review. The three stages are :
1. The preparation and submission of a self-study report by the unit of assessment.
2. The on-site visit of the peer team for validation of the self-study report and for
recommending the assessment outcome to the NAAC.
3. The final decision by the Executive Committee of the NAAC.
Accreditation by the NAAC is voluntary and during the first phase of assessment, the NAAC
has taken up accreditation of institutions. There is also provision and a separate process to
assess and accredit the departments of an institution. Guidelines (manuals) have been developed
to suit different units of higher education.

What is the methodology of NAAC for assess any institution?

13.3.5 Criteria for Assessment
The NAAC has identified the following seven criteria to serve as the basis for its assessment
procedures :
1. Curricular Aspects
2. Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
5. Student Support and Progression
13.3.6 Core Values of NAAC
The Indian higher education system is in a constant state of change and flux due to the increasing
needs of expanding access to higher education, impact of technology on the delivery of education,
increasing private participation and the impact of globalization. Taking cognizance of these
developments and the role of higher education in society, NAAC has developed five core
values : contributing to national development, fostering global competencies among students,
inculcating a value system in students, promoting the use of technology and quest of excellence.
The detailed explanation of these values from the NAAC (2004) document on Guidelines for Re-
Accreditation is presented below.
(i) Contributing to national development
(ii) Fostering global competencies among student
(iii) Inculcating a value system in students
(iv) Promoting the use of technology
(v) Quest for excellence

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