Gujarat University prepares for NAAC inspection aiming for A++ accreditation

For the past four years, Gujarat University has consistently been ranked among the top 100 in the national rankings and has also ranked highly in the state ratings by the Gujarat government.

Now, it is crucial for the university to achieve an A++ grade in the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation, a goal for which the university has been putting in efforts.

With many private and government universities in the state already having earned an A++ or A+ grades from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Gujarat University is also eying the highest accreditation on offer from the council.

 Though state’s largest and oldest government university frequently ranks among the top universities of India and globally, securing an A++ grade from NAAC has been a challenge.

NAAC’s inspection team is scheduled to visit Gujarat University after January 20. Given the university’s size, the team will consist of five to seven members, and the inspection will last for three days, focusing on various criteria.

NAAC has provided the university with a window of two to three dates for the inspection. The last inspection took place in 2015.

The five-year validity of Gujarat University’s last NAAC accreditation ended in 2020, but due to the pandemic and other factors, the university did not apply for a new cycle until now. Before that, it was ranked B++ by the NAAC.

With the upcoming inspection, along with its consistent national ranking and a 5-star state rating this year, achieving an A++ grade from NAAC has become essential for maintaining the university's reputation.