5 years
Three levels: very good, good, satisfactory
http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/Manuals/23Sept19-HSM-University-21-05-2020.pdf
http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/Manuals/23Sept19-HSM-College-21-05-2020.pdf
Voluntary, except mandatory for government-funded schools
Requirement for government-funded schools.
Semi-governmental
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country. It is an outcome of the recommendations of the National Policy in Education (1986) that laid special emphasis on upholding the quality of higher education in India.
* This accrediting agency is currently recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Programme for Recognition of Accreditation Agencies. This recognition by WFME does not imply that all medical schools operating in this country are currently accredited by the agency. Please refer to the accrediting agency directly for information regarding the accreditation status of specific medical schools.
[Last update: September 27, 2023]