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National Assessment and Accreditation Council

http://www.naac.gov.in/

Duration and levels of accreditation

5 years

Three levels: very good, good, satisfactory

Accreditation standards

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

Evaluation process

Outcome/consequences of accreditation

Voluntary, except mandatory for government-funded schools

Requirement for government-funded schools.

Description of accreditation organization

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.

National Medical Commission*

https://www.nmc.org.in/

Duration and levels of accreditation

Accreditation standards

https://www.nmc.org.in/rules-regulations/minimum-requirements-for-annual-m-b-b-s-admissions-regulation2020

Evaluation process

Outcome/consequences of accreditation

Description of accreditation organization

* 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.

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[Last update: September 27, 2023]