NAAC Accreditation Checklist: Complete Compliance Guide

Understanding NAAC Assessment

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) evaluates higher education institutions on 7 quality criteria. Each criterion has specific indicators and required documentation.

NAAC's 7 Assessment Criteria

Criterion 1: Curricular Aspects

Focus: Curriculum design, delivery and updates aligned with educational standards

Key Requirements:

• Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework implementation
• Regular curriculum review and updates (every 5 years)
• Alignment with AICTE/UGC guidelines
• Interdisciplinary and skill development programs
• Academic audit reports

Criterion 2: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

Focus: Quality of teaching, learning resources and evaluation methods

Key Requirements:

• Faculty qualifications and continuous development
• Student-faculty ratio compliance
• Effective assessment and evaluation mechanisms
• Use of technology in teaching-learning
• Support for differently-abled learners

Criterion 3: Research, Innovations and Extension

Focus: Research activities, innovation and community engagement

Key Requirements:

• Research publications and citations
• Research funding and grants
• Innovation and patent filings
• Extension and outreach programs
• Community service initiatives

Criterion 4: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Focus: Physical and digital infrastructure to support learning

Key Requirements:

• Library resources (books, journals, databases)
• Laboratory facilities and equipment
• ICT infrastructure and campus-wide network
• Sports and recreational facilities
• Maintenance and security systems

Criterion 5: Student Support and Progression

Focus: Student welfare, progression and career development

Key Requirements:

• Student support services (counseling, mentoring)
• Career guidance and placement support
• Financial assistance and scholarships
• Alumni engagement programs
• Student progression metrics and placement rates

Criterion 6: Governance and Administration

Focus: Institutional governance, policies and administration

Key Requirements:

• Institutional autonomy and financial management
• Effective governance and leadership
• Clear institutional policies and procedures
• Grievance redressal mechanisms
• Quality assurance and IQAC coordination

Criterion 7: Institutional Values and Best Practices

Focus: Ethical values, diversity and institutional excellence

Key Requirements:

• Environmental consciousness and sustainability
• Social responsibility and outreach
• Equality and inclusive practices
• Best practices documentation
• Institutional distinctiveness and innovation

Critical Documentation to Prepare

Before the NAAC visit, ensure you have:

• Self Study Report (SSR) with detailed criterion-wise data
• Academic audit reports for past 5 years
• IQAC meeting minutes and action items
• Faculty development programs and training records
• Research publication list with impact factors
• Student placement data and alumni feedback
• Infrastructure audit reports
• Financial statements and audit reports
• Grievance redressal records
• Extension and outreach activity reports

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