This document provides an overview of the university accreditation process conducted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in India. It discusses the advantages of accreditation, eligibility criteria, key steps in the process like submitting the Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA) and Self-Study Report (SSR). It also describes the Quality Indicator Framework (QIF) used for assessment, including the seven criteria and their associated metrics. The accreditation process aims to help universities evaluate their strengths, weaknesses and improve the quality of education.

1. UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITATION
PROCESS
NAAC
Dr. Shiv Kumar Verma
Professor & Program Chair BCA
School of Computing Science and Engineering
Galgotias University

2. Overview of Presentation
▪ Advantages of Accreditation
▪ Eligibility Criterion Assessment & Accreditation
▪ University Accreditation Process
▪ IIQA
▪ SSR an Overview
▪ QIF Quality Indicator Framework
▪ Annexures
▪ Accreditation Grading

3. Advantages of Accreditation
▪ Institutions get to know its Strengths, Weakness, Targets from the review process
▪ Identify internal areas of planning and resource utilization
▪ Cooperation in the Campus
▪ Funding agencies look for objective data for performance funding
▪ University can initiate innovative and novel techniques of pedagogy
▪ Open for new domains and identity for university
▪ The society look for reliable information on quality education offered
▪ Employers look for reliable information on the quality of education offered to the
prospective recruits
▪ Intra and Inter-University Institution collaboration

4. Eligibility Criterion Assessment & Accreditation
▪ Higher Education Institution (HEI), which is in existence for six years or has a record of at least
two passed-out batches
▪ Provided the College is affiliated to a University recognized by UGC for the purposes of
affiliation (University, Deemed to be University)
▪ College received the status of Autonomy by UGC
▪ The NAAC accreditation does not cover distance education units of HEI and off-shore campuses
▪ The institution intending to apply for Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC must upload the
information on All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) portal. AISHE code (reference
number) is one of the requirements for Registration.

5. University Accreditation Process
The process broadly consists of :
▪ Online submission of Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA) and
Self-Study Report (SSR) ;
▪ Data Validation and Verification (DVV) by NAAC ;
▪ Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) by NAAC ;
▪ Peer Team Visit ; and
▪ Institutional Grading.

6. IIQA Submission process
Fill IIQA and Upload
Supportive Documents
Pay IIQA FEE Online
IIQA Submission
IIQA Verification Queries
from NACC
IIQA Acceptance
IIQA Verification response
by HEI

7. Why is there an IIQA process?
The purpose of the IIQA process is:
▪ To ascertain the eligibility of the institution for comprehensive assessment and accreditation by NAAC.
▪ To ensure that the applicant institutions fulfils statutory requirements of agencies which govern it
▪ Fee Structure
▪ New Fee Structure (w.e.f. 1st April, 2021)
▪ IIQA Fee Rs. 25,000/- + GST 18% (Non-refundable)*
* In case of rejection of IIQA application, HEIs may resubmit IIQA applications for maximum of
three attempts without IIQA fees, including the rejection attempt, within the period of a year from
the first application of IIQA

8. SSR Submission Process
Fill SSR and Upload Data
Files as Per Templates
Pay SSR First Installment
FEE Online
Select No-Applicable
Metrices % Submit SSR
IIQA Verification Queries
from NACC
IIQA Acceptance
IIQA Verification response
by HEI
SSR
Uploaded
with Inputs
from DVV
SSS &
INFLIBNET
Data
capture
from Profile
Metrics

9. ▪ For Universities and Professional Institutions
▪ 50% of Total fee (Non-refundable) along with the online submission of SSR.
▪ •Balance 50% of total fees along with 18% GST before 15 days from the date of on site visit.
▪ •The A & A fees and expenses on TA & logistics of peer team would be reimbursed as per NAAC
guidelines.
Assessment & Accreditation (A & A) Fee
Type Total amount of A &
1 to 10 Department INR 300,000+GST 18%
>10 Departments INR 740,000 + GST 18 %

10. MANDATORY DISCLOSURE ON THE HEI’s WEBSITE
▪ SSR submitted online, to be uploaded after DVV process only (.pdf
format).
▪ Data templates are to be uploaded along with the SSR.
▪ Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR – Year-wise).
▪ Accreditation outcome document viz., Certificate, Grade sheet, etc.
Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) may suitably design their
NAAC tab/link to accommodate all relevant documents.

11. DVV Process
DVV Partner Verifies
the Repost to Ensure
Correctness

12. NAAC Feedback
NAAC will :
▪ Go through the Self-Study Report through an online assessment
mechanism ;
▪ Validate & verify the Quantitative metrics (Qnm) in the SSR ;
▪ If institution clears the Pre-qualifier score of 30%, the Student
Satisfaction Survey will be administered and the Peer Team Visit
conducted.
▪ If there is any discrepancy / factual error, then a Deviation Report is
sent to the institution seeking further clarifications.

13. HEI Response
▪ The institution should edit the information and respond to NAAC within 7 days
▪ Subsequently, NAAC will again check the resubmitted data. Depending on the extent of
deviation, will inform the institution of any of the following
▪ Dates of the Peer Team Visit
▪ Deferring of the Peer Team Visit
▪ Debarring the institution from having a Peer Team Visit

14. Student Satisfaction Survey Process
Send
Periodic
Alerts
to
Students

15. INFLIBNET Bibliometric Data Feed

16. SSR Qnm Evaluation for Pre-Qualification

17. SSR an Overview
Components of SSR
▪ Executive Summary
▪ Profile of the Institution
▪ Quality Indicator Framework (QIF)
▪ Templates for Quantitative Metrics + Links for Document

18. Executive Summary
.
Main Heads Features
Introductory Note Institution’s location, Vision, Mission, Type
Criterion-wise Summary Institution’s functioning on ALL 07 CRITERIA
(Not more than 250 words for each criterion)
SWOC Institutional Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities
& Challenges
Additional Information If any (other than ones stated earlier)
Overview Overall Conclusive explication of the Institution’s
functioning.

19. Profile & Extended Profile of the Institution
.
Year Milestone
Current Year 2020-21 (Last Complete Year)
Previous Year 2019-20
Last Five Years 2016-21
01 July 2016 to 30 June 2021
Financial Year 01 April to 31st March
Unit Cost of Education
(Including & Excluding Salary
Components)
Total actual recurring Expenditure of the year
Total number of Students enrolled

20. QIF
Quality Indicator Framework

21. Guidelines to opt out Non-Applicable Metrics
▪ Maximum weightage of metrics that can be opted out shouldn’t exceed
50 marks (up to 5%).
▪ Metrics with maximum of total 20 weightage per criteria can be opted
out.
▪ Criteria 07 is essential. No metrics can be opted out.
▪ Metrics identified as essential cannot be opted out
▪ Qualitative metrics cannot be opted out.
The calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will be
done excluding the 5% metrics as opted out by the HEIs. This decision is aimed at helping HEIs as they will
not be assessed on metrics not applicable to them

22. Quality Indicator Framework (QIF)
S.No. Name of the Criterion Weightage
01 Curricular Aspects 150
02 Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 200
03 Research, Innovations and Extension 250
04 Infrastructure and Learning Resources 100
05 Student Support and Progression 100
06 Governance, Leadership and Management 100
07 Institutional Values and Best Practices 100
Total Score 1000

23. 1. Curricular Aspects
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development 50
1.2 Academic Flexibility 50
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 30
1.4 Feedback System 20
Total 150

24. 2. Teaching - Learning and Evaluation
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 10
2.2 Catering to StudentDiversity 20
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 20
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 50
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 40
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 30
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 30
Total 200

25. 3. Research, Innovations and Extension
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
3.1 Promotion of Research and Facilities 20
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 20
3.3 Innovation Ecosystem 30
3.4 Research Publications and Awards 100
3.5 Consultancy 20
3.6 Extension Activities 40
3.7 Collaboration 20
Total 250

26. 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
4.1 Physical Facilities 30
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 20
4.3 IT Infrastructure 30
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 20
Total 100

27. 5. Student Support and Progression
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
5.1 Student Support 30
5.2 Student Progression 40
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 20
5.4 Alumni Engagement 10
Total 100

28. 6. Governance, Leadership and Management
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 10
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 10
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 30
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 20
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 30
Total 100

29. 7. Institutional Values and Best Practices
Key Indicators (KIs) Universities
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 50
7.2 Best Practices 30
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 20
Total 100