NAAC Removes 900 Peer Assessors Amid Accreditation Scandal
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has removed 900 peer assessors , nearly 20% of its evaluation team , after a CBI investigation exposed corruption in the accreditation process . The probe revealed bribery and biased evaluations , leading NAAC to overhaul its selection process and assessment methods . To enhance transparency , the council has recruited over 1,000 new assessors and shifted towards digital evaluations to minimize human intervention and malpractice. About NAAC and Its Accreditation Process Established: 1994 under the University Grants Commission (UGC) . Purpose: Assesses and accredits higher education institutions (HEIs) based on curriculum quality, faculty, research, infrastructure, and governance . Grading System: Ranges from A++ (highest) to C ; institutions scoring D are denied accreditation . Evaluation Process: Previously relied on physical inspections , but now moving towards online, data-driven assessments to prevent manipulation. Irregularities in NAAC’s A…
