Mandatory Accreditation

Mandatory Accreditation.—

1. (1) Every Private University established under this Act shall obtain institutional accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council or any other accreditation agency recognized by the University Grants Commission within a period of five years from the date of commencement of its academic operations.
2. (2) The University shall initiate the process of accreditation within such period as may be prescribed and, in any case, not later than three years from the commencement of its academic operations, so as to ensure timely assessment.
3. (3) The university shall comply with all norms, procedures and quality benchmarks prescribed by the accreditation agency for the purpose of accreditation.
4. (4) In case the university fails to obtain accreditation within the stipulated period, the Government may, after providing the university an opportunity of being heard, take such measures as it may deem appropriate, including—
   • (i) issuing directions for compliance within a specified period ;
   • (ii) restricting the opening of new courses or programs ;
   • (iii) restricting increase in student intake, or taking such other regulatory measures as may be prescribed.
5. (5) Every Private University shall ensure periodic renewal or reaccreditation in accordance with the norms prescribed by the accreditation agency.