National Assessment and Accreditation Council

National Assessment and Accreditation Council
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Agency overview
Formed1994 (1994)
Jurisdiction India
HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka, India
MottoExcellence • Credibility • Relevance
Agency executive
  • Anil Sahasrabudhe, Director
Parent departmentMinistry of Education
Parent agencyUGC
Websitewww.naac.gov.in

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is a public autonomous body of the government of India that assesses and accredits higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. It is funded by the University Grants Commission and headquartered in Bengaluru.