Gauhati University receives A+ grade from NAAC

Guwahati: The Gauhati University in Assam was awarded an A+ grade with a 3.32 CGPA in the latest assessment cycle (2024-29) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) on Friday, July 5, 2024.

In a statement, Gauhati University announced, "Gauhati University proudly announces that in the 4th Cycle of Assessment and Accreditation, NAAC has awarded an A+ Grade to the University. This was announced and communicated by NAAC moments ago."

According to reports, a team of NAAC representatives conducted an evaluation of the university from June 26 to 28, 2024. Their assessment focused on various aspects, including research activities, infrastructure, student and faculty quality, campus amenities, and the strength of both academic and co-curricular programs.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Higher Education Minister Ranoj Pegu extended their congratulations to Gauhati University for this achievement.

Biswa Sarma posted on X, “In the latest assessment review released by NAAC, Gauhati University has been upgraded to an A+ grade. It firmly re-establishes the University's strong academic credentials. Congratulations to all the faculty, staff, and students of the University on this occasion.”

Ranoj Pegu also posted on X, “A matter of pride for the State as Gauhati University has been awarded an A+ Grade with a 3.32 CGPA by NAAC. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the University family, including the Vice-Chancellor, for this remarkable achievement. Wishing many more academic and intellectual feats to @GauhatiUni.”

In the previous Cycle of Assessment (3rd Cycle) between 2019 and 2023, the university had secured an A Grade.

Gauhati University, also known as GU, is a public state university located in Guwahati, Assam, India. Established on January 26, 1948, under the provisions of an Act enacted by the Assam Legislative Assembly, it is the oldest university in Northeast India.

Meanwhile, Assam's Shiksha Setu has been honored with the National e-Governance Award 2024.

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