Almost all universities of the State, except the North Odishsa University, have lost NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) status now, which is a requisite to get UGC aid and other Central assistances for development of infrastructure in educational institutions.
Higher Education Minister Dr Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy informed this in the State Assembly in a written reply to a question of BJP member Dilip Kuma Ray. The Uttar Odisha University has got a ‘B’ grade NAAC accreditation, he said.
Similarly, 25 out of 37 autonomous colleges have already lost the NAAC status. The 12 autonomous colleges which have the status are RD Women’s Autonomous College (A Grade), Vyasanagar Autonomous College (B+), Salepur Autonomous College (B++), UN Autonomous College, Adaspur (C++), GM Autonomous College, Sambalpur (A), Isapat Autonomous College, Rourkela (B), Kharia Autonomous College, Nuapada (B), MPC Autonomous College, Baripada (B), FM Autonomous College, Baleswar (B), SKCG Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi (B), Govt Autonomous College, Kandhamal (B) and Rayagada Autonomous College (B).
However, the Minister informed that applications have submitted for NAAC reaccreditation for the remaining colleges.