BITS Pilani secures A++ Grade in NAAC; among top 4% NAAC accredited universities

NEW DELHI: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has been awarded the coveted A++ grade with a score of 3.68 out of 4 in the latest circular of NAAC accreditation. This will place BITS Pilani among the top 4% of NAAC-accredited universities in the country.

According to the BITS Pilani official statement, the NAAC assessment is based on seven criteria including curricular aspects teaching, learning, and evaluation, research, innovation, and extensions, infrastructure and learning resources, student support and progression, governance, leadership, and management, etc.

BITS scored 100% in Criterion 1-Curricular aspects for its curriculum and its learner-centric approach. The key policies play a vital role in its recognition including enhanced research output, progressive research policies, and faculty contributions.

Also read CRENS at BITS Pilani Hyderabad, T-Works sign agreement to promote research on national security

BITS Pilani gets A++ Grade NAAC accreditation

The NAAC accreditation A++ designation is an expression of the institute’s commitment to high standards in education. This also reflects BITS Pilani’s ability to balance constant self-examination and analysis according to its vision of excellence in education and research, the BITS Pilani statement said.

Speaking on the occassion, Ramgopal Rao the vice chancellor of BITS Pilani said: “The A++ grade awarded by NAAC, a highly recognized accreditation entity confirms the persistent commitment of BITS Pilani to quality and reinforces our standing as one of India’s leading higher education institutions. Our Enhanced research output and research promotion policies have played a vital role in achieving the recent accreditation. We look forward to continuing our journey of academic and research excellence, further elevating our impact on education and innovation, and setting new benchmarks for higher education in India and beyond”.