NorthCap University scores 4 stars in QS Stars Ratings

NEW DELHI: NorthCap University (NCU), Gurgaon has scored overall 4 stars in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars Ratings. With this achievement, NCU Gurgaon has joined the list of 10 elite universities in India that have this distinction. NCU has achieved a perfect score of five in rating parameters like teaching, employability, academic development, online learning and inclusiveness, as per the rating assessment report.

The QS Stars rating system focuses on teaching excellence, state-of-the-art content, pedagogical approaches, and learning outcomes. The academic institutions are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with the help of a non-biased audit report covering the overall performance and eight criteria separately.

Sharing his thoughts over the achievement, Milind Padalkar, pro-chancellor, The NorthCap University, said, “We are delighted about this achievement which validates our approach for our offerings and also strengthens our belief that the university is progressively moving in the right direction to add value to our student’s academic and professional development. With a legacy of 25 years in providing quality higher education, we want to reiterate to our stakeholders that NCU will continue to provide the best educational experience and strive to ensure student success of the highest standards.”

“Further, the QS ratings re-affirms that we are on the right path to be the Top Ranked Innovation-Focused Private University in North India by 2026,” Padalkar added.

Speaking over QS rankings, Ashwin Fernandes, regional director, QS – MEA & South Asia, said, “We would like to congratulate NCU for achieving this high rating in their first assessment and hope that with its progressive vision, NCU will continue to maintain its superior academic standards. At QS, we believe in quantifying higher education institutions’ performance and growth via industry intelligence and analytics services for students to make an informed decision about their career and choice of university. Besides, it is also useful for universities as it helps them attain international brand value. Hence, NCU’s rating proves its merit as one of the leading institutions of India.”

NCU Gurgaon falls under the top 200 universities as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2020 released by the Ministry of Education, India.

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