(a) the number of universities and educational institutes
got assessed and accredited through National Assessment and
Acredition Council; (NAAC);
(b) whether the rating given by NAAC is linked to the
grants sanctioned to the universities and colleges;
(c) if so, the future of students studying in under
rated Government institutes vis-Ã -vis their employment;
(d) whether the Government is considering of any mean to
bail out the students; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI ARJUN SINGH)
(a) According to information furnished by National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and the
University Grants Commission (UGC), 113 universities and
2088 colleges have been accredited till date.
(b) The rating given by the NAAC is not linked to the
grants sanctioned to the Universities/Colleges.
(c) to (e): As per Section 22 of the University Grants
Commission Act, 1956, the Universities established or
incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or an
institution deemed to be a university are empowered to award
degrees which are specified by the UGC. These degrees are
valid for all purposes, including employment, even in case
the rating by NAAC is low.