The NAAC is an autonomous body established by the University Grants Commission of India to access and accredit institutions of higher education in the country. Assessment and accreditation decides the quality standards of an institution.

The particular Higher Educational Institution should meet the parameters of quality outcomes including covering the curriculum, teaching-learning, evaluation faculty, research, infrastructure, learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being and student service. Institutions are graded based on the extent of meeting the above mentioned parameters.