Top DU Colleges According to NAAC Grading
SRCC has emerged as the best college of the University of Delhi (DU) according to the NAAC assessment and grading system. The college got a 3.65 grade placing it on the top, closely followed by the Hansraj College in the second spot with 3.62 grade.
While taking into account the changing trends in the education system of the country, the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) keeps upgrading its accreditation process to award a suitable grade to the respective college and university.
Below, you can find a list of the top DU colleges according to NAAC Grading. The Grading is provided by NAAC after a peer team has visited the campus and various parameters have been evaluated by the team. A thorough inspection and evaluation of academics and the quality of education which is delivered at the institute or college. The parameters basis which the grades are provided include the following:
- Curriculum
- Faculty research
- Teaching
- Infrastructure
- Governance
- Learning resources
- Services provided to students
Top DU Colleges According to NAAC Grading:
Name of the College | NAAC Grade | Grade |
2.16 (as on 2/11/2018) | B | |
| Lady Irwin College | 3.44 (as on 26/09/2018) | A+ |
3.62 | A++ | |
3.61 | A++ | |
3.61 | A++ | |
3.60 | A++ | |
3.54 | A++ | |
3.41 | A+ | |
3.33 | A+ | |
3.33 | A+ | |
3.33 | A+ | |
3.31 | A+ | |
3.30 | A+ |
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As per the grading, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has topped the list with a NAAC grade of 3.65. It was followed by Hansraj College which has recently got its grade after being evaluated by NAAC. The institute stood second amongst all the colleges of Delhi University with a grade of 3.62. The third position is shared by an equal grade of 3.61 by two colleges which are LSR and Miranda House.
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Overview of NAAC Grading System:
| Letter Grade | CGPA Band | Status of Accreditation |
| A++ | 3.51 - 4.00 | Accredited |
| A+ | 3.26 - 3.50 | Accredited |
| A | 3.01 - 3.25 | Accredited |
| B++ | 2.76 - 3.00 | Accredited |
| B+ | 2.51 - 2.75 | Accredited |
| B | 2.01 - 2.50 | Accredited |
| C | 1.51 - 2.00 | Accredited |
| D | Less than or equal to 1.50 | Not Accredited |
The NAAC assessment usually turns out to be an encouragement or an alarm for an institute to strive to lead the institute to greater heights. In a way, these grades help the institutes target their weak points so that when they apply for reaccreditation after a few years, they can manage to grab a better spot.