Jaipuria Institute Lucknow gets 'NAAC A+' recognition

RL Pandey

Lucknow. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has granted 'A+' grade accreditation to Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow.

Jaipuria Lucknow is running in its 27th year of establishment. As an institute since 2012, it has achieved the rare feat of getting NAAC Accreditation (Cycle-I, Grade A, Score 3.20). In 2017, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow was again accredited with Grade A with a score of 3.32 in Cycle-2. In 2023, the institute achieved the milestone of an A+ grade with a score of 3.45 in the Cycle-3 evaluation. Its academic programs are accredited by the NBA.

The NAAC peer team appreciated Jaipuria Lucknow for its teaching and learning, faculty, student development, incubation, etc. This result is based on the appeal made by the Institute on its previous grade (B++); Upon a favorable hearing of the appeal, the NAAC Peer Team visited again and the final grade was awarded A+.

Both the quantity and quality (relevance and excellence of the academic programs offered) of higher education are important. NAAC has been set up to enable voluntary institutions to introspect and assess their performance against prescribed parameters through a process that provides accreditation to institutions.

NAAC, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission, evaluates universities, institutes, and colleges at various points on basicity and other qualitative aspects of education, teacher-student ratio, facilities for students, and placements. The 'A+' grade reflects Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow's adherence to rigorous standards in all aspects of teaching and administration.

"It gives us great pleasure to receive a NAAC A+ grade as an institute. This is an opportunity for us to recommit ourselves to excellence in all our endeavors" - Dr. Kavita Pathak, Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow "As the NAAC Coordinator for Cycle-III, I am delighted at this result; which underlines the well-preparedness and robust systems of our institute" - Dr. Sushma Vishnani, Dean - Academics, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow has been designated as a Mentor Institute by NAAC. Jaipuria Lucknow is currently NAAC Mentor for Lucknow Public Collegiate.