on the recommendation of which of the following committee on transformative reforms in accreditations, the executive committee of NAAC had proposed launching of reforms in two phases-Binary Accreditation and Maturity Based Graded Level ?  

The correct answer is - Dr. Radhakrishnan Committee

Key Points

• Dr. Radhakrishnan Committee
  • This committee was formed to propose transformative reforms in the accreditation processes of higher education institutions in India.
  • The committee recommended introducing a two-phase accreditation system:
    • Binary Accreditation: A simplified process to assess whether an institution meets the basic standards of quality.
    • Maturity-Based Graded Level: A more detailed evaluation based on the institution's level of maturity and quality improvement over time.
  • The recommendations were aimed at making the accreditation process more transparent and efficient, ensuring wider participation of institutions.

Additional Information

• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
  • NAAC is an autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission (UGC), responsible for assessing and accrediting higher education institutions in India.
  • Its primary objective is to ensure the quality of education by evaluating institutions on criteria such as teaching-learning processes, infrastructure, and research output.
• Binary Accreditation
  • This phase determines whether an institution meets the minimum quality benchmarks set by NAAC.
  • Institutions are given a simple "Yes" or "No" accreditation status based on their compliance with basic criteria.
• Maturity-Based Graded Level
  • This phase evaluates an institution on a graded scale, taking into account its growth, sustainability, and continuous quality improvements.
  • Institutions are awarded grades such as A++, A+, A, etc., based on their performance in various parameters.
• Transformative Reforms
  • The reforms aim to simplify and strengthen the accreditation framework, enabling institutions to focus on quality enhancement rather than just compliance.
  • This initiative aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes improving the quality of higher education in India.