GUWAHATI:
Tezpur University (TU) in Assam, has been awarded the A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
“This has placed the university among the top 7 per cent of higher education institutions (HEI) in the country to be granted such a coveted rating the university scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.41 on a 4-point scale in its fourth cycle of accreditation. It has been praised for its numerous strengths by the six-member NAAC Peer Team who visited the university between August 1 to 3,” a spokesperson of Tezpur University said on August 10.
The Peer Team especially appreciated the university for its well-maintained infrastructure and quality research and development.
Reacting to the NAAC grading, TU pro vice-chancellor Prof DK Bhattacharyya said, “This grade became possible due to consistent, integrated yet organised efforts of all the members of the university under the able leadership of our vice-chancellor. We must maintain this standard in the future.”
Tezpur University stands out as one of the best and sought after HEIs in the Northeastern part of India. It offers UG, PG, PhDs and diplomas in 76 programmes across 27 departments. It not only attracts the finest students from India but houses over 20 international students from across the globe.
With its state-of-the-art laboratories, high-class scientific tutorage and 270+ faculties, Tezpur University competes with the best educational institutions in the country.