Yes, Amity University, Kolkata is NAAC accredited with A grade. Along with this, the University is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is the 8th university set up by the Amity Group and a member of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an organization that assesses and accredits higher education institutions in India. It is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of India.
The institute offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in Science, Technology, Arts, Fine Arts, Fashion, and Hotel Management. It also offers integrated programs and dual degrees. The degrees include BTech., BA(Hons), MA, BSc.(Hons), B.Des., Ph.D. and MSc.
In terms of seniority, IMI New Delhi has more experience. The college has been around since 1981 while IIM Shillong is a newly established business school and also commonly known as one of the new IIMs.
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In terms of recognition in the US, both colleges have the same reputation and recognition abroad. While business schools like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta overshadow all the other business schools in the US.
Both IMI New Delhi and IIM Shillong have more or less the same reputation and recognition abroad while the former has AMBA accreditation as well. However, IIM A-B-C are well-known and respected more than these 2 institutions.
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Before I share my sister's experience let me clarify something. Corporations do not care if the Institute you pursued MBA from is AICTE or UGC approved or not. They consider MBA degrees as diplomas and titles attached to the candidates for namesake only.
My sister wanted to become a professor at a university. In that light, she cleared NET and applied to DU. But they did not accept her as she did not have an MBA degree. They suggested she get one from a prestigious B School like IIM Ahmedabad. She right away changed her mind about becoming a university professor. So from her experience, we can derive the following conclusions
So look at other factors while considering if the high fees are worth it or not rather than the Institute’s accreditation.
IMT Ghaziabad distance learning MBA (PGDM) program is one of the top-ranked distance learning management programs in India. This 2-year program is recognized by UGC-DEB and AICTE. The 3 programs that have been approved by AICTE are
IMT CDL was recognized by AICTE to offer post-graduate management programs on 30th April 2019 for the academic year 2019-2020 through open and distance learning modes. Ever since then, these programs are in great demand.
MSU is a public university owned by the State Government of Gujarat. It is the only University in Gujarat whose Vice Chancellor is from the royal family of Baroda and not the governor of the state. The departments available at the university include Arts, Education and Psychology, Commerce, Technology and Engineering, Law. Some courses offered by the various faculties of the university are tabulated below-
B.A. | B.Sc. | B.Ed. |
M.A. | M.Sc. | M.Ed. |
B.Com | M.C.A. | M.Ed. |
M.Com | LLB | M.A. |
BBA | LLM | B.E |
B.A LLB | B.Arch. | M.E. |
No, IGNOU is not accredited by NAAC. However, it’s accredited by UGC, which is the culminating body of all universities in India.
NAAC is an autonomous body established by the UGC of India to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country. NAAC is only for regular institutions, not for distance institutions.
Note that IGNOU is the best open university and its degree is valid everywhere.
The worth of an IGNOU degree can be determined in several ways: