How is NAAC different from other accreditation bodies in India?

NAAC is different from other accreditation bodies in India in terms of its scope, purpose and evaluation approach. NAAC focuses on accessing the overall institutional quality of universities and colleges, by covering areas including teaching, research, student report and infrastructure. In comparison, accreditation bodies like NBA, which is the National Board of Accreditation, focuses on evaluating specific professional programs including engineering, management or pharmacy. NAAC uses a holistic, criterion-based grading which helps in encouraging continuous improvements.