What does the NAAC abbreviation stand for and when was it established?

NAAC abbreviation stands for National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It was established in 1994 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NAAC functions as an autonomous body which helps in accessing and accrediting the universities and other education institutions based on certain criteria set by NAAC authorities. The primary goal of NAAC is to ensure quality, transparency, and continuous improvement. The headquarters of NAAC is in Bangalore, Karnataka.