Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Calcutta University Aims for Accreditation and Ranking Boost to Secure Funding
Imagine Calcutta University is like a student who needs good grades to get money for school projects.
The new head of the university, Mr. Ghosh, wants to make sure the university gets its 'report cards' from important groups like NAAC and NBA.
If they don't get these 'report cards', they might not get money from people who want to help with science and engineering projects.
Also, the university has dropped in a big national ranking called NIRF, and Mr. Ghosh wants to help it climb back up.
He also wants to fill empty teacher jobs because many students are not getting the help they need, and he wants to make sure results and new classes start on time.
Calcutta University's new VC, Ashutosh Ghosh, prioritizes reaccreditation by NAAC to secure funding from agencies.
The university faces potential funding challenges if it does not obtain reaccreditation, as agencies like the Department of Science and Technology may stop funding.
Ghosh also aims to get NBA accreditation for the university's four-year engineering programs, noting Jadavpur University has achieved this.
Calcutta University has seen a significant drop in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), falling from 18th to 39th in the overall university category.
Other priorities include filling approximately 52% of vacant teaching posts and ensuring timely publication of undergraduate results to commence postgraduate programs before the Puja vacation.
- Who
- Calcutta University's new full-term Vice-Chancellor Ashutosh Ghosh
- What
- Aiming to achieve reaccreditation from NAAC, NBA accreditation for engineering programs, and improve NIRF rankings to secure funding and enhance the university's profile.
- When
- Thursday (assumed charge), aiming for reaccreditation and ranking improvements
- Where
- Calcutta University
- Why
- To meet the requirements of funding agencies, prevent funding blocks, ensure quality standards in engineering programs, and reverse the decline in national rankings.
Previous Administration
New VC Ashutosh Ghosh's Priorities
Accreditation Status
Previous Administration
University has not been reaccredited by NAAC since 2017.
New VC Ashutosh Ghosh's Priorities
Accreditation by NAAC is a top priority to secure funding.
Engineering Program Accreditation
Previous Administration
Four-year engineering programs lack NBA accreditation.
New VC Ashutosh Ghosh's Priorities
NBA accreditation is a must for engineering programs to meet standards and avoid de-recognition.
National Rankings
Previous Administration
University's NIRF ranking has declined significantly.
New VC Ashutosh Ghosh's Priorities
Improving the university's standing in NIRF is a key objective.
Faculty Vacancies
Previous Administration
Approximately 52% of teaching posts are vacant.
New VC Ashutosh Ghosh's Priorities
Filling vacant posts is a priority to address student suffering.
Academic Session Management
Previous Administration
Delay in undergraduate results has led to late commencement of postgraduate programs.
New VC Ashutosh Ghosh's Priorities
Implementing steps for timely publication of results to start PG courses before the Puja vacation.
- Vice-Chancellor
- Ashutosh Ghosh
- Accreditation Bodies
- NAAC, NBA
- Key Rankings Mentioned
- NIRF
- Last NAAC Accreditation
- 2017 (Grade A, Score 3.2)
- Vacant Teaching Posts
- Approximately 52%
