Section 3 in University Grants Commission (Categorization of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) Regulations, 2018
3. Framework for Categorization of Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy.
- The Commission shall categorize Universities into following three categories i.e. Category-I, Category-II and Category-III based on the parameters laid down in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) and as notified by the Commission through detailed guidelines from time to time.(i)Category-I University: University shall be in Category-I ifa. It has been accredited by NAAC with a score of 3.51 or above; orb. It has received a corresponding accreditation grade/score from a reputed accreditation agency empanelled by the UGC; orc. It has been ranked among top 500 of reputed world rankings, such as Times Higher Education or QS.(ii)Category-II University: University shall be in Category-II ifa. It has been accredited by NAAC with a score of 3.26 and above, upto 3.50; orb. It has received a corresponding accreditation grade/score from a reputed accreditation agency empanelled by the UGC;(iii)Category-III University: University shall be in Category-III if it does not come either under Category-I or Category-II.
