Approvals of Sikkim Manipal University Online

University Grants Commission - Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB

NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) assesses and accredits universities based on their teaching quality, placements, curriculum, infrastructure, and student support services.

The NAAC Grade Scale: 

• A++: 3.5 - 4.00 (Outstanding Performance)
• A+: 3.25 - 3.50 ( Excellent)
• A: 3.0 - 3.25 (Very Good)
• B++: 2.76 - 3.00 (Good)
• B+: 2.5 - 2.76 (Above Average)
• B: 2.0 - 2.50 (Average)
• C: 1.5 - 2.00 (Satisfactory; need to improve)
• D: _< 1.5 (Not applicable for accreditation)

All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)

• Mandatory for institutions to provide technical and professional courses (like MBA, MCA, B.Tech).
• Develops guidelines for a university to ensure a standard of infrastructure, academic, and faculty.
• Oversees programs such as Skill Development, Startup Policy, and Internship Portal. 

Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

• WES (World Education Services) evaluates your degree based on the US and Canadian standards, ensuring it is globally valid.
• Necessary for work, immigration, or study abroad.
• It helps identify authorized or fake educational documents.