Quality & Excellence

Recognized by
the Best in India

Adichunchanagiri University holds India's most prestigious accreditations — a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, healthcare quality, and research innovation.

NAAC A+ First Cycle UGC 2(f) & 12(B) NABH & NABL NIRF Ranked 2024 IIRF 2026 · National Rank 1
NAAC
A+
Grade
CGPA 3.39 / 4
First Cycle · 2024
Accredited · 2024
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NAAC A+ — Our Highest Honour

Assessed and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with an outstanding CGPA of 3.39 out of 4 in its very first cycle.

NAAC · UGC, Government of India
A+
First Cycle Accreditation
3.39CGPA / 4.00
Accreditation Year: 2024

National Assessment & Accreditation Council

Adichunchanagiri University achieved the coveted NAAC A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.39 in its very first accreditation cycle in 2024 — placing it among the top universities in India. NAAC's rigorous evaluation spans seven criteria including Curricular Aspects, Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, Research, Infrastructure, Student Support, Governance, and Institutional Values.

Curricular Design Research Output Student Support Infrastructure Governance Institutional Values
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Accreditations & Recognitions

From statutory recognition to specialized healthcare and pharmacy accreditations — every credential reflects our relentless pursuit of quality.

UGC
University Grants Commission — Section 2(f)
Statutory Recognition · UGC Act

Formally recognized as a university under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, affirming our legal status to award degrees recognized across India.

12B
University Grants Commission — Section 12(B)
Central Grants Eligibility · UGC Act

Listed under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, making the university eligible to receive central government grants for development and research.

NABH & NABL Accreditation
Hospital & Laboratory Quality · QCI

BGS Hospitals carry dual accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) and NABL, assuring world-class healthcare delivery and lab standards.

NBA
NBA Accreditation — Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy
Program Accreditation · AICTE

National Board of Accreditation (NBA) recognition for pharmacy programs confirms that SACP meets the highest standards of professional education and outcomes.

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NIRF Ranking 2024
National Institutional Ranking Framework · MoE

Ranked by the Ministry of Education's NIRF — India's official ranking framework evaluating institutions on Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach, and Perception.

#80
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NIRF Pharmacy Rank — Top 100
Pharmacy Category · MoE India

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy (SACP) is ranked #80 in India under the NIRF Pharmacy category, placing it among the top pharmacy institutions nationwide.

Awarded & Recognized · 2026

Awards & Recognitions

The latest honours conferred on Adichunchanagiri University — for sustainability leadership, green campus practice, and national standing among India's best universities.

Platinum Sustainable Campus Partner — Bharat Environment Program certificate awarded to Adichunchanagiri University View Certificate
June 2026
Platinum Sustainable Campus Partner
Bharat Environment Program · Research Heights Foundation, in association with EPTRI

Awarded the Platinum band for institutional participation in the Bharat Sustainability Campus Mission 2026 during Earth Week — recognising exemplary commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and student and faculty engagement.

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IIRF 2026 Indian Best Universities ranking certificate for Adichunchanagiri University, Mandya View Certificate
IIRF 2026
IIRF 2026 — Indian Best Universities
Indian Institutional Ranking Framework · IIRF Centre for Institutional Research (ICIR), New Delhi
1National
1Zone
1State
Category: The New-Age Emerging University
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Sustainable Institutions of India Green Rankings 2026 Certificate of Excellence awarded to Adichunchanagiri University View Certificate
2026
Green Rankings 2026 — Certificate of Excellence
Sustainable Institutions of India · R World Institutional Ranking

Recognised as an Institution of Progressive Sustainability Excellence and placed in The Titanium Band — awarded in pursuit of excellence towards practising sustainable education.

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IIRF ranks are as stated on the certificate issued by the IIRF Centre for Institutional Research and are subject to survey / perception methodology.

National Rankings

Where We Stand

Recognized by India's most credible ranking frameworks across multiple disciplines.

IIRF 2026 — University
#1
National, Zone & State Rank 1 — The New-Age Emerging University
NIRF 2024 — University
Ranked
Among Top Universities — National Institutional Ranking Framework
NIRF 2024 — Pharmacy
#80
Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy — All India
NAAC Score
3.39
CGPA out of 4.00 — A+ Grade First Cycle 2024
Journey of Quality

A Legacy of Recognition

From the Karnataka Legislature's notification in 2018 to NAAC A+ in 2024 — every milestone has been earned.

22 Jan 2018
Adichunchanagiri University Established
The Government of Karnataka notified Adichunchanagiri University on 22 January 2018 under an Act of the State Legislature — formally constituting it as a private university under the aegis of Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, B.G. Nagara.
Nov 2022
UGC 2(f) Recognition Granted
The University Grants Commission formally recognized ACU under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 — confirming the university's legal standing to award degrees accepted by employers, professional bodies, and institutions across India.
UGC Act
UGC 12(B) — Central Grants Eligibility
Listed under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, ACU became eligible to receive central government development and research grants — a critical recognition for institutional growth and funded research programmes.
NABH & NABL
Dual Healthcare Accreditation — BGS Hospitals
BGS Hospitals earned both NABH and NABL accreditations — placing hospital care and diagnostic laboratory standards at par with internationally recognized benchmarks, directly benefiting 1,100+ bed capacity serving patients across Karnataka.
NBA
Pharmacy Programs Accredited by NBA
Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy became NBA-accredited under AICTE's outcome-based education framework — affirming the quality of B.Pharm and Pharm.D programmes and ensuring graduates meet rigorous professional competency standards.
NIRF 2024
National Rankings — MoE India
SACP entered the NIRF rankings at #80 in India (Pharmacy category). The university also appears in the overall NIRF rankings — assessed on Teaching & Learning Resources, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach, and Perception.
2024
NAAC A+ — First Cycle Pinnacle
In its very first accreditation cycle, NAAC awarded ACU the A+ Grade with CGPA 3.39 / 4 — placing the university among the top echelon of Indian universities and validating every dimension of academic, research, and governance excellence.

Excellence You Can Trust

Every accreditation is a promise — to students, parents, and the nation — that Adichunchanagiri University meets the highest standards of education and healthcare.

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