IQAC Accreditation & Rankings – Adichunchanagiri University

IQAC · Adichunchanagiri University

Accreditation &
Rankings

NAAC A+ accredited with CGPA 3.39, NBA accredited programmes, NIRF ranked, ISO certified — a comprehensive quality portfolio that places ACU among India's premier universities.

A+ NAAC 3.39 CGPA 5 NBA Prog. 80^th NIRF ISO 9001:2015

A+NAAC

0NBA Prog.

0NIRF Rank

0ISO Faculties

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Quality Assurance

Accreditations at a Glance

A comprehensive portfolio of national accreditations, rankings, and certifications that reflect ACU's sustained commitment to academic excellence.

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A+NAAC

CGPA3.39 / 4.00

Valid UntilAugust 2029

DateAugust 23, 2024

5NBA Programmes

Pharmacy1 UG Programme

Engineering4 UG Programmes

BodyNBA · AICTE

80^thNIRF Pharmacy

CategoryPharmacy

Ranked Since2021

CollegeSACP, B G Nagar

NBA

NBA Accredited Programmes

Five undergraduate programmes across Pharmacy and Engineering faculties with NBA accreditation — validating outcome-based education and industry readiness.

Faculty of Pharmacy

1 UG Programme accredited with NBA
Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy (SACP), B G Nagar
Consistently ranked in NIRF since 2021

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

4 UG Programmes accredited with NBA
BGS Institute of Technology (BGSIT)
Programmes in CSE, ECE, ME, and Civil Engineering
AICTE-approved curriculum with industry alignment

National Framework

NIRF Rankings

Consistent presence in India's National Institutional Ranking Framework since 2021 — a mark of sustained academic quality and research excellence.

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy has been consistently ranked in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) since 2021. In the India Rankings 2025, it achieved Rank 80 in the Pharmacy Category — a testament to the college's academic rigour, research output, and sustained quality improvement under IQAC's guidance.

Certification

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management certification for Medical and Pharmacy faculties, ensuring internationally recognised standards in academic delivery and administration.

Faculty of Medical & Allied Health Sciences Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Faculty of Pharmacy Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy (SACP) ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Recognition

National & International Rankings

Top-tier placements across national university ranking frameworks and international sustainability and impact assessments.

2026 QS I-GAUGE DIAMOND Rating Adichunchanagiri University has been awarded the prestigious QS I-GAUGE DIAMOND Rating, recognizing its commitment to excellence in higher education and institutional performance. The Rating was issued on 25th August 2025 and is valid through 25th August 2027.

2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026 Adichunchanagiri University has been recognized in the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026, reflecting our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
🏆 SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being: Rank 201–300
🏆 SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation: Rank 301–400
🏆 SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy: Rank 301–400

2026 IIRF 2026 - Indian Best Universities Ranking Adichunchanagiri University has secured Rank 1 at the National, Zone, and State levels in the IIRF 2026 – Indian Best Universities Ranking under the category “The New-Age Emerging University.”

2026 R World Institutional Ranking: Green Ranking 2026-Sustainable Institutions of India Adichunchanagiri University has been recognized with the prestigious “Institution of Progressive Sustainability Excellence - Titanium Band” in the R World Institutional Ranking: Green Rankings 2026 - Sustainable Institutions of India. This recognition reflects the University’s strong commitment to sustainable education and progressive environmental practices.

2026 Chronicles of India: Career Impact Rankings Adichunchanagiri University has been recognized with the A1 Band - Institutions of Academic Brilliance in the Career Impact Rankings by Chronicles of India. The recognition highlights the University’s commitment to academic excellence, learner-centric education, and measurable career outcomes.

2026 Research Heights Foundation: Bharat Environment Program-2026 Adichunchanagiri University has been recognized as a Platinum Sustainable Campus Partner under the Bharat Environment Program 2026. The recognition highlights the University’s exemplary commitment to sustainability, environmental awareness, and student and faculty engagement.

2025 IIRF 2025 - Indian Best Universities Ranking Adichunchanagiri University secured 5th Rank at the National Level, 4th Rank at the Zone Level, and 4th Rank at the State Level in the IIRF 2025 - Indian Best Universities Ranking. The recognition was achieved under the category “Good for Medicine and Allied Courses,” reflecting the University’s commitment to academic excellence.

Achievements

Awards & Recognition

National and international awards recognising ACU's contribution to education, sustainability, community impact, and institutional happiness.

Institution of Happiness Award 2025 Awarded by QS I-Gauge, based on an extensive stakeholder survey analysis involving students, faculty and alumni — reflecting ACU's commitment to fostering a positive academic environment that prioritises happiness and well-being. Certified 2025-26

2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in Educational Advancement Bestowed upon Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust by The Academic Insights on 18th January 2025 in Bengaluru, recognizing its long-standing contribution to education.

2025 Excellence in Green Tech Sustainability Awarded to Adichunchanagiri University by Education Tech EDU Indian Awards on 6th March 2025, held in Mumbai, for its commitment to sustainable technology.

2025 Excellence in Robotics Technology Integration Presented to ACU by Education Tech EDU Indian Awards on 6th March 2025, Mumbai, honoring its advancements in robotics eduction.

2025 University of the Year Honoured by The Financial Express – Read to Lead Awards on 28th March 2025 in New Delhi for its overall institutional excellence.

2025 Financial Prestigious Award to SAMVIT SAMVIT – The Adichunchanagiri Math Vijnatham Institute, an initiative of the Trust and supported by Adichunchanagiri University, was honored with the Financial Prestigious Award on 28th March 2025.

2025 Institution of Happiness (QS I-Gauge) Adichunchanagiri University has been awarded the “Institution of Happiness” Award by QS I-Gauge on 12th September 2025 in New Delhi.

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