Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Cheeryal, Keesara (M),

Hyderabad

Accreditation – Its Benefits to Parents

Dr. S. Udaya kumar, Principal, GCET, Hyderabad

What does accreditation mean to me as a parent?

A College’s commitment to accreditation of various programs offered by the college assures parents
and the community that the College is focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and
enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation. An Accredited
Program in the College adheres to high quality standards based on the latest research and successful
professional practices.

Program accredited by NBA means that your Ward’s College has opened its doors to review and
support from an organization bringing vast experience in improving educational quality of the
program.

What are the benefits to my Ward attending an Accredited Program?

Students who attend a College where its B. Tech programs accredited by NBA can rest assured that
the College is committed to raising student performance and held accountable for improving student
learning on a continual basis.
Accreditation means that students have:
 Qualified teachers who are continually working to improve their practices and teaching
methods in order to increase student performance
 Access to a rich, diverse, and sound curriculum
 Access to a range of student activities and support services
 Greater access to Funding Agencies, World bank loans, etc that require accreditation
Further, helps
 Higher placements for students
 Assists employers seeking graduates
 Facilitates career and education decision-making.
The College credits that degree obtained by students from an accredited program offered by the
College are recognized by Colleges / Universities globally.

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 Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology, Cheeryal, Keesara (M),
Hyderabad

How do B. Tech Programs in Colleges earn Accreditation?

To earn accreditation from NBA, Programs in the Colleges must:
1. Meet the NBA standards. The standards require that Programs offered by Colleges have a
clear vision, mission and purpose; have effective and responsive leadership; have a rigorous
curriculum taught through sound, research-based methods; collect, report, and use
performance results; provide adequate resources and support for its educational programs;
value and communicate with stakeholders; and have a commitment to continuously improve.
The standards are derived from educational research and best practice.
2. Engage in a continuous process of improvement. Programs Accredited in the Colleges are
committed to being better today than they were yesterday. Such Programs identify a shared
vision, maintain a program-wide profile of the current reality, establish plans and assess the
implementation of interventions, and document the results of their efforts to improve student
learning and program effectiveness.
3. Demonstrate quality assurance through internal and external review. Internal review
involves the programs offered by the college and their stakeholders. External review involves
feedback from experienced educators outside the College. In both cases, reviewers examine
evidence to determine if programs offered by the College are meeting the standards and
achieving goals for improving student learning and program effectiveness.

Do I as Parent have a role in Accreditation?

Yes. You can assist with accreditation efforts by:
 Staying informed about your Ward’s Program accreditation in the College.
 Educating other parents about your Ward’s B. Tech Program accreditation in the College.
 Reinforcing the skills your Ward’s College is teaching your Ward.
 Becoming an active member of your Ward’s College’s continuous improvement team and/or
internal and external review process.
 Requesting and participating in opportunities to provide feedback to your Ward’s College, i.e.
parent surveys, focus groups, and parent meetings.