Bhubaneswar: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded ‘A’ grade accreditation to KISS Deemed-to-be-University in its first cycle.
KIIS becomes the country’s first institution to achieve this feat in its first attempt at NAAC accreditation, according to a KIIT press release.
The Union Ministry of Education had granted deemed-to-be-university status to KISS in 2017. The latest recognition by NAAC as an ‘A’ grade institution enhances the reputation of KISS University.
“Happy to announce KISS Deemed to be University got NAAC A grade in its first cycle since 2017 recognition of DU status. A unique feat, adding to accolades like the UNESCO Literacy Prize 2022. This marks an academic pinnacle for our fully free, residential school for tribal children,” said KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta Samanta.