Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology - (SGGSIE&T) , Nanded Recognization & Accreditations

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, was established on September 17, 1994, by the Government of Maharashtra to serve the southern part of the Marathwada region, encompassing four districts: Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, and Hingoli. The university has received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) under sections 2(f) and 12(B), and has garnered acclaim at the state, national, and international levels for its academic, research, innovation, and extension activities. It has been re-accredited by NAAC with a 'B++' grade and a CGPA of 2.96.

The university comprises 14 schools on its main campus, 4 schools at its sub-campus in Latur, and a sub-campus in Parbhani. Additionally, it includes a constituent college, New Model Degree College, in Hingoli, and various academic and research centers such as the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chair and Study Centre, Shri Guru Govind Singhji Adhyasan Sankul and Research Centre, Women's Study Centre, and Late Uttamrao Rathod Tribal Development and Research Centre in Kinwat. With over 300 affiliated colleges offering 146 programs, the university caters to a student population of 1.63 lakhs. Furthermore, it extends its reach through distance education, providing programs in science and technology, humanities, commerce and management, and interdisciplinary studies, serving over 4000 students. The university also hosts more than 70 foreign students from five countries.

Financial assistance from sources such as RUSA, DST, and UGC has facilitated the development of academic infrastructure, amenities, and research and extension activities. The university's faculty members have contributed significantly to research, with inventions, patents, and commercialized ideas, along with securing research projects valued at Rs. 12.5 crores. Their publications in peer-reviewed journals have garnered national and international recognition. Moreover, the university boasts a Center of Excellence in Seismology, advanced research instrumentation facilities, collaborations with the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Memorandums of Understanding with national and international institutions, enhancing its academic and research capabilities.

India boasts one of the world's largest and most diverse education systems. Over the years, there has been significant privatization, expansion, and the introduction of programs in various fields, resulting in greater accessibility to higher education. However, alongside these developments, concerns have arisen regarding the quality and relevance of higher education. In response to these concerns, the National Policy on Education (NPE) of 1986 and the Programme of Action (PoA) of 1992 outlined strategic plans and advocated for the establishment of an independent national accreditation agency.

As a result, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) was founded in 1994 as an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), headquartered in Bengaluru. NAAC's primary goal, as outlined in its vision statement, is to integrate quality assurance into the functioning of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

NAAC operates through its General Council (GC) and Executive Committee (EC), which comprise educational administrators, policymakers, and senior academicians from various sectors of the Indian higher education system. The President of the UGC serves as the President of the GC of NAAC, while an eminent academician nominated by the President of the GC chairs the EC. The Director serves as the academic and administrative head of NAAC and is the member-secretary of both the GC and the EC. Additionally, NAAC receives guidance from advisory and consultative committees formed periodically to advise on its policies and activities.