KOZHIKODE: As it is all set to celebrate its golden jubilee, the Calicut University has been awarded with ‘A’ grade with 3.13 CGPA by the UGC’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The decision came after their 17th standing committee meeting held on Thursday. The recommendation was based on the report by the peer team after a four-day visit in July. With the A grade with 3.13 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), Calicut University has become the top ranked University in the State. In the 2010 visit, the University was awarded B grade with 2.94 point.
The assessment was conducted by a nine-member team led by Madras University former vice chancellor Dr S.P Thyagarajan. The grade is also a recognition for University’s well planned efforts, which is set to celebrate its golden jubilee. Ahead of the visit, the University has made elaborate arrangements including a mock visit in March to assess the preparations for the actual visit. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Calicut University Vice Chancellor Dr K Mohammed Basheer said that the joint efforts of staff and students made the recognition possible.
“During the last five years, we have done many research oriented works and launched many unique projects like Community Disability Management Project (CDMRP) and Digital Document Filing System (DDFS). Our varsity is probably the first and only varsity which has implemented DDFS for the entire office,” he said. “Our next aim is to encourage more research activities thereby taking the varsity to newer heights,” he added. The new grade is expected to bring more funds from the UGC to the varsity. During the visit, the NAAC team visited various varsity departments and interacted with students and teachers.
