Question

Which body is responsible for formulating the concept of State Level Accreditation Mechanism (SAAC) in Kerala?

• A. The Directorate of Technical Education
• B. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)
• C. The Higher Education Council
• D. Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Higher Education Council

• The formulation of SAAC was undertaken by the Council in line with the suggestions of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and University Grants Commission (UGC). The objective of this mechanism is to fulfill the task of assessing and grading the quality of affiliated educational institutions and colleges at the State level. This is a crucial step towards ensuring quality and standardization across higher education institutions in Kerala.