Guwahati: Girijananda Chowdhury University (GCU), Assam, has secured accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for its B.Tech programmes in Computer Science Engineering and Civil Engineering, marking a key milestone in the institution’s academic journey.
According to a statement issued by the university, the accreditation will be valid for three years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.
The recognition places the two engineering programmes in line with national quality benchmarks set for technical education.
University officials said the NBA accreditation reflects the institution’s academic rigour, infrastructure and faculty standards.
As the NBA is recognised under the Washington Accord, the accreditation is expected to enhance global recognition, mobility and employability prospects for graduates of the accredited programmes.
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The university administration described the achievement as a significant boost for the GCU community and congratulated faculty members, non-teaching staff and other stakeholders for their collective efforts in securing the accreditation.
The latest accreditation adds to GCU’s existing NBA-recognised programmes, including Mechanical Engineering and Pharmacy, and reinforces its efforts to expand quality technical and professional education.
The university said it remains focused on promoting innovation, equity and academic excellence as it seeks to strengthen its position among leading multidisciplinary institutions in the Northeast.
