Which grade was given to H.P.U. by U.GG's NEK Grading in 2016?

The correct answer is A Grade.Key Points

• The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has given "A" grade to Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla.
• A 13-member team of NAAC had inspected the performance of HPU from October 3 to 6 and the grading was notified HPU Vice Chancellor Prof A D N Bajpai said.
• The Jammu University got "A+" grade while Bangalore University and Vardhman university also got A grade but were behind HPU which was given 3.21 out of 4 points.
• The final grading for the third cycle (2016) was recommended in the 18th meeting of the standing committee of NAAC held in Bangalore.
• 3.21 CGPA was much better than the earlier received 2.5 CGPA out of 4 with B grade in 2009 in cycle II.
• The university received 80.5 points out of 100 with B++ grade in 2003 in Cycle 1

Additional Information

• Himachal Pradesh University (HPU)
  • ​It was founded on July 22, 1970.
  • It is located at Summer Hill which is at a distance of 5 kms from the main town, Shimla.
  • The University is nestled amidst tall and lush green trees of deodars, oats, pines and rhododendrons.
  • The location of the University presents a panoramic natural view among the woods, settled around Summer Hill.