Prof Rajive Mohan Pant, Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for a three-year term, marking a major milestone for higher education in Northeast India.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) conveyed the nomination in a letter dated October 10, 2025. NAAC, established in 1994 as an autonomous body under the UGC, is responsible for evaluating and accrediting higher education institutions across India. Its Executive Committee plays a key role in shaping policies on academic standards, accreditation processes, and strategic initiatives.

Prof Pant was nominated under the category of "Three Vice-Chancellors of Universities or Directors of the Institutions," bringing an important r

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