Organize NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework (RAF) work with clear evidence and ownership.
A workflow guide for institutions reviewing or maintaining records associated with the Revised Accreditation Framework. Confirm the applicable cycle, current status and official instructions directly with NAAC before acting on a legacy or pending application.
Understand RAF in institutional planning
The Revised Accreditation Framework (RAF) is the earlier NAAC accreditation framework associated with criteria-based institutional assessment and grading. Institutions may need to preserve RAF records for existing accreditation validity, pending applications, prior submissions or internal quality-improvement history. Do not assume every institution should begin a new application under RAF.
- Identify the institution's accreditation cycle and the status of any existing application.
- Record the exact manual, format, reporting period and submission version used.
- Keep previously submitted files and official correspondence in a controlled archive.
Keep the submitted record traceable
Connect each applicable criterion to its supporting record, source, owner, review status and reporting period. Retain the submitted version separately from working drafts so internal updates do not overwrite the institutional record.
- Map each work item to the exact criterion or official reference used at the time.
- Record data sources, evidence owners, reviewers, approvals and change history.
- Flag missing, inconsistent or outdated records before reusing evidence.
Check current NAAC instructions before choosing a route
NAAC has communicated reforms involving Binary Accreditation and Maturity-Based Graded Levels. Transitional arrangements may depend on application status, accreditation cycle and official notices. This page does not determine which route applies to a particular institution.
- Check the latest NAAC public notices and portal instructions.
- Document the basis for any institutional decision about a pending or future application.
- Do not transfer RAF checklists into BAF/MBGL without verifying the current prescribed framework.
Confirm current requirements directly with NAAC.
Framework terminology, applicability, manuals, eligibility and submission instructions can change. Use current official NAAC publications and portal for decisions about your institution and cycle.
This page provides general workflow-planning information, not an official NAAC publication or accreditation advice. It does not guarantee an accreditation outcome.
Questions about RAF planning
These answers describe general workflow planning. Confirm official interpretation and requirements with NAAC.
Connect framework work with evidence and institutional ownership.
If your institution needs to manage legacy RAF records or evaluate accreditation management software, discuss how Accredia360 can organize evidence, ownership and review history. Confirm the applicable route and current requirements with NAAC.
Discuss your workflow All frameworksOfficial references and source documents
These links point to the responsible authority's public information and documents. Use the exact current manual, scheme, notice and submission instructions applicable to your institution.
- NAAC official website : Official announcements and institutional accreditation information.
- NAAC accreditation portal : Use the applicable official portal and instructions for the institution's route.
- NAAC public notices : Check current notices and transition instructions before relying on legacy framework descriptions.
References checked on 13 October 2026. Official requirements can change; verify the latest documents, notices, cycle and category before acting. This guide is an independent planning resource, not an official publication or accreditation guarantee.