NAAC rating bribery case
Indian bribery scandal
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NAAC rating bribery case is the investigation and arrests of the chairman and six members of a National Assessment and Accreditation Council Inspection Committee, who were accused of accepting bribes in return for favorable accreditation ratings for various Indian universities and higher education institutions.[1]
Overview
On 1 February 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the chairman and six members of a National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Inspection Committee, over allegations of bribery for a favorable NAAC rating.[2] The agency conducted raids across 20 locations in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, and New Delhi, recovering ₹37 lakh (US$38,000) in cash, gold, mobile phones, and laptops. The bribes were allegedly given by office bearers of a Guntur-based educational foundation which operates KL University.[3][4][5]
Investigation
According to the first information report filed by the CBI, arrests were made involving academicians from KL University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jagran Lakecity University, Davangere University, and Sambalpur University.[5][6]
