SAAC

State Accreditation and Assessment Centre (SAAC)

" Partnering the Quest for Excellence"

The State Accreditation and Assessment Centre (SAAC), functioning under the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), is a state-level body established to ensure and enhance the quality of higher education in Kerala.

SAAC develops a structured academic audit framework aligned with national standards while addressing Kerala’s unique educational priorities. It supports institutions in building strong internal quality assurance systems (IQACs) and fosters ongoing improvement in teaching, research, infrastructure, and governance. By promoting self-evaluation, transparency, and accountability, SAAC plays a key role in elevating institutional excellence across the state.

Why SAAC is Needed

While national agencies such as NAAC manage accreditation at the central level, the State Assessment and Accreditation Centre (SAAC) plays a crucial role in maintaining quality through state-specific criteria.

Reflect State Specific Needs - Adapt assessments to Kerala’s socio-economic and educational context.

Build Quality Culture - Support institutions in continuous self-improvement and internal audits.

Prepare for National Accreditation - Help HEIs align with NAAC standards through state-led guidance.

Ensure Transparency - Encourage good governance and effective institutional performance.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1.	Participate in the All Kerala Higher Education Survey (AKHES)	:	Institutions must first complete the All Kerala Higher Education Survey conducted by KSHEC. This survey collects vital academic and administrative data and is a prerequisite for applying to SAAC.
2.	Visit the SAAC Portal	:	Access the SAAC section on the official KSHEC website
3.	Payment of Registration Fee	:	Pay the prescribed SAAC registration fee online. The fee structure is specified in the guidelines..
4.	SAAC Manual & Guidelines	:	Review these documents carefully to understand the framework, eligibility, required documentation, and scoring methodology.
5.	Prepare Documentation	:	Collect and organize all required documents, including the Self-Study Report (SSR), institutional data, and supporting evidence aligned with the SAAC criteria.
6.	Evaluation	:	The SAAC expert committee will review the application and will conduct on-site and online academic verification.
7.	Accreditation Result	:	Institutions will be notified of their accreditation status and listed in the official SAAC portal.