Al Falah University in Faridabad has formally responded to a show-cause notice from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) regarding the display of expired accreditation details on its official website. The university acknowledged that the outdated information was overlooked and confirmed it has been taken down immediately.
The NAAC Show-Cause Notice
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council issued the show-cause notice to Al Falah University on November 12, 2025, giving the institution seven days to respond. The regulatory body had discovered that the university was publicly displaying accreditation statuses that had expired several years earlier.
According to the notice, The Al Falah School of Engineering and Technology's 'Grade A' accreditation was valid only from 2013 to 2018, while The Al-Falah School of Education and Training's accreditation covered the period from 2011 to 2016. Both accreditation periods had long expired, yet remained visible on the university's website until recently.
University's Response and Actions Taken
In its official response submitted earlier this week, Al Falah University clarified that the display of expired accreditation was not intentional but rather an oversight. A senior NAAC official confirmed receiving the university's explanation, noting that the institution has since removed the outdated accreditation details from its website.
The university emphasized that the removal was implemented immediately upon receiving the NAAC notice. This quick action demonstrates the institution's commitment to maintaining transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Potential Consequences and Regulatory Implications
The show-cause notice carried significant weight, questioning why legal action should not be initiated against the university. More seriously, NAAC had raised the possibility of disqualifying Al Falah University from future assessment and accreditation considerations.
The notice also sought explanation regarding why NAAC should not recommend to several regulatory bodies - including the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Medical Commission (NMC), and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) - that the institution's recognition to offer programs be withdrawn.
However, a NAAC official clarified that their primary concern was specifically about the display of expired accreditation on the website, which has now been addressed. The official also noted that NAAC lacks direct regulatory authority and has communicated this matter to the University Grants Commission for further consideration.
This incident highlights the importance of educational institutions maintaining accurate and current accreditation information on their digital platforms, ensuring prospective students and stakeholders have access to reliable data when making educational decisions.
