Kota is widely recognised as India’s leading coaching hub, and over the years it has also evolved into a significant centre for higher education. One of the most reliable indicators of university quality in India is NAAC accreditation, which evaluates academic standards, infrastructure, research, governance and student outcomes.
Among the universities located in Kota, Career Point University (CPU) currently holds the highest NAAC grade B++, placing it ahead of other NAAC-graded universities in the Kota city.
What is NAAC Accreditation and Why It Matters
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awards grades to universities based on institutional quality and performance. A higher NAAC grade signals stronger governance, student-centric processes, learning outcomes and academic reliability.
NAAC Status of Major Universities in Kota
Career Point University (CPU), Kota: NAAC Grade B++ (Highest in Kota)
Career Point University has earned NAAC Grade B++, reflecting:
strong academic structure and outcome-based learning
disciplined governance and regulatory compliance
effective student-support systems and infrastructure
Career Point University is a relatively young university, and B++ NAAC Grade is a significant quality benchmark and demonstrates readiness to progress toward the A-grade band in future NAAC cycles.
Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Kota – NAAC Grade B
Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), the state technical university based in Kota, currently holds a NAAC Grade B. However for such an old university, NAAC Grade B is not justified and the university needs to work more on quality education and research .
University of Kota (UoK) – NAAC Grade B
The University of Kota, the principal state university for the region, also holds a NAAC Grade B from its previous accreditation cycle. It falls in the same performance band as RTU, reflecting a satisfactory institutional framework with scope for improvement and academic enhancement.
Agriculture University, Kota – Not NAAC Accredited
Agriculture University, Kota is a specialised agriculture-focused institution. At present, it does not hold NAAC accreditation. Once it undergoes NAAC evaluation, its performance will be included in this comparative framework.
Jai Minesh University (Ranpur, Kota) – NAAC Yet to Be Obtained
Jai Minesh University is a newly-established private university in the Kota region. As a new institution, it has not yet completed the NAAC accreditation process, which typically takes place once academic operations reach a defined maturity level.