The NBA Accreditation Sprint is a 5-day intensive online workshop for NBA Coordinators, HoDs, IQAC Coordinators, and engineering college leadership preparing NBA accreditation under GAPC v4.0. Covers the Revised SAR 2025 format for both Tier I and Tier II, the 11 Programme Outcomes, CO/PO mapping and attainment under the new framework, Criterion 7 Continuous Improvement with Action Taken Reports, Complex Engineering Problems (WP) and Activities (EA) evidence requirements, Industry-Institute Partnership documentation, and the integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture. Live online with assessment, recordings, downloadable templates, and Edhitch-issued certificate.
In short: The Sprint runs 14-18 September 2026 (Monday through Friday), 7 PM to 9 PM IST each evening — 10 hours of live, structured training plus recordings and assessment. The timing is deliberate: after NIRF 2026 results publish (typically late August or early September) but before the October-December SAR preparation rush. Institutions get the foundational training right before active SAR preparation begins for the next cycle. Three pricing tiers: Early-Bird ₹1,499 (until 25 August), Standard ₹1,999 (26 August - 13 September), Institutional Pack ₹999 per participant (for groups of 5+ from the same institution).
5-day curriculum at a glance
Each day builds on the previous. Day 1 establishes the framework. Days 2-3 deep-dive the operational shifts. Day 4 connects NBA with NAAC and NIRF. Day 5 closes with submission strategy and Q&A.
GAPC v4.0 framework & 10 SAR criteria foundations
Theme: The framework, end to end.
- GAPC v4.0 and Washington Accord 2021 Review — what changed, why
- The 10 SAR criteria with Tier I and Tier II weightages (1000 marks)
- Accreditation outcomes: Full Accreditation (6 years), Accreditation (3 years), Not Accredited
- Tier I Y/C/W/D grading; Tier II marks-based assessment (~750/600)
- SAR Part A (Institutional Information) and Part B (Programme + Institute Criteria)
- Tier I vs Tier II: when each applies, the autonomy gating rule
11 Programme Outcomes & CO/PO mapping under the new framework
Theme: The OBE engine.
- The 11 POs explained — the PO6 merger story, PO7 Ethics expansion to diversity and inclusion
- The 12-to-11 PO migration: 5-step course remapping methodology
- Sustainability redistribution — how the old PO7 content was woven into PO2, PO3, PO4, PO6
- CO statements with Bloom’s Taxonomy logic
- CO-PO-PSO mapping matrices and weightages
- Direct vs indirect attainment computation
Criterion 7 Continuous Improvement & Action Taken Reports
Theme: The soul of accreditation.
- Why Criterion 7 is where most institutions fail
- The 3-year traceability discipline: PO/PSO attainment → analysis → curriculum change
- Action Taken Report templates and worked examples
- The CQI cycle: setting targets, measuring, analysing, intervening
- The 5 recurring pre-qualifier rejection patterns and how to avoid them
- Mock SAR review — spot the inconsistencies exercise
Integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture
Theme: One data architecture, three frameworks.
- The 68 percent data overlap mapped: 9 shared categories
- NBA 10 criteria → NAAC 10 Binary attributes mapping
- NAAC Binary + MBGL (10 February 2025) intersection with NBA SAR
- NAAC One Nation One Data Platform — AI validation implications
- AQAR as Criterion 7 evidence + NAAC mandatory submission
- The 5 pitfalls of parallel architectures and how to avoid them
SAR submission strategy & Q&A
Theme: From draft to submission.
- Complex Engineering Problems (WP) and Activities (EA) evidence preparation
- Industry-Institute Partnership documentation requirements
- SCI / Scopus prioritisation in faculty research output
- Expert team visit preparation — what reviewers look for
- SAR final consistency audit — cross-section verification
- Open live Q&A on specific institutional situations
Who should attend
The Sprint is designed for engineering institutional leadership and SAR preparation teams. Prior NBA exposure is helpful but not required — the Sprint covers framework fundamentals through advanced topics over the 5 days.
Designated NBA coordinators preparing SAR submissions for upcoming cycles. The Sprint provides the operational reference framework.
Engineering department heads and institutional leadership shaping accreditation strategy and Tier positioning.
Internal Quality Assurance Cell coordinators managing the integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture.
Faculty members responsible for drafting specific SAR criteria sections under the Revised SAR 2025 format.
Institutions preparing for first-time NBA accreditation under GAPC v4.0 needing structured framework training.
Institutions transitioning from GAPC v3 SARs to v4.0 needing migration audit guidance.
Tier II colleges approaching autonomous status who need to prepare for the mandatory Tier I transition.
Accreditation consultants and quality assurance professionals working with engineering institutions.
What you take away
Six concrete takeaways from the Sprint — plus recordings, templates, and certificate:
- Working knowledge of GAPC v4.0 — what changed from GAPC v3, why, and how it affects SAR preparation under the Washington Accord 2021 framework
- Operational understanding of the Revised SAR 2025 format — Part A and Part B structure, criteria weightages for Tier I and Tier II, the new evidence requirements
- The 5-step CO-PO remapping methodology for institutions migrating from the 12-PO to 11-PO framework, with worked examples
- Action Taken Report templates with the 3-year traceability discipline that Criterion 7 now requires
- The integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture playbook — the 68 percent overlap, how to surface framework-specific views
- Pre-qualifier rejection pattern avoidance — the 5 recurring patterns and the SAR design discipline that avoids them
Plus the resource pack: the 10-criteria reference sheet with Tier I and Tier II weightages, the 11-PO mapping matrix, sample Action Taken Report templates, the CO-PO attainment computation framework, the 68% data overlap mapping. Plus 90-day access to session recordings and the Edhitch-issued certificate on completion.
Pricing
Three pricing tiers covering individual and institutional registration. All tiers include identical content access — live sessions, recordings, resources, assessment, and certificate.
Early-Bird Individual
Until 25 August 2026
₹500 off standard price
- All 5 live sessions
- 90-day recording access
- Downloadable resources
- Assessment + certificate
Institutional Pack
For groups of 5+ from same institution
Per participant (5 or more)
- All 5 live sessions (per participant)
- 90-day recording access
- Downloadable resources
- Assessment + certificate for each
- Group registration via single contact
Standard Individual
26 August - 13 September 2026
Regular registration price
- All 5 live sessions
- 90-day recording access
- Downloadable resources
- Assessment + certificate
Frequently asked questions
What is the NBA Accreditation Sprint September 2026?
The NBA Accreditation Sprint is a 5-day intensive online workshop scheduled for 14-18 September 2026 (Monday through Friday), 7 PM to 9 PM IST each evening. It covers the complete NBA accreditation framework for Indian engineering institutions under GAPC v4.0 (Washington Accord 2021 alignment) — including the Revised SAR 2025 format for both Tier I and Tier II, the 11 Programme Outcomes, the 10 SAR criteria with weightages summing to 1000 marks, CO/PO mapping and attainment computation, Criterion 7 Continuous Improvement with Action Taken Reports, Industry-Institute Partnership documentation, Complex Engineering Problems (WP) and Activities (EA) evidence, and integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture. Live sessions with assessment, recordings provided, and Edhitch-issued certificate on completion.
Who should attend the NBA Sprint?
The Sprint is designed for: NBA Coordinators and SAR drafting team members across engineering disciplines; HoDs and Principals of engineering colleges; IQAC Coordinators; faculty members preparing for first-time NBA accreditation or re-accreditation under the new format; institutions that have transitioned from GAPC v3 (12 POs) to GAPC v4.0 (11 POs) and need to align SAR documentation; institutions exploring the Tier II to Tier I transition; consultants and quality assurance professionals working with engineering institutions. Prior NBA exposure is helpful but not required — the Sprint covers framework fundamentals through advanced topics over 5 days.
What is covered each day of the Sprint?
Day 1 (14 September, Monday): GAPC v4.0 foundations, Washington Accord 2021 Review, the 10 SAR criteria with Tier I and Tier II weightages, the 1000-mark structure, accreditation outcomes (Full 6 years / Accreditation 3 years), Y/C/W/D grading for Tier I. Day 2 (15 September, Tuesday): The 11 Programme Outcomes with PO6 merger story, PO7 Ethics expansion to diversity and inclusion, CO/PO mapping under Bloom’s Taxonomy, direct and indirect attainment computation, the GAPC v3 to v4.0 migration audit. Day 3 (16 September, Wednesday): Criterion 7 Continuous Improvement deep-dive, Action Taken Reports with 3-year traceability, the CQI cycle, common pre-qualifier rejection patterns. Day 4 (17 September, Thursday): NBA + NAAC + NIRF integrated data architecture, the 68 percent data overlap, NBA-to-NAAC criteria mapping, AQAR as Criterion 7 evidence. Day 5 (18 September, Friday): SAR submission strategy, Complex Engineering Problems (WP) and Activities (EA) evidence preparation, Industry-Institute Partnership documentation, expert team visit preparation, live Q&A.
What are the pricing tiers?
Three pricing tiers. Early-Bird Individual at ₹1,499 — available until 25 August 2026 inclusive (₹500 off standard). Standard Individual at ₹1,999 — available from 26 August through 13 September 2026. Institutional Pack at ₹999 per participant — for groups of 5 or more participants from the same institution, available throughout the registration window until 13 September 2026. All tiers include: live sessions across all 5 days, session recordings (accessible for 90 days), downloadable resources (the 10-criteria reference sheet, the 11-PO mapping matrix, sample Action Taken Report templates, the CO-PO attainment computation framework), participant assessment, and an Edhitch-issued certificate on completion.
Is the Sprint online or in-person?
The Sprint is fully online, delivered via live video conferencing (Zoom or equivalent platform). Each day’s session runs 7 PM to 9 PM IST (Monday through Friday). Live attendance is recommended for participation in Q&A and breakout discussions, but recordings are provided for participants who cannot attend live or who want to revisit content. The online format makes the Sprint accessible to participants across India and from any institution without travel costs. The trade-off is that the deep, multi-day in-person workshop experience (like Edhitch’s flagship 5-Day PDP series with partner institutions like ITS Dental College) is reserved for separate cohort programmes.
What do participants take away from the Sprint?
Six concrete takeaways. (1) Working knowledge of the complete GAPC v4.0 framework — what changed from GAPC v3, why, and how it affects SAR preparation; (2) Operational understanding of the Revised SAR 2025 format for both Tier I and Tier II — Part A structure, Part B criteria, weightages, the new evidence requirements; (3) The 5-step CO-PO remapping methodology for institutions migrating from the 12-PO to 11-PO framework; (4) Action Taken Report templates and the 3-year traceability discipline that Criterion 7 now requires; (5) The integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture playbook (the 68 percent overlap, how to surface framework-specific views from a single dataset); (6) Practical understanding of pre-qualifier rejection patterns and how to design SAR submission to avoid them. Plus: Edhitch certificate, 90-day access to recordings, and downloadable templates.
Why September 14-18, 2026 specifically?
The September window is intentional. NIRF 2026 results typically publish in late August or early September each year — by mid-September, institutions know their NIRF positioning and have the strategic context to plan NBA cycles in the next 6-12 months. The academic year is underway but not yet under mid-semester pressure. October through December are typically the busy SAR preparation period for institutions submitting in the next cycle, so a mid-September Sprint provides foundational training right before that preparation begins. By comparison, the NIRF Sprint runs in July (before NIRF DCS opens) — the two Sprints are complementary, one before each framework’s submission cycle. Engineering institutions pursuing both can attend both.
What if I cannot attend all 5 days live?
Participants who cannot attend all 5 sessions live still receive: full access to session recordings for 90 days after the Sprint; all downloadable resources and templates; the participant assessment and certificate (assessment can be completed against the recordings); the closing Q&A summary. The recordings preserve nearly all the content value. The exception is the live breakout discussions and peer interaction, which are not recorded — but the technical content, framework explanations, and demonstrations are fully captured. Participants are encouraged to attend at minimum the live sessions on Day 3 (Action Taken Reports — the most operationally consequential day) and Day 5 (live Q&A).
How does the Sprint connect with Edhitch’s other services?
The Sprint is foundational training, not a substitute for engagement-based consulting. Institutions that find specific gaps during the Sprint typically follow up with: Edhitch’s full NBA SAR drafting service (for Tier I or Tier II, under GAPC v4.0); OBE software implementation (with the 11 new POs pre-configured and CO-PO mapping, attainment computation, Action Taken Report architecture); the Tier II to Tier I transition planning service for institutions approaching autonomy; integrated NBA + NAAC + NIRF data architecture deployment; mock SAR reviews and expert team visit preparation. 12 years of accreditation advisory across 100+ institutions, 9,000+ faculty trained, 50+ programmes delivered.
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