The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in India has introduced a new binary accreditation system to streamline the evaluation process and enhance transparency in assessing higher education institutions. Unlike the previous system, which involved detailed quantitative and qualitative assessments across several criteria, the binary system categorizes institutions into two broad categories: “Accredited” and “Not Accredited.” This shift is designed to simplify the accreditation process, making it more objective and less time-consuming for institutions to achieve recognition. The system focuses on essential aspects such as the institution’s overall quality, governance, and infrastructure, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and outcomes. Additionally, the new approach introduces greater flexibility by allowing institutions to focus on key areas of performance, ensuring that the accreditation process is more aligned with the dynamic needs of the educational landscape. By reducing the complexity and making the accreditation outcomes more straightforward, NAAC’s binary system aims to encourage institutions to pursue quality improvements without the burden of a lengthy and complicated evaluation process.