Al Falah University, under scrutiny for the Delhi Red Fort blast, faces a show-cause notice from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) over false accreditation claims. The NAAC, an independent body evaluating higher education institutions, issued the notice on November 13, 2025, highlighting a discrepancy on the university's website.
The university falsely advertised that its colleges were NAAC-certified, despite not being accredited or applying for accreditation. The NAAC's notice pointed out the misleading information, stating, 'This is absolutely wrong and misleading the public, especially the parents, students, and stakeholders.' The accreditation body demanded an explanation and instructed the university to remove the false claims from its website and other public documents.
The accreditation for Al Falah School of Engineering and Technology expired in 2018, and for Al Falah School of Education and Training, it expired in 2016. The notice emphasized that both colleges have not undergone the NAAC's assessment and accreditation process since their accreditation statuses have lapsed.
Al Falah University, established by the Haryana Legislative Assembly under the Haryana Private Universities Act, began as an engineering college in 1997. It received A-category NAAC accreditation in 2013 and was granted university status by the Haryana government in 2014. The Al Falah Medical College is also affiliated with the university.
The university's early reputation as a quality education provider for minority students has been noted by observers. However, the recent blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which resulted in 13 fatalities and several injuries, has brought the university under intense scrutiny. The blast occurred hours after the busting of a 'white-collar terror module' and the arrest of eight individuals, including three doctors, who were linked to Al Falah University.
The NAAC's action against Al Falah University raises questions about the accuracy of accreditation claims and the potential impact on the university's reputation. The controversy surrounding the university's accreditation status and its connection to the Delhi blast highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in higher education institutions.
