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Quality assurance has become a central concern in higher education due to increasing competition, accountability, and stakeholder expectations. In India, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) plays a significant role in evaluating and enhancing the quality of higher educational institutions through a structured accreditation framework. The present study examines the role of NAAC accreditation in improving institutional quality with reference to academic, administrative, and infrastructural dimensions. The study focuses on how NAAC processes influence teaching-learning practices, governance, student support services, research culture, and overall institutional performance. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from faculty members and administrators of selected higher educational institutions through a structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that NAAC accreditation has a positive impact on quality enhancement by promoting systematic planning, outcome-based education, transparency in administration, and continuous improvement practices. The study concludes that NAAC accreditation serves as an effective mechanism for institutional quality improvement and provides useful insights for policymakers and educational administrators to strengthen quality assurance practices in higher education institutions.