Accreditation is the concept and process for the validation of educational courses taken at institutions other than colleges or universities for the purpose of transfer of credits towards degree programs at MLCU. Accreditation may be awarded for individual coursework or be awarded to an institution that conducts courses accredited by MLCU. Accreditation that is awarded to an institution may be formalized by an agreement with the University.

MLCU will consider transfer of credits for previous course work that has been taken by an applicant in the following categories or their equivalent:

1. ITIs or polytechnics
2. Community colleges
3. Institutes set up by Trusts or Societies
4. Any institute conducting courses recognized by a Government Ministry or statutory body

ELIGIBILITY For consideration of credit transfer, the following criteria should be met:

1. The course work should have been taken after a Plus 2 certificate. In certain cases, the coursework could have been taken after the 10th standard, provided the course is recognized by a statutory body as equivalent to a Plus 2 certificate. Accreditation for course work taken after the 10th standard may also be granted by the University.
2. Whether full-time or part-time, apart from the duration of the course, the number of hours/credits should be clearly indicated.
3. Depending on the level of the course, the credits shall be in three categories: pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate.

PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS The applicant should submit a request for credit transfer along with relevant certificates and transcripts.

1. The application will be evaluated and considered for approval by the Dean, Academics.
2. If considered necessary, an equivalency examination will be conducted.

PROCESS FOR INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITION

1. An institution seeking accreditation with the University should submit an application in the format prescribed by the University.
2. In the course of evaluating the eligibility, the official(s)/designated expert(s) of the university may visit the applicant institution. The cost of the visit will be borne by the applicant institution.
3. The courses/programs seeking accreditation will be evaluated by a Board of Studies.
4. If approved by the Board of Studies and upon fulfilling all the requirements as prescribed by the University, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) may be signed between both parties i.e. the Institute and the MLCU.
5. The MoU will be valid for a period of five years commencing from the date of signing of the MoU till the completion of the fifth academic year, subject to subsequent review and renewal.

LIST OF INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY MLCU

Sl.No	Institute Name
1	Centre for Global Leadership Development
2	Montfort Institute of Advanced Studies (MIAS)
3	Sara Institute of Paramedical Sciences
4	Sandhya Gatti Educators’ Trust (Teacher Ink)
5	Shanthi Bhawan Medical & Educational Trust
6	Florida Montessori Centre
7	Society for Community Health Awareness Research and Action (SOCHARA)
8	Bethany Hospital
9	Association for the Health Welfare in the Nilgiris (ASHWINI)
10	Asia Institute of Design (AID)
11	Indian Institute of Public Health
12	Oasis College (IET)
13	Bansara Eye Care Centre
14	Mason Philips Academy
15	Extra Mile Foundation
16	Association of People with Disability (APD)
17	Treatment Rehabilitation and Education of Drug Abuse (TREDA)
18	Mission Nethralaya