Utkal University and Sambalpur University in Odisha are gearing up for National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assessments, scheduled for September 27. Utkal University seeks reassessment after dropping from A+ to A grade. Both institutions have made preparations for the visit by NAAC peer teams. The assessments will focus on various aspects, including curriculum, research, infrastructure, and governance, to determine their accreditation status. Utkal University, in particular, is determined to regain its A+ grade after an earlier decline.