Which of the following types of institutions come under the ambit of the National Board of Accreditation (NBA)?

ATeacher education institutions

BTechnical institutions ✓ Correct

CAgriculture institutions

DMedical institutions

Correct answer: (B) Technical institutions

Explanation

The National Board of Accreditation covers technical institutions and their programmes.

Teacher-education institutions fall under a separate teacher-education regulator.

Agriculture institutions are accredited through an agricultural-education board.

Medical institutions are overseen by their own medical regulator.

NBA accredits engineering, management, pharmacy and similar technical programmes.

It is India's signatory body to the Washington Accord for engineering programmes.

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