Desh Bhagat University (NAAC A+) and DBU Americas School of Medicine announce several initiatives
Parmod Bharti
Nawanshahr (Punjab), April 15,2026 Desh Bhagat University Americas (DBU Americas) has marked a major institutional milestone by earning a 3.11 out of 4 rating from the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The rating, officially recognized as equivalent to an A+ grade, places DBU Americas among the highest-rated India-origin medical universities operating in the Caribbean region.
During an interaction with media persons, Er. Arun Malik, Director of Operations at Desh Bhagat University Americas, stated, “This achievement reflects Desh Bhagat University’s unwavering commitment to global excellence, academic integrity, and the development of future-ready medical professionals.
Er. Arun Malik added that the accreditation underscores DBU Americas’ commitment to academic excellence, regulatory adherence, and alignment with global standards in medical education. With this recognition, the university joins an elite group of Caribbean medical institutions known for strong quality assurance frameworks and internationally benchmarked academic systems.
Speaking on the occasion, Er. Arun Malik said that according to NAB, the A+ equivalent rating reflects DBU Americas’ strong performance across several key evaluation parameters, including academic governance and leadership, US-aligned MD curriculum design, faculty qualifications and research output, student support systems, learning infrastructure, and institutional quality assurance mechanisms.
With this achievement, DBU Americas strengthens its position within the top-tier group of accredited Caribbean medical universities, enhancing its international credibility and competitiveness.
The NAB accreditation significantly enhances international prospects for DBU Americas students, supporting eligibility across major global medical licensing pathways such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), the UK Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB), the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE), and India’s FMGE/NExT.
It also reinforces the university’s global recognition through bodies such as FAIMER.