<P> These agencies accredit programs of study for bachelor's and master's degrees and quality management systems (system accreditation) from state or state recognized Higher Education institutions in Germany and abroad . AKAST only accredit programs of study . </P> <P> The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualificati is appointed by the Secretary for Education of Education Bureau as the Accreditation Authority and QR Authority under the Qualifications Framework of Hong Kong (HKQF). </P> <P> Assessment is made with reference to local and internationally recognised standards through a process of peer review . The HKCAAVQ will issue an accreditation report on the outcome of the accreditation activity . </P> <P> Accreditation is compulsory for all universities in India except those created through an act of Parliament . Without accreditation, "It is emphasized that these fake institutions have no legal entity to call themselves as University / Vishwvidyalaya and to award' degrees' which are not treated as valid for academic / employment purposes ." The University Grants Commission Act, 1956 explains, </P>

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