India, March 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Defence Headquarters Training Institute (DHTI), Ministry of Defence has achieved a significant milestone by securing "Ati Utkrishth" (4-Star) accreditation under the National Standards for Civil Services Training Institutions (NSCSTI) framework. This marks a substantial advancement from its earlier "Uttam" (1-Star) rating during the previous accreditation cycle held two years ago.

As part of the accreditation review process, a four-member NSCSTI assessment team conducted an onsite inspection of DHTI on 10-11 March 2026.

The assessment team examined institutional records, training documentation, infrastructure, governance mechanisms, academic processes, and compliance materi...