National Centre for Ultrafast Processes, University of Madras is approved by NAAC. The Mission of NCUFP is to concentrate and develop the hi-tech instruments under a single roof and aid researchers working in the area of ultrafast processes in chemistry, physics and biology and the vision of the centre is "Excellence in research based teaching and learning in photonics to provide skill and knowledge for independent learning". The centre stands as a shining example of creation of an advanced research facility of multidisciplinary research in a state University which will have linkages with industry and national laboratories to create frontline technologies.