Bridging the Quality Gap: Analyzing NAAC Accreditation and IQAC’s Role in Higher Education Transformation

Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 11 16
    By

    Davda Parita Yatish,

  • Darshana Vithalani,

  1. Research Scholar, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
  2. Associate Professor, Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Abstract

The role of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQAC) in ensuring quality standards in higher education institutions (HEIs) in India has been a subject of extensive research. This review synthesizes existing literature to assess the impact of NAAC accreditation on institutional quality enhancement, transparency, curriculum flexibility, and overall governance. A comparative approach highlights the role of IQAC in implementing continuous quality improvement mechanisms. While significant improvements have been observed in curriculum design, faculty development, and institutional accountability, challenges such as limited funding, uneven regional implementation, and resistance to change persist. This paper identifies research gaps and proposes a future research agenda to bridge theoretical and practical concerns in accreditation frameworks.

Keywords: NAAC Accreditation, IQAC, Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Institutional Performance, Continuous Improvement

[This article belongs to International Journal of Education Sciences ]

How to cite this article:
Davda Parita Yatish, Darshana Vithalani. Bridging the Quality Gap: Analyzing NAAC Accreditation and IQAC’s Role in Higher Education Transformation. International Journal of Education Sciences. 2025; 02(02):11-16.
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Davda Parita Yatish, Darshana Vithalani. Bridging the Quality Gap: Analyzing NAAC Accreditation and IQAC’s Role in Higher Education Transformation. International Journal of Education Sciences. 2025; 02(02):11-16. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijes/article=2025/view=215257


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Volume 02
Issue 02
Received 08/03/2025
Accepted 29/03/2025
Published 29/06/2025
Publication Time 113 Days
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