Authors : Dr. Arun Chandra Mudho

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 7 - July

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jul1509

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Abstract : The global higher education ecosystem has long relied on ranking systems such as QS, NIRF, and THE to benchmark institutional performance. However, these frameworks often prioritize limited parameters—primarily research output, reputational surveys, and faculty metrics—while overlooking broader dimensions of academic excellence. This paper introduces a novel framework called the Multi-Metric Institutional Performance Index (MMIPI) designed to provide a more holistic, balanced, and context-sensitive evaluation of higher education institutions. The MMIPI integrates six key performance domains: teaching effectiveness, digital maturity, industry engagement, employability outcomes, inclusivity and student support, and alumni involvement. Each domain is evaluated using a structured scoring rubric and weighted to reflect institutional priorities. A simulated dataset of 20 diverse institutional profiles is used to demonstrate the framework’s practical application and to compare MMIPI outcomes with traditional ranking models. Findings reveal that several institutions undervalued in mainstream rankings show strong performance in learner-centric and community-engaged metrics under MMIPI. The proposed index addresses key limitations of rank-based systems by promoting multidimensional evaluation and adaptability to institutional context. It offers a valuable tool for administrators, policymakers, and accreditation bodies seeking performance models that are both evidence-based and outcome-oriented. MMIPI contributes to the growing discourse on redefining excellence in higher education for the digital and socially responsive age.

Keywords : Institutional Performance, Higher Education Evaluation, University Rankings, Teaching Effectiveness, Employability Metrics, Digital Maturity, Multi-Metric Index, Educational Quality Assessment, MMIPI Framework, Simulated Data in Education.

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