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Title: Learning Curve Theory in Accreditation: A Replication Study of Indian Universities
Language: English
Authors: Atul Kumar, Amol Gawande, Ajit Sane, Shailendrakumar Kale, Jaiprakash Paliwal, Mahesh Singh, Akash Agarwal, Vinaydeep Brar, Amandeep Saini, Rahul Dhaigude, Shirish Raibagkar
Source: Quality Assurance in Education: An International Perspective. 2026 34(1):105-121.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Accreditation (Institutions), Universities, Organizational Learning
Geographic Terms: India
DOI: 10.1108/QAE-05-2025-0171
ISSN: 0968-4883
1758-7662
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to find out if the accreditation performance of Indian universities accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2025 (Phase II) replicates the learning curve effect that was seen in the case of Indian universities accredited in 2023 (Phase I). Design/methodology/approach: For Phase I, all 319 and for Phase II, all 419 NAAC-accredited universities constituted the study size. The accreditation scores were analyzed using ANOVA. Accreditation cycles 1-4 were used as the qualitative predictor variables, and the corresponding quantitative accreditation scores served as the dependent variable. Results of Phase II were compared with those of Phase I. To gain qualitative insights, interviews were conducted with ten experts. Findings: The analysis reveals that Phase II results replicate the classical learning curve theory observed in Phase I. The qualitative findings are discussed in detail. Originality/value: Based on the learning curve concept, this paper presents a unique case of replication of accreditation performance over time. The replication results confirm that accreditation performance reflects the properties of a learning curve.
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Entry Date: 2026
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