Benchmarking & Gap Analysis Driving Institutional Excellence through Data, Insights & Strategic Action
At RK Institutional Partners, we offer comprehensive Benchmarking and Gap Analysis services to help Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) understand where they stand, how they compare, and what they must do to excel.
By comparing institutional performance against national and global standards, we identify critical gaps, recommend actionable strategies, and enable institutions to build a roadmap for quality enhancement, accreditation readiness, and global competitiveness.
What is Benchmarking & Gap Analysis?
Benchmarking is the process of comparing your institution’s performance against top-performing institutions, regulatory norms, or ranking parameters (NAAC, NBA, NIRF, QS, THE, etc.)
Gap Analysis identifies the difference between current status and desired outcomes — helping institutions set strategic priorities for improvement
What We Benchmark
Academic & Curriculum Standards
Alignment with NEP 2020, CBCS, OBE, industry relevance
Program structure, flexibility, and innovation
Research & Innovation
Publication quality (Scopus, WoS), patents, projects, and consultancy
Benchmarking against top institutions in research productivity
Faculty Strength & Development
Faculty qualifications, FDPs, research output, student-faculty ratio
Faculty recruitment policies vs. national/international practices
Infrastructure & Learning Resources
Smart classrooms, labs, libraries, digital resources
Sustainability, green campus, and accessibility infrastructure
Governance & Quality Systems
IQAC functioning, strategic plans, policy documentation
Decision-making processes, autonomy readiness, and institutional culture
Rankings & Accreditation Metrics
NIRF score breakdown across TLR, RP, GO, OI, PR
NAAC/NBA compliance mapping
QS/THE/Impact Ranking performance indicators
Deliverables
Institutional Benchmarking Report with comparative performance charts
Gap Analysis Matrix showing current vs. expected levels across functions
Strategic Recommendations tailored to institutional goals
Action Plan & Timeline for closing performance gaps
Benefits of Our Benchmarking & Gap Analysis
Supports NAAC, NBA, NIRF, QS, THE, and SDG-based planning
Identifies areas for accreditation/reaccreditation enhancement
Improves student outcomes, research visibility, and institutional effectiveness
Enables evidence-based decision-making and policy formulation
Why Choose RK Institutional Partners?
Deep expertise in Indian and global higher education benchmarking systems
Customised tools and templates for autonomous and affiliated institutions