Webometric Indicators as Supplementary Tools for NAAC Accreditation in the State University of Maharashtra
Author(s): Gautam A. Wani
Abstract: This research examines webometric indicators as a complement to the NAAC accreditation of state universities in Maharashtra. NAAC primarily evaluates academic quality, teaching, research, infrastructure, and student support; however, in the digital age, online presence and visibility have become crucial. Webometric indicators—specifically Presence, Visibility, Transparency, and Excellence—collectively define a university's global academic footprint. This study conducted a comparative and correlational analysis of the NAAC grades and webometric scores of 23 state universities. The findings revealed a moderate negative correlation (r ≈ -0.65), indicating that universities with higher NAAC grades generally demonstrate superior webometric performance, albeit with a few exceptions...
Keywords - Webometric Indicators, NAAC Accreditation, Digital Presence, Benchmarking Model, Higher Education in Maharashtra.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.1.2026.2061
Cite This Article As: Wani, G.A. (2026) Webometric Indicators as Supplementary Tools for NAAC Accreditation in the State University of Maharashtra. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(1) 299-312. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2061 Page: 299-312 Publication Date: 24 March 2026