This paper explores the need for a common framework to ensure the quality of higher education institutes in India. It discusses the background and importance of quality assurance in higher education, provides an overview of the higher education landscape in India, and examines existing quality assurance frameworks, such as the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). The paper identifies the objectives and challenges in ensuring quality and highlights the common elements present in these quality assurance frameworks. Finally, the paper explores the integration of these frameworks to create a unified approach towards quality enhancement, discussing the potential benefits and challenges associated with such integration.

quality assurance, higher education, framework, India, NBA, NIRF, NAAC, ARIIA.