RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

TThe primary objective of the research was to identify and rank Top Schools in Mumbai. The research followed i3RC-BRM model (proprietary model developed by i3RC Insights for ranking and benchmarking surveys). It is a holistic methodology to evaluate, assess and rank various schools. The assessment focuses on three key dimensions viz. Resources, Effort and Outcomes the gain 3600 perspective.

The study had two key modules:

Institutional Assessment Survey

Feedback Assessment Survey

The data collection was done through online surveys and telephonic surveys during the month of August and September 2023.

Total 1002 feedback survey interviews were conducted in Greater Mumbai.
The Schools are divided in the below Zones:

A. Mahim to Cuffe Parade

B. Sion to Fort

C. Bandra west to Andheri West

D. Jogeshwari to Malad

E. Kandivali to Dahisar

F. Mira Road to Virar and surrounding

G. Bandra East , Santacruz East, Vileparle East, Andheri East and Powai

H. Kurla, Chembur to Ghatkopar

I. Vikroli to Mulund

J. Thane to Dombivali and Surroundings

K. Nerul, Sanpada, Vashi, Kharghar

L. Airoli to Khoparkhaine

The geographical spread of the sample was ensured by selecting multiple starting points spread across the zone.

The Schools are Divided in the below Curriculums:

1. National Curriculum - School offering ICSE Curriculum

2. National Curriculum - School offering CBSE Curriculum

3. International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, IBDP)- Schools offering IB Continuum: All three programmes of the IB, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP)

4. IGCSE + IBDP + PYP- Schools offering IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) A levels– IGCSE, PYP (The Primary Years Programme and CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education)

5. Schools Offering IGCSE, Cambridge Assessment International Education - Cambridge Early Years Programme, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary and A -Levels)

6. IGCSE, IBDP, ICSE, CBSE and SSC

7. SSC ( State Board)

A list of Schools was prepared based on the last year’s database which was updated based new additions which came through multiple sources such as internet, magazines and other publications. The starting point was the list of schools from previous surveys. We also made use of various internet sites to further expand the list. Finally, the list was further augmented by discussing with some industry experts.

However, it is not possible to get an exhaustive list of schools and include them in the survey. Therefore, we had option of adding any new school name in the survey form if any respondent mentioned any school name outside our list. Effectively, every school had a chance of getting covered in the feedback survey through this approach.

Module 1 – INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT SURVEY

A total of over 600 schools were covered for the Institutional Assessment Survey and were sent the institutional assessment form. Post sending mails, these schools were followed up through mails as well as telephonically to ensure good participation in the survey

The institutional assessment focused on all three constructs viz. resources, efforts and outcome as below:

Resources
  • Infrastructure like campus, facilities, technology
  • Faculty
  • Teaching aids/ methods, opportunities
  • Number of seats, Courses offered, etc.
Effort
  • Teaching / learning methods used
  • Project Work, Field Visits, Annual Functions, Co-curricular, etc.
  • Collaborations, Affiliations, Accreditation, etc.
Outcome
  • Academic Result
  • Higher Studies

Module 2 - FEEDBACK ASSESSMENT SURVEY

Feedback survey was a perception survey amongst diverse target groups. The target groups covered were:

  • Teachers
  • Parent of students
  • Current students of Schools (Class IX to XII)

Telephonic Survey was conducted across Greater Mumbai.

The following key parameters were covered in Feedback Assessment:

  • Academic Excellence
  • Teachers
  • Infrastructure
  • All round Personality Development
  • Overall Brand Value

Module 3 - ANALYSIS & RANKING METHODOLOGY

The analysis and ranking are done using our scientifically developed analytical model i3RC-BRM. It follows a robust approach to arrive at the final rankings.

Institutional Assessment Score

Each information variable is given a score based on the statistically developed scoring methodology

All information pertaining to a parameter are combined to arrive at the parameter scores which are combined to get overall institutional assessment score

The raw scores thus obtained are weighted by their importance to arrive at weighted scores

Feedback Assessment Score

Ratings on key parameters for each college

Calculating importance of various parameters to arrive at weights for each parameter – a regression model to arrive at the importance of various parameters

Calculation of raw scores and weighted scores for each parameter

Calculation of overall score for each college using importance weightages.

Finally Institutional Assessment Scores and Feedback Assessment scores are combined to arrive at total score based on which the final ranks are arrived at.

Caveats:

Only schools who participated in the institutional assessment survey and filled their form were ranked

The above ranking is based on the information provided by various schools and then applying statistics to arrive at final scores

Schools explicitly requesting to be excluded were excluded from the rankings

Note:
Present survey has been conducted exclusively by an independent research Agency named i3rc Insights Pvt. Ltd using stated methodology for arriving at given rankings. The publication house and its affiliates/employees/authorized representatives/group companies are not responsible/ liable for the above rankings. Readers are advised to take an informed decision before acting upon the survey rankings.
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