What is Institution of Happiness (IOH)?
The Institution of Happiness (IOH) is a flagship initiative by QS I-GAUGE, designed to assess and celebrate the well-being of educational institutions across India. Now entering its latest edition, IOH 2025-26 brings a renewed focus on inclusivity, emotional health, and community voices.
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This year’s theme, "One Campus, Many Smiles: Celebrating Every Voice in Well-being" reflects our commitment to ensuring that every student, faculty member, and institution is heard, supported, and celebrated.
The Purpose and Impact of IOH
The Institution of Happiness (IOH) serves as an opportunity for schools, colleges, and universities to understand the level of happiness and well-being of their stakeholders. Upon successful completion, institutions receive a certificate and, upon request, an analytical report detailing survey responses from students and faculty. This report helps institutions gain deeper insights into well-being and happiness, supporting informed decision-making and strategic improvements.
At QS I-GAUGE, it is believed that joyful students contribute to a positive classroom environment, fostering a highly productive institution. Similarly, engaging effectively with the dynamic younger generation requires educators who impart knowledge with happiness and patience - something attainable when the institution prioritises educators’ well-being alongside students’. QS I-GAUGE is committed to evaluating educational institutions qualitatively by gauging stakeholder satisfaction, ensuring a robust and transparent approach to building happiness metrics.
The Institution of Happiness Survey serves as a valuable tool for advancing happiness, well-being, quality of life, sustainability, and social change. This survey forms a crucial part of a broader movement recognizing happiness as a vital aspect of the environmental, social, and economic paradigms within society. Through this initiative, QS I-GAUGE strives to build and measure happiness metrics using surveys and qualitative data analysis, making the process both robust and transparent.
What is IOH 2025-26?
IOH 2025 is a comprehensive well-being assessment programme that empowers institutions to understand and enhance happiness across their campuses through three key surveys:
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Student Survey (Schools & HEIs)
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Faculty Survey (Schools & HEIs)
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Alumni Survey (HEIs)
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Parent Survey (Schools)
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Institutional Survey (Schools & HEIs)
These anonymous, data-driven surveys provide insights into the emotional, academic, and social well-being of all stakeholders. Institutions will receive recognition for their efforts in nurturing joyful and supportive environments.
Why Choose QS I-GAUGE for Measuring Happiness?
Happiness and well-being have been recognised by the United Nations as fundamental human goals and are increasingly embedded in national and educational policy frameworks worldwide. In the wake of the pandemic, new challenges have emerged in education, particularly regarding mental health, engagement, and institutional culture.
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QS I-GAUGE, with its deep expertise in Indian education evaluation and stakeholder engagement, is uniquely positioned to lead this vital initiative. As a trusted partner to ambitious learners and institutions across India, QS I-GAUGE applies a rigorous, data-driven approach to measuring and improving campus happiness.
Is there a fee to participate in the QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness (IOH) Awards?
Who Can Participate?
No, participation is completely free. The IOH Awards are a prestigious initiative by QS I-GAUGE. Institutions taking part in the survey process and successfully meeting the assessment criteria are recognised with the IOH Award for their commitment to creating a happy and thriving campus environment.
All schools, colleges, and universities across India are invited to participate in IOH 2025. Whether an institution is beginning its journey or deepening its commitment to well-being, this initiative is designed to provide comprehensive support.
How Will Institutions Benefit from the Project Report?
The IOH project aims to gauge the happiness index of both students and faculty, providing valuable insights to all stakeholders. Leveraging these findings, institutions can foster a culture of happiness, enhancing learner well-being and promoting holistic development throughout academia.
IOH Certificate: Institutions that fulfil the evaluation criteria will receive a prestigious certificate in recognition of their commitment to campus happiness and well-being.
Branding & Outreach: Results of institutions with high happiness scores will be published here. Certified institutions also benefit from dedicated marketing outreach via our website, social media platforms, and branding efforts, amplifying their positive message.
· Scorecard: Institutions may request a detailed scorecard after their results are announced. This comprehensive analysis offers insights into performance across various survey metrics, assisting in targeted improvement strategies. Please note a fee applies for the scorecard.
Join the Happiness Movement
Let your campus be a beacon of positivity. Participate in the Institution of Happiness 2025 and show your commitment to building happier, more resilient academic communities.