Purpose: This study emphasises how crucial it is for college professors to understand both the benefits and drawbacks of emotional intelligence (EI). Such knowledge gives teachers the necessary tools to improve their teaching strategies, foster positive connections with their students, and deftly handle challenging classroom situations. Methods: A quantitative ABCD framework was used to assess the significance of EI in teachers work engagement. To understand the complex function of EI among college instructors, a thorough assessment of the literature was necessary. The study also used a focused group interview approach, where participants evaluations of college professors emotional intelligence were evaluated by allocating significant weights. The statistical analysis of these weighted perceptions was conducted. Findings: The advantages, benefits, constraints, and disadvantages (ABCD) of the ABCD framework for emotional intelligence were examined to see how they affected college teachers performance. The research showed that there are more advantages to emotional intelligence than disadvantages. Importantly, Emotional Intelligence showed the least amount of drawbacks, indicating its potential as an effective method for raising teachers general performance. Originality value: This study emphasises the relevance of emotional intelligence in the context of higher education and the necessity for educators to understand both its advantages and disadvantages. Teachers who have a thorough understanding of EI are better able to foster cooperation, support personal development, steer and clear of the complications of emotional dynamics in the classroom. Paper Type: Empirical Research