NIRF – National Institutional Ranking Framework

 


NIRF – National Institutional Ranking Framework

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a methodology developed by the Ministry of Education (Government of India) to rank higher educational institutions across the country. It was launched on 29 September 2015 by the then MHRD.

NIRF provides annual rankings of universities, colleges, engineering institutions, management institutions, pharmacy, architecture, medical, law, research institutions, and overall category.

Objectives of NIRF

·        To measure the performance and quality of higher education institutions.

·        To promote accountability, transparency, and competition among institutions.

·        To help students make informed decisions for admissions.

·        To encourage institutions to improve their teaching, research, and outreach performance.

Five Major Parameters of NIRF Ranking

NIRF ranks institutions based on five core parameters:

1. Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)

Includes:

·        Faculty-student ratio

·        Faculty qualifications

·        Learning resources

·        Infrastructure

·        Financial resources

2. Research & Professional Practices (RP)

Includes:

·        Publications

·        Patents

·        Research projects

·        Ph.D. production

·        Quality of research

3. Graduation Outcomes (GO)

Includes:

·        Student performance

·        Placement records

·        Higher studies

·        Pass percentage

·        Median salary

4. Outreach & Inclusivity (OI)

Includes:

·        Gender diversity

·        Student diversity

·        Social inclusion

·        Regional representation

5. Perception (PR)

Includes:

·        Reputation among academics and employers

·        Public perception

·        Peer reviews

Features of NIRF

·        Transparent ranking system

·        Subject-wise and category-wise rankings

·        Annual updates and improvements

·        Encourages global competitiveness

·        Supports policy-making in higher education

Importance of NIRF

·        Helps improve institutional quality.

·        Assists students in choosing the best institution.

·        Encourages institutions to invest in research and innovation.

·        Enhances accountability and benchmarking.

·        Supports India’s vision of becoming a global education hub.

NIRF is a significant initiative by the Government of India aimed at improving the quality of higher education by ranking institutions through a scientific, transparent, and objective framework. It strengthens competition, promotes excellence, and guides students and policymakers in academic decision-making.

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