The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a ranking methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The framework was approved by the erstwhile Ministry of Human Resource Development (now, Ministry of Education) and launched by the Minister on 29 September 2015.
NIRF ranks institutions across 11 categories:
- Overall
- University
- Colleges
- Engineering
- Management
- Pharmacy
- Law
- Medical
- Architecture
- Dental
- Research
The ranking is based on five parameters:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR)
- Research and Professional Practices (RP)
- Graduation Outcomes (GO)
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
- Perception (P)
The weightage given to each parameter varies depending on the category of the institution. For example, the weightage for TLR is higher for universities than for colleges.
NIRF rankings are released annually and are widely used by students and parents to choose educational institutions. The rankings are also used by the government to allocate funds and resources to institutions.
Here are some of the benefits of NIRF rankings:
- They provide students and parents with a reliable and objective way to compare educational institutions.
- They help students to choose the best institution for their needs and interests.
- They motivate institutions to improve their quality and standards.
- They help the government to allocate funds and resources to institutions in a fair and equitable manner.
NIRF rankings have been successful in improving the quality of higher education in India. However, there are some criticisms of the rankings, such as that they are too focused on research and that they do not adequately take into account the needs of all students.
Overall, NIRF rankings are a valuable tool for students, parents, and the government. They provide a reliable and objective way to compare educational institutions and to identify institutions that are excelling in different areas.
Nirfindia.org is the official website, visit their website for correct and updated information.
