Workshop Overview

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by Honourable Minister of Human Resource Development on 29th September 2015.This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The methodology draws from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions. The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.

The participation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in these rankings has grown from 3,565 in 2016 to 10,845 in 2024, with the number of categories and subject domains expanding from four in 2016 to sixteen in 2024.

NIRF has the process of consolidation, improvement, and expansion based on the NIRF parameters. This process has successfully identified and implemented effective benchmarks to assess the performance of Indian academic institutions. The India Rankings follow the culture of collection, compilation, and curation of data required for rankings of institutions and are sourced from applicant institutions and third-party sources, Scopus (Elsevier Science), Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics) for data on publications, citations, and highly cited papers, Derwent Innovation for patent data, and take help from INFLIBNET to detect the aberrations, contradictions, and inconsistencies in the data submitted by participating higher educational institutions.

By offering a standardized assessment, NIRF provides institutions with a clear understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement, helping them to enhance their educational quality and competitiveness.

The ninth consecutive edition of the India Rankings for higher education institutions under Overall, Colleges, Universities, Research Institutions, and Innovation categories; subject domains of Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Medical, Architecture & Planning, Dental, and Agriculture & Allied Sectors; with 3 more categories: open universities, state public universities, and skill universities for institutional rankings. 

The Workshop:

Perspectives of NIRF India Rankings is an awareness program designed to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on the significance of NIRF rankings, methodologies, and their impact on the higher education sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how rankings influence institutional strategy, student recruitment, and global reputation. Through expert panels, interactive sessions, and case studies, the event aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of institutional rankings effectively.

An essential step in the NIRF ranking process is interpreting the data format used in the Data Capturing System (DCS), Addressing DCS Challenges and Changing Methodologies, submitting institution data about faculty, students, placements, infrastructure, spending on labs, libraries, equipment, and operations, among other things.

Join us in this collaborative effort to enhance the quality and competitiveness of Higher Educational institutions.

WHY PARTICIPATE ?

Any institution aiming to improve its national and global standing, attract best students and top faculty, and secure more funding opportunities. Rankings serve as a key benchmark for assessing an institution's quality in areas like research output, teaching standards, and national outlook.




Participating in the national workshop institutions not only gain insights into their strengths and weaknesses but also identify opportunities for growth and strategic enhancement towards Maintaining Data Accuracy and Consistency, Time Constraints of  HEI’s to help meet  the submission deadlines with a strategic plan through Pre-DCS, DCS-month & Post-DCS activities.




Moreover, it helps build a reputation of transparency, accountability, and excellence in the competitive educational landscape.

EXPECTED OUTCOME

By the end of this workshop, participants will 




1. Gain a deeper understanding of the metrics and methodologies used in NIRF India ranking frameworks such as parameters and sub-parameters for score calculation




2. Equipped to analyze their institution’s current performance and develop actionable strategies to improve their ranking positions.




3. Get a clearer vision of how to align institutional objectives with ranking criteria to foster long-term improvement in education quality, research capability, and international collaborations.