NIRF Rankings 2024 - Key Highlights

Overview

In August, The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, released by the Union Ministry of Education (MoE), provides an updated assessment of India’s higher education institutions.

1. Established in 2015, the NIRF ranks institutions annually based on various parameters to provide transparency and a comparative view of institutional performance.

Key Highlights of NIRF 2024:

Top Institutions and Their Achievements:

Institution	Category	Position	Consecutive Years
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras	Overall	1st position	6 years
	Engineering	1st position	9 years
	Research Institutions & Innovations	2nd position
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru	Universities	1st position	9 years
	Research Institutions	1st position	4 years
IIM Ahmedabad	Management	1st position	5 years
AIIMS, New Delhi	Medical	1st position	7 years
	Overall	7th position
Jamia Hamdard	Pharmacy	1st position
IIT Roorkee	Architecture and Planning	1st position
Delhi University (DU)	Overall Rankings	Moved from 11th to 6th position
Colleges	Hindu College	1st place
	St. Stephen’s College	3rd place

New Additions in NIRF 2024:

1. New Categories Introduced:
   1. State Public Universities: Anna University (1st place)
   2. Open Universities: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (1st place)
   3. Skill Universities: Symbiosis Skill and Professional University (SSPU), Pune (1st place)
2. Innovation Ranking: Integrated into the NIRF framework.
3. Future Plans:
   1. 2025 Edition: Introduction of a Sustainability Rankings category to evaluate institutions on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and green campus initiatives.

Increased Engagement

1. Growth in Applications:
   1. 2016: 2,426 institutions
   2. 2024: 6,517 institutions
2. Total Number of Applications: Increased significantly, reflecting growing recognition and participation.

About NIRF:

1. Introduced by: Ministry of Education, Government of India, in 2015
2. Objective: Provide a fair and transparent assessment of higher education institutions in India.
3. Evaluation Parameters:
   • NIRF evaluates institutions based on five broad categories.

NIRF vs. NAAC

NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council): Role: Accreditation based on overall quality, with grades ranging from A++ to D. Focus: Qualitative assessment of educational experience.

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework): Role: Annual ranking based on quantitative parameters. Focus: Helps prospective students gauge institutional performance relative to others.

Conclusion

The NIRF Rankings 2024 underscore the dynamic and competitive nature of India's higher education landscape. As institutions continue to strive for excellence, the introduction of new categories and an increased focus on sustainability and innovation will likely drive further advancements. The framework’s expanding reach and growing engagement highlight a progressive shift towards more comprehensive and transparent evaluation of educational quality. Looking ahead, the anticipated inclusion of sustainability metrics in future rankings promises to align educational institutions with global environmental goals, promoting a holistic approach to academic and ecological stewardship.

 

 

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