NIRF: Transforming Indian Education Rankings Dawn a New Era
BITS Pilani Group Vice Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao highlights the evolution of India's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) as a credible alternative to international rankings. Despite improvements, challenges remain in research assessment and data audits. The 10th edition marks NIRF's expansion, featuring over 14,000 institutions and multiple categories.
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), administered by India's Education Ministry, has undergone significant transformation in the past decade. According to BITS Pilani Group Vice Chancellor V Ramgopal Rao, NIRF has emerged as a credible alternative to private international ranking bodies, but not without its challenges.
NIRF boasts official Government of India endorsement, distinguishing it from private rankings like QS and Times Higher Education, which rely heavily on perceived excellence as a business strategy. However, Rao argues that significant challenges remain, particularly in research metrics and the need for stringent audits of self-reported data.
The 10th NIRF edition, revealed on September 4, reflects substantial growth and demand, with over 14,000 institutions participating across nine categories and eight subject domains. BITS Pilani marked its place among the top 10 universities for the first time, an achievement underscored by improved rankings in engineering and pharmacy categories.
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