Question

What is the full form of NIRF - a methodology to rank higher education  institutions in India?
1. National Institute of Research Framework
2. National and International Ranking Framework
3. National Institutional Ranking Framework
4. National Inventory of Research Funding

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : National Institutional Ranking Framework

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has been accepted by the MHRD and launched in 2015.  It is used for ranking institutions of higher education in different categories and domains of knowledge.

Parameters used for ranking institutions:

• Teaching, Learning and Resources.
• Research and Professional Practices.
• Graduation Outcomes.
• Outreach and Inclusivity.
• Peer Perception.

NIRF- 2020 rankings

• IIT Madras retains 1st Position in Overall Ranking as well as in Engineering,
• Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru tops the University list.
• IIM Ahmedabad tops in Management Category and AIIMS occupies the top slot in Medical category for a third consecutive year.
• Miranda College retains 1st position amongst colleges for a third consecutive year.
• Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi secures 1st position in “Dental” category, dental institutions included for the first time in India Rankings 2020.