The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2024 were recently released, highlighting the top institutions in India across various categories.
Key Findings
Top Colleges: Hindu College, Delhi, leads the list of top colleges, followed by Miranda House, Delhi, and St. Stephen's College, Delhi. This marks a change from last year’s rankings where Miranda House was at the top.
Overall Rankings: IIT Madras retains its position as the top institution overall for the sixth consecutive year, while the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is ranked as the best university.
Category Expansion: Along with the regular 13 categories, the NIRF 2024 rankings have also been introduced for
Open universities
Skill universities
State-funded government universities
Top Institutions by Category:
Engineering: IIT Madras
Management: IIM-Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta are in the top five.
University: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
About the Ranking
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by the Minister of Human Resource Development in 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
The NIRF Rankings assess institutions based on five broad parameters:
Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR): Evaluates the quality of education and resources available.
Research and Professional Practice (RP): Measures research output and professional practices.
Graduation Outcomes (GO): Assesses the success and employability of graduates.
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): Looks at efforts to include diverse populations and outreach activities.
Perception (PR): Considers the reputation and perception of the institution among stakeholders.