The National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released its Overall NIRF Ranking 2023, which ranks institutions of higher education in India based on various parameters. The ranking system was introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to promote excellence in higher education and encourage competition among institutions.
According to the rankings, the top three institutions in the overall category are the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, IIT Delhi, and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. These institutions have consistently been among the top-ranked institutions in India in recent years.
The NIRF ranking system takes into account several parameters, including teaching, learning, and resources; research and professional practices; graduation outcomes; outreach and inclusivity; and perception. The parameters are further divided into sub-parameters, and each institution is evaluated based on its performance in each of these sub-parameters.
In the teaching, learning, and resources category, the top three institutions are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay. In the research and professional practices category, the top three institutions are IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay. In the graduation outcomes category, the top three institutions are IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras. In the outreach and inclusivity category, the top three institutions are Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), University of Hyderabad, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Finally, in the perception category, the top three institutions are IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras.
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
- University of Delhi
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
It’s worth noting that these rankings are based on a variety of parameters, and different institutions may perform better in different categories. Nonetheless, these institutions have consistently been among the top-ranked institutions in India in recent years.
It is worth noting that the NIRF ranking system has been criticized by some for being too focused on research and not taking into account other important factors such as teaching quality and student experience. Some have also argued that the ranking system is too heavily influenced by the reputation of institutions and does not adequately consider the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Despite these criticisms, the NIRF ranking system has become an important benchmark for institutions of higher education in India. The rankings are used by students, parents, and policymakers to make decisions about which institutions to attend or support. The rankings also provide institutions with a sense of competition and encourage them to improve their performance in various areas.
Overall, the NIRF ranking system provides a useful tool for evaluating institutions of higher education in India. While the rankings are not without their limitations, they provide valuable information for students and policymakers alike. As institutions continue to strive for excellence in higher education, the NIRF rankings will continue to play an important role in shaping the future of education in India.
Source: NIRF Overall Ranking 2023
