NIRF 2024 Rankings: Anna University Tops New State Public University Category
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, introducing three new categories this year. The rankings have been released across 16 categories, reflecting a broader assessment of educational institutions in India. Here’s a detailed overview of the rankings and new additions:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, introducing three new categories this year. The rankings have been released across 16 categories, reflecting a broader assessment of educational institutions in India. Here’s a detailed overview of the rankings and new additions:
Top State Funded Government Universities (NIRF 2024):
- Anna University
- Jadavpur University
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
- Calcutta University
- Panjab University
- Osmania University
- Andhra University
- Bharathiar University
- Kerala University
- Cochin University of Science and Technology
Top Open Universities (NIRF 2024):
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Netaji Subhash Open University
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Top Skill Universities (NIRF 2024):
- Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune
- Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal
- Bharatiya Skill Development University, Jaipur
Highlights of NIRF 2024 Rankings:
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Overall Category: The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) continue to dominate, with IIT Madras retaining its top spot for the sixth consecutive year. Following IIT Madras, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and IIT Bombay secured the second and third positions, respectively.
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Expanded Categories: This year, the NIRF rankings have expanded to include three new categories:
- Open Universities
- Skill Universities
- State Funded Government Universities
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Future Updates: The NIRF will introduce Sustainability Rankings in the upcoming year, reflecting a growing emphasis on sustainable practices in education.
Evaluation Criteria:
The NIRF evaluates institutions based on:
- Teaching, Learning, and Resources (30%)
- Research and Professional Practice (30%)
- Graduation Outcomes (20%)
- Outreach and Inclusivity (10%)
- Perception (10%)
Application and Participation:
A total of 10,885 institutions applied for the NIRF 2024 rankings, highlighting the growing interest and competition among educational institutions in India.
Official NIRF website: nirfindia.org.