Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF)
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched in 2015, to rank higher education institutions in the country based on objective and measurable parameters. It promotes transparency, accountability, and competitiveness in education
NIRF Committee
The NIRF Committee in a college plays a crucial role in ensuring the institution performs well in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Its primary functions include:
Data Collection and Verification:
Gather, organize, and validate data from various departments related to NIRF parameters, such as teaching quality, research, placements, diversity, and infrastructure.
Performance Monitoring:
Evaluate the college’s performance against NIRF ranking criteria, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Strategic Planning:
Formulate action plans to address weaknesses in NIRF ranking parameters (e.g., increasing research output or improving graduation outcomes).
Awareness and Engagement:
Conduct workshops and meetings to educate faculty and staff about the importance of NIRF rankings and their role in improving the college’s standing.
Report Preparation:
Compile and submit the necessary documents and data to NIRF within stipulated deadlines, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Collaboration:
Work closely with various departments, research cells, placement offices, and alumni networks to enhance institution-wide efforts.
Continuous Monitoring:
Track progress periodically and provide feedback to the administration for ongoing improvements.
The NIRF Committee is instrumental in boosting the institution’s reputation, attracting better students and faculty, and ensuring academic excellence.
NIRF website: https://www.nirfindia.org/ (provides the latest rankings and updates of higher educational institutes)
Gather, organize, and validate data from various departments related to NIRF parameters, such as teaching quality, research, placements, diversity, and infrastructure.
Evaluate the college’s performance against NIRF ranking criteria, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Formulate action plans to address weaknesses in NIRF ranking parameters (e.g., increasing research output or improving graduation outcomes).
Conduct workshops and meetings to educate faculty and staff about the importance of NIRF rankings and their role in improving the college’s standing.
Compile and submit the necessary documents and data to NIRF within stipulated deadlines, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
Work closely with various departments, research cells, placement offices, and alumni networks to enhance institution-wide efforts.
Track progress periodically and provide feedback to the administration for ongoing improvements.
The NIRF Committee is instrumental in boosting the institution’s reputation, attracting better students and faculty, and ensuring academic excellence.
NIRF website: https://www.nirfindia.org/ (provides the latest rankings and updates of higher educational institutes)