The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has once again secured the top position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the sixth consecutive year.

Participation and Evaluation

• Institutions were evaluated on five parameters: Teaching, learning, and resources; Research and Professional practice; Graduation outcome; Outreach and inclusivity; and Perception.

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About NIRF

• NIRF is a system used by the Indian government to rank colleges and universities.
• It was started in 2015 to help students and parents choose the best institutions.
• Under NIRF,  institutions are ranked under 11 different categories – overall, university, colleges, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, medical, architecture, dental and research.

Key Issues with the NIRF Ranking

• Vast diversity:  India has vast diversity in institutions, disciplines, and educational standards which make ranking very difficult. 
• Limited research metrics:  NIRF primarily focuses on research articles for rankings but ignores other important aspects such as  books, book chapters, monographs, . 
• Inaccurate data: NIRF uses commercial databases such as Scopus and Web of Science for bibliometric data, which can be problematic due to biases and manipulation of data. 

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NIRF Ranking 2024 Highlights