"The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by
Honourable Minister of Human Resource Development on 29th September 2015.
This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The methodology draws
from the overall recommendations broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD,
to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions. The parameters
broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation
Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”."