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 '.