{"id":973,"date":"2023-08-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/?p=973"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:33:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:03:47","slug":"what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/","title":{"rendered":"What is NIRF Scoring &#038; How is it Calculated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In previous articles, we&#8217;ve gained an understanding of what NIRF is and the parameters used to assess Higher Education Institutions in India. This article covers the scoring methodology \u2014 how institutions are evaluated and how their ranks are determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NIRF score is calculated across five parameters. Here&#8217;s how each one is measured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This parameter evaluates factors such as &#8211; <br><br><strong>1. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student Strength Including Doctoral Students (SS)<\/span>: 20 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>SS = f(NT, NE) \u00d7 15 + f(NP) \u00d7 5<\/strong><br><br>The functions <strong>f(NT, NE) and f(NP) <\/strong>are functions to be determined by NIRF.<br>NT: Total sanctioned approved intake across all UG and PG programmes <br>NE: Total number of students enrolled across all UG and PG programmes <br>NP: Total number of students enrolled in doctoral programmes till the previous academic year<br><br><strong>2. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Faculty-Student Ratio with Emphasis on Permanent Faculty (FSR)<\/span>: 30 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>FSR = 30 \u00d7 [15 \u00d7 (F\/N)]\u00a0<br>N =NT+ N<\/strong><br><br>F: Full-time regular faculty in the previous year <br>Expected ratio: 1:15 to score maximum marks <br>Faculty on contract\/ad-hoc basis are counted only if they taught in both semesters of the academic year <br>Faculty with Bachelor&#8217;s degrees only are not counted<br><br><strong>For F\/N &lt; 1: 50, FSR will be set to Zero (0)<\/strong><br><br>3. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Combined Metric for Faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>20 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>FQ = 10 \u00d7 (FRA\/95) , FRA &lt; 95%; FQ = 10, FRA \u2265 95%,<br>FQE = FQ + FE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here FRA is the percentage of Faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent qualification) with respect to the total number of faculty required or actual faculty whichever is higher, in the previous year.<br>FRA: Percentage of faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent qualification) <br>Experience split: up to 8 years (F1), 8\u201315 years (F2), above 15 years (F3)<br><br><strong>4. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Financial Resources and Their Utilisation (FRU)<\/span>: 30 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>FRU = 7.5\u00d7f(BC) + 22.5\u00d7f(BO)<\/strong><br><br>BC: Average annual capital expenditure per student over the previous three years (excluding new building construction) <br>BO: Average annual operational expenditure per student over the previous three years (excluding hostel maintenance)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research and Professional Practice<\/strong> (RP)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This parameter evaluates factors such as<br><br><strong>1. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Combined Metric for Publications (PU)<\/span>: 35 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>PU = 35 \u00d7 f(P\/FRQ)<\/strong><br><br>P: Weighted number of publications as ascertained from suitable third-party sources.<br>FRQ: The maximum of nominal number of faculty members as calculated on the basis of a required FSR of 1:15 or the available faculty in the institution.<br><br>2. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Combined Metric for Quality of Publications (QP)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>35 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>QP = 20 \u00d7 f (CC\/FRQ) + 15\u00d7 f (TOP25P\/P)<\/strong> <br><br>Here CC is the Total Citation Count over the previous three years.\u00a0<br>P is as computed for PU.\u00a0<br>TOP25P: Number of citations in the top 25 percentile averaged over the previous three years.<br>FRQ: The maximum of nominal number of faculty members as calculated on the basis of a required FSR of 1:15 or the available faculty in the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From NIRF 2025, retracted publications attract negative marking under this parameter. Self-citations are excluded from citation metrics.<br><\/em><br>3. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>15 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>IPR = IPG + IPP\u00a0<br><\/strong><br>IPG: Patents granted over the previous three years <br>IPP: Patents published over the previous three years<br><br>4. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>15 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FPPP = FPR + FPC + EDP&nbsp;<br>FPR = 5 \u00d7 f(RF)<br>FPC =5 \u00d7 f(CF)<br>EDP = 5 \u00d7 f(EP)<br><\/strong><br>RF: Average annual research funding earnings (amount received in rupees) at the institute level in the previous three years.<br>CF: Average annual consultancy amount (the amount actually received in rupees) at the institute level in the previous three years.&nbsp;<br>EP: Average annual earnings from Full Time Executive Development Programs of a minimum duration of one year in the previous three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graduation Outcomes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It measures factors like the percentage of students placed in jobs, the median salary of graduates, and their success in competitive exams.<br><br>1. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Metric for University Examinations (GUE<\/span>)<\/strong>: <strong>60 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GUE = 60 \u00d7 min [(Ng\/80), 1]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ng: The percentage of Students (as a fraction of the approved intake), averaged over the previous three years, passing the respective university examinations in the stipulated time for the program in which enrolled.<br><br>2. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>40 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GPHD = 40 \u00d7 f(Nphd)<\/strong><br><br>Nphd: Average number of Ph.D. students who graduated (awarded Ph.D.) over the previous three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For Engineering, Management, and similar discipline-specific categories, GO additionally includes placement rates, median salary, and higher studies metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outreach and Inclusivity<\/strong> (OI)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This parameter looks at the institution&#8217;s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion and its engagement with the community and social outreach programs.<br><br>1. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Percentage of Students from Other States\/Countries (Region Diversity RD)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>30 Marks<br><\/strong><br>RD = 25 \u00d7 fraction of total students enrolled from other states + 5 \u00d7 fraction of students enrolled from other countries.<br><br>2. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Percentage of Women (Women Diversity WD)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>30 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WD = 15 \u00d7 (NWS\/50) + 15 \u00d7 (NWF\/20)<\/strong> <br><br>NWS: Percentage of women students (expectation: 50%) <br>NWF: Percentage of women faculty, including senior administrative positions (expectation: 20%)<br><br>3. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>20 Marks<\/strong><br><br><strong>ESCS = 20 \u00d7 f(Nesc)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nesc: The percentage of UG or PG students being provided full tuition fee reimbursement by the institution to pursue their degree programs.<br><br>4. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)<\/span><\/strong>: <strong>20 Marks <\/strong><br><br>PCS = 20 marks, if the Institute provides full facilities for physically challenged students, as outlined. Else, in proportion to facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perceptio<\/strong>n (PR) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This component gathers feedback from various stakeholders, including students, faculty, employers, and the general public, to gauge the institution&#8217;s reputation.<br><br>1. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Academic Peers and Employers (PR)<\/span><\/strong>: 100 Marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is to be done through a survey conducted over a large category of Employers, Professionals from reputable organizations, and a large variety of academics to ascertain their preference for graduates of different institutions. A comprehensive list will be prepared considering various sectors, regions, etc.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/tag\/nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/tag\/nirf\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull the links of all articles in this<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:19 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded tools, used Claude in Chrome integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded tools, used Claude in Chrome integration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome extension isn&#8217;t connected. Let me fetch the page directly instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetched: NIRF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetched: NIRF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are all 9 articles from the NIRF tag page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NIRF Rankings 2025: 6 IITs Rank Among the Top 10 in the Overall Category<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/nirf-rankings-2025-6-iits-rank-among-the-top-10\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/nirf-rankings-2025-6-iits-rank-among-the-top-10\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights &amp; New Changes of NIRF Rankings 2024: IIT M, IIM A &amp; NLSIU Lead India&#8217;s Best Institutions<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/highlights-new-changes-of-nirf-rankings-2024-iit-m-iim-a-nlsiu-lead-indias-best-institutions\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/highlights-new-changes-of-nirf-rankings-2024-iit-m-iim-a-nlsiu-lead-indias-best-institutions\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Institutions of NIRF 2024<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/top-institutions-of-nirf-2024\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/top-institutions-of-nirf-2024\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Leverage Alumni to Improve NIRF Rankings?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Improve Your Institution&#8217;s NIRF Ranking?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to Apply for NIRF Ranking?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is NIRF Scoring &amp; How is it Calculated?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is NIRF?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>9 articles total \u2014 a mix of explainer content (2023) and rankings coverage (2024\u20132025). What do you need these for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just links as a list<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:20 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/nirf-rankings-2025-6-iits-rank-among-the-top-10\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/nirf-rankings-2025-6-iits-rank-among-the-top-10\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/highlights-new-changes-of-nirf-rankings-2024-iit-m-iim-a-nlsiu-lead-indias-best-institutions\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/highlights-new-changes-of-nirf-rankings-2024-iit-m-iim-a-nlsiu-lead-indias-best-institutions\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/top-institutions-of-nirf-2024\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/top-institutions-of-nirf-2024\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LIST TO COPY PASTE IN SPREAD SHEET<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:20 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>https:&#47;&#47;www.vaave.com\/blog\/nirf-rankings-2025-6-iits-rank-among-the-top-10\/\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"E2YyRlIxNs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/highlights-new-changes-of-nirf-rankings-2024-iit-m-iim-a-nlsiu-lead-indias-best-institutions\/\">Highlights &amp; New Changes of NIRF Rankings 2024: IIT M, IIM A &amp; NLSIU Lead India\u2019s Best Institutions<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Highlights &amp; New Changes of NIRF Rankings 2024: IIT M, IIM A &amp; NLSIU Lead India\u2019s Best Institutions&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/highlights-new-changes-of-nirf-rankings-2024-iit-m-iim-a-nlsiu-lead-indias-best-institutions\/embed\/#?secret=Et0i0Sb8XF#?secret=E2YyRlIxNs\" data-secret=\"E2YyRlIxNs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"v4rCmQ6yLY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/top-institutions-of-nirf-2024\/\">Top Institutions of NIRF 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Top Institutions of NIRF 2024&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/top-institutions-of-nirf-2024\/embed\/#?secret=m4up8kTG0C#?secret=v4rCmQ6yLY\" data-secret=\"v4rCmQ6yLY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4cXgO7yN6l\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/\">How to Leverage Alumni to Improve NIRF Rankings?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Leverage Alumni to Improve NIRF Rankings?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/embed\/#?secret=hAexgLPnL5#?secret=4cXgO7yN6l\" data-secret=\"4cXgO7yN6l\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"8azwgFkxER\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/\">How to Improve Your Institution&#8217;s NIRF Ranking?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Improve Your Institution&#8217;s NIRF Ranking?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/embed\/#?secret=62kiMOiDcc#?secret=8azwgFkxER\" data-secret=\"8azwgFkxER\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xfKLr8U47g\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/\">How to Apply for NIRF Ranking?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Apply for NIRF Ranking?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/embed\/#?secret=MuSEeusK7H#?secret=xfKLr8U47g\" data-secret=\"xfKLr8U47g\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"CzNXCIUIWV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\">What is NIRF Scoring &#038; How is it Calculated?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;What is NIRF Scoring &#038; How is it Calculated?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/embed\/#?secret=R3cSb02UTS#?secret=CzNXCIUIWV\" data-secret=\"CzNXCIUIWV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"b5oXTEuLSB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;What are the Parameters of NIRF?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/embed\/#?secret=r9Zxcl3KaC#?secret=b5oXTEuLSB\" data-secret=\"b5oXTEuLSB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\nhttps:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Each link is on its own line \u2014 paste directly into a single column in your sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-vaave-blog wp-block-embed-vaave-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"XlC9hjRj59\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/\">What is NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;What is NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/embed\/#?secret=qIz5ndYgOA#?secret=XlC9hjRj59\" data-secret=\"XlC9hjRj59\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>is this article content relevant if someone is exploring about nirf?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:22 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me read the article first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetched: What is NIRF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetched: What is NIRF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verdict: Relevant, but thin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it does well:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Covers the definition, origin (MoE, 2015), and all 5 evaluation parameters clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good entry point for someone who knows nothing about NIRF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s missing \u2014 and this is the problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No depth on any parameter. Just lists them with one-liners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No &#8220;why does this matter to your institution&#8221; angle \u2014 zero connection to Hoopstr\/Vaave&#8217;s value prop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No internal links to the deeper articles in the same series (parameters, scoring, how to apply)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peer Perception is listed as a parameter but NIRF removed it in 2024 \u2014 the article is outdated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No CTA that moves the reader to the next logical step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> It answers &#8220;what is NIRF&#8221; adequately for a 2023 audience. For 2025, it needs a content refresh (Peer Perception removal) and a stronger interlinking strategy to pull readers deeper into the funnel. Right now it&#8217;s a dead end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want me to audit all 9 articles this way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>edit this article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/<\/a> as per your instructions. Don&#8217;t deviate too much from the original tone \/ format. Do the necessary edits as per your instructions. Make it relevant as per latest NIRF Rankings, guidelines. Keep in mind SEO aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:25 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me first check the latest NIRF guidelines to ensure accuracy before rewriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searched the web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searched the web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good. I now have everything needed. Let me write the updated article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check marketing strategy skill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check marketing strategy skill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the updated article \u2014 minimal structural changes, same format, all factual updates applied, SEO tightened:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TITLE (SEO-optimised):<\/strong> What is NIRF? \u2014 Definition, Parameters &amp; Rankings Explained (2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>META DESCRIPTION (add this):<\/strong> NIRF is India&#8217;s official framework for ranking higher education institutions. Learn what NIRF is, how it evaluates colleges and universities, and what&#8217;s new in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARTICLE BODY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NIRF<\/strong> stands for the <strong>National Institutional Ranking Framework<\/strong>, a methodology developed by the Government of India to rank <strong>Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)<\/strong> based on standardised criteria defined by the <strong>Ministry of Education (MoE)<\/strong>. NIRF was launched on <strong>29 September 2015<\/strong> \u2014 formerly under the Ministry of Human Resource Development \u2014 and has since become India&#8217;s most widely referenced system for assessing colleges and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, NIRF entered its <strong>10th edition<\/strong>, with <strong>7,692 institutions<\/strong> participating \u2014 up from 2,426 in its first year. Rankings are published annually and cover <strong>17 categories<\/strong>, including Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, Architecture, Pharmacy, and the newly introduced <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)<\/strong> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Evaluation Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF evaluates institutions across <strong>five core parameters<\/strong>. These apply across all categories, though sub-parameters and weightages may vary by discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Teaching, Learning &amp; Resources (TLR) \u2014 30%<\/strong> Assesses student-faculty ratio, faculty qualifications, infrastructure, and the academic environment. In 2025, this includes sub-parameters aligned with <strong>NEP 2020<\/strong> \u2014 such as multiple entry\/exit options, online education availability, and instruction in regional Indian languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Research &amp; Professional Practice (RP) \u2014 30%<\/strong> Evaluates research output, publications, patents, and industry collaborations. From <strong>NIRF 2025<\/strong>, institutions face <strong>negative marking for retracted publications<\/strong> \u2014 a significant shift to penalise data fabrication, plagiarism, and research misconduct. Self-citations are excluded from citation metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Graduation Outcomes (GO) \u2014 20%<\/strong> Looks at university examination pass rates and PhD graduations (averaged over three years). For discipline-specific categories like Engineering and Management, this also includes placement data and median salaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Outreach &amp; Inclusivity (OI) \u2014 10%<\/strong> Evaluates efforts to support diversity \u2014 including gender representation and socially or economically disadvantaged communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Perception (PR) \u2014 10%<\/strong> Measures how the institution is perceived by academic peers and employers. <em>(Note: &#8220;Peer Perception&#8221; as a standalone parameter was restructured in the 2024 framework and now sits within PR with revised sub-parameters.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s New in NIRF 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SDG Category added<\/strong> \u2014 Institutions are now assessed on contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (clean energy, climate action, gender equality, inclusive education).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative marking for retractions<\/strong> \u2014 Research misconduct now results in score deductions under RP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEP 2020 integration<\/strong> \u2014 Sub-parameters now reward Indian Knowledge System courses, multi-language instruction, and flexible learning pathways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17 total categories<\/strong> \u2014 Up from 16, with SDG as the newest addition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why NIRF Rankings Matter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF rankings are used by students and parents to compare institutions, by policymakers to track system-wide progress, and by institutions themselves as a benchmark for improvement. Higher NIRF scores are increasingly linked to funding decisions, student enrolment, and institutional reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni engagement, PhD output, placement outcomes, and research quality \u2014 all of which NIRF measures \u2014 are areas where active alumni networks can make a direct, measurable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[Internal link suggestion \u2014 add these at the bottom:]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\">What is NIRF Scoring &amp; How is it Calculated?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/\">How to Improve Your Institution&#8217;s NIRF Ranking?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/\">How to Leverage Alumni to Improve NIRF Rankings?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changes made &amp; why:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>What changed<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Removed &#8220;Peer Perception&#8221; as standalone parameter<\/td><td>Restructured in 2024 \u2014 factually incorrect in original<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added NIRF 2025 updates (SDG, negative marking, NEP)<\/td><td>Accuracy + topical SEO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added participation scale (7,692 institutions, 10th edition)<\/td><td>Credibility signal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added 17 categories<\/td><td>Current fact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added internal links section<\/td><td>SEO + funnel depth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added meta description<\/td><td>Missing in original, critical for SEO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kept same format and tone<\/td><td>Per your brief<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SORRY. We have a separate article on Parameters, scoring, how to apply for nirf, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So just focus on WHAT IS NIRF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:26 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got it. Focused only on &#8220;What is NIRF&#8221; \u2014 no parameters detail, no how-to. Here&#8217;s the clean edited version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TITLE:<\/strong> What is NIRF? \u2014 India&#8217;s Official Higher Education Ranking Framework (2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>META DESCRIPTION:<\/strong> NIRF is the Government of India&#8217;s official framework for ranking higher education institutions. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about what NIRF is and why it matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARTICLE BODY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NIRF<\/strong> stands for the <strong>National Institutional Ranking Framework<\/strong>, a methodology developed by the Government of India to rank <strong>Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)<\/strong> across the country. It was launched on <strong>29 September 2015<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Education (MoE)<\/strong> \u2014 formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF was introduced to bring transparency and standardisation to how Indian colleges and universities are evaluated \u2014 giving students, parents, and institutions a common, data-driven benchmark to assess quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does NIRF Work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each institution voluntarily submits data through the <strong>Data Capturing System (DCS)<\/strong> \u2014 covering faculty, student strength, research output, financials, infrastructure, and more. This data is then evaluated across five broad parameters to generate a score and rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rankings are released annually and cover <strong>17 categories<\/strong> \u2014 including Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, Architecture, Pharmacy, and the newly introduced <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)<\/strong> category added in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Big is NIRF Today?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF has grown significantly since its launch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2016<\/strong> (first edition): 2,426 institutions participated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025<\/strong> (10th edition): <strong>7,692 institutions<\/strong> participated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This growth reflects how central NIRF has become to India&#8217;s higher education landscape \u2014 influencing institutional strategy, student decisions, and policy priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do NIRF Rankings Matter?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF rankings are used by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students and parents<\/strong> \u2014 to compare institutions objectively, beyond marketing claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Institutions<\/strong> \u2014 as a benchmark to identify gaps and drive improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policymakers<\/strong> \u2014 to track the health and progress of India&#8217;s higher education system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding bodies<\/strong> \u2014 with NIRF scores increasingly influencing grants and recognition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A higher NIRF rank signals academic credibility \u2014 and institutions across India are actively working to improve their scores year on year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to go deeper? Read our related articles:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\">What is NIRF Scoring &amp; How is it Calculated?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-your-institutions-nirf-ranking\/\">How to Improve Your Institution&#8217;s NIRF Ranking?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/\">How to Leverage Alumni to Improve NIRF Rankings?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What changed and why:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Edit<\/th><th>Reason<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Removed parameter detail<\/td><td>Covered in separate article<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added &#8220;How Does NIRF Work?&#8221; section<\/td><td>Gives context without going into scoring \u2014 answers the real &#8220;what is&#8221; question<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added participation growth stats<\/td><td>Makes it current, credible, SEO-relevant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added &#8220;Why Does NIRF Matter?&#8221;<\/td><td>Critical for a &#8220;what is&#8221; article \u2014 answers the so-what<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added 17 categories + SDG mention<\/td><td>Factually current as of 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added internal links<\/td><td>SEO + reader journey into the series<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added meta description<\/td><td>Was missing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 &#8211; why to mention this in title?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:27 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fair pushback. Here&#8217;s the thinking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adding &#8220;2025&#8221; to a &#8220;What is NIRF&#8221; title is wrong<\/strong> because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What is NIRF&#8221; is an <strong>evergreen query<\/strong> \u2014 people search this year-round, every year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding a year makes it feel <strong>time-bound and stale<\/strong> \u2014 in 2026, it&#8217;ll already look outdated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;d have to rename\/redirect the article annually, which is bad for SEO link equity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The year belongs in articles like &#8220;NIRF Rankings 2025&#8221; or &#8220;NIRF Changes 2025&#8221; \u2014 not a definitional piece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct title:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What is NIRF? \u2014 India&#8217;s Official Higher Education Ranking Framework<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it. No year. The content inside can reference 2025 facts \u2014 the title shouldn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s Official Higher Education Ranking Framework is this necessary?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or should we add full form or NIRF. Think in perspective of SEO only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:28 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pure SEO lens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;What is NIRF?&#8221;<\/strong> alone is enough as the H1\/title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The primary keyword people search is <strong>&#8220;What is NIRF&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 that exact phrase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The full form <strong>&#8220;National Institutional Ranking Framework&#8221;<\/strong> should go in the <strong>first line of the article body<\/strong>, not the title \u2014 Google reads it there and indexes it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The subtitle &#8220;India&#8217;s Official Higher Education Ranking Framework&#8221; adds length with zero search volume \u2014 nobody searches that phrase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final title:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What is NIRF?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it. Let the content do the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meta Description &#8211; Same as Excerpt?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:30 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not the same. Different purpose, different placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excerpt<\/strong> \u2014 shows on the blog listing page. Written for the reader. Can be casual, curiosity-driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meta Description<\/strong> \u2014 shows on Google search results. Written for the searcher. Should include the primary keyword and a reason to click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can overlap in language but shouldn&#8217;t be copy-pasted identical. Google also sometimes ignores the meta description and pulls the excerpt anyway \u2014 so keeping them distinct gives you more control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For this article:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meta Description<\/strong> <em>(for Google)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>NIRF \u2014 National Institutional Ranking Framework \u2014 is India&#8217;s official system for ranking colleges and universities. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how institutions are evaluated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Excerpt<\/strong> <em>(for blog listing)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Not sure what NIRF is or why it matters? Here&#8217;s a quick breakdown of India&#8217;s most widely used higher education ranking system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF stands for the National Institutional Ranking Framework, a system developed by the Government of India to rank Higher Education Institutions in the country based on certain criteria designed by MoE. The NIRF rankings were introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Education (formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development) to assess Indian Universities and Colleges based on various parameters. Evaluation Criteria: The NIRF rankings evaluate institutions across several categories, including: 1. __Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR):__ This category considers factors such as Student-Faculty Ratio, Faculty Qualifications, and the availability of Infrastructure and Resources for Teaching and Learning. 2. __Research and Professional Practice (RP):__ It assesses Research Output, Publications, Patents, and Collaborations with Industry and other Organizations. 3. __Graduation Outcomes (GO):__ This category looks at metrics like Placement and Employability of Graduates, the Percentage of Students who complete their programs on time, and their overall performance in Examinations. 4. __Outreach and Inclusivity (OI):__ NIRF evaluates an institution&#8217;s efforts to promote Diversity and Inclusivity, including measures to support Socially and Economically disadvantaged students and communities. 5. __Peer Perception:__ This component takes into account the Perception of an Institution among Academic peers, Employers, and the General Public. Each institution is ranked based on its performance in these categories, and the rankings are published annually. NIRF rankings are widely used by students, parents, and educational institutions as a reference to assess the quality and reputation of Indian Colleges and Universities. They serve as a valuable tool for decision-making when it comes to choosing a Higher Education Institution in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>this is the existing articleShow more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:31 AM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I have the original. Here&#8217;s the minimal, clean edit \u2014 same structure, same tone, just what needs fixing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT STAYS THE SAME:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opening definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closing paragraph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT CHANGES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening para \u2014 minor update:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF stands for the <strong>National Institutional Ranking Framework<\/strong>, a methodology developed by the Government of India to rank <strong>Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)<\/strong> across the country. Launched on <strong>29 September 2015<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Education (MoE)<\/strong> \u2014 formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) \u2014 NIRF introduced a standardised, data-driven approach to assessing Indian colleges and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remove the entire &#8220;Evaluation Criteria&#8221; section.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace with this single line that links to the parameters article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>NIRF evaluates institutions across five parameters \u2014 Teaching, Learning &amp; Resources, Research &amp; Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach &amp; Inclusivity, and Perception. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">Read a detailed breakdown of NIRF parameters \u2192<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing para \u2014 update with current facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each institution is ranked based on its performance across these parameters, and rankings are published annually. In its <strong>10th edition (2025), 7,692 institutions<\/strong> participated \u2014 up from 2,426 at launch \u2014 across <strong>17 categories<\/strong> including Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, and the newly introduced SDG category. NIRF rankings are widely used by students, parents, and institutions as a reference to assess the quality and reputation of colleges and universities across India \u2014 and are increasingly influencing funding decisions and institutional strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add at the end:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to go deeper?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\">What is NIRF Scoring &amp; How is it Calculated?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-nirf-ranking\/\">How to Apply for NIRF Ranking?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/leverage-alumni-for-nirf\/\">How to Leverage Alumni to Improve NIRF Rankings?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the full edit. Minimal disruption, maximum accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me set the expectations straight for all the articles we are going to edit from today \/ now onwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refine the existing article while preserving its core tone, style, structure, and narrative flow. Retain the original voice and sequencing, making only minimal, precise edits where content is outdated, irrelevant, or inaccurate. Update the content to reflect current context, improve SEO (keyword alignment, headings, and depth), and enhance clarity where needed\u2014without unnecessary rewrites. Ensure grammar, syntax, and readability are corrected as part of the refinement. Where relevant, incorporate Hoopstr\u2019s latest positioning subtly within the existing structure. Avoid forced insertions\u2014any additions should feel natural and seamlessly integrated into the narrative. Do not significantly increase the length. Do not introduce new sections unless absolutely necessary.Show more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:10 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noted. Clear brief. Locking this in as the working standard for all article edits going forward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The rule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preserve original tone, voice, structure, flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix only what&#8217;s outdated, inaccurate, or hurting SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update facts to current context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve clarity and grammar inline \u2014 no restructuring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoopstr positioning only where it fits naturally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No length inflation. No new sections unless unavoidable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applying this to the &#8220;What is NIRF?&#8221; article now:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF stands for the <strong>National Institutional Ranking Framework<\/strong>, a methodology developed by the Government of India to rank <strong>Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)<\/strong> across the country. The NIRF rankings were introduced in <strong>2015<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Education (MoE)<\/strong> \u2014 formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) \u2014 to assess Indian universities and colleges based on various parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF evaluates institutions across five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning &amp; Resources (TLR), Research &amp; Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach &amp; Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). Rankings are published annually and cover <strong>17 categories<\/strong> \u2014 including Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, and the newly introduced <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)<\/strong> category added in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each institution is ranked based on its performance across these parameters. In its <strong>10th edition (2025), 7,692 institutions<\/strong> participated \u2014 up from 2,426 at launch \u2014 reflecting how central NIRF has become to India&#8217;s higher education landscape. NIRF rankings are widely used by students, parents, and institutions as a reference to assess the quality and reputation of colleges and universities across India, and serve as a valuable tool for decision-making when choosing a higher education institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What changed and why \u2014 at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Edit<\/th><th>Reason<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Removed full parameters section<\/td><td>Covered in separate article<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Replaced with one-line parameter summary<\/td><td>Preserves context without duplicating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Removed &#8220;Peer Perception&#8221; as standalone<\/td><td>Restructured in 2024 \u2014 factually wrong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added 17 categories + SDG mention<\/td><td>Current as of 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added participation growth stats<\/td><td>Credibility + SEO relevance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grammar and phrasing cleaned inline<\/td><td>Readability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No new sections added<\/td><td>Per brief<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Give me the entire article now, easy to copy paste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:11 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF stands for the <strong>National Institutional Ranking Framework<\/strong>, a methodology developed by the Government of India to rank <strong>Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)<\/strong> across the country. The NIRF rankings were introduced in <strong>2015<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Education (MoE)<\/strong> \u2014 formerly known as the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) \u2014 to assess Indian universities and colleges based on various parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NIRF evaluates institutions across five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning &amp; Resources (TLR), Research &amp; Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach &amp; Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). Rankings are published annually and cover <strong>17 categories<\/strong> \u2014 including Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, and the newly introduced <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)<\/strong> category added in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each institution is ranked based on its performance across these parameters. In its <strong>10th edition (2025), 7,692 institutions<\/strong> participated \u2014 up from 2,426 at launch \u2014 reflecting how central NIRF has become to India&#8217;s higher education landscape. NIRF rankings are widely used by students, parents, and institutions as a reference to assess the quality and reputation of colleges and universities across India, and serve as a valuable tool for decision-making when choosing a higher education institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-vaave-blog wp-block-embed-vaave-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"b5oXTEuLSB\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/\">What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;What are the Parameters of NIRF?&#8221; &#8212; Vaave Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-are-the-parameters-of-nirf\/embed\/#?secret=r9Zxcl3KaC#?secret=b5oXTEuLSB\" data-secret=\"b5oXTEuLSB\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lets work on this. ENsure to follow the instructions I have given previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:14 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me fetch the article first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetched: What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetched: What are the Parameters of NIRF?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two issues I can spot immediately before editing. Let me verify the current NIRF 2025 parameters and weightages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searched the web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searched the web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good. I have everything I need. Here&#8217;s the edited article \u2014 ready to copy-paste:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve had an understanding of what NIRF is about in the previous article. For a quick read, check out <strong>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/\">What is NIRF?<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us have a simple understanding of the parameters of NIRF in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The parameters used in <strong>NIRF Rankings<\/strong> include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR) \u2014 Weightage: 30%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Strength including Doctoral Students (SS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty-Student Ratio with emphasis on Permanent Faculty (FSR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined metric for Faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research and Professional Practice (RP) \u2014 Weightage: 30%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combined Metrics for Research Publications (PU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined Metric for Quality of Publications (QP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: From NIRF 2025, institutions are subject to negative marking for retracted publications under this parameter. Self-citations are excluded from citation metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graduation Outcomes (GO) \u2014 Weightage: 20%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metric for University Examinations (GUE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For discipline-specific categories such as Engineering and Management, this parameter also includes placement data and median salary metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) \u2014 Weightage: 10%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Percentage of Students from Other States\/Countries (Region Diversity \u2014 RD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage of Women (Women Diversity \u2014 WD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perception (PR) \u2014 Weightage: 10%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic Peer and Employer Perception (PR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that while the five parameters and their overall weightages remain consistent, sub-parameters and metrics may be refined from year to year. NIRF rankings are intended to provide a comprehensive assessment of Higher Education Institutions in India \u2014 covering teaching quality, research output, graduate employability, and inclusivity. Institutions can use these rankings to benchmark their performance and identify areas for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changes made and why:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Edit<\/th><th>Reason<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Added weightages to each parameter heading<\/td><td>Key factual gap \u2014 readers and institutions need this<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added RP 2025 note on negative marking + self-citations<\/td><td>Current and accurate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Added GO note on placement metrics for Engineering\/Management<\/td><td>Factually correct, relevant for target audience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fixed &#8220;Perception (PR)&#8221; placement \u2014 was buried inside OI section in original<\/td><td>Structural error in original<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Removed &#8220;Overall Score&#8221; section<\/td><td>Redundant \u2014 not a parameter, just a summary outcome<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Light grammar cleanup inline<\/td><td>Readability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No new sections added<\/td><td>Per brief<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>THis is the article content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve had an understanding of what NIRF is about, in the previous article. To have quick glance, read &#8220;What is NIRF?&#8221; Let us have a simple understanding of the parameters of NIRF in this article. The parameters used in NIRF Rankings include the following: Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Strength including Doctoral Students (SS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty-student ratio with emphasis on Permanent Faculty (FSR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A combined metric for Faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Resources and their Utilization (FRU) Research and Professional Practice (RP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined Metrics for Research Publications (PU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined Metric for Quality of Publications (QP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Footprint of Projects and Professional Practices (FPPP) Graduation Outcomes (GO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metric For University Examinations (GUE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metric For Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD) Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage of Students from Other States\/Countries (Region Diversity RD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage of Women (Women Diversity WD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perception (PR) Ranking Perception (PR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Peer and Employers (PR) Overall (Overall Score)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This parameter considers the cumulative performance of the institution across all the above categories to arrive at an overall score. It&#8217;s important to note that the weightage assigned to each parameter may vary from year to year, and institutions are ranked based on their performance in these parameters. NIRF rankings are intended to provide a comprehensive assessment of Higher Education Institutions in India, considering various aspects such as teaching, research, employability, and inclusivity. Institutions can use these rankings to benchmark their performance and work towards improvement in different areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Show more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the edited article \u2014 copy-paste ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve had an understanding of what NIRF is about in the previous article. For a quick read, check out <strong>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf\/\">What is NIRF?<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us have a simple understanding of the parameters of NIRF in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The parameters used in <strong>NIRF Rankings<\/strong> include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR) \u2014 Weightage: 30%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Strength including Doctoral Students (SS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty-Student Ratio with emphasis on Permanent Faculty (FSR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined metric for Faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research and Professional Practice (RP) \u2014 Weightage: 30%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combined Metrics for Research Publications (PU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined Metric for Quality of Publications (QP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From NIRF 2025, institutions face negative marking for retracted publications under this parameter. Self-citations are also excluded from citation metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graduation Outcomes (GO) \u2014 Weightage: 20%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metric for University Examinations (GUE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For discipline-specific categories such as Engineering and Management, this parameter also includes placement data and median salary metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) \u2014 Weightage: 10%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Percentage of Students from Other States\/Countries (Region Diversity \u2014 RD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Percentage of Women (Women Diversity \u2014 WD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perception (PR) \u2014 Weightage: 10%<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic Peer and Employer Perception (PR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that while the five parameters remain consistent, sub-parameters and metrics are refined from year to year. NIRF rankings are intended to provide a comprehensive assessment of Higher Education Institutions in India \u2014 covering teaching quality, research output, graduate employability, and inclusivity. Institutions can use these rankings to benchmark their performance and work towards improvement in different areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give excerpt \/ meta description please (i am using same for both \ud83d\ude42 )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:18 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand the five parameters that determine your institution&#8217;s NIRF ranking \u2014 from teaching quality and research output to inclusivity and perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In previous articles, we&#8217;ve gained insight into the essence of NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) and the criteria utilized to assess Higher Educational Institutions in India. This article delves into the methodology used for scoring and computation, streamlining the process of evaluati<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pasted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Article 3 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.vaave.com\/blog\/what-is-nirf-scoring-how-is-it-calculated\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer to the pasted content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12:20 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the edited article \u2014 copy-paste ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In previous articles, we&#8217;ve gained an understanding of what NIRF is and the parameters used to assess Higher Education Institutions in India. This article covers the scoring methodology \u2014 how institutions are evaluated and how their ranks are determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NIRF score is calculated across five parameters. Here&#8217;s how each one is measured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Student Strength including Doctoral Students (SS): 20 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SS = f(NT, NE) \u00d7 15 + f(NP) \u00d7 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NT: Total sanctioned approved intake across all UG and PG programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NE: Total number of students enrolled across all UG and PG programmes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NP: Total number of students enrolled in doctoral programmes till the previous academic year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Faculty-Student Ratio with Emphasis on Permanent Faculty (FSR): 30 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSR = 30 \u00d7 [15 \u00d7 (F\/N)]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>F: Full-time regular faculty in the previous year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected ratio: 1:15 to score maximum marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty on contract\/ad-hoc basis are counted only if they taught in both semesters of the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faculty with Bachelor&#8217;s degrees only are not counted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Combined Metric for Faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE): 20 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FQE = FQ + FE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FRA: Percentage of faculty with Ph.D. (or equivalent qualification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience split: up to 8 years (F1), 8\u201315 years (F2), above 15 years (F3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU): 30 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FRU = 7.5 \u00d7 f(BC) + 22.5 \u00d7 f(BO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BC: Average annual capital expenditure per student over the previous three years (excluding new building construction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BO: Average annual operational expenditure per student over the previous three years (excluding hostel maintenance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research and Professional Practice (RP)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Combined Metric for Research Publications (PU): 35 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PU = 35 \u00d7 f(P\/FRQ)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>P: Weighted number of publications from third-party sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FRQ: Maximum of nominal faculty count (based on 1:15 FSR) or actual faculty available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Combined Metric for Quality of Publications (QP): 35 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QP = 20 \u00d7 f(CC\/FRQ) + 15 \u00d7 f(TOP25P\/P)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CC: Total citation count over the previous three years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TOP25P: Number of citations in the top 25 percentile, averaged over three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>From NIRF 2025, retracted publications attract negative marking under this parameter. Self-citations are excluded from citation metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR): 15 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IPR = IPG + IPP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IPG: Patents granted over the previous three years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IPP: Patents published over the previous three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP): 15 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FPPP = FPR + FPC + EDP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RF: Average annual research funding received over three years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CF: Average annual consultancy earnings over three years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EP: Average annual earnings from full-time Executive Development Programmes (minimum one year duration) over three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Graduation Outcomes (GO)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Metric for University Examinations (GUE): 60 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GUE = 60 \u00d7 min[(Ng\/80), 1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ng: Percentage of students passing university examinations within the stipulated programme duration, averaged over three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD): 40 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GPHD = 40 \u00d7 f(Nphd)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nphd: Average number of Ph.D. students awarded their degree over the previous three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For Engineering, Management, and similar discipline-specific categories, GO additionally includes placement rates, median salary, and higher studies metrics.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Percentage of Students from Other States\/Countries (Region Diversity \u2014 RD): 30 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RD = 25 \u00d7 fraction of students from other states + 5 \u00d7 fraction of students from other countries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Percentage of Women (Women Diversity \u2014 WD): 30 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WD = 15 \u00d7 (NWS\/50) + 15 \u00d7 (NWF\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NWS: Percentage of women students (expectation: 50%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NWF: Percentage of women faculty, including senior administrative positions (expectation: 20%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS): 20 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESCS = 20 \u00d7 f(Nesc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nesc: Percentage of UG\/PG students receiving full tuition fee reimbursement from the institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS): 20 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full marks awarded if the institution provides complete facilities for physically challenged students; otherwise scored in proportion to facilities provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perception (PR)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Academic Peers and Employers (PR): 100 Marks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessed through a survey covering employers, professionals from reputable organisations, and academics across sectors and regions \u2014 gauging their preference for graduates of different institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon assessing these five parameters, NIRF assigns an overall score to each institution and ranks them accordingly. 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