Daily Current Affairs : 16-August-2024
The Union Minister for Education recently released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). These rankings provide a comprehensive evaluation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in India and reflect the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The rankings assess institutions across five broad parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception. This year, the rankings have been expanded with the inclusion of new categories, offering a more detailed picture of India’s higher education landscape.
Key Parameters of the NIRF Rankings
The NIRF evaluates institutions based on the following parameters:
- Teaching: The quality of teaching and learning resources.
- Research: The institution’s contribution to research and development.
- Graduation Outcomes: The success rate of students in completing their courses.
- Outreach & Inclusivity: The extent to which an institution promotes diversity and social equity.
- Perception: The reputation of the institution among academic peers and employers.
New Categories in India Rankings 2024
In 2024, the India Rankings introduced three new categories:
- State Public Universities
- Open Universities
- Skill Universities
With these additions, the total number of ranking categories has increased to 16.
Key Highlights of India Rankings 2024
- IIT Madras maintained its position at the top in both the Overall and Engineering categories.
- IISc Bengaluru secured the top spots in the Universities and Research Institutions categories.
- IIM Ahmedabad topped the Management category, continuing its leadership in business education.
- AIIMS New Delhi emerged as the top institution in the Medical category, reaffirming its status as the best medical school in India.
- Hindu College, Delhi, achieved the top position among Colleges, overtaking Miranda House.
Important Points:
- India Rankings 2024 are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
- Rankings assess institutions across five key parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception.
- New categories introduced in 2024 include:
- State Public Universities
- Open Universities
- Skill Universities
- Total ranking categories have now increased to 16.
- IIT Madras retained its top position in the Overall and Engineering categories.
- IISc Bengaluru topped the Universities and Research Institutions categories.
- IIM Ahmedabad led the Management category.
- AIIMS New Delhi remained at the top in the Medical category.
- Hindu College, Delhi, replaced Miranda House to take the 1st position among Colleges.
Why In News
The Union Minister for Education recently released the India Rankings 2024, which are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), a comprehensive system that evaluates the performance of higher education institutions across India on various critical parameters.
MCQs about India Rankings 2024
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Which of the following is not one of the key parameters used in the India Rankings 2024?
A. Teaching
B. Research
C. Sports Performance
D. Outreach & Inclusivity
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Which new categories were introduced in the India Rankings 2024?
A. Private Universities, Rural Universities
B. Open Universities, State Public Universities, Skill Universities
C. Global Universities, National Institutes
D. Engineering Colleges, Medical Colleges, Arts Colleges
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Which institution topped the ‘Medical’ category in the India Rankings 2024?
A. AIIMS New Delhi
B. IIT Madras
C. JIPMER Puducherry
D. Banaras Hindu University
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Which college took the top position among colleges in India, surpassing Miranda House?
A. St. Xavier’s College
B. Hindu College
C. Lady Shri Ram College
D. Presidency College
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