When selecting colleges most students and parents shortlist the best colleges based on the NIRF ranking. Isn’t it? And those who don’t know.
NIRF stands for National Institutional Ranking Framework and it is released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, every year.
The ranking is done unbiasedly and objective methodology is used to rank colleges under different categories. The main purpose of the NIRF ranking is to create a standardized system that can be used to compare and rank colleges and universities across India and the goal is to help students and parents identify quality institutions.
Is NIRF data true? What's your opinion tell us
So, if you already know what NIRF is, or now that you do, are you planning to rely on it completely? then hold on. As a question is being raised, Is NIRF data true? or incorrect. Here in this article, we have answered it.
Also, we have discussed what parameters NIRF uses to rank institutions and personal parameters that every student must check on their own before selecting a college.
What Does NIRF Consider While Ranking Colleges?
Below are the 05 major NIRF parameters among the others that are used for ranking higher education institutions in India:
- Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
- Research and Professional Practice (RP)
- Graduation Outcomes (GO)
- Outreach & Inclusivity (OI)
- Perception (PR)
NIRF Rankings 2025: Top Universities & Colleges in India
5 Parameters You Should Personally Check Before Choosing a College
NIRF data provided you with enough details but below are 05 major practical parameters that one should do to select any college:
- Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
- Faculty Accessibility and Teaching Quality
- Internships, Placements & opportunity.
- Student Life & Campus Environment
- Location, Safety & Resources
Last year the NIRF ranking 2024 was released on 12th August 2024 and for the year 2023, it was released on 05th June 2025. For this year candidates can accept it to be released between June to August 2025.
If you are going to consider the given points, then you will surely get a college that suits your education and future goals. We hope you find this article useful. Also, keep checking this article, as once the NIRF Ranking 2025 is out, we will be updating it here.
You may ask us any questions regarding the NIRF Ranking or doubts about the details provided here in this article. We are available for you below in the comment section.