Explanation:

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was approved by the MHRD and launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development on 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”.
Following are the parameters regarding Teaching, Learning & Resources:

1.     Student Strength including Doctoral Students
2.     Faculty-student ratio with emphasis on permanent faculty (FSR)
3.     Combined metric for Faculty with PhD (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)
4.     Total Budget and Its Utilisation: (CBTU)