A brief statement on NIRF Rankings for Open Universities

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the

Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank higher education institutions in India.
NIRF was launched in 2015 with the aim of promoting excellence in higher education and
encouraging institutions to strive for better performance. NIRF rankings are released
annually, usually in April, and provide valuable information for students, parents, and other
stakeholders to make informed decisions about higher education institutions in India. NIRF
ranks institutions based on several parameters, including Teaching, Learning, and
Resources; Research and Professional Practice; Graduation Outcomes; Outreach and
Inclusivity; and Perception. These rankings have become highly influential in India's
education sector, influencing students' choices and institutional policies.

Only those institutions that have graduated at least three batches of students in full time UG
or PG programmes, where the duration is not less than three years for UG programme and
two years for PG programme are eligible to participate. NIRF ranks institutions in several
categories, including overall universities, engineering, management, pharmacy, colleges,
and architecture, among others. Polytechnics / Teacher Education Institutions are not
eligible. However, Open Universities and Affiliating Universities (whether State or
Centre approved/funded) will not be considered for ranking. However, if these
universities have a teaching or research campus of their own, they are welcome to
participate with data pertaining only to their physical campuses. Data pertaining to
their function as open or affiliating universities cannot be included in the submitted
data as provided in the India Rankings: Methodology for Ranking of Academic
Institutions.