Question: Consider following statements regarding National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2019?
(1) The NIRF rankings were released for a total of 9 categories
(2) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) has topped the list in Overall Category
(3) This ranking was launched by Human Resource Development Ministry
Which of the following is/are correct?
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) All the above
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- On 8th April, 2019, President of India has announced the results for National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2019 at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan at New Delhi.
- The fourth Edition of NIRF rankings were released for a total of 9 categories including Overall, Universities, Engineering, Colleges, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Architecture, and Law.
NIRF Rankings – 2019:
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras topped the list in Overall category;
- Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru has topped University category;
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has retained its third position in the top 10 universities in the country for the third consecutive year;
- Miranda House, Delhi has secured the top position in Colleges category;
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in Engineering category;
- National Law School of India University, Bangalore in Law category;
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur in Architecture category;
- All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi in Medical category;
- Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore in Management category;
- Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi in Pharmacy Category.
National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF):
- The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Minister of Human Resource Development on 29th September 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
- The parameters broadly cover Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/education/president-ram-nath-kovind-announces-nirf-ranking-know-best-university-engineering-mba-colleges-this-year-5663295/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/nirf-ranking-2019-live-updates-ramnath-kovind-to-announce-rankings-soon/articleshow/68777663.cms