Perspectives of NIRF India Rankings is an awareness program designed to provide a platform for in-depth discussions on the significance of NIRF rankings, methodologies, and their impact on the higher education sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how rankings influence institutional strategy, student recruitment, and global reputation. Through expert panels, interactive sessions, and case studies, the event aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of institutional rankings effectively. An essential step in the NIRF ranking process is interpreting the data format used in the Data Capturing System (DCS), Addressing DCS Challenges and Changing Methodologies, submitting institution data about faculty, students, placements, infrastructure, spending on labs, libraries, equipment, and operations, among other things.
Workshop Overview
In today’s dynamic higher education landscape, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has become a cornerstone for evaluating and benchmarking institutional quality, credibility, and performance in India. Far beyond a numerical exercise, NIRF captures the multidimensional character of institutions through carefully designed parameters such as Teaching–Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. A sound understanding of these rankings requires going deeper than the scores—recognizing how they shape institutional strategies, highlight areas of strength, and reveal opportunities for improvement. NIRF not only supports students, parents, and stakeholders in making informed decisions but also serves as a catalyst for institutions to pursue excellence, accountability, and global competitiveness. The true perspective of rankings lies in using them as a tool to drive meaningful transformation—where institutions align their aspirations for higher positions with their fundamental educational values, long-term vision, and societal impact.
WHY PARTICIPATE ?
Participating in the national workshop institutions not only gain insights into their strengths and weaknesses but also identify opportunities for growth and strategic enhancement towards Maintaining Data Accuracy and Consistency, Time Constraints of HEI’s to help meet the submission deadlines with a strategic plan through Pre-DCS, DCS-month & post-DCS activities.
Moreover, it helps build a reputation of transparency, accountability, and excellence in the competitive educational landscape.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
1. Gain a deeper understanding of the metrics and methodologies used in NIRF India ranking frameworks such as parameters and sub-parameters for score calculation.
2. Equipped to analyze their institution’s current performance and develop actionable strategies to improve their ranking positions.
3. Get a clearer vision of how to align institutional objectives with ranking criteria to foster long-term improvement in education quality, research capability, and international collaborations.
Technical Sessions:
1. NIRF - Overview and Significance - Keynote Address
2. NIRF Framework, Methodology and Metrics to Compute Ranking Scores
3. Observations from NIRF 2025 Rankings Report
4. NIRF India Rankings 2025 - Report Analysis
5. Case studies from NIRF 2025 Institutions
6. Action Plan & Suggestions for data uploading
7. Quality Enhancement measures to enhance parameters scores
- a. Teaching Learning & Resources (TLR)
- b. Research and Professional Practice (RPC)
- c. Graduate Outcomes (GO)
- d. Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
- e. Peer Perception (PR)
8. Data Capturing System (DCS) - Guidelines and data requirement for NIRF 2026
9. Q&A SESSION
Certificate of Participation:
All workshop participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation upon completion of the event. This certificate will formally acknowledge their involvement, learning, and engagement in the workshop sessions. It serves as a credential that can be added to their professional profile, demonstrating their commitment to understanding the NIRF methodology, improving institutional quality, and contributing to academic excellence.
Who can Participate?:
The Senior Academic Members, Members of IQAC / NIRF can participate in the workshop.
University
Engineering
Management
Medical
Dental
Pharmacy
College
Law
Architecture
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1: 11th December 2025
| Time | Session / Topic |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Inauguration, Overview and Significance of NIRF |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Analysis on NIRF 2025 Report |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Teaching Learning & Resources (TLR) |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Research and Professional Practice (RP) |
Day 2: 12th December 2025
| Time | Session / Topic |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Graduation Outcome (GO) |
| 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Case Study |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) |
| 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | Perception (PR) |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Data Capturing System (DCS) |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Q&A Session |
Participation Fee:
Institutional Registration (Institution coordinator + one participant) | Rs.10,000/- |
| Each Extra Participant | Rs.5,000/- |
GST Extra @ 18%
Last date for registration - "20-Nov-2025"
Date:
11th &12th December 2025
Time:
10-00 AM - 05-00 PM
Mode:
online
Speakers
Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani Campuses in Pilani, Hyderabad, Goa, Dubai & Mumbai.
Prof. N.V. Ramana Rao
Director, NIT Raipur.
Mr. Abhishek Singh
Chief Manager Strategic Initiatives, BITS Pilani Group of Institutions.
Dr. Kasturi S Vijaya Sekhar
Head, Statistical Cell, IIIT Hyderabad.
Shri. K. Venkatesh
Director, Institute for Academic Excellence, Hyderabad.
Prof. A.M. Rawani
Director, National Institute of Technology, Raipur.
Who can Participate?
The Senior Academic Members, Members of IQAC / NIRF can participate in the workshop.
- Universities
- Engineering Colleges
- Management Institutions
- Medical / Dental Colleges
- Pharmacy Colleges
- Degree Colleges
- Law Colleges
- Architecture Colleges
- Agriculture Colleges
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