In a prestigious ceremony held in New Delhi, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of Education and Skill Development, officially launched the India Rankings 2024. This annual publication, produced by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), assesses the performance of higher education institutions across various parameters.
Key Highlights
- Publication Details: The India Rankings 2024 is a comprehensive evaluation of universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions.
- Evaluation Parameters: Institutions are assessed based on teaching, learning, research, and professional practices.
Minister’s Address
During the release event, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized:
- Promotion of Academic Excellence: The rankings play a crucial role in promoting academic excellence.
- Encouraging Improvement: Institutions are encouraged to continually enhance their standards.
- Recognition and Benchmarking: The rankings help recognize top-performing institutions and set benchmarks for others to aspire to.
Purpose and Impact
- Insight for Stakeholders: The rankings provide valuable insights into the strengths and areas for development of institutions.
- Decision-Making Tool: They serve as a valuable tool for students, parents, and educational stakeholders in making informed decisions about higher education.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who officially launched the India Rankings 2024?
- A) Shri Narendra Modi
- B) Shri Amit Shah
- C) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
- D) Shri Rajnath Singh
- What is the primary purpose of the India Rankings 2024?
- A) To rank political parties
- B) To assess the performance of higher education institutions
- C) To evaluate government policies
- D) To measure industrial growth
- Which framework produces the India Rankings?
- A) National Education Framework (NEF)
- B) National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
- C) National Assessment Framework (NAF)
- D) National University Evaluation Framework (NUEF)
- What does the India Rankings 2024 evaluate?
- A) Only research output
- B) Only teaching methods
- C) Teaching, learning, research, and professional practices
- D) Only infrastructure facilities
- How are the India Rankings expected to benefit students and educational stakeholders?
- A) By providing entertainment options
- B) By offering insights and helping in decision-making about higher education
- C) By ranking government schemes
- D) By promoting sports activities