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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) of the Government of India on September 29, 2015. Established to provide a comprehensive methodology for ranking higher education institutions across India, the NIRF evaluates universities based on key parameters such as Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. This framework aims to enhance transparency and competition among educational institutions while promoting quality education.

Since its inception, the NIRF has consistently evolved, refining its ranking criteria with each annual release, including both overall and discipline-specific rankings for larger institutions. Through its rankings, NIRF seeks to guide students, parents, and educational authorities in identifying excellence in education. For updated methodologies and ranking documents, more information is available on the official NIRF website.