IISc Bengaluru Dominates NIRF 2024 University Category

On August 12, 2024, India’s Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, shared the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the year 2024. In these rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, stood out as one of the best, consistently ranking within the top five in four important categories: Overall performance, University ranking, Research Institutions, and Innovation.

About IISc Bengaluru

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, founded in 1909, is India’s leading research institution. The idea for IISc was first proposed by J.R.D. Tata and Lady Meherbai Tata. For many years, IISc only offered postgraduate and doctoral programs, with no undergraduate degrees available until 2011.

The campus is large, covering 400 acres, and is home to more than 40 research centers. One of its most notable achievements is hosting the world’s first research center focused on human-computer interaction.

IISc has a rich history of excellence, having produced several Nobel laureates, and it consistently ranks among the top universities in the world for science and engineering.

NIRF Ranking Parameters

The NIRF rankings are decided based on five key factors:

Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR): This looks at the quality of teaching, learning, and resources available.

Research and Professional Practice (RPC): This measures how well institutions do in research and professional work.

Graduation Outcomes (GO): This considers how students perform after graduation, such as getting jobs or pursuing further studies.

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): This checks how inclusive and diverse the institution is.

Perception (PER): This is based on the reputation of the institution, as seen by peers and employers.

IISc Bengaluru’s Performance in NIRF 2024

In the 2024 NIRF rankings, IISc Bengaluru achieved the following:

Overall: Ranked 2nd with a score of 83.28

University: Ranked 1st with a score of 83.29

Research Institutions: Ranked 1st with a score of 84.98

Innovation: Ranked 4th

Reasons for IISc’s Success

IISc Bengaluru’s strong performance is due to:

High-quality research and academic resources: IISc provides excellent facilities and opportunities for research and learning.

Strong student outcomes and inclusivity initiatives: Students from IISc do well in their careers, and the institution supports a diverse and inclusive environment.

Excellent perception: IISc is highly regarded by other educational institutions and employers.

Placement and Higher Studies

Regarding placement results and interest in further studies at IISc Bengaluru:

2021-22: Out of 98 graduates, 4 were placed in jobs with a median salary of INR 22,50,000, and 89 chose to continue their studies.

2022-23: Out of 106 graduates, 4 were placed in jobs with a median salary of INR 30,00,000, and 96 decided to pursue higher studies.

This shows that many students from IISc prefer to continue their education, which reflects the institute’s strong academic environment.

Facts About NIRF Rankings 2024

NIRF Rankings 2024: This is a system to rank schools and universities in India, based on how well they teach, research, and connect with the community.

Started in 2015: The rankings have been happening every year since 2015, organized by the Ministry of Education.

Five Main Categories: The rankings cover five types of institutions: Universities, Colleges, Engineering, Management, and Pharmacy.

Key Factors: Schools are judged based on teaching quality, research work, student success, and how inclusive they are.

Ninth Year: This is the ninth year these rankings are being published.

Constant Improvement: The way schools are ranked changes a bit each year to make the process clearer and more useful, helping schools to get better in different areas of education.

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs