NIRF rated colleges in the following domains: Holistic, Engineering, Pharmacy, College, Medical, Law, Architecture and Dentistry (Representational image)
According to UGC chairman, deemed-to-be universities have gained traction in the university category, followed by private institutions
State universities as well as ‘deemed-to-be’ varsities have emerged prominently in the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) announced by the Union Ministry of Education on Monday.
The top 100 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) under the ‘Overall’ category are seven central universities, 24 deemed-to-be universities, seven private universities, 26 state universities and 36 INIs (IITs, NITs).
M. Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC said, “While Institutes of National Importance (INIs) continue to maintain a dominant presence, it is seen that State Universities have followed Deemed-to-be Universities. This gives an indication of the potential of state universities in India… considering that the total number of central universities is still low, they also have a good presence in the top 100 list. As most private universities in India have come up in the last decade, their pace of growth in terms of quality may take more time.”
Kumar further said that after private universities, deemed-to-be universities have gained momentum in quality in the university category. There is also a good presence of private universities here. The percentage of representation is high considering the number of Central Universities.
According to the UGC, the top 100 HEIs under the ‘Engineering’ category include four central universities, 21 deemed-to-be universities, 13 private universities, nine state universities and 50 INIs.
“Most of the institutes listed fall under the category of INI. Deemed-to-be universities appear to be adequately represented. Private universities also have a significant presence. Contrary to popular belief, state universities also have a strong presence in engineering education.”
Deemed-to-be and private universities have also performed well in the top HEIs under the ‘Medical’ category, according to the UGC. There are two central universities, eight deemed universities, 13 private universities, 17 state universities and 10 INIs among the top 50 medical institutions.
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