Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework
Introduction
The Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) assesses the level of higher education institutions in the State against the following five agreed parameters:
- Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
- Knowledge Dissemination and Research Excellence (KDRE)
- Graduation Outcome (GO)
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
- Scientific Temper and Secular Outlook (STSO)
The Kerala State Higher Education Council is the implementing agency for the ranking of institutions, conducted annually.
KIRF Parameters
The performance parameters are organised into five broad heads, and have been further elaborated into suitable sub-heads. Each broad head has an overall weight assigned to it.
Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
These parameters are related to teaching, the effectiveness of learning outcomes, and the availability and accessibility of resources.
Knowledge Dissemination and Research Excellence (KDRE)
These parameters consider impact of knowledge dissemination and the excellence of research.
Graduation Outcome (GO)
These parameters consider the reflection of institutions' ability to prepare and equip students after the courses.
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
These parameters measure the effectiveness in promoting outreach and inclusivity.
Scientific Temper and Secular Outlook (STSO)
These parameters emphasizes the promotion of scientific temper and a secular outlook and commitment of the institution to promote them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The data should be submitted on an on-line facility created for this purpose. KIRF with the help of KSHEC and other suitably identified partner agencies will also undertake authentication of data, wherever felt necessary, and where feasible.
Each broad head has an overall weight assigned to it. Within each head, the various sub-heads also have an appropriate mark allocation. There are 20 indicators in all. A suitable metric is then proposed based on data entered, which computes a score under each sub-head.
The Nodal Officer should ensure that the data uploaded is correct. In case corrections are needed, the Nodal officer should inform KSHEC/KIRF through email with the reasons for correction. Correction of the data will be allowed till the rankings are closed. The submitted data should be countersigned by the Head of the institution.
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Eligibility for participation
Who can participate in KIRF?
All the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the State can participate in the ranking irrespective of the discipline. The affiliating universities should not include details of their affiliating colleges.
Institutions that have graduated at least three batches of students in full time UG or PG programs, where the duration is not less than three years for the UG programs and two years for the PG programs are eligible to participate.
Institutions that have graduated at least three batches of students in full time UG or PG programs, where the duration is not less than three years for the UG programs and two years for the PG programs are eligible to participate.
How to participate?
KIRF invites institutions interested to participate in the ranking exercise to register on the KIRF portal. The data should be submitted through the online facility created for this purpose. The KIRF with the help of KSHEC and other partner agencies will also undertake authentication of data submitted.
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