In NIRF, there are some drawbacks and limitations that can affect fairness and accuracy.
We may propose a Revised Framework that enhances fairness, transparency, innovation, competency, and inclusivity, while aligning with Outcome-Based Education (OBE). This model addresses previous drawbacks, removes biases, and adds modern metrics relevant to employability, pedagogy, and learning outcomes.
✅ Revised Part – I Parameters and Metrics for Universities
1. Teaching, Learning, Pedagogy & Resources (TLPR) – 100 Marks
| Code | Parameter | Marks | Revised Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(a) | Faculty–Student Ratio with Full-Time Faculty (FSR) | 15 | Audit through biometric/AI tracking to prevent manipulation. |
| 1(b) | Faculty Qualification, Industry Experience & Pedagogy (FQE-P) | 25 | Include certifications, teaching innovation, blended learning. |
| 1(c) | Learning Resources & Digital Infrastructure (LRI) | 30 | Includes access to e-learning tools, LMS, open resources, smart classrooms. |
| 1(d) | Competency-Based Course Delivery (CCBD) | 20 | Mapped to course outcomes (COs) and program outcomes (POs) via OBE. |
| 1(e) | Sports, Cultural & Wellness Facilities (SCWF) | 10 | Weighted based on student feedback, not just physical facilities. |
2. Research, Innovation, and Intellectual Capital (RIIC) – 100 Marks
| Code | Parameter | Marks | Revised Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(a) | Research Quality (Publication + Citations Normalized) | 30 | Weighted by impact factor, H-index, citation per faculty. |
| 2(b) | Innovation Outputs (Patents + Startups + Funding) | 30 | Commercialization, incubation success, societal impact. |
| 2(c) | Interdisciplinary and Industry Collaboration (IIC) | 20 | Joint projects, MoUs, consultancy, and joint courses. |
| 2(d) | Open Knowledge Contribution (OKC) | 20 | Contributions to open-source, MOOCs, OER, GitHub, etc. |
3. Student Outcome & Employability (SOE) – 100 Marks
| Code | Parameter | Marks | Revised Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3(a) | Graduate Examination and Pass Quality (GEPQ) | 25 | With Bloom’s taxonomy alignment and skill mastery. |
| 3(b) | Employability, Internships & Start-up Support (EIS) | 30 | Median salary, placement %, startup funding received. |
| 3(c) | Outcome-Based Education Score (OBE-S) | 30 | Mapping COs/POs using OBE rubric and feedback loop. |
| 3(d) | Higher Education and Competitive Exams (HECE) | 15 | GATE, NET, CAT, GRE, Civil Services, etc. |
4. Inclusivity, Accessibility and Outreach (IAO) – 100 Marks
| Code | Parameter | Marks | Revised Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4(a) | Regional, Gender and Social Diversity Index (RGSDI) | 25 | Calculated through weighted equity formula. |
| 4(b) | Support System for Disadvantaged & Differently Abled (SS-DDA) | 25 | Quality of support, scholarships, assistive tech, not just numbers. |
| 4(c) | Outreach Education, MOOCs and Lifelong Learning (OEM) | 25 | Number and effectiveness of continuing education programs. |
| 4(d) | Alumni and Community Engagement (ACE) | 25 | Alumni involvement, social impact projects, mentoring. |
5. Perception & Trust Index (PTI) – 100 Marks
| Code | Parameter | Marks | Revised Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5(a) | Peer & Industry Perception (PIP) | 30 | Employer surveys, recruiter ratings, MoU strength. |
| 5(b) | Student Satisfaction and Feedback System (SSF) | 30 | Direct student input on courses, teachers, campus. |
| 5(c) | Application-to-Seat Ratio + Retention Rate (ASRR) | 20 | Reflects desirability and satisfaction. |
| 5(d) | Transparency and Data Integrity Score (TDIS) | 20 | Based on third-party verified data, audit logs. |
Key Enhancements Over Original System
| Area | Old Framework | Revised Framework |
|---|---|---|
| Bias Removal | Passive data from institutions | Verified + AI-audited + feedback-driven |
| Innovation | Minimal weight (IPR only) | Weighted innovation + startup + collaboration |
| Pedagogy | Ignored | Included via FQE-P and OBE metrics |
| OBE & Competency Mapping | Absent | Central to scoring (mapped via rubrics & evidence) |
| Student-Centered | Weak perception metric | Detailed student satisfaction and employability |
| Transparency | Self-reported | Audit + AI tracking + transparency score |
Revised Part - II - Weight Redistribution Table and Scoring Sheet Template
Here is a Weight Redistribution Table and Scoring Sheet Template for implementing the revised university ranking parameters in an academic audit. This format ensures alignment with Outcome-Based Education (OBE), transparency, and quality assurance.
✅ Weight Redistribution Table (Summary)
| Main Parameter | Sub-Parameter | Code | Weight (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Teaching, Learning, Pedagogy & Resources (TLPR) | Faculty–Student Ratio (FSR) | 1(a) | 15 |
| Faculty Qualification, Industry Experience & Pedagogy (FQE-P) | 1(b) | 25 | |
| Learning & Digital Infrastructure (LRI) | 1(c) | 30 | |
| Competency-Based Course Delivery (CCBD - OBE) | 1(d) | 20 | |
| Sports, Cultural & Wellness Facilities (SCWF) | 1(e) | 10 | |
| Subtotal | 100 |
2. Research, Innovation & Intellectual Capital (RIIC)
| Main Category | Sub-Category | Code | Weight (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Innovation & Intellectual Capital (RIIC) | Research Quality (RQ) | 2(a) | 30 |
| Innovation Outputs (IPR + Startups) | 2(b) | 30 | |
| Interdisciplinary & Industry Collaboration (IIC) | 2(c) | 20 | |
| Open Knowledge Contribution (OKC) | 2(d) | 20 | |
| Subtotal | 100 |
3. Student Outcome & Employability (SOE)
| Main Category | Sub-Category | Code | Weight (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Outcome & Employability (SOE) | Graduate Exam & Pass Quality (GEPQ) | 3(a) | 25 |
| Employability, Internship & Start-up Support (EIS) | 3(b) | 30 | |
| OBE-based Course Outcome Mapping (OBE-S) | 3(c) | 30 | |
| Competitive Exams & Higher Studies (HECE) | 3(d) | 15 | |
| Subtotal | 100 |
4. Inclusivity, Accessibility & Outreach (IAO)
| Main Category | Sub-Category | Code | Weight (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusivity, Accessibility & Outreach (IAO) | Diversity Index (RGSDI) | 4(a) | 25 |
| Support System for Disadvantaged Groups (SS-DDA) | 4(b) | 25 | |
| Outreach, MOOCs & Lifelong Learning (OEM) | 4(c) | 25 | |
| Alumni & Community Engagement (ACE) | 4(d) | 25 | |
| Subtotal | 100 |
5. Perception & Trust Index (PTI)
| Main Category | Sub-Category | Code | Weight (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perception & Trust Index (PTI) | Peer & Employer Perception (PIP) | 5(a) | 30 |
| Student Feedback & Satisfaction (SSF) | 5(b) | 30 | |
| Application-Seat Ratio & Retention (ASRR) | 5(c) | 20 | |
| Transparency & Data Integrity (TDIS) | 5(d) | 20 | |
| Subtotal | 100 |
| 🏁 GRAND TOTAL | | | 500 Marks |
📊 Scoring Sheet Template for Academic Audit
| Parameter | Sub-Parameter | Code | Evidence Source | Score (Out of XX) | Auditor's Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLPR | 1(a) Faculty–Student Ratio | 1(a) | HR records, Biometric logs | /15 | |
| TLPR | 1(b) Faculty with Experience & Pedagogy | 1(b) | CVs, FDPs, Pedagogy training | /25 | |
| TLPR | 1(c) Library & Digital Resources | 1(c) | LMS, E-journals, ICT tools | /30 | |
| TLPR | 1(d) OBE-linked Course Design | 1(d) | CO-PO mapping sheets | /20 | |
| TLPR | 1(e) Student Activity Records | 1(e) | Sports/cultural schedules | /10 |
| Category | Sub-Parameter | Code | Evidence Source | Max Score | Auditor's Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIIC | Research Quality | 2(a) | Scopus, WoS, H-index data | /30 | |
| RIIC | Patents/Startups | 2(b) | IPR filings, startup reports | /30 | |
| RIIC | Interdisciplinary Projects | 2(c) | MoUs, project docs | /20 | |
| RIIC | MOOCs/GitHub/OERs | 2(d) | URLs, records | /20 |
| Category | Sub-Parameter | Code | Evidence Source | Max Score | Auditor's Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOE | Exam Results Quality | 3(a) | Exam board reports | /25 | |
| SOE | Placement & Internship | 3(b) | T&P Cell data | /30 | |
| SOE | OBE Assessment Score | 3(c) | Attainment reports | /30 | |
| SOE | Higher Study Exam Results | 3(d) | Proof from students | /15 |
| Category | Sub-Parameter | Code | Evidence Source | Max Score | Auditor's Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAO | Diversity Data | 4(a) | Admission database | /25 | |
| IAO | Facilities for Disadvantaged | 4(b) | Audit report, tools, policies | /25 | |
| IAO | Outreach/Lifelong Programs | 4(c) | Extension office records | /25 | |
| IAO | Alumni & Social Outreach | 4(d) | Alumni office data | /25 |
| Category | Sub-Parameter | Code | Evidence Source | Max Score | Auditor's Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTI | Peer/Employer Rating | 5(a) | Survey results | /30 | |
| PTI | Student Feedback | 5(b) | Collected digitally | /30 | |
| PTI | Application-Seat Ratio | 5(c) | Admission data | /20 | |
| PTI | Transparency/Integrity Score | 5(d) | Third-party verified data | /20 |
🔁 Final Reporting Sheet (Summary)
| Category | Total Marks | Marks Awarded | % Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLPR | 100 | ____ | ____% |
| RIIC | 100 | ____ | ____% |
| SOE | 100 | ____ | ____% |
| IAO | 100 | ____ | ____% |
| PTI | 100 | ____ | ____% |
| Grand Total | 500 | _______ | _______% |
Model Excel format for direct use by audit teams:
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FQE-P stands for:
Faculty Qualification, Industry Experience & Pedagogy
It is a modified version of the earlier FQE (Faculty with PhD and Experience) metric. This updated metric adds pedagogical skills and industry exposure into the evaluation.
🔍 Breakdown of FQE-P:
| Component | Description | Example Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Qualification | % of faculty with PhD, M.Tech/MBA, or equivalent | Degree certificates, HR data |
| Industry Experience | Faculty with relevant work in industry, research labs, startups | Experience letters, resumes |
| Pedagogical Training | Completion of pedagogy-related FDPs, MOOCs (e.g., SWAYAM/NPTEL) | FDP/MOOC certificates |
| Innovative Teaching Methods | Use of flipped classrooms, case-based learning, ICT tools | Lesson plans, LMS usage |
🎯 Purpose:
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Encourage teaching excellence, not just academic qualification.
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Promote practical industry knowledge among faculty.
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Aligns with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) goals.
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Incentivizes innovative teaching practices.
Let me know if you want a sample evaluation rubric for FQE-P.
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