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:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UGdF3dz0ojRYKDoHIIIQr-vp-9K-JCMV/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=107023064021447656547&rtpof=true&sd=true
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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:
-
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.
