Question 18GS2GS2
Q.18) While rankings aim to benchmark the performance of HEIs, concerns remain about whether current ranking frameworks reflect the broader goals of education. Suggest measures to address gaps and realign with educational and social outcomes. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
The NIRF & global would rankings for higher educational institutions promote competitiveness, accountability and quality for better outcomes
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Main Body
Concerns with rankings:
1Over emphasis on research - because publications, h-index dominate
2Neglects equity - does not emphasis on gender inclusion, diversity of students
3Teaching quality measurement - unaccounted
4Social impact assessment - of educational outcomes not done
Measures of outcome aligned ranking:
1Incorporate Quality Teaching along with research - NAAC assessments pedagogical innovations performance evaluations
2Focus on inclusive education - Rank enrolments of SC/ST/OBC women diversity scholarships diverse education STEM Humanities
3Outcome based evaluation - employability ranking job placement rates
Categorical rankings - Medical colleges engineering Humanities as done by NIRF
Blend with good global practices - include parameters from QS world rankings international admissions Research labs Diverse professionalism
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Examiner score
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Topper
DIVYA
AIR 1822025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Education
Higher Education Rankings and Quality Assessment
Writing Stats
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Total words
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