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D-S-K-PRACHETAIR 193· 2025

Question Q.18GS2GS2

While rankings aim to benchmark the performance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), concerns remain about whether current ranking frameworks reflect the broader goals of education. Suggest steps to make the ranking system more objective, inclusive, and aligned with educational and societal outcomes.

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A.) The recent NIRF rankings continued the trend of placing IITs at top. And similarly, the recent international rankings (QS 2025) ten universities in top 250 only. However there are early done as not objective of NEP 2020 goals.

Concerns D parameter in rankings and educational goals:

1Ranking - based on limited categories → not expensive in nature.
2Massive down on quantity and quality Public quality metric → Public even 2 lakh, but quality

Concerns D parameter in rankings and educational goals:

1Ranking - based on limited categories → not expensive in nature.
2Massive down on quantity and quality Public quality metric → Public even 2 lakh, but quality
3Past Ram king neglect single list for different cases- companies for placement, research students, under graduates or
2Trends panzing in critique (Artium for NIRF).

Measures for improved ranking system:

1Tiered approach - different systems for each type (Gu.) → Limited for Placement potential, Research-oriented, Social justice, Union D. Elite - Primary Program, and directorship
2Trends parcing in critique (Artium for NIRF).
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Conclusion

Thus, Efficient HEI Groupings can level to healthy and vibrant competition, Boosting research outcomes for element and foreign investors.

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Diagram

Pyramid diagram showing tiered approach: (Gu.) at top, Limited for Placement Research-oriented for middle, and Social justice Union D at base

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D-S-K-PRACHET

AIR 1932025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Education

Higher Education Institution Rankings and Quality Assessment

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197

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11

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