Parameters
State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) Parameters
State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) is a ranking system developed to assess and compare higher education institutions (HEIs) within a specific state. It is similar to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) but focuses on state-level institutions. The ranking parameters generally align with NIRF but may include additional state-specific criteria.
Key Parameters of SIRF
1. Faculty Quality and Engagement Index (Weightage: 35)
- Faculty-Student Ratio: 7 Marks
- Faculty Qualification Index: 7 Marks
- Average Faculty Experience: 4 Marks
- Faculty Development, Professional Engagement, and Research: 12 Marks
- Industrial Training/NITTR: 3 Marks
- Conference Participation: 3 Marks
- Online Courses: 2 Marks
- Research Productivity: 4 Marks
- Student Attendance Index: 3 Marks
- Faculty Participation in Higher Education: 2 Marks
2. Infrastructure Quality Index (Weightage: 35)
- Laboratories and Workshop Facilities: 10 Marks
- Hostel Facility: 6 Marks
- Basic Amenities Availability, 8 Marks
- Library Resources Accessibility: 5 Marks
- Industrial Training/NITTR: 3 Marks
- Smart Class Availability: 3 Marks
- Dispensary and Bank Facilities 2 Marks
- Support for Differently Abled Persons: 1 Mark
3. Extra-Curricular Activities Index (Weightage: 20)
- Institutional Events Organization: 3. Marks
- Participation in Extermal Events: 3 Marks
- Industry-Oriented Skill Development Activities: 5 Marks
- Community and Social Engagement: 3 Marks
- Industry Exposure Opportunities: 3 Marks
- Student Leadership and Innovation Platforms: 3 Marks
4. Examination and Evaluation Activities Reforms Index (Weightage: 10)
- Examination Index: 3
- Student Count in Exams: 5
- Evaluators Training: 2
- Quality Assurance in Evaluation/Paper Setting:
5. Practical/Labs Productivity Index (Weightage: 35)
- Lab/Project Sessions: 5
- Student Group Size Criteria: 5
- Student Progress Report: 5
- Industry-Academia relationship: 5
- Project Exhibition: 5
- Student Appreciation Record:5
- Competitive Index: 5
6. Research Publications/Projects (Weightage: 35)
- Publication Average h-Index: 10
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): 15
- Sponsored Project Grants: 10
7. Workshops and Seminars (Weightage: 20)
- Workshops/FDP Index: 10
- Seminar Index: 10
8. Degree Outcomes (Weightage: 30)
- On-Time Degree Completion: 15
- Students Passing with Honour's: 5
- Post Degree Outcome: 10
9. Campus and Placement Activities (Weightage: 40)
- Placement Preparation: 10
- Placement Success Rate: 20
- Pool Campus Organization: 10
- Alumni Communication: 10
10. Start-up and Innovation (Weightage: 40)
- Incubation and Start-up Support Index: 20
- Self-Employment through government schemes: 20