Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) vice-chairman Rajan Gurukkal has hailed the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) as a pioneering initiative, setting a regional model for higher education rankings that maintains national and global quality standards while being uniquely tailored to the State’s geopolitical attributes.
In a statement issued shortly after the release of the first set of rankings under the KIRF, Prof. Gurukkal emphasised the framework’s focus on learning outcomes and teaching quality—criteria that, he claimed, were often overlooked in national rankings such as the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework). He said the KIRF offered a more reliable, data-driven evaluation system, overcoming biases and subjectivity commonly associated with such rankings.
State-focussed parameters
The KIRF stands out by adapting the national NIRF criteria, while incorporating specific State-focussed parameters, he added.
The KIRF model also promotes collaborative peer pressure rather than fostering unhealthy competition. Instead of demotivating lower-ranked institutions, the ranking framework encourages them to recognise their weaknesses, build on strengths, and adopt effective resource utilisation strategies, Prof. Gurukkal said.
Published – December 23, 2024 07:34 pm IST