Which of the following statements are true about the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)?
1.NIRF has five parameters: Teaching-Learning & Resources, Research & Professional Practice, Graduation Outcome, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception.
2.NIRF was approved by the MHRD in September 2015.
3.The first results were published in 2016, where ranking is a six-monthly affair.
4.Accreditation gives an absolute grade, while ranking is relative to other similarly placed institutions.
A2, 3 and 4
B1, 2, 3 and 4
C1, 2 and 4 ✓ Correct
D1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 4
Explanation
Statement 1 correctly lists the five parameters of teaching-learning, research, graduation outcome, outreach and perception.
Statement 2 rightly notes that this framework was approved in September 2015.
Statement 4 correctly distinguishes accreditation as an absolute grade from ranking as a relative measure.
Statement 3 is wrong because this ranking is released annually, not as a six-monthly affair.
The first rankings under this framework did appear in 2016.
Ranking places institutions in relative order while accreditation certifies a quality grade.
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