NIRF ranking: USTM lone private university in Northeast

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 13, 2024

For the 3rd consecutive term, the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) WAS ranked among the best 200 universities of India in the 9thedition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 which was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on Monday.

USTM is the only private university in the northeastern region to achieve this place for the third consecutive year.

The parameters on which institutes are ranked are teaching learning and resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity, and perception. This year’s rankings, the ninth edition of NIRF, introduced three new categories: ‘open universities,’ ‘skill universities,’ and ‘state-funded government universities.’

The AICTE chairperson, Anil Sahasrabudhe, also announced plans for the Ministry to launch ‘sustainability rankings’ starting next year.

Among the Northeast universities in the overall category, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati was ranked 9, Gauhati University 57, National Institute of Technology Silchar ranked 92. While Assam University Silchar, Dibrugarh University, Mizoram University and Tezpur University were ranked among 101-150 Rank-band, Manipur University and North East Hill University (NEHU) are ranked 151-200.

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore ranked top in the university category, with USTM being placed among 151 to 200 Rank-band in the university category.

IIT Guwahati Director Prof Devendra Jalihal, said,”Retaining our position in the NIRF rankings is a significant achievement that highlights the unwavering dedication and relentless efforts of our entire IIT Guwahati community, including faculty, students, and staff. This consistency in our performance underscores our commitment to excellence in education, cutting-edge research, and impactful innovation.”

“Our sustained ranking reflects the quality of our academic programs, the strength of our research output, and our continuous efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing solutions to the pressing challenges of our time. This recognition not only inspires us to uphold our standards but also motivates us to reach even greater heights in the years to come, further solidifying IIT Guwahati’s position as a leader in global academia,” he added.