- Developed by Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development
- It release ranking of Educational Institutions of India
- NIRF survey is first of its kind of indigenous ranking framework for higher education institutions in the country.
- It outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country based on the parameters broadly covering Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and inclusivity and Perception.
- It covers six categories of institutions including universities, engineering, management, pharmacy, architecture and colleges.
- In 2017 ranking, Indian Institute of Science, Banglore is ranked 1.