Is NIRF ranking trustworthy? Study reports lack of transparency, reliance on self reported data and other irregularities

A research paper published in Current Science by V Ramgopal Rao and Abhishek Singh critiques the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for its lack of mechanisms to assess teaching quality and reliance on self-reported data. The study highlights inconsistencies, such as ranking fluctuations and inadequate transparency, urging improvements for reliability and credibility.