The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released the NIRF Rankings 2020 for the top universities in Assam. In the NIRF Universities Ranking 2020, three universities from Assam were ranked inside the top 100; which is one less than all previous editions when Assam always had four universities in the list. The three ranked universities are Tezpur University at 39th rank, Gauhati University at 47th place, and Dibrugarh University at 84th place. Assam University, which was ranked 97 in last rankings, however didn’t qualify for inclusion in the top 100. The candidate may go through NIRF Ranking 2020 Top Universities in Assam to learn the ranking trends over the years, scores, etc and many crucial details.
The NIRF has determined the rankings using five parameters, which each carry the same marks, but different weightage.
NIRF Ranking 2020 – Top Universities in Assam
| Name of the University | NIRF Ranking 2020 | NIRF Ranking 2019 | NIRF Ranking 2018 | NIRF Ranking 2017 | NIRF Ranking 2016 |
| Tezpur University, Tezpur | 39 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 5 |
| Gauhati University, Guwahati | 47 | 42 | 39 | 27 | 22 |
| Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh | 84 | 86 | 84 | 74 | 74 |
| Assam University | – | 97 | 87 | 92 | 77 |
NIRF University Rankings 2020 – Assam: Score Trends
| Name of the University | NIRF Ranking 2020 | Score | NIRF Ranking 2019 | Score |
| Tezpur University, Tezpur | 39 | 48.77 | 29 | 48.47 |
| Gauhati University, Guwahati | 47 | 47.1 | 42 | 45.57 |
| Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh | 84 | 41.05 | 86 | 39.3 |
| Assam University | – | – | 97 | 38.67 |
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NIRF Ranking 2020 Top Universities in Assam – A quick analysis
- Three Assam universities ranked in top 100: Tezpur University – 39, Gauhati University – 47, Dibrugarh University – 84.
- In all previous rankings, Assam had 4 universities in top 100: Since NIRF started releasing rankings in 2016, four universities from the state were ranked inside the top 100. However, in NIRF University Rankings 2020, Assam University, Silchar, which was ranked 97 in the last edition, failed to make the cut this time.
- All the three universities ranked in NIRF Rankings 2020 have been losing spots. For example, when the NIRF ranking was first released in 2016, Tezpur University was ranked 5th, whereas it is now ranked 39th. Likewise, Gauhati University has dropped from 22 (in NIRK rankings 2016) to 47th place in the latest rankings.
- Tezpur University is the highest ranked university in the North East: The second and third bests in the region are North Eastern Hill University (ranked 49) and Mizoram University (67th position).
- The top ranked university in the country is IISc Bengaluru.
- NIRF Rankings are currently released under ten categories:
Overall
University
Engineering
Management
Pharmacy
College
Medical,
Law
Architecture, and
Dental
NIRF Ranking 2020 – Parameters
| S. No | Parameters | Marks |
| 1 | Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) Ranking weight: 0.30 |
100 |
| Student Strength including Doctoral Students(SS): 20 marksFaculty-student ratio with emphasis on permanent faculty (FSR): 30 marksCombined metric for Faculty with PhD (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE): 20 marksFinancial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU): 30 marks | ||
| 2 | Research and Professional Practice (RP) Ranking weight: 0.30 |
100 |
| Combined metric for Publications (PU): 70 marksCombined metric for Quality of Publications (QP): 30 marks | ||
| 3 | Graduation Outcomes (GO) Ranking weight: 0.20 |
100 |
| Combined metric for Placement and Higher Studies (GPH): 40 marksMetric for University Examinations (GUE): 40 marksMedian Salary (GMS): 20 marks | ||
| 4 | Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) Ranking weight: 0.10 |
100 |
| Percentage of Students from other States/Countries (Region Diversity RD): 30 marksPercentage of Women (Women Diversity WD): 30 marksEconomically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS): 20 marksFacilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS): 20 marks | ||
| 5 | Perception (PR) Ranking weight: 0.10 |
100 |
| A. Peer Perception: Employers & Academic Peer (PR): 100 marks |
NIRF 2020 ranking parameters and weightage
| S.No | Parameter | Marks | Weightage |
| 1 | Teaching, Learning & Resources | 100 | 0.30 |
| 2 | Research and Professional Practice | 100 | 0.30 |
| 3 | Graduation Outcomes | 100 | 0.20 |
| 4 | Outreach and Inclusivity | 100 | 0.1 |
| 5 | Perception | 100 | 0.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How many universities from Assam are ranked inside the NIRF University Ranking 2020 top 100 list?
Answer: Three universities from the state made it to top 100 – Tezpur University, Gauhati University and Dibrugarh University at 39, 47 and 84 positions.
Q. How are the NIRF Ranking 2020 determined?
Answer: The rankings are determined by taking into account factors like – Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception.
Q. Are NIRF Rankings 2020 reliable?
Answer: The rankings are published under the aegis of the MHRD, so they have the official stamp which makes them authentic and real. Also, the ranking parameters are available in the public domain, which makes the ranking system sound and reliable.
Q. Which is the top ranked university in Assam and the North East as per NIRF Ranking 2020?
Answer: Tezpur University, which is ranked 39, is the top ranked college in the state and the NE region.
Q. What are various categories for which NIRF Rankings are released?
Answer: The NIRF rankings are released for 10 categories, including university, overall, college, engineering, etc.
