Overview

The Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) assesses the level of higher education institutions in the State against the following five agreed parameters:

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
• Knowledge Dissemination and Research Excellence (KDRE)
• Graduation Outcome (GO)
• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
• Scientific Temper and Secular Outlook (STSO)

The Kerala State Higher Education Council is the implementing agency for the ranking of institutions, conducted annually.

KIRF Parameters

The performance parameters are organised into five broad heads, and have been further elaborated into suitable sub-heads. Each broad head has an overall weight assigned to it.

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
  These parameters are related to teaching, the effectiveness of learning outcomes, and the availability and accessibility of resources.
• Knowledge Dissemination and Research Excellence (KDRE)
  These parameters consider impact of knowledge dissemination and the excellence of research.
• Graduation Outcome (GO)
  These parameters consider the reflection of institutions' ability to prepare and equip students after the courses.
• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
  These parameters measure the effectiveness in promoting outreach and inclusivity.
• Scientific Temper and Secular Outlook (STSO)
  These parameters emphasizes the promotion of scientific temper and a secular outlook and commitment of the institution to promote them.