Analysis shows faculty credentials and research output significantly influence NIRF rankings for engineering, indicating areas for institutional improvement.
This study analyzes the relationship between research output characteristics, faculty credentials, and institutional ranking performance in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 under the Engineering category. Data comparisons across ranking bands (99, 100–150, 150–200, 201–300) reveal that pure institutional publications and higher ratios of full-time Ph.D. faculty contribute significantly to higher research and faculty-related scores. Conversely, excessive external collaboration correlates with reduced ranking performance despite higher publication counts. The findings emphasize the strategic importance of enhancing institutional research capacity, retaining experienced Ph.D. faculty, and fostering balanced internal collaborations.
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Palanichamy Naveen (2025) studied this question.
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