BENGALURU: Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has released 'India Rankings 2016' that features IIT-Madras, IIM-Bangalore, Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore, and Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences-Manipal shining as the top educational institutions in the country. “This is the largest ever global exercise in terms of ranking ever done and the first for the country,” said Smriti Irani while releasing the India Rankings, 2016. The ranking framework includes the list of top universities and institutes in the field of engineering, management and pharmacy according to ET.

According to National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) the ranking was done on the basis of parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, graduation outcome, research, professional practice and collaborative performance, perception, and outreach and inclusivity in which IIT Madras ranked first in the list of top engineering institutes, while IIM Bangalore topped for management studies. Furthermore, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and University of Hyderabad featured in the list at number 3 and number 4 positions followed by Institute of Chemical Technology-Mumbai. “The top rank is a reflection of the commitment of the faculty, staff and students of IIT-Madras towards fulfilling the objectives of the Strategic Plan 2020 that we have set for ourselves," said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director of the engineering institute.

"This ranking will now make informed choices possible. Parents and students can now easily refer to the rankings while opting for an institute in higher education," said human resources ministry secretary Vinay Sheel Oberoi. 
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