School Education Quality Index

The Niti Aayog, in its report indicated that much has to be done at the level of the policymakers and the government in Karnataka to maintain and further improve the delivery of quality school education in the state. School Education Quality Index (SEQI) and ranking of the states released here on Monday.

Top Schools in Kerala

 Here are some of the top schools in Kerala, known for their academic excellence, infrastructure, and overall reputation:

  1. The Lawrence School, Lovedale – Known for its excellent academic record and holistic development programs.

  2. St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Bangalore – Renowned for its high academic standards

Top Schools in Uttarakhand

 Here are some of the top schools in Uttarakhand, known for their academic excellence, infrastructure, and overall reputation:

  1. The Doon School, Dehradun – Established in 1935, it is one of India’s most prestigious all-boys boarding schools, known for its rigorous academic program and holistic development.

  2. Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun – Founded in 1957, it is renowned for its focus on academic excellence and the holistic development of girls.

  3. Woodstock School, Mussoorie – Founded in 1854, it is a co-educational international school known for its scenic campus and emphasis on global education.

  4. Mussoorie International School – Established in 1984, it offers a blend of academics, sports, and extracurricular activities in a picturesque setting.

  5. St. George’s College, Mussoorie – Founded in 1853, it is one of the oldest and most respected boarding schools in the region, known for its academic rigor and holistic education.

  6. Doon International School, Dehradun – Known for its modern infrastructure, quality education, and comprehensive development programs.

  7. The Heritage School, Dehradun – A co-educational day-cum-boarding school known for its academic excellence and emphasis on values-based education.

  8. Brightlands School, Dehradun – Known for its progressive approach to education and comprehensive development of students.

  9. Doon Cambridge School, Dehradun – Established with a commitment to providing quality education and nurturing talent in a conducive learning environment.

  10. Tula’s International School, Dehradun – Known for its emphasis on holistic education, including academics, sports, arts, and cultural activities.

These schools in Uttarakhand are recognized for their commitment to providing quality education and holistic development, making them top choices for students seeking a well-rounded educational experience in the region.

List of top schools in India

 Here is a list of some of the top schools in India, known for their academic excellence, infrastructure, and overall reputation:

  1. The Doon School, Dehradun – Founded in 1935, it is one of India’s most prestigious all-boys boarding schools.

  2. Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun – Established in 1957, it is renowned for its quality education and holistic development of girls.

  3. Mayo College, Ajmer – A prominent boys’ boarding school founded in 1875, known for its rich history and academic standards.

  4. Modern School, New Delhi – Founded in 1920, it is one of Delhi’s oldest and most prestigious co-educational schools.

  5. The Shri Ram School, Delhi and Gurgaon – Known for its innovative teaching methods and emphasis on holistic development.

  6. Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai – Established in 1860, it is one of the oldest and most respected schools in Mumbai.

  7. La Martiniere Schools, Kolkata and Lucknow – These schools are known for their rich heritage and academic rigor.

  8. Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai – Founded in 2003, it is known for its modern infrastructure and international curriculum.

  9. Bishop Cotton School, Shimla – Founded in 1859, it is one of Asia’s oldest boarding schools, known for its academic excellence and scenic location.

  10. The Lawrence School, Sanawar – Established in 1847, it is one of the oldest co-educational boarding schools in Asia.

These schools are recognized for their commitment to academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and overall development of students, making them among the top choices for education in India.

Top Ten Universities in the World

 Ranking the top universities globally can vary based on different criteria and methodologies used by various ranking organizations. However, here’s a list, not necessarily in any order, that often features among the top-ranked universities:

  1. Harvard University (USA): Renowned for its academic excellence across various disciplines, Harvard consistently secures top positions globally. It’s known for its research, influential alumni, and world-class faculty.

  2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (USA): Highly regarded for its emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, MIT is a hub of innovation and groundbreaking research.

  3. Stanford University (USA): A leader in entrepreneurship and technology, Stanford excels in diverse fields, boasting a strong academic reputation and a dynamic learning environment.

  4. University of Oxford (UK): One of the oldest universities globally, Oxford has a stellar reputation for its academic rigour, research contributions, and its tutorial-based teaching methodology.

  5. University of Cambridge (UK): Renowned for its contributions to research and academia, Cambridge excels in various disciplines, emphasizing innovation and intellectual pursuit.

  6. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (USA): A small yet prestigious institution, Caltech is known for its scientific and technological breakthroughs, fostering a highly specialized academic environment.

  7. ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland): Internationally acclaimed for its focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, ETH Zurich consistently ranks among the top in Europe.

  8. University College London (UCL) (UK): UCL is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach, research contributions, and a diverse student body, offering a range of academic programs.

  9. University of Chicago (USA): Known for its academic rigor and emphasis on critical thinking, the University of Chicago boasts influential research and a strong intellectual community.

  10. Princeton University (USA): Renowned for its undergraduate teaching and research programs, Princeton is recognized for its academic excellence in various fields.

These universities often rank high due to their exceptional faculty, research contributions, resources, and the quality of education they offer across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Keep in mind that rankings can vary based on different factors and methodologies used by different ranking bodies.

Top 20 Universities of India – Track2Training Research Ranking


1
Indian Institute of Science
2
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
3
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
4
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
5
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
6
University of Delhi
7
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
8
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
9
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
10
Banaras Hindu University
11
Jadavpur University
12
Vellore Institute of Technology
13
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
14
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
15
Anna University
16
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai
17
Aligarh Muslim University
18
University of Calcutta
19
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research India
20
Panjab University

Ranking Prepared by Track2Training Evaluation Team 
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What are Top Ten Universities in India which Produces largest no. of Research Papers

Top universities in India known for producing a significant number of research papers. Please note that rankings and research output may have changed since then, so I recommend checking the latest rankings and statistics for the most up-to-date information. Here are ten prominent universities known for their research output:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore: IISc is renowned for its research in various fields, particularly in science and engineering.

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs): Various IITs across India are known for their extensive research output, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and others.

University of Delhi: The University of Delhi has several research-focused departments and institutes contributing to a significant number of research papers.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi: JNU is renowned for its social sciences and humanities research.

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR): TIFR conducts research primarily in fundamental sciences and mathematics.

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI): ISI is known for its research in statistics, mathematics, and computer science.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU): BHU has a strong research tradition, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and humanities.

University of Calcutta: The University of Calcutta has a rich history of research output, especially in the sciences.

University of Mumbai: The University of Mumbai has several research centers and institutes contributing to research in various disciplines.

Anna University, Chennai: Anna University is known for research in engineering and technology.

Please keep in mind that these rankings may have changed, and the research output can vary by department within each university. To get the most current information on research output and rankings, it’s advisable to refer to recent sources and university websites.

Outstanding Achievement for NIT Calicut in NBA Accreditation

 Five Major B.Tech Programmes of NITC receives NBA Accreditation for 6 Years Five major B.Tech programmes offered by National Institute of Technology Calicut namely B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering., Electronics & Communication Engineering., and Computer Science & Engineering have been accorded with the highest accreditation status of 6 years (2022-2028) by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi. 6 years is the maximum possible duration of accreditation where “Not Accredited” or “Accredited for 3 years” being the other two possible status. 

The present result of NIT Calicut is based on the inspection visit of an expert committee composed of 11 senior professors from top Institutions in the country during 11-13 November 2022. The committee evaluated all aspects of these 5 programmes with a special emphasis on the data during the period 2019-22 during which all academic institutions in the country experienced several challenges due to Covid pandemic. While the programmes offered by colleges affiliated to other universities in the country come under Tier-II accreditation process, all NITs and other Deemed Universities come under the TierI scheme, which is known to be much more stringent in terms of most of the quality assessment parameters. Moreover, the current evaluation was done based on the new format introduced by the NBA in the year 2021 which is tough to achieve as compared to previous formats in practice. NIT Calicut is one of the very few institutions in the country to achieve this feat. 

On this occasion, Director Prof.Prasad Krishna told, “This reiterates the outstanding quality that NIT Calicut ensures for the teaching and research. Over the last few years, we have conducted a few faculty recruitments which also have helped us to achieve this laurel. I congratulate all my faculty members, students, alumni and employers for their consistent efforts and exemplary contributions. As India is a full signatory in washington accord now, this achievement will help our students to secure admissions in top universities of the world for higher studies as well as employment all over the world- particularly in US, Europe and Middle-East” Prof. P. S. Sathidevi, Deputy Director and Chairperson, Centre for Quality Assurance & Enhancement said “The Centre for Quality Assurance and Enhancement at NITC and Office of Dean (Academic) are taking concerted efforts to ensure the academic quality of the programmes offered in the Institute. Regular Academic Audit is conducted to ensure that the highest levels of academic and research quality are maintained in the Institute. 

The remarkable achievement of six year accreditation for the five UG programmes by the NBA is indeed a pointer to the quality conscious academic environment in the Institute”. “In Tier-I format, NBA considers the performance of the programmes on multiple aspects such as Course Outcomes and Program Outcomes, Program Curriculum and Teaching-Learning Processes, Students’ Performance, Faculty Contributions, Institute Resources, Governance and Continuous Improvement. Outstanding achievement in almost all these criteria is required in order to get 6 years accreditation. This shows the non-compromising attitude of students and faculty members in the teaching-learning process even during the challenging time of Covid and ensures the global competencies of our graduates”, Prof. Sameer S. M., Dean (Academic) said. 

NBA came into existence as an independent autonomous body with effect from January 2010 with the objectives of assurance of quality and relevance to technical education, especially of the programs in professional and technical disciplines, i.e., Engineering and Technology, Management, Architecture, Pharmacy and Hotel Management and Catering Technology, through the mechanism of accreditation of programs offered by technical institutions. The NBA conducts evaluation of programs of technical institutes on the basis of laid down norms as prescribed by the Washington accord, a global consortium of accreditation bodies of 22 countries including USA, UK, Canada, Australia and India. 

Understanding University Rankings 2020-21

The present generation is said to be the generation of competition. Let it be student or the institutes they are enrolled, is having a fierce competition to top the list. Students get their list posted by the universities, likewise universities look to some rankings published worldwide and one national level. India has its personal college ranking system called NIRF(National Institutional Ranking Framework), launched on 29th September 2015, by MHRD. Similarly there are some international ranking system, for e.g. QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ranking, Shanghai Ranking, Times Higher Education ranking, etc. Thus, every college wishes to top these ranking list issued by those ranking system. 
Today, the NIRF issued its list of college ranking in India, ranking IIT Madras with the score of 89.93 as the top college of the nation, followed by IISc Bangalore. This list came after a day QS Ranking released its world university ranking, which in contradiction to NIRF, listed IIT Bombay as top college of India. Though its not in even top 100 colleges, worldwide. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), has topped the QS world rankings, followed by Stanford and Harvard. 
Differences in NIRF and QS.
QS world University Ranking was first issued in 2004(in partnership with THE) and then in 2010(on its own). It is published from United Kingdom, whereas, on the NIRF part, it was launched in 2015, for the ranking of universities in India. Both the ranking system has different way of deciding the ranks of colleges. 
NIRF ranking is based on the following parameters:-
• Teaching
• Learning and Resources
• Research and Professional Practices
• Graduation Outcomes
• Outreach and Inclusivity
• Perception
Whereas QS ranks on the basis of the following parameters:-
• Academic Reputation- 10%
• Employer Reputation- 40%
• Family/Student Ratio- 20%
• Citations per Faculty – 20%
• International Faculty Ratio- 5%
• International Student Ratio- 5%
Several Asian countries have been criticising the QS ranking, for not listing their colleges on a better position. They say the western method of deciding the ranking won’t represent the South Asia Universities well. Thus this led to other ranking system like the Shanghai Ranking.
Shanghai Ranking was started to represent the Chinese Institutes, on a world level, they focus on research rather than user experience. Thus, India also felt that there’s a dire need to have its own ranking system as the western methodology wasn’t the parameter on which the Indian Institutes could do well, and have a bad representation. 
As NIRF is currently under a developmental phase, it has numerable faults and are not accurate. There is a possibility that institutes can change the data number and tamper its ranking inorder to get Government fundings. But, no such case of data tampering is registered. Though a random change of college ranking is observed in last few years. NIRF still needs to be standardised and optimised, to rely on world ranking systems like THE, QS, and Shanghai ranking.
Statement given by Hon’ble HRD minister Ramesh Pokhrial Nishank, on the QS ranking is unacceptable, till NIRF itself is well organised. The minister said, “I don’t agree with QS and THE ranking. Graduates of our institutes are now heading the global leading organisations. They give us low ranking based on perception and I do not agree with it.” 
Though on logical ground, he might be correct but on a statistical one, MHRD needs to research on their part. 
Thus, if you are planning to join any college post lockdown, prefer the world rankings or if NIRF is to be preferred then see last year’s data, stability is the only assurance on our part.
The top Colleges ranked by NIRF are as follows:-
• IIT Madras
• IISc Bangalore
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Kanpur
• IIT Guwahati
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• IIT Roorkee
• Banaras Hindu University
The Top 5 Indian colleges ranked by QS Ranking:-
• IIT Bombay- 172nd Rank
• IISc Bangalore- 185th Rank
• IIT Delhi-193rd Rank
• IIT Madras- 275th Rank
• IIT Kharagpur- 314th Rank