Parameters

The State Institutional Ranking Framework (SIRF) Parameters provide a comprehensive method to assess and compare higher education institutions in Uttar Pradesh on transparent, state-specific criteria. These parameters are similar to national ranking frameworks but tailored to local priorities.

1. Faculty Quality and Engagement Index (Weightage: 35)

• Faculty-Student Ratio: 7 Marks
• Faculty Qualification Index: 7 Marks
• Average Faculty Experience: 4 Marks
• Faculty Development, Professional Engagement, and Research: 12 Marks
• Industrial Training / NITTR: 3 Marks
• Conference Participation: 3 Marks
• Online Courses: 2 Marks
• Research Productivity: 4 Marks
• Student Attendance Index: 3 Marks
• Faculty Participation in Higher Education: 2 Marks

2. Infrastructure Quality Index (Weightage: 35)

• Laboratories and Workshop Facilities: 10 Marks
• Hostel Facility: 6 Marks
• Basic Amenities Availability: 8 Marks
• Library Resources Accessibility: 5 Marks
• Industrial Training / NITTR: 3 Marks
• Smart Class Availability: 3 Marks
• Dispensary and Bank Facilities: 2 Marks
• Support for Differently Abled Persons: 1 Mark

3. Extra-Curricular Activities Index (Weightage: 20)

• Institutional Events Organization: 3 Marks
• Participation in External Events: 3 Marks
• Industry-Oriented Skill Development Activities: 5 Marks
• Community and Social Engagement: 3 Marks
• Industry Exposure Opportunities: 3 Marks
• Student Leadership and Innovation Platforms: 3 Marks

4. Examination and Evaluation Activities Reforms Index (Weightage: 10)

• Examination Index: 3 Marks
• Student Count in Exams: 5 Marks
• Evaluators Training: 2 Marks
• Quality Assurance in Evaluation / Paper Setting

5. Practical / Labs Productivity Index (Weightage: 35)

• Lab / Project Sessions: 5 Marks
• Student Group Size Criteria: 5 Marks
• Student Progress Report: 5 Marks
• Industry-Academia Relationship: 5 Marks
• Project Exhibition: 5 Marks
• Student Appreciation Record: 5 Marks
• Competitive Index: 5 Marks

6. Research Publications / Projects (Weightage: 35)

• Publication Average h-Index: 10 Marks
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): 15 Marks
• Sponsored Project Grants: 10 Marks

7. Workshops and Seminars (Weightage: 20)

• Workshops / FDP Index: 10 Marks
• Seminar Index: 10 Marks

8. Degree Outcomes (Weightage: 30)

• On-Time Degree Completion: 15 Marks
• Students Passing with Honour’s: 5 Marks
• Post Degree Outcome: 10 Marks

9. Campus and Placement Activities (Weightage: 40)

• Placement Preparation: 10 Marks
• Placement Success Rate: 20 Marks
• Pool Campus Organization: 10 Marks
• Alumni Communication: 10 Marks

10. Start-Up and Innovation (Weightage: 40)

• Incubation and Start-Up Support Index: 20 Marks
• Self-Employment through Government Schemes: 20 Marks

The SIRF parameters are designed to encourage transparency, quality enhancement, and improved institutional performance within Uttar Pradesh’s higher education landscape. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}