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IJSTR >> Volume 8 - Issue 9, September 2019 Edition



International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research  
International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research

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ISSN 2277-8616



Performance Of Indian Medical Schools In National Institutional Ranking Framework (Nirf) And Appropriate Strategies For Its Improvement

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AUTHOR(S)

Arun Vijay Subbarayalu, Ahmed Al Kuwaiti, Mohanraj K.

 

KEYWORDS

Ranking, Medical Schools, NIRF, Performance, Improvement, Strategies, India.

 

ABSTRACT

Indian higher education system is the third largest in the world whereas several initiatives have been taken by the government to improve its ranking position. One such initiative is NIRF and all the medical schools are evaluated based on a certain stipulated performance metrics so as to publicize their academic and research performance to the students and their prospective employers. This study aimed to describe the ranking position of top thirty medical schools in NIRF based on the ranking results established in the year 2019 and to suggest suitable strategies for its improvement. From the findings, it is observed that All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi stands first followed by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, both positioned at second & third place respectively. Among those top 30 medical schools appeared in the ranking table, 13 located in south India and 17 located at the north. With regard to governance, 14 medical schools run by the government and 16 medical schools run by the private management. Most of the medical schools perform reasonably well in three performance metrics such as Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) and Graduate Outcome (GO) and Outreach and Inclusivity (OI). However, a considerable improvement isrequired in metrics such as Research & Professional Practice and Perception (PR). Further, this study suggests appropriatestrategies that would aid medical schools in India to enhance performance to improve their ranking position.

 

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