The term “NIRF certificate” refers to the certificate awarded by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in India. NIRF is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank higher educational institutions in the country based on various parameters such as teaching, learning, research, outreach, and perception.

NIRF releases annual rankings for universities, engineering institutions, management institutions, pharmacy institutions, colleges, and overall institutions. The ranking process involves evaluating institutions on several criteria, including academic reputation, faculty quality, infrastructure, research output, graduation outcomes, and more.

The NIRF certificate is given to the institutions that have achieved a position in the NIRF rankings. It serves as recognition of their performance and serves as a testament to their quality and standing among higher education institutions in India. Institutions can use the NIRF certificate to showcase their rank and credibility to students, parents, and other stakeholders.