GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words

While rankings aim to benchmark the performance of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), concerns remain about whether current ranking frameworks reflect the broader goals of education. Suggest measures to make the ranking system more objective, inclusive, and aligned with educational and societal outcomes.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025

Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

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The toppers’ answers

Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 149 wordsTheir whole copy

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The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) such as IIT, IIM, & AIIMs etc are an aspiration for youth, but ironically none of them are among the top 100 in the QS ranking. However there are certain concerns about broader goals of education:

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The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) such as IIT, IIM, & AIIMs etc are an aspiration for youth, but ironically none of them are among the top 100 in the QS ranking.

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- Ranking of Higher Education Institution - 1. Based on performance in terms of research and innovation - Eq. IIT Delhi performed ahead of all Indian institution in QS ranking 2025 - 2. Infrastructure for study and holistic growth - 3. Performance in job placement

However there are certain concerns about broader goals of education:

(1) Employability issues Around 50% of undergraduates in India are not employable

(2) Poor industry-academia linkage

(3) Inability of practical application of theoretical knowledge.

Measures must be taken for a more Objective ranking systems :

(1) Ranking based on research outcomes and innovation at university

(2) Moving ahead of mere placement to the ability of startup and role of incubation centre.

(3) Promoting inclusive growth via ranking based on level of development from initial level, rather than final outcome only.

(4) Societal outcomes Judging impact of institution of society such as

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* Central node: Judging impact of institution of society * Branch: contribution to sports, Communication skills * Branch: Solving Ecological issues * Branch: Skill based education

The Finland model of education based on Educare should be adopted for holistic growth of student's personality.

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Judging impact of institution of society such as The Finland model of education based on Educare should be adopted for holistic growth of student's personality.

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