RONO HILLS, Jun 1: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), the lone Central University of Arunachal Pradesh, has secured the 14th position nationally among Central Universities in the latest rankings released by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF), and once again, emerged as the highest-ranked Central University in the North East region.
Among other Central Universities in the region, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, secured the 28th position, while Tezpur University stood at 30th and Mizoram University at 32nd.
A NAAC “A” Grade accredited institution, RGU has demonstrated remarkable performance across various parameters assessed by IIRF. The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework, a reputed non-governmental ranking agency, evaluates higher educational institutions on multiple indicators, including Academic Reputation, Employer Perception, Teaching-Learning Resources, Faculty-Student Ratio, Financial Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Publications and Citations, Patents and Projects, Graduation Outcomes, Placement Records, Entrepreneurship, and Higher Studies.
The IIRF ranking methodology also considers key parameters such as Placement Performance (PP), Teaching-Learning Resources and Pedagogy (TLRP), Research and Innovation (RS), Industry Income and Integration (III), Placement Strategies and Support (PSS), Future Orientation (FO), and External Perception and International Outlook (EPIO).
Congratulating the entire university fraternity, Vice Chancellor (acting) Prof S K Nayak described the achievement as a testimony to the collective efforts of the RGU community in pursuing academic excellence. Speaking during his official visit to Visva Bharati (West Bengal), he lauded the relentless contributions of teachers, students, officers, and staff towards enhancing the quality of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh and strengthening the university’s competitiveness at the national level.
Registrar Dr N T Rikam termed the achievement a major milestone and attributed it to the persistent efforts of ‘Team RGU’. He stated that the recognition reflects the university’s commitment to fostering a vibrant teaching-learning environment and promoting high-quality, socially relevant research.
Jt Registrar Dr David Pertin remarked that the university’s sustained commitment and patient efforts are now yielding tangible results. He noted that while the 14th national rank is a matter of pride, it also presents a significant opportunity for RGU to climb even higher in future rankings.