KIRF of IQAC | Bharata Mata College of Commerce and Arts, Choondy, Aluva

Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF)

The Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) is an initiative of the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) designed to evaluate and enhance the quality of higher education institutions across the state. It aims to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement by aligning institutional performance with both national and global standards of excellence.

KIRF Parameters

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Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) – Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching, learning processes, faculty qualifications, and academic resources.
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Knowledge Dissemination & Research Excellence (KDRE) – Focuses on research output, publications, innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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Graduation Outcome (GO) – Measures student performance in examinations, placements, and progression to higher studies.
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Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) – Examines inclusivity in access, gender representation, social equity, and institutional support mechanisms.
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Scientific Temper, Secular Outlook, Innovation & Entrepreneurship (STSO & IE) – Assesses the promotion of scientific thinking, secularism, sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Our Institution’s Participation in KIRF

Our college has applied for participation in the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) as part of our ongoing commitment to quality enhancement and institutional benchmarking. Through this process, we aim to systematically evaluate our academic practices, infrastructure, inclusivity, and research engagement in line with KIRF parameters. Internal quality assurance mechanisms have been strengthened to ensure data transparency, performance assessment, and continuous institutional improvement. Participation in KIRF marks a significant step in our journey toward achieving excellence and accountability in higher education.

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