HealthNIRF Ranking 2026 Delayed Due to Retracted Research Papers Scrutiny
The Ministry of Education has delayed the release of the NIRF Ranking 2026, usually announced between August and September. This delay follows increased scrutiny of data submitted by higher education institutions, focusing on the presence of retracted research papers. India recorded 887 research paper retractions in 2025, the second highest globally after China. Research is a key parameter in the NIRF evaluation process.
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