Mangaluru: St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which recently attained the status of a Deemed-to-be University, has secured the 58th rank among colleges in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. The survey is conducted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
St Aloysius College made a significant leap from its previous position, improving from 80th place last year to 58th this year. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), expressed pride in the institution's achievement. "This improvement by 22 ranks is a testament to the significant enhancement of our quality and standards," he stated.
The NIRF survey assesses the quality of education provided by higher educational institutions in India, evaluating parameters such as Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Perception, and Outreach and Inclusivity.
“St Aloysius has been performing well in all across these parameters. Most of our faculty members have attained PhDs, contributing significantly to our success. Additionally, our outreach program, Sahaya, allows students to engage with the elderly, orphans, and differently-abled individuals,” shared Dr Alwyn DSa, Registrar, St Aloysius College (Autonomous).
Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of St Aloysius College (Deemed to be University), highlighted the national recognition's impact, stating, "This acknowledgment by NIRF has inspired us to continue striving for excellence.” We strive to make a difference in which everybody can benefit, he added.
With a legacy spanning over 140 years, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has introduced several innovative programs as part of its curriculum. The institution is also planning to launch law and engineering courses in the upcoming academic years.
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