Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Ex-VC Details Reasons for SPPU's NIRF Ranking Decline
Imagine a university getting graded like a school.
SPPU, a university, recently got a lower grade in a national ranking.
The former head of the university, Nitin Karmalkar, explained why.
Some subjects are outdated, not many students take them, and the syllabus needs updates.
Also, the university’s research quality is under question, and its data management could be better.
He said the university needs to attract better perception.
He also emphasized the importance of modern courses like AI and data science to improve.
Basically, the university needs to work on many aspects to improve its ranking.
SPPU's rank dropped to 91 in the 'Overall' NIRF rankings.
Former VC Nitin Karmalkar cited multiple reasons for the decline.
Research integrity issues were highlighted, with SPPU in the 'Red Flag' category.
Outdated syllabus and lack of demand in the market were discussed.
Karmalkar suggested updating courses and improving perception metrics.
- Who
- Nitin Karmalkar, former Vice-Chancellor of SPPU
- What
- Shared reasons for SPPU's drop in NIRF rankings
- When
- Following a discussion on Wednesday
- Where
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
- Why
- Due to factors including research integrity, syllabus issues, and data management.
- University
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
- NIRF Rank (Current)
- 91 (Overall)
- NIRF Rank (Previous Year)
- 37 (Overall)
- Former Vice-Chancellor
- Nitin Karmalkar
- RI² Status
- Red Flag Category