The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has secured the top spot among Open Universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, as announced by the Ministry of  Education, India on August 12, 2024. Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor (VC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University received the award during the Press Conference at Bharat Mandapam , New Delhi.

The NIRF was introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2015 to provide a comprehensive ranking methodology for higher educational institutions in India. The NIRF rankings, an annual exercise by the Ministry of Education, evaluate higher  education institutions based on various parameters of quality  education. In total, 10885 higher education institutions participated in the NIRF 2024 this year.

Most importantly, this year marked the first inclusion of a dedicated category for Open Universities, recognizing their pivotal role in democratizing education in India. The accolade reaffirms IGNOU’s commitment to providing quality distance education to millions across the nation.