Institutions have until February 27, 2026 , to submit data for the National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2026. The deadline for the Data Capturing System (DCS) is 5:00 P.M.
NIRF 2026 Data Submission Deadline
The Ministry of Education announced the closure date for NIRF 2026 data submissions. This deadline applies to universities, colleges, and research institutions participating in the annual rankings.
Participation in NIRF is vital for institutions. The rankings provide an assessment of quality, performance, and transparency. This impacts institutional reputation and student admissions.
Institutions must ensure all submitted information is accurate. Data must be uploaded to the official NIRF portal before the February 27 deadline.
Key Dates and Categories
The DCS for the main India Rankings 2026 closes on February 27, 2026. Separately, the DCS for Sustainable Institutions remains open until March 15, 2026.
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Data Submission in DCS Started | January 6, 2026 |
| Data Submission in DCS Closes (India Rankings) | February 27, 2026, 5:00 P.M. |
| Data Submission in DCS Closes (Sustainable Institutions) | March 15, 2026 |
Institutions applying for the Research Category must also submit data for the Overall category.
NIRF Ranking Parameters and Categories
The NIRF framework assesses institutions across five key parameters:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources
- Graduation Outcome
- Outreach and Inclusivity
- Perception
- Research and Professional Practice
Institutions can submit data for the following categories in the 2026 rankings:
- Agriculture and Allied Sector
- Medical
- Management
- Law
- Architecture and Planning
- Innovation
- Engineering (Overall)
- College
- Dental
- Pharmacy
- Open University
- SDG Institution
Institutions should act quickly to finalize their submissions before the February 27 deadline. Further details are available on the official NIRF portal.