AISHE 2023-24 Reports 55% University Participation in NIRF, 56% Offer Four-Year UG Courses
The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 report reveals that 55% of universities participated in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), while 56% have introduced four-year undergraduate courses as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation. The survey included data from 1,289 universities and over 48,000 colleges, marking an increase in registered universities since 2019-20. AISHE collected information through a new NEP module to monitor policy progress across higher education institutions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 93%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- easternmirror— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present government-released data on higher education without partisan framing. They focus on official statistics and policy implementation status, reflecting a neutral stance. Both sources emphasize factual reporting on the National Education Policy's progress, including participation rates and institutional data, without editorializing or political commentary.
The tone across the articles is neutral and informative, focusing on reporting survey findings and policy implementation metrics. There is no evident positive or negative sentiment; instead, the coverage provides straightforward data presentation to inform readers about the current status of higher education reforms.
How 2 sources covered this story
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