Miranda House, a prominent women’s college in Delhi, has once again achieved a remarkable feat by securing the second position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 rankings for colleges. This marks the ninth edition of the NIRF report, which is developed by the Ministry of Education to evaluate and rank higher education institutions across India. The NIRF 2024 rankings are based on five crucial criteria: Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practices (RPC), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PER). Notably, Miranda House has consistently held the top spot since 2017, showcasing its unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
Miranda House, renowned for its long-standing tradition of creativity and charisma, is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of excellence and vitality. The institution’s faculty and students consistently strive for excellence in academic pursuits, co-curricular activities, and extracurricular engagements. Miranda House uniquely blends cultural heritage with contemporary advancements, creating a dynamic environment that reflects its rich legacy and forward-looking ethos. This balance between tradition and modernity continues to define and enrich the educational experience at Miranda House.
The Principal of Miranda House, Prof. Bijaylaxmi Nanda, emphasizes the significance of co-curricular and extracurricular activities in fostering a vibrant atmosphere at the institution. Students are encouraged to develop their talents through seminars, workshops, films, and cultural events. They are also given opportunities to take on leadership roles, further enhanced through interactions with prominent experts, academics, practitioners, and various government, non-government, and international organizations. These experiences equip students with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate the professional world.
Miranda House also focuses on research, collaborative learning, and internships with higher education institutions, corporations, and industries, providing students with valuable opportunities to gain practical experience and expand their knowledge base. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, Miranda House achieved an overall score of 73.22, demonstrating its exceptional performance in providing top-notch academic learnings to students. The institution scored 63.31 in TLR, showcasing its high-quality teaching resources, and 64.01 in RPC, reflecting its commitment to research practices. Additionally, Miranda House secured a score of 87.63 in GO for its outstanding placement results and 86.65 in PER, highlighting its distinguished reputation.
Miranda House is renowned for its excellent placements with lucrative salary packages. A significant number of students also pursue higher studies in prestigious institutions after graduating from Miranda House. This is evident in the institution’s impressive placement statistics, which show a consistent record of high placement rates and average salaries for graduates. For example, in the academic year 2020-21, out of 1547 graduating students, 1250 secured placements with an average salary of INR 6,89,053. Additionally, 1208 students went on to pursue higher studies.
Miranda House offers a comprehensive liberal education in social sciences, humanities, and basic sciences to over 3,500 students. The institution offers numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses and is acclaimed for its exceptional academic excellence in providing courses in B.Sc, M.Sc, and other social sciences disciplines. Miranda House has also made a strong commitment to delivering exceptional foreign language courses to students. In collaboration with the Department of Germanic & Romance Studies and the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Delhi, Miranda House offers a variety of certificate courses. The Department of Germanic & Romance Studies provides certificates in French, German, and Spanish, while the Department of East Asian Studies offers certificates in Japanese and Korean.
The admission process for Miranda House follows the same procedure as the University of Delhi (DU). Candidates need to qualify for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) to gain admission to the college in their chosen subject. Miranda House’s consistent high ranking in the NIRF is a testament to its dedication to providing a holistic and enriching educational experience that prepares students for success in their chosen fields.
