AcSIR gets 11th NIRF ranking among research institutions

Excelsior Correspondent

GHAZIABAD, Aug 16: The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) has secured 11th position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 among ‘Research Institutions’.
Prof Manoj Kumar Dhar, Director of AcSIR, while congratulating all stakeholders for this stupendous achievement, expressed his gratitude to Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology for his visionary leadership. He also thanked the Chancellor, AcSIR, DG CSIR, DG ICMR, Directors of National Laboratories affiliated to AcSIR, Faculty members and students.
“This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our faculty, researchers and students. It underscores our mission to drive scientific research and innovation that addresses real-world challenges and contributes to the nation’s development,” he said.
AcSIR has been at the forefront of scientific research, with a focus on interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches. The institution’s robust research programs span various domains, including Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical & Information Sciences, Physical Sciences, Medical Research, and Agricultural Sciences.
AcSIR is an institution of National Importance established by an Act of Parliament. It is an overarching Institution encompassing 37 National Laboratories of CSIR, 28 of ICMR, some laboratories of DST and other prestigious Institutes of the country. AcSIR is the largest in terms of having more than 6500 PhD scholars on the rolls. About 630 students were awarded PhD degrees during 2023.
AcSIR recently introduced one of its kind iPhD program, which is program is described as innovative, imaginative, and industry-linked, designed to bring out the innovator within students. The program emphasizes creative and entrepreneurial skills. It is backed by industry partnerships and guided by experienced mentors. Admission for Jan-2025 session is open and last date to apply is 16th September 2024.