Surge in Sports Quota Admissions at Top Tamil Nadu Institutions - NAAC & NIRF play vital roll
- WeiDan Sports
- 2 days ago
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During the sports quota trial period, typically held in April after the Higher Secondary exams and results, many universities, autonomous institutions, and affiliated colleges conduct trials to admit athletes or players capable of competing at Inter University, State, National, or International levels, offering scholarships up to 100%.
Amidst the recent debate suggesting that sports are for the wealthy rather than the middle class, it is encouraging to evidence that many badminton players are being admitted to top universities and academic institutions with 100% scholarship.
The surge in sports quota admissions at top institutions in Tamil Nadu is a testament to the changing dynamics of higher education in the region. With the backing of NAAC and NIRF, educational institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating sports into their academic frameworks. This trend not only benefits the institutions in terms of prestige and ranking but also provides aspiring athletes with the necessary support to excel both in their studies and in their sporting endeavors. As this movement continues to grow, it is likely to reshape the future of education and athletics in Tamil Nadu, creating a more inclusive and dynamic environment for all students.
Amidst the recent debate suggesting that sports are for the wealthy rather than the middle class, it is encouraging to evidence that many badminton players are being admitted to top universities and academic institutions. Besides government and public universities such as IIT Madras, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in Chennai, Anna University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, private universities and academic institutions like SRM in Chennai, PSG, and SNR in Coimbatore are also admitting sports players through the sports quota.
By offering a 100% tuition fee waiver to distinguished athletes, institutions will gain direct advantages such as improved NIRF rankings and higher NAAC grades and enhance their reputation, attract quality students and faculty, increase access to funding, and provide greater international recognition.
In addition to the lucrative visibility and institutional profile with eminent sports performances, it is the opportunity for the institutions to score and compete with their peer institutions to score better accreditation points from NAAC accreditation. It is mandatory for universities and institutions to NAAC accredited. An institution benefits significantly from attaining a higher NAAC grade, including enhanced reputation, increased student and faculty attraction, improved access to funding, and greater international recognition, all of which contribute to institutional growth and quality improvement.
The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is crucial as it offers a clear and unbiased evaluation of higher education institutions in India. This aids students, parents, and policymakers in making well-informed educational choices and motivates institutions to pursue ongoing enhancement.
Badminton Scholar motivates players and their parents to confidently involve in coaching and compete in state and national tournaments without worrying about career-related concerns, while also maintaining strong academic performance in school.
In the NIRF Ranking, most of the top 100 institutions are from Tamil Nadu, with 24 universities, 14 engineering colleges, 37 colleges, and 10 state universities. This indicates a strong competition among the Tamil Nadu institutions to maintain their NIRF ranking and NAAC grade.
The total marks for NAAC accreditation in different criteria is 800, and by sponsoring the eminent sports persons, the institutions can gain up to 20 marks in the following criterions. http://naac.gov.in/images/docs/Manuals/Revised-University-Manual_1.pdf
5.1.1. Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution - 10 Marks
5.3.1 Number of awards/medals won by students for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at inter-university/state/national/international events - 10 Marks
This 20 mark is equal to the institutions if they attain 100% or good placement records.
Similarly, in NIRF ranking, Institution can gain 20 Marks out of 500 marks from different criterions.
4.C. Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS) : 20 marks - The percentage of UG students being provided full tuition fee reimbursement by the institution to pursue their degree programs
It has been observed that criterion weightages are more for UG admission and individual games than team games.
By offering a 100% tuition fee waiver to distinguished athletes competing at University, State, National, or International levels, institutions will gain direct advantages such as improved NIRF rankings and higher NAAC grades. This will enhance their reputation, attract more students and faculty, increase access to funding, and provide greater international recognition.
Badminton Scholar motivates players and their parents to confidently involve in coaching and compete in state and national tournaments without worrying about career-related concerns, while also maintaining strong academic performance in school.
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