NIRF stands for National Institutional Ranking Framework, and a NIRF cell is typically a department or committee within a college or university that is responsible for preparing and submitting data for the annual NIRF ranking survey. The NIRF ranking survey is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, which ranks educational institutions based on several parameters, including teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and peer perception. The NIRF cell in a college is responsible for preparing and submitting accurate and complete data for the survey, which helps the government to evaluate the performance of educational institutions and provide rankings based on their performance. The NIRF ranking is highly regarded in the country and can influence the reputation and funding of educational institutions.