The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) began with an insightful discussion on the significance of institutional ranking and the critical role of research in improving such rankings. Resource persons explained various types of research and publications, along with the importance of selecting appropriately ranked and rated journals. The programme highlighted the impact of institutional ranking on reputation, brand image, credibility, academic identity, funding opportunities, global recognition, and career advancement. A brief overview of major ranking and accreditation frameworks such as NIRF, NAAC, AASBE, Association of MBA, Shanghai Ranking, THE, and QS Rankings was provided. The session also covered research performance indexes including i10-index, h-index, and g-index, along with indexing databases and both paid and free platforms for accessing secondary research data.