The Chinese university ranking is a ranking of universities in mainland China by Netbig, an internet company focused on higher education, founded by Jiang Jining, who graduated from University of Science and Technology of China. The ranking is conducted annually since 1999, and is generally released in July, around the time of college entrance examination. This ranking, however, has ceased to publish newer versions since 2013. Ranking methods There are seven different ranking systems in Chinese university ranking (Netbig). The first ranking system is "comprehensive(overall) ranking", which is based on 2~7th ranking system. The second ranking system is based on "reputation". The third ranking system is based on “academic resources”. The fourth ranking system is based on "academic achievement". The fifth ranking system is based on "student ability". The sixth ranking system is based on "professor honor" The seventh ranking system is based on "reserve fund". Criticism After its first release Netbig was sued by a Renmin University of China alumnus for committing libel to his Alma mater, by ranking the school 25th when it has the best law school in China. An official from the Chinese Ministry of Education commented on the ranking as being "baseless" and "completely without scientific studies." Some also argued that Netbig did not but should have considered employment data in ranking the universities. Top 10 Universities The rank started in 1999 and ceased in 2013. 1999 1. Tsinghua University 2. Peking University 3. Nanjing University 4. Zhejiang University 5. University of Science and Technology of China 6. Fudan University 7. Shanghai Jiaotong University 8. Tianjin University 9. Xi'an Jiaotong University 10. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2010 Ranking: 1. Tsinghua University 2. Peking University 3. Zhejiang University 4. Shanghai Jiao Tong University 5. Fudan University 6. Nanjing University 7. University of Science and Technology of China 8. Harbin Institute of Technology 9. Renmin University of China 10. Beijing Normal University Huazhong University of Science and Technology 2011 Ranking: 1. Tsinghua University 2. Peking University 3. Zhejiang University 4. University of Science and Technology of China 5. Nanjing University 6. Shanghai Jiao Tong University 7. Fudan University 8. Renmin University of China 9. Harbin Institute of Technology 10. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2013 Ranking: 1. Tsinghua University 2. Peking University 3. Zhejiang University 4. University of Science and Technology of China 5. Nanjing University 6. Fudan University 7. Shanghai Jiao Tong University