August 31, 2026 1:41 PM
India’s higher education sector records significant expansion over a decade, female enrolment outpaces overall growth
India’s higher education sector has undergone significant expansion over the past decade, marked by a sharp increase in the number of universities and colleges, rising student enrolment, greater participation of women and students from disadvantaged social groups, and improvements in teaching and infrastructure. Data from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), conducted annually by the Ministry of Education, shows that the country’s higher education ecosystem has grown substantia...