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...

July 8, 2026 6:44 PM

Higher education enrolment rises to record 4.5 crore in 2023-24; GER touches 30: AISHE report

India’s higher education sector continued its steady expansion in 2023-24, with total enrolment reaching a record 4.50 crore and the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) touching 30, according to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24 released by the Union Ministry of Education on Wednesday. The survey, the government’s primary source of official higher education statistics, also showed sustained improvements in female participation, enrolment among S...