India’s Higher Education Enrolment Reaches 4.5 Crore (AISHE 2023-24)
India’s higher education enrolment reached 4.5 crore in 2023-24, up from 3.42 crore in 2014-15, with female enrolment at 2.24 crore. Here is a detailed explainer.
India’s higher education enrolment reached 4.5 crore in the academic year 2023-24. This marks a significant rise from 3.42 crore in 2014-15, reflecting a decade of expansion in access to colleges and universities. Notably, female enrolment stood at around 2.24 crore.
These figures come from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), conducted by the Ministry of Education. AISHE collects data on students, teachers, institutions and infrastructure, and is a key basis for education policy and the calculation of the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER).
The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) measures the percentage of the eligible age group (18–23 years) enrolled in higher education. Rising enrolment — especially of women — improves GER and signals progress towards the goals set under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which targets a much higher GER by 2035.
Growth in enrolment reflects expansion of institutions, digital learning and government scholarships. Increasing female participation is particularly important for social and economic development. However, challenges remain in quality, employability and regional disparities, which policymakers continue to address.
Key Points (मुख्य बिंदु)
- Enrolment (2023-24): 4.5 crore
- Enrolment (2014-15): 3.42 crore
- Female enrolment: about 2.24 crore
- Data source: All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), Ministry of Education
- Related concept: Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER); NEP 2020 targets
📝 Exam Focus (परीक्षा की दृष्टि से महत्वपूर्ण)
- Higher education enrolment reached 4.5 crore in 2023-24 (from 3.42 crore in 2014-15).
- Female enrolment was about 2.24 crore.
- Data comes from the AISHE report by the Ministry of Education.
- GER measures enrolment in the 18–23 age group; linked to NEP 2020 goals.
