More Young Indians Are Entering College, With Women Leading The Way
The AISHE 2023-24 report reveals that India's Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education has reached a record 30 percent. Notably, female participation has outpaced men, with women now representing a larger share of the student population.
Why it matters
This shift highlights significant progress in gender parity and educational accessibility in India, which is critical for the country's long-term economic and social development.
Education has become increasingly important in India as more young people pursue degrees to improve their career prospects. One of the clearest indicators of this change is the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), which has reached its highest level on record. At the same time, women are participating in higher education at a faster rate than men. According to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 report, GER has increased steadily from 23.7 per cent in 2014-15 to 30 per cent in 2023-24, an increase of 6.3 percentage points in a decade. The GER measures the percentage of the population aged 18-23 years enrolled in higher education. A higher GER indicates that a larger share of young people is accessing colleges and universities.Women Continue To Outpace MenThe rise in GER has been accompanied by a stronger participation of women.
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