AISHE 2023–24: Female Enrolment in Higher Education Surpasses Male Enrolment for Seventh Consecutive Year

The Ministry of Education has released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023–24, highlighting significant progress in India's higher education sector.

The report shows that female enrolment has exceeded male enrolment for the seventh consecutive year, with the Female Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) reaching 31.2%, compared to 28.9% for males.

Overall enrolment in higher education has reached a record 4.50 crore students, while female enrolment has increased to 2.24 crore, registering a 42.2% growth since 2014–15.

The findings reflect improving gender parity and greater access to higher education across the country.

About AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education):

Launched in 2010–11 by the Ministry of Education.

Conducted annually by the Department of Higher Education.

Collects data from all higher education institutions in India.

Provides statistics on:

Student enrolment

Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER)

Faculty

Infrastructure

Research

Financial indicators

Gender and social category-wise participation.

About Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER):

GER is the percentage of students enrolled in higher education (18–23 years age group) compared to the total population in the same age group.

A higher GER indicates greater access to higher education.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to increase GER in higher education to 50% by 2035.

About National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:

Approved in 2020, replacing the National Policy on Education, 1986.

Aims to transform India's education system through:

Universal access to quality education.

Multidisciplinary higher education.

Increased GER to 50% by 2035.

Promotion of research through the National Research Foundation (NRF).

Greater use of technology and digital learning.

Exam Focus Points:

Survey: All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023–24.

Released By: Ministry of Education.

Conducted By: Department of Higher Education.

Total Enrolment: 4.50 crore.

Female Enrolment: 2.24 crore.

Female GER: 31.2%.

Male GER: 28.9%.

Overall GER: 30.0%.

Female Enrolment Growth (since 2014–15): 42.2%.

Total Enrolment Growth (since 2014–15): 31.5%.

NEP 2020 GER Target: 50% by 2035.

Launch of AISHE: 2010–11.

Major Achievement: Female enrolment has remained higher than male enrolment for the seventh consecutive year.