AISHE 13th and 14th Editions: Higher Education Growth
Why in the news
The 13th (2022-23) and 14th (2023-24) AISHE editions were put out together, showing how far higher education has expanded in ten years.
Key facts
- Gender Parity Index (GPI) of 1.08 in 2023-24.
- GPI has stayed above 1.0 for seven years in a row.
Decade-long growth
| Measure | Now | Decade earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges | 48,246 | 38,498 | – |
| Universities | 1,289 | 760 | – |
| Standalone institutions | 15,221 | 12,276 | – |
| Enrolment figure 1 (label not given in the notes) | 4.50 crore | 3.42 crore | +31.5% |
| Enrolment figure 2 (label not given in the notes) | 2.24 crore | 1.57 crore | +42.2% |
Significance
- The count of institutions rose in every category listed.
- A GPI above 1.0 means more women than men enrolled relative to the population measure used.
Exam angle
- Editions: 13th and 14th (2022-23 and 2023-24).
- Remember the GPI value 1.08 and the streak of seven years.
- Largest percentage jump listed: 42.2%.