The Union Ministry of Education has published the latest AISHE reports for the academic years 2022‑23 and 2023‑24. The surveys capture enrolment, faculty, infrastructure and outcomes from more than 90% of registered HEIs in the country. The data show steady growth in participation, especially among women and socially disadvantaged groups.
Key Developments
- Overall participation of HEIs rose to 59,533 out of 64,756 in 2023‑24 (≈92%).
- The GER increased to 30% in 2023‑24, up from 29.5% in 2022‑23.
- Female GER reached 31.2%, giving a GPI of 1.08, above 1.0 for seven consecutive years.
- Enrolment grew to 4.50 crore students in 2023‑24, a 31.5% rise since 2014‑15.
- STEM enrolment crossed 1.02 crore, with female share rising to 44%.
- SC enrolment reached 69.72 lakh and ST enrolment 28.83 lakh, marking significant gains for these groups.
Important Facts
- Total faculty count: 17.32 lakh (55.1% male, 44.9% female).
- Female faculty increased from 5.69 lakh (2014‑15) to 7.78 lakh (2023‑24).
- OBC student enrolment rose to 1.80 crore, a 60.2% increase since 2014‑15.
- STEM enrolment grew from 91.5 lakh (2014‑15) to 1.02 crore (2023‑24).
Exam Relevance
These statistics are directly linked to several GS papers. The rise in SC and ST enrolment reflects the effecti