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9 July 2026

AISHE report on female higher education enrollment

The AISHE report is a flagship government document providing critical data on higher education, gender parity, and social inclusion, which are frequently cited in UPSC Mains answers regarding social empowerment and inclusive growth.

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Notes

  • AISHE 2023-24 report indicates total higher education enrolment reached 4.5 crore, a 31.5% increase from 3.42 crore in 2014-15.
  • Female enrolment rose by 42.2% since 2014-15, reaching 2.24 crore in 2023-24.
  • Gender Parity Index (GPI) is 1.08 for 2023-24, remaining above 1.0 for seven consecutive years.
  • Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for the 18-23 age bracket is 30, with female GER at 31.2.
  • SC student enrolment grew by 51.4% and ST student enrolment by 75.7% since 2014-15.
  • OBC student enrolment increased by 60.2% over the last decade.
  • Female share in STEM programmes reached 44% in 2023-24, up from 38.4% a decade ago.
  • Data collection for AISHE is voluntary, self-reported by institutions via a web-based portal.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Gender parity in Indian higher education, which has been running since 6 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the trends in female higher education enrolment as highlighted by the latest AISHE report. How does this shift impact the broader socio-economic development of the country? 150 words
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  2. The rise in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) among marginalized communities and the increasing female participation in STEM fields are critical indicators of inclusive growth. Discuss the challenges in sustaining this momentum in the higher education sector. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the AISHE 2023-24 report, what is the current Gender Parity Index (GPI) in higher education?

  2. What is the primary methodology used for data collection in the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)?

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