What was the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education in India according to the All India Survey on Higher Education, 2021-22?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) 28.4%

Explanation:

• According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021–22, the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education for the age group 18–23 years in India was 28.4%.
• This indicates that approximately 28.4% of the eligible age group was enrolled in higher education during that period.
• The female GER was slightly higher at 28.5%, continuing a trend where female enrollment has been surpassing male enrollment in recent years.
• The GER has shown a steady increase from 23.7% in 2014–15, reflecting positive trends in access to higher education in India.

Information Booster:

• The total enrollment in higher education reached nearly 4.33 crore in 2021–22, marking a significant increase from 4.14 crore in 2020–21 and 3.42 crore in 2014–15.
• The increase in GER is attributed to various factors, including government initiatives, expansion of institutions, and increased awareness about the importance of higher education.