AISHE 2022-23 and 2023-24: higher education GER reaches 30
The Ministry of Education released the AISHE reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24 on 8 July 2026; Gross Enrolment Ratio rose to 30 in 2023-24 and total enrolment to 4.50 crore.
Summary
The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24 were released by the Union Ministry of Education on 8 July 2026. The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for the 18â23 age group, which was 23.7 in 2014-15, reached 29.5 in 2022-23 and 30 in 2023-24; female GER rose to 31.2. The Gender Parity Index was 1.08 in 2023-24 and has stayed above 1.0 for seven straight years. Total enrolment rose to 4.50 crore in 2023-24 from 3.42 crore in 2014-15, and STEM enrolment crossed 1.02 crore, with women making up 44%. Participation in AISHE is voluntary and data is self-reported by institutions; over 90% of registered institutions took part in both years.
Key facts
- Released
- 8 July 2026, Ministry of Education
- GER
- 23.7 (2014-15) → 29.5 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24)
- Female GER (2023-24)
- 31.2
- SC / ST GER (2023-24)
- 27.8 / 22.8
- GPI (2023-24)
- 1.08; above 1.0 for 7 consecutive years
- Total enrolment
- 4.50 crore in 2023-24 (3.42 crore in 2014-15)
- Female enrolment
- 2.24 crore in 2023-24
- STEM
- 1.02 crore enrolment; female share 44%
- Faculty
- 17.32 lakh; 44.9% female
- Participation
- 59,533 of 64,756 HEIs in 2023-24; voluntary, self-reported
Practice MCQs 4 questions
According to the AISHE report released in July 2026, what was India's Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C â 30
GER reached 29.5 in 2022-23 and 30 in 2023-24; 31.2 is the female GER for 2023-24.
What was the Gender Parity Index (GPI) in higher education in 2023-24 as per AISHE?
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Correct answer: A â 1.08
The GPI for 2023-24 stands at 1.08 and has remained above 1.0 for seven consecutive years.
Consider the following statements about AISHE: 1. GER in AISHE is computed for the 18â23 years age group. 2. Women made up 44% of STEM enrolment in 2023-24. 3. Participation in AISHE is mandatory for all Higher Education Institutions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D â 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: PIB's survey note says participation in AISHE is voluntary and data is self-reported.
What was the total enrolment in higher education in 2023-24 according to AISHE?
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Correct answer: B â 4.50 crore
Enrolment rose from 3.42 crore (2014-15) to 4.46 crore (2022-23) and 4.50 crore (2023-24); 2.24 crore is female enrolment.