Topic:
- GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in Education sectors
- GS-2: Issues relating to development and management of Education, Human Resources
Context: The ministry of education released the findings of the All-India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) for 2019-20 on June 10.
Key Highlights of the report
Total Enrolment
In Higher Education |
Out of these, nearly 85% of the students (2.85 crore) were enrolled in the six major disciplines such as Humanities, Science, Commerce, Engineering & Technology, Medical Science and IT & Computer. |
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) |
GER in higher education is calculated for the 18-23 age group. It is the ratio of enrolment in higher education to the population in the eligible age group. |
Gender Parity Index (GPI) |
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Students Pursuing PhD |
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Total Number of Teachers |
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However, the report also contains enough evidence to suggest that India’s higher education sector confronts serious issues of inequality across the gender, caste, and regional axis.
Connecting the dots: