Recently, the Union Education Minister announced the release of the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20.
The Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of Higher education in India.
It is released annually by the Department of Higher Education.
Key findings of the report
In the last five years from 2015-16 to 2019-20, there has been a growth of 11.4% in student enrolment.
Uttar Pradesh has highest student enrolment in India (49.1% male and 50.9% female) followed by Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) increased by a minuscule 0.8% in 2019-20.
GER is the number of students enrolled in a given level of education, regardless of age,
There has been overall increase of over 18% in female enrolment.
However, share of girl students is lowest in institutes of national importance while female participation in professional courses is lower as compared to to academic courses.
Humanities, Science, Commerce, Engineering & Technology, Medical Science and IT & Computer were six major fields chosen by students.
Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC): It aims at improving the research ecosystem by research collaborations between Indian institutions and the best institutions in the world.
Rashtriya Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA): It aims at providing strategic funding to higher educational institutions.
