The Ministry of Education (MoE) has unveiled the findings of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for the academic year 2021-2022. According to the survey, the total enrollment in higher education has witnessed a notable increase, rising from 4.14 crore in 2020-21 to 4.33 crore in 2021-22. This represents a significant progression from the figures recorded in 2014-15, which stood at 3.42 crore.
A noteworthy trend is the surge in female enrollment in higher education, reaching 2.07 crore in 2021-22, a marked ascent from 1.57 crore in 2014-15. The AISHE report also highlights a remarkable 51 per cent rise in the enrollment of female Scheduled Caste (SC) students, totaling 31.71 lakh in 2021-22, compared to the figures in 2014-15.
Over the years, there has been considerable growth in the higher education landscape, with the establishment of 341 universities and university-level institutes since 2014-15. Additionally, the number of female teachers has increased, reaching 6.94 lakh in 2021-22, compared to 5.69 lakh in 2014-15. These findings underscore the positive trajectory and efforts in advancing higher education accessibility and inclusivity in India.