The gross enrollment ratio (GER) in India for grades 1 to 5, or primary school level, was over 100 percent in 2022. However, the ratios decline with successive stages of education. Higher education had the lowest GER of 28 percent. The gross enrollment ratio is the number of children enrolled in an education level relative to their population.

In financial year 2022, the gross enrollment ratio for the tertiary level of education in India was over 28 percent. In the last three fiscal years, this figure showed slight change. The gross enrollment ratio is the share of students, regardless of age, that belongs to the official school-age population, enrolled in the given school level.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Gujarat: Tertiary Education: Male data was reported at 25.200 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.600 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Gujarat: Tertiary Education: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 22.550 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.200 % in 2021 and a record low of 18.110 % in 2011. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Gujarat: Tertiary Education: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Punjab: Tertiary Education: Male data was reported at 25.200 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.900 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Punjab: Tertiary Education: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 25.150 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.600 % in 2017 and a record low of 22.413 % in 2011. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Punjab: Tertiary Education: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

In financial year 2022, the gross enrollment ratio for the secondary level of education in India was over 57 percent. This was the highest enrollment rate in the past years. The gross enrollment ratio is the share of students, regardless of age, that belongs to the official school-age population, enrolled in the given school level.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Andhra Pradesh: Tertiary Education data was reported at 36.500 % in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 37.200 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Andhra Pradesh: Tertiary Education data is updated yearly, averaging 31.073 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.200 % in 2020 and a record low of 27.326 % in 2012. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Andhra Pradesh: Tertiary Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

The data shows the year-wise and gross enrolment ratio in higher education for all categories, Scheduled Caste persons, and Scheduled Tribe persons, for male and female individuals. Note: For age category 18-23 years.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Uttar Pradesh: Tertiary Education data was reported at 24.100 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.200 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Uttar Pradesh: Tertiary Education data is updated yearly, averaging 24.299 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.900 % in 2017 and a record low of 16.300 % in 2010. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Uttar Pradesh: Tertiary Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tamil Nadu: Tertiary Education data was reported at 47.000 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.900 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tamil Nadu: Tertiary Education data is updated yearly, averaging 46.058 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 51.400 % in 2019 and a record low of 32.900 % in 2010. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tamil Nadu: Tertiary Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

The total gross enrollment ratio of students from the pre-primary to second grade across the state of Karnataka in India during financial year 2024 was around 42 percent. The enrollment ratio of students from sixth grade to eighth grade was higher among male students compared to female students that year.

The paper highlights the higher education (HE) landscape in India, which has witnessed an expansionary path since 2000 and presently emerges as one of the largest HE systems globally, is a laggard in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) with respect to G20 nations. The policy framework for HE in India since 1968, has been inclusive with provisions for the marginalised segments. Still, there is an urgent need to enhance the capacity at the institutional rather than at the university level, at the districts in India. This will address the regional imbalances and aid in reaping this populous nation's demographic dividend. It is a given that India will not only miss Target 4.3 - for the Sustainable Development Goal to be envisaged by 2030, but also unlikely to achieve the 50% target of GER by 2035, laid out by National Education Policy 2020.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Madhya Pradesh: Tertiary Education data was reported at 28.900 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.100 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Madhya Pradesh: Tertiary Education data is updated yearly, averaging 19.838 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.900 % in 2021 and a record low of 13.600 % in 2010. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Madhya Pradesh: Tertiary Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

India Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education: Female data was reported at 25.400 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 24.452 % for 2016. India Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 22.576 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2017, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.400 % in 2017 and a record low of 17.900 % in 2010. India Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Higher Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

The total gross enrollment ratio of students from the pre-primary to second grade across the northern state of Haryana in India during financial year 2024 was around 40 percent. The enrollment ratio for male students was slightly higher at 100.9 percent compared to female students at 100.8 percent that year.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Mizoram: Tertiary Education: Female data was reported at 33.200 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.500 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Mizoram: Tertiary Education: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 23.030 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33.200 % in 2021 and a record low of 18.302 % in 2011. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Mizoram: Tertiary Education: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

In financial year 2020, the number of students enrolled in higher education was about 40 million across India. This was expected to increase in the financial year 2035 to 92 million. Furthermore, the gross enrolment ratio in higher education in India was 27.1 percent in financial year 2021.

Gross Enrolment Ratio: Puducherry: Tertiary Education data was reported at 61.500 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.800 % for 2020. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Puducherry: Tertiary Education data is updated yearly, averaging 45.675 % from Sep 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.500 % in 2021 and a record low of 31.200 % in 2010. Gross Enrolment Ratio: Puducherry: Tertiary Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Education. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Education Sector – Table IN.EDD009: Gross Enrolment Ratio: Tertiary Education.

As per the results of a survey across India, the Muslim community in the country had a higher education enrollment rate of around 4.6 percent in the 2021 academic year. The average enrollment of students for higher education from minority communities has increased over the years.

The total gross enrollment ratio of students from the pre-primary to second grade across the state of West Bengal in India during financial year 2024 was around 56 percent. The enrollment ratio of students from sixth grade to eighth grade was higher among female students compared to male students that year.

Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female (%) in India was reported at 68.77 % in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. India - Gross enrolment ratio, primary to tertiary, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.