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.
Estimated number of students enrolled in higher education across India from financial year 2020 to 2035
(in millions)
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