Measuring Access to Higher Education in India

Authors

  • Pankaj Mittal Association of Indian Universities
  • Bhushan Patwardhan University Grants Commission

Keywords:

India, gross enrollment ratio, eligible enrollment ratio, completion rate, access, higher education

Abstract

The gross enrollment ratio (GER) is a universally accepted indicator for the level of participation in higher education. India has adopted policies to increase the GER by expanding its higher education capacity and by promoting distance and online modes of delivery. However, the low number of students eligible for admission to higher education is a major limiting factor. The eligible enrollment ratio (EER) is a more realistic indicator.

Author Biographies

Pankaj Mittal, Association of Indian Universities

Pankaj Mittal is secretary general, Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, India. E-mail pankajugc@gmail.com

Bhushan Patwardhan, University Grants Commission

Bhushan Patwardhan is vice chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India. E-mail: bpatwardhan@gmail.com.

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Published

2020-10-15

How to Cite

Mittal, P., & Patwardhan, B. (2020). Measuring Access to Higher Education in India. International Higher Education, (104), 34–35. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14363

Issue

No. 104 (2020): Autumn Issue

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