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GS2 · Governance8 Jul 2026 · PIB

Union Ministry for Education Releases Reports of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE): 2022-23 & 2023-24

The Union Ministry of Education has released the Reports of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for the years 2022-23 and 2023-24, which collects detailed information from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country through a web-based Data Capture Format. The participation rate of HEIs in both surveys was more than 90%, with 56,180 out of 60,380 registered HEIs participating in 2022-23 and 59,533 out of 64,756 registered HEIs participating in 2023-24.

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Prelims-testable facts

  • 01The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) is conducted by the Union Ministry of Education.
  • 02The participation rate of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in AISHE 2022-23 was more than 90%.
  • 0356,180 out of 60,380 registered HEIs participated in AISHE 2022-23.
  • 0459,533 out of 64,756 registered HEIs participated in AISHE 2023-24.
  • 05The participation rate of HEIs in both surveys was more than 90%.
  • 06AISHE collects detailed information from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country through a web-based Data Capture Format.

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  • Most people think AISHE is conducted by the State Governments, but actually it's conducted by the Union Ministry of Education.
  • Most people think only a few HEIs participate in AISHE, but actually more than 90% of registered HEIs participate.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of high participation rates in surveys like AISHE on the accuracy and representativeness of data collected.

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Single facteasy

Which ministry released the Reports of the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) for the years 2022-23 and 2023-24?

  • A.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • B.Ministry of Education
  • C.Ministry of Human Resource Development
  • D.Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

The Ministry of Education is responsible for collecting and disseminating data on higher education in India through the AISHE survey.

Single factmedium

How many Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) participated in the AISHE survey for the year 2022-23?

  • A.50,000
  • B.56,180
  • C.60,000
  • D.70,000

The AISHE survey for 2022-23 saw a high participation rate of over 90%, with 56,180 HEIs out of 60,380 registered institutions participating.

Single facthard

What was the total number of registered Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India in the year 2023-24?

  • A.60,000
  • B.64,756
  • C.65,000
  • D.70,000

The AISHE survey for 2023-24 reported a total of 64,756 registered HEIs across India.

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