Statistics on Indian Higher Education 2012-2013

What are the different types of degree-granting institutions (universities/colleges) in India?
What is the enrollment of Indian students by level of education?
What are the top fields of study for Indian Students?
These are some of the frequently asked questions about data and statistics related to the size and scale of Indian higher education system. Given below is the latest information available from University Grants Commission of India.





With 700 universities and more than 35,000 affiliated colleges enrolling more than 20 million students, Indian higher education is a large and complex system. The structure of degree-granting institutions is cumbersome primarily due to "affiliation" and funding sources. More than 85% of students are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs with majority enrolling in three-year B.A., B.Com. or B.Sc. degrees. One-sixth of all Indian students are enrolled in Engineering/Technology degrees.

Higher Education Institutions (Universities and Colleges) in India
Type of InstitutionNumberE.g.
Central Universities (Public)44University of Delhi
State Universities (Public)306University of Mumbai
State Universities (Private)154Amity University
Deemed Universities (Private or Public)129Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Institution of National Importance (Public)67Indian Institute of Technology
Total Degree-granting Institutions700
Affiliated Colleges (Public or Private)35,539

 Enrollment of Indian Students by Level of Education
LevelNumber ('000)% of Total
Graduate (Bachelor's)17,45686%
Post-Graduate (Master's)2,49212%
Research (Doctoral)1611%
Diploma/Certificate2181%
20,327

Enrollment of Indian Students by fields of study
FieldNumber ('000)% of Total
Arts7,53937%
Science3,79019%
Commerce & Management3,57118%
Engineering & Technology3,26216%
Education7334%
Medicine7164%
Law3732%
Others2181%
Agriculture970%
Veterinary Science280%
20,327100%

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