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New Delhi [India], June 20: CollegeDekho, India's largest higher education ecosystem, today launched its inaugural HEART (Higher Education Analysis and Regional Trends) report for India, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends , preferences and current dynamics that shape higher education. In India. This comes at a time when the country is witnessing a fundamental transformation in its education sector, driven by digitalisation, demographic changes and evolving economic landscapes.
As India aspires to become one of the world's top three economies, the country's higher education system must be the fuel for that dream. Ensuring equitable distribution of colleges and universities is crucial to bringing this vision to life. Despite 11 million students enrolling in universities annually, India continues to grapple with a gross enrollment ratio (GER) of 28.3% in higher education. Mental health issues remain an alarming issue as students across the country still face increased anxiety due to lack of career guidance for college selection and career choice.CollegeDekho, a leader in the space , has guided more than 1.2 million students throughout their academic career. It has become an indispensable tool for students seeking the best and most personalized guidance for university education opportunities in India. Highlighting the growing influence of digital access on career guidance, the HEART report underscores CollegeDekho's vision of empowering the country's higher education system through a technology-based college enrollment and guidance platform, as well as helping universities and colleges in India to offer future skills-oriented degrees under its CollegeDekho programme. Guaranteed offer. It aims to identify and address key pain points using robust data analytics and a student-centric approach, setting new benchmarks in this space.
Commenting on the launch of the report, Ruchir Arora, CEO and Co-Founder, CollegeDekho, said, "The HEART report originates from the core of CollegeDekho's vision of empowering the future of India's youth by providing a stable support system and end-to-end for higher education. With internet penetration of over 52.4% benefiting over 750 million Indians, digital empowerment is transforming access to college guidance for higher education. privilege to serve the nation through our ecosystem of discovery, mentoring, enrollment and learning. towards closing the gap between aspirations and opportunities The report explores trends that could help shape policies and products to drive higher Gross Enrollment Rate. (GER) and results-oriented higher education, fostering a brighter future for India and its citizens to unlock the full potential of India's youth and contribute to a better tomorrow by being a catalyst for change driven by data and information. technology".
Highlights from the HEART report: Positive trends in India's higher education landscape:
* Positive trends in higher education infrastructure: Encouragingly, the last five years have shown improvement in India's higher education ecosystem, with the most populous states beginning to establish a more appropriate number of higher education institutions (HEIs). ). This progress means that the seeds of a more balanced educational infrastructure are being sown.
* Trends in migration for higher education in India: There has been a significant increase in the number of students who prefer to remain within their state for higher education (intra-state migration), increasing from 31% to 42% in the last three years. Interstate migration among digitally-capable students has decreased from 36% to 28%, due to well-established private universities and the expansion of higher education ecosystems in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Trends highlighting the challenges of higher education in India
- University penetration in India: India has more than 54,000 colleges and universities spread across its 28 states and 8 union territories. However, the distribution of these institutions is not always aligned with population density, leading to disparities in higher education infrastructure.
- University density vs population: compared to the United States, which has one university for every 7,750 people, India has one university for every 3,240 people. However, university density varies significantly at the state and district levels. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of universities, while Bihar and West Bengal lag behind despite their significant youth populations.- Lack of awareness caused by lack of guidance remains a problem: contrary to expectations, despite a increasing Internet penetration, Indian youth are not predominantly seeking employment-oriented courses and are still seeking security. The HEART report reveals that “Education” is the most searched stream among digitally empowered students, followed by “IT” and “Science” in second and third place, respectively.
Trends in course selection:
* Digital enablement drives career orientation: For digitally enabled enrolments, there is a significant preference for created and ongoing Technology (BTech) and Management (MBA) degrees. This contrasts with general enrollments where Commerce and Humanities are more prevalent.* Staying ahead of labor market trends: While Computer Science courses continue to lead the chart by a huge margin, reflecting their continued popularity and high demand for technology professionals in the digital age. Civil engineering is making a notable comeback, reflecting India's focus on infrastructure and logistics development as part of its ambitions to become one of the world's top three economies.
* Rapid growth in nursing: Nursing, while a niche specialization, is in second place and growing rapidly. This increase is also fueled by the Government of India's push to create nursing schools and efforts to mainstream the profession, which also offers the potential to work abroad and send remittances to the country.
CollegeDekho remains committed to guiding students to the right universities and helping educational institutions improve their offerings, building a better future for the country. Through the HEART report, by fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders, CollegeDekho aims to shape a future where all students in India can access high-quality education and achieve their full potential.To read the full report please visit https://bit.ly/3RqHEZK
New Delhi [India], June 20: CollegeDekho, India's largest higher education ecosystem, today launched its inaugural HEART (Higher Education Analysis and Regional Trends) report for India, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends , preferences and current dynamics that shape higher education. In India. This comes at a time when the country is witnessing a fundamental transformation in its education sector, driven by digitalisation, demographic changes and evolving economic landscapes.
As India aspires to become one of the world's top three economies, the country's higher education system must be the fuel for that dream. Ensuring equitable distribution of colleges and universities is crucial to bringing this vision to life. Despite 11 million students enrolling in universities annually, India continues to grapple with a gross enrollment ratio (GER) of 28.3% in higher education. Mental health issues remain an alarming issue as students across the country still face increased anxiety due to lack of career guidance for college selection and career choice.CollegeDekho, a leader in the space , has guided more than 1.2 million students throughout their academic career. It has become an indispensable tool for students seeking the best and most personalized guidance for university education opportunities in India. Highlighting the growing influence of digital access on career guidance, the HEART report underscores CollegeDekho's vision of empowering the country's higher education system through a technology-based college enrollment and guidance platform, as well as helping universities and colleges in India to offer future skills-oriented degrees under its CollegeDekho programme. Guaranteed offer. It aims to identify and address key pain points using robust data analytics and a student-centric approach, setting new benchmarks in this space.
Commenting on the launch of the report, Ruchir Arora, CEO and Co-Founder, CollegeDekho, said, "The HEART report originates from the core of CollegeDekho's vision of empowering the future of India's youth by providing a stable support system and end-to-end for higher education. With internet penetration of over 52.4% benefiting over 750 million Indians, digital empowerment is transforming access to college guidance for higher education. privilege to serve the nation through our ecosystem of discovery, mentoring, enrollment and learning. towards closing the gap between aspirations and opportunities The report explores trends that could help shape policies and products to drive higher Gross Enrollment Rate. (GER) and results-oriented higher education, fostering a brighter future for India and its citizens to unlock the full potential of India's youth and contribute to a better tomorrow by being a catalyst for change driven by data and information. technology".
Highlights from the HEART report: Positive trends in India's higher education landscape:
* Positive trends in higher education infrastructure: Encouragingly, the last five years have shown improvement in India's higher education ecosystem, with the most populous states beginning to establish a more appropriate number of higher education institutions (HEIs). ). This progress means that the seeds of a more balanced educational infrastructure are being sown.
* Trends in migration for higher education in India: There has been a significant increase in the number of students who prefer to remain within their state for higher education (intra-state migration), increasing from 31% to 42% in the last three years. Interstate migration among digitally-capable students has decreased from 36% to 28%, due to well-established private universities and the expansion of higher education ecosystems in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Trends highlighting the challenges of higher education in India
- University penetration in India: India has more than 54,000 colleges and universities spread across its 28 states and 8 union territories. However, the distribution of these institutions is not always aligned with population density, leading to disparities in higher education infrastructure.
- University density vs population: compared to the United States, which has one university for every 7,750 people, India has one university for every 3,240 people. However, university density varies significantly at the state and district levels. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of universities, while Bihar and West Bengal lag behind despite their significant youth populations.- Lack of awareness caused by lack of guidance remains a problem: contrary to expectations, despite a increasing Internet penetration, Indian youth are not predominantly seeking employment-oriented courses and are still seeking security. The HEART report reveals that “Education” is the most searched stream among digitally empowered students, followed by “IT” and “Science” in second and third place, respectively.
Trends in course selection:
* Digital enablement drives career orientation: For digitally enabled enrolments, there is a significant preference for created and ongoing Technology (BTech) and Management (MBA) degrees. This contrasts with general enrollments where Commerce and Humanities are more prevalent.* Staying ahead of labor market trends: While Computer Science courses continue to lead the chart by a huge margin, reflecting their continued popularity and high demand for technology professionals in the digital age. Civil engineering is making a notable comeback, reflecting India's focus on infrastructure and logistics development as part of its ambitions to become one of the world's top three economies.
* Rapid growth in nursing: Nursing, while a niche specialization, is in second place and growing rapidly. This increase is also fueled by the Government of India's push to create nursing schools and efforts to mainstream the profession, which also offers the potential to work abroad and send remittances to the country.
CollegeDekho remains committed to guiding students to the right universities and helping educational institutions improve their offerings, building a better future for the country. Through the HEART report, by fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders, CollegeDekho aims to shape a future where all students in India can access high-quality education and achieve their full potential.To read the full report please visit https://bit.ly/3RqHEZK
