EDUCATION UGC NET
HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
Question
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10% of the formal system
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25% of formal system
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50% of formal system
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Distance education system’s contribution is not taken into account while considering the figures of enrolment in higher education
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Detailed explanation-1: -The enrolment in higher education in India is contributed both by the Formal System of Education and by the System of Distance Education. Distance education contributes 25% of the formal system. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
Detailed explanation-2: -The total enrollment in higher education has increased to nearly 4.14 crore in 2020-21 from 3.85 crore in 2019-20. Since 2014-15, there has been an increase of around 72 Lakh in the enrolment (21%). The Female enrolment has increased to 2.01 crore from 1.88 crore in 2019-20.
Detailed explanation-3: -The structure of Indian Higher Education is three-layered, consisting of Universities, Colleges and Courses. The universities and colleges work in unison with regulatory as well as accreditation bodies to deliver standardized education.
Detailed explanation-4: -To expand institutional base of Higher Education (including technical, professional and vocational education) by creating additional capacity in existing institutions, establishing new institutions and incentivizing State Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations/civil society.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Importance of Higher Education In Today’s Society is unprecedented. The world is gradually changing and so is technology. The Internet has become a platform for many students who cannot afford to study in our regular one. There are many sources that help non-regular students to educate themselves.