The Education Ministry DR Nishank Pokhriyal has released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report 2019-2020 for Institutes of Higher Education. As per reports, the number of Institutes of National Importance(INIs) has remarkably increased by 80% during the period of 2015 to 2020 i.e from 75 to 135. In addition, the number of PhDs has also increased during the said tenure by 60%.
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AISHE 2019-20 Report Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
Checked on 03 Sep 2026
The AISHE 2019-20 Report (All India Survey on Higher Education) was released by India's Ministry of Education to provide a comprehensive statistical overview of the country's higher education landscape for the academic year 2019-20.
The AISHE 2019-20 Report (All India Survey on Higher Education) was released by India's Ministry of Education to provide a comprehensive statistical overview of the country's higher education landscape for the academic year 2019-20. As of 03 Sep 2026, no fresh official source material could be fetched to confirm any new update or revision to this specific report. The AISHE survey is conducted annually, and subsequent editions covering 2020-21, 2021-22, and beyond are expected to have been published in the years following the 2019-20 release. Students, researchers, and institutions seeking the most current higher education data should visit aishe.gov.in directly to access the latest available AISHE edition. Based on historical patterns, the Ministry typically releases each annual report within 12–24 months of data collection. No major revision or re-release of the 2019-20 report has been officially confirmed at this time.
- AISHE 2019-20 Report was released by the Ministry of Education (formerly HRD Ministry) — exact release date not re-confirmed by freshly fetched official source as of 03 Sep 2026
- AISHE reports are typically released annually; the 2020-21 edition is expected to have followed the 2019-20 report by approximately 12–18 months (pattern-based, unconfirmed)
- AISHE 2021-22 and subsequent editions are expected to have been released on aishe.gov.in — check portal for the latest available edition
- Data collection for each AISHE cycle typically begins around November–December of the reference academic year (pattern-based estimate)
- Final report publication for any given academic year has historically occurred within 12–24 months of data collection closure (tentative, based on past cadence)
- Students and researchers seeking the most recent higher education statistics should monitor aishe.gov.in for the latest edition, expected to cover academic year 2023-24 or 2024-25 by late 2026
Sources: AISHE Official Portal — Ministry of Education, Government of India
Union Education Minister Dr RP Nishank has tweeted about the latest developments through his official Twitter account while attributing the credits to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi.
The All India Survey on Higher Education, under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India conducts the survey and releases the report of Institutes of National Importance. With the 2019-2020 reports released, the survey findings indicate that during the five years pan since 2015, the number of Institutes of National Importance have increased to 135 in 2020. Evidently, the number of newly established Institutes of National Importance from 2015 to 2020 is 60, which is a little shy of twice the number of institutes existing in 2015.
Dr Nishank also tweets that there has been significant improvement in GER, Gender Parity Index. In the previous report of the year 2018-2019, it was shown that in the field of technology UG and PG programs had taken a steep fall. In addition, there was an overall reduction in admission to professional programs in the AISHE report 2018-2019.
As per the previous reports, there has been a significant decrease in M.Tech enrollment during the last five years. During 2014-2015, enrollment for M.Tech program was 289,311. The figures came down to 135,500 during the period 2018-2019. In addition, during the same period, there the enrollment for the B.Tech program was declined from 11%. During the year 2014-2015, the number of B.Tech enrollment was 4,254,919. While in 2018-2019, the number of enrollment was 3,730,949.
However, some professional programmes like MBA, MBBS, BEd and LLB continued to attract more students. The number of students pursuing an MBA, has grown from 4,09,432 in 2014-15 to 4,62,853 in 2018-19. Similarly, enrolment in B.Ed. jumped by almost 80%, from 6,57,194 in 2014-15 to 11,75,517 last year.
Major Changes This Year
No major change to the AISHE 2019-20 Report has been officially announced or confirmed as of 03 Sep 2026, since no official source material was retrievable during this update cycle. The AISHE report is a statistical publication, not an exam, so 'changes' typically refer to methodology updates, data scope expansions, or revised indicators in newer editions. Any such methodological changes in subsequent AISHE reports (2020-21 onward) should be verified directly on aishe.gov.in. No confirmed alterations to the 2019-20 report's findings or structure are on record at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AISHE 2019-20 Report and who releases it?
The AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) 2019-20 Report is an annual statistical publication released by India's Ministry of Education. It covers data on student enrolment, institutions, faculty, and other higher education indicators for the academic year 2019-20.
Where can I download the AISHE 2019-20 Report?
The report is available on the official AISHE portal at aishe.gov.in. Navigate to the 'Reports' or 'Publications' section to find and download the 2019-20 edition.
Has the AISHE 2019-20 Report been revised or updated after its initial release?
No official revision or re-release of the AISHE 2019-20 Report has been confirmed as of 03 Sep 2026. Always check aishe.gov.in for any official corrigendum or updated version.
What are the key highlights of the AISHE 2019-20 Report?
The 2019-20 report covered data on over 1,000 universities and 42,000+ colleges across India, including enrolment figures, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), gender parity, and faculty strength. For exact figures, refer to the official report on aishe.gov.in.
Is there a newer AISHE report available beyond 2019-20?
Yes, based on historical release patterns, subsequent editions (2020-21, 2021-22, etc.) are expected to have been released. Visit aishe.gov.in to access the most recent edition available as of your query date.
How is the AISHE data useful for competitive exam preparation?
AISHE data is frequently cited in essays, GK sections, and interviews for UPSC, State PSCs, and other competitive exams. Key statistics on GER, enrolment by gender/category, and number of institutions are particularly relevant.
When is the next AISHE report expected to be released?
AISHE reports are released annually, typically 12–24 months after data collection for the reference year closes. The exact release date for the latest edition has not been officially confirmed; monitor aishe.gov.in for announcements.
