Status of Higher Education in Mizoram: An Inter-District Analysis of Gross Enrolment Ratio and Gender Parity Index

Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) is a key indicator for measuring the expansion of higher education. However, Mizoram currently faces a challenge as 75% of its youth aged 18 to 23 are not enrolled in higher education, indicating a poor GER. This study utilizes the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), conducted annually by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India (GOI) since 2010-2011, along with the 2011 Census data and the new district demarcation of Mizoram in 2019. The purpose is to calculate and analyze the GER and Gender Parity Index (GPI) of higher education in eleven districts of Mizoram, India.