Introduction:
The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD), Government of India. AISHE was launched during the academic year 2010-11 with the objective of creating a comprehensive database on higher education institutions across the country.
Objectives:
- To identify and maintain a comprehensive database of all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country.
- To collect reliable and standardized data from HEIs on various aspects of higher education, including institutions, enrolment, faculty, infrastructure, and finances.
- To facilitate evidence-based planning, policy formulation, monitoring, and evaluation for the effective development of the higher education sector in India.
Data Collection Mechanism :
Data is collected through online Data Capture Formats (DCF)
The DCF captures information related to:
- Infrastructure
- Teaching Staff
- Non-Teaching Staff
- Student Enrolment
- Examination Results
- Financial Statements
- Other Institutional Parameters
Key Features
- AISHE is a completely paperless system.
- No physical visit by investigators is required.
- University Nodal Officers, College Nodal Officers, and Principals act as investigators and are responsible for data submission through the AISHE Portal.
- Data is submitted, validated, and monitored through an online platform.
Strengths and Achievements of Gujarat AISHE Unit:
- Gujarat is among the leading states in AISHE implementation and has consistently achieved 100% data capture and upload.
- AISHE data serves as a valuable resource for higher education planning and decision-making.
- Gujarat developed the Geographical Mapping of Higher Education (GEMHE) portal using AISHE data and guided other states in implementing similar initiatives.
- The work of the Gujarat AISHE Team has been appreciated by the Ministry of Education and NIC.
- AISHE data from Gujarat is regularly provided to the Chief Minister's Office for use in the CM Dashboard.
- The AISHE Team has been recognized for resolving complex survey-related issues and providing technical support whenever required.
- Gujarat successfully achieved 100% data upload for AISHE Survey Year 2023-24.
- A dedicated AISHE Team is in place for conducting the upcoming AISHE surveys and providing support to institutions across the State.
Recent Developments and National Highlights:
- AISHE has emerged as the primary national database for higher education and plays a significant role in policy planning, institutional assessment, and monitoring of reforms under NEP 2020.
- The AISHE State Unit facilitates the addition and mapping of colleges on the Digital Gujarat Portal based on requests received from institutions, enabling them to participate in various student-centric services and scholarship schemes offered by the Government.
- The latest AISHE Report indicates continuous growth in student enrolment and expansion of higher education opportunities across the country.
- Female participation in higher education has increased substantially, with female enrolment and Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) showing sustained improvement.
- Enrolment of students belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories has increased significantly, reflecting greater inclusiveness in higher education.
- Research and innovation activities have strengthened, as reflected in the substantial increase in Ph.D. enrolment.
- AISHE data is extensively used by the Ministry of Education, State Governments, regulatory bodies, universities, and research organizations for planning and policy formulation.
- Gujarat continues to actively participate in AISHE survey operations and maintains a strong institutional support mechanism for ensuring timely and accurate data submission.
Grant Allocation:
- Grants are allocated to the State AISHE Unit by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- Initially, 25% of the approved grant is released.
- The remaining 25% is released upon submission of the Utilization Certificate (UC) for the first installment.
- The State Unit follows a similar mechanism while disbursing grants to universities.
Remuneration:
- Remuneration is provided to University Nodal Officers and College Nodal Officers upon successful submission of Data Capture Formats.
- The remuneration is directly credited to the bank accounts of the respective Nodal Officers by the Ministry of Education.
AISHE Registered Institutions in Gujarat:
- No. of Universities: 110
- No. of Colleges: 3182
- No. of Standalone Institutions: 481
Importance of AISHE:
- Provides reliable and authentic data for higher education planning.
- Supports implementation and monitoring of NEP 2020.
- Assists in resource allocation and policy formulation.
- Enables benchmarking and performance assessment of institutions.
- Facilitates evidence-based decision-making at national and state levels.
Conclusion:
AISHE has become the most comprehensive source of information on higher education in India. Through consistent efforts, complete data coverage, and innovative utilization of AISHE data, Gujarat has established itself as a leading state in AISHE implementation and continues to contribute significantly to strengthening the higher education data ecosystem of the country.
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