As per NEP 2020, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) is sought to be achieved to the extent of 50 percent by

The policy sets 2035 as the year to lift the higher-education Gross Enrolment Ratio to fifty percent.

The year 2030 is too early and is not the target the policy names for this goal.

The year 2040 is not the milestone fixed for reaching this enrolment level.

The year 2047 marks the wider centenary vision, not this specific enrolment target.

The ratio measures enrolment in higher education against the eligible age group.

The policy also counts vocational education within this enrolment figure.