The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) measures the number of students enrolled in higher education as a percentage of the eligible population aged between:

A18 to 24 years

B19 to 25 years

C18 to 23 years ✓ Correct

D17 to 23 years

Correct answer: (C) 18 to 23 years

Explanation

The Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education uses the eligible age group of 18 to 23 years.

It expresses higher-education enrolment as a percentage of this age population.

The band 18 to 24 years overstates the reference group used for higher education enrolment.

The band 19 to 25 years does not match the standard definition.

The band 17 to 23 years begins a year too early for this measure.

India's higher-education enrolment ratio has been rising steadily as per successive AISHE reports.

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