Maharashtra Records 46.53 Lakh Higher Education Enrolments Across 7,893 Institutions: Govt
Maharashtra has more than 46 lakh students enrolled in higher education, making it one of the top seven states in the country in terms of student enrolment, the Ministry of Education informed the Rajya Sabha. According to the data shared by the Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Ministry of State in the Ministry of Education in a written reply answered on August 12, Maharashtra has approximately 46.53 lakh…
Maharashtra recorded over 46.53 lakh higher education enrolments across its 7,893 institutions, according to the Ministry of Education's written reply to the Rajya Sabha. The state, one of the top seven in the country for student enrolment, boasts a robust higher education network with 87 universities, 5,380 colleges, and 2,426 standalone institutions.
The Maharashtra government has bolstered its higher education ecosystem through digital initiatives, quality accreditation, online learning, institutional governance, and financial support. National-level programs like the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), SWAYAM, SAMARTH, and PM Vidyalaxmi have been introduced to boost access to higher education and streamline academic records, learning resources, and institutional processes.
Financial assistance under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) has been provided to 144 projects in Maharashtra, with a combined approved amount of Rs 1,431.31 crore. The Centre's share totals Rs 863.37 crore, allocated to strengthen higher education infrastructure and address gaps in educationally underserved regions.
The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA), launched in June 2023 as the third phase of RUSA, operates from 2023-24 to 2025-26 and allocates a total of Rs 12,926.10 crore, including commitments from earlier phases.
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