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What are the different types of degree-granting institutions (universities/colleges)in India?What is the enrollment of Indian students by level of education?What are the top fields of study for Indian Students?These are some of the frequently asked questions about data and statistics related tothe sizeand scale ofIndian higher education system. Given belowis the latest information availablefrom University Grants Commissionof India.

With 700 universities and more than 35,000 affiliated colleges enrolling more than 20 millionstudents, Indian higher education is a large and complex system. The structure of degree-granting institutions is cumbersome primarily due to "affiliation" and funding sources. Morethan 85% of students are enrolled in bachelor's degree programs with majority enrolling inthree-year B.A., B.Com. or B.Sc. degrees. One-sixth of all Indian students are enrolled inEngineering/Technology degrees.

Higher Education Institutions (Universities and Colleges) in India

Type of Institution Number E.g.

Central Universities (Public) 44 University of Delhi

State Universities (Public) 306 University of Mumbai

State Universities (Private) 154 Amity University

Deemed Universities (Private or Public) 129 Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Institution of National Importance (Public) 67 Indian Institute of Technology

Total Degree-granting Institutions 700

Affiliated Colleges (Public or Private) 35,539

Enrollment of Indian Students by Level of Education

Level Number ('000) % of Total

Graduate (Bachelor's) 17,456 86%

Post-Graduate (Master's) 2,492 12%

Research (Doctoral) 161 1%

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Diploma/Certificate 218 1%

20,327

Enrollment of Indian Students by fields of study

Field Number ('000) % of Total

Arts 7,539 37%

Science 3,790 19%

Commerce & Management 3,571 18%

Engineering & Technology 3,262 16%

Education 733 4%

Medicine 716 4%

Law 373 2%

Others 218 1%

Agriculture 97 0%

Veterinary Science 28 0%

20,327 100%

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