Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education is the total enrolment in…
2020
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education is the total enrolment in higher education, regardless of age expressed as a percentage to the eligible official population in a given school year. Which of the following age groups explain the eligible official population in this regard?
- A.
16-21 years
- B.
17-22 years
- C.
18-23 years
- D.
19-24 years
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Correct answer: C
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education measures the total enrolment in higher education, regardless of students' ages, as a percentage of the official eligible population for higher education.
In India, the official eligible age group for higher education GER is 18-23 years.
Therefore, the eligible official population mentioned in the question is the 18-23 years age group.