Indian Higher Education Outlook 2024 and Global Recognition

Firdosh Khan
8 min readDec 17, 2023

The Indian higher education market is anticipated to witness a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.46% between 2024 and 2032.

The Indian higher education market is anticipated to witness a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.46% between 2024 and 2032. The sheer magnitude of this growth translates into a projected market size of a staggering US$225 billion by the fiscal year 2024–25, a testament to the industry’s robust trajectory (IMARC Group, Invest India).
Trends Shaping India’s Higher Education Future

The Indian higher education market is anticipated to witness a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.46% between 2024 and 2032.

The sheer magnitude of this growth translates into a projected market size of a staggering US$225 billion by the fiscal year 2024–25, a testament to the industry’s robust trajectory (IMARC Group, Invest India).

This growth is further underscored by the international acclaim garnered by our academic institutions, with 101 Indian establishments securing positions in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, and 10 institutions securing spots within the top 500 in the QS World University Rankings 2024 (Invest India).

The Indian higher education market is anticipated to witness a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.46% between 2024 and 2032. The sheer magnitude of this growth translates into a projected market size of a staggering US$225 billion by the fiscal year 2024–25, a testament to the industry’s robust trajectory (IMARC Group, Invest India).
Size of higher education market in India in 2022, with forecasts until 2028(in billion U.S. dollars)

In this context, the significance of the higher education sector cannot be overstated. Beyond its pivotal role in shaping the intellectual capital of the nation, it serves as the cornerstone for socio-economic development and innovation.

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Firdosh Khan

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