Half of its gigantic student population, the world's largest, will be made up of girls. Starting from a mere 25% in 1950-51, the share of girl students inched up slowly for the next 40 years to reach 39% in 1990-91. Once enrolled, girls are more likely to be conscientious in their studies and complete the course. In the EU countries, 54% of higher education students are women, in the US 55% and in China about 54%. But in these countries the status of women in society also improved simultaneously.

Source: Times of India September 23, 2017 20:26 UTC