This refers to the increasing trend where private unaided institutions are enrolling a larger proportion of students compared to government-run institutions. In the context of school education, it signifies a growing reliance on private sector providers for educational services, potentially impacting access, equity, and quality.

A statistical measure that represents the total enrollment in education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the population within the relevant age group for a specific level of education. India aims for a 50% GER in higher education by 2035.