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Official India statistics · dated measures
Engineering qualifications in India
Census 2011 counted 73,12,459 people aged 15+ with a degree-level engineering or technology qualification. AISHE counted 8,33,808 UG engineering pass-outs in 2023–24.
The Census number is a stock of people by education. The AISHE figure counts completions reported by institutions during one year, including 2,49,701 women (29.95%). Employment as an engineer requires an occupational measure.
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| Measure | Value | Reference period | Scope | Original source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-level engineering and technology qualifications | 73,12,459 | Census 2011 | Residents aged 15+ with a technical degree or diploma equivalent to degree or above | Census of India · C-08 Appendix, India Total Total, row 8 |
| UG Engineering and Technology pass-outs | 8,33,808 | Academic year 2023–24 | Reported UG completions across institutions | Ministry of Education · final AISHE 2023–24, Table 36 |
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