India Higher Education Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033


India Higher Education Market Insights

  • As highlighted in Deep Market Insights analysis, the India Higher Education Market, worth USD 2.36 Billion in 2024, is forecasted to achieve USD 6.68 Billion by 2033.
  • The India market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.09% during the period 2025–2033.
  • By 2024, Undergraduate represented the largest share of the Program Level market size.
  • Graduate is expected to remain the key growth driver within Program Level, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Other Key Findings


  • In 2024, India accounted for 2.41% of the global Higher Education Market size.
  • By 2033, United States is expected to lead the global Higher Education Market in terms of market size.
  • Within Asia Pacific, China is projected to dominate the regional Higher Education Market size by 2033.
  • Taiwan is identified as the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, anticipated to reach USD 1.94 Billion by 2033.

Report Summary

Report Scope Details
Base Year for Study 2024
Study Period 2021-2033
Historical Period 2021-2023
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Market Size In 2024 USD 2.36 Billion
Market Size In 2033 USD 6.68 Billion
Largest segment Undergraduate
Units Revenue in USD Billion
CAGR 12.09% (2025-2033)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends

Segmnetation Covered

Segments Sub Segments
Program Level
  1. Undergraduate
  2. Graduate
  3. Vocational/Professional
Delivery Mode
  1. On-Campus
  2. Online/Distance
  3. Hybrid
Funding Source
  1. Public Institutions
  2. Private Institutions

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