The Union Budget 2025-26 states that total number of students in 23 IITs has increased 100 per cent from 65,000 to 1.35 lakh in the past _____ years.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
According to data from the Union Budget 2025-26, the last 10 years (2014-15 to 2024-25) have seen unprecedented growth in infrastructure and the number of seats in India's higher education institutions, especially the IITs.
Key Budget Statistics and Achievements:
Growth in IITs: The total number of students at the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) has increased from 65,000 to 1.35 lakh over the last decade, representing an increase of over 100%.
Female Enrollment: Female enrollment in higher education has increased by 32% over the last 10 years.
STEM Education: India is among the countries with the highest female enrollment (43%) in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses.