GER target in higher education – UGC NET Question

NEP 2020 clearly states that GER in higher education, including vocational education, should rise to about 50% by 2035, which is why 50% is the correct target figure.

Option A:
Option A is correct because it matches the explicit numerical target and year mentioned in the policy for higher education participation.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as 35% is below the desired level and does not represent the 2035 goal laid out in NEP.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because 75% is far more ambitious than the policy’s stated objective and is not the official target.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since 100% GER in higher education is not proposed; universalisation in NEP refers mainly to school education, not to higher education.