NEW DELHI: While female graduates dominate the lists of toppers and medalists at convocations, the enrolment of girls in higher education system in the country is relatively low and an area of concern, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday.
“I must point out relatively low enrolment of girls in higher education system, particularly in the eastern institutions. This is not only an area of concern, but also a paradox since girl students tend to do well in school examinations outscoring boys. When allowed the opportunity, girl students maintain this in higher education as well,” he said.
Kovind was addressing the gathering at the launch of the Ministry of Human Resource Development’s national rankings of higher educational institutions for this year. (AGENCIES)
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