Overview

• In 2024-25, Delhi University admitted 39,242 female undergraduates compared to 33,124 male students, according to Ministry of Education figures.
• Female admissions have climbed more than 15% since CUET’s launch in 2022, reflecting sustained gains in women’s participation.
• Participation of women in the CUET undergraduate exam increased from 4.29 lakh candidates in 2022-23 to 5.94 lakh in 2024-25.
• CUET’s adoption under NEP 2020 expanded from 90 participating institutions in its first year to 240 this year, standardizing admissions across diverse boards and geographies.
• Complementary schemes such as UGC’s development of women’s studies grants, AICTE’s Pragati scholarships and DST’s WISE-KIRAN and SERB-POWER programmes continue to support female students.