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Abstract: India holds the second position in the world of having highest population there are approximately 49% female in total population of it. But it we analyze the current status of Indian women with countries of the world. Than we can realize that the scene in not even satisfactory but the worst. Indian women generally faced all types barriers to success like illiteracy domestic violence lack motivation and support and many more. Indian is country where men dominance in the society prevails. Higher education provides to women that means independence in decision making it would develop the capabilities and responsibilities in the field of social, economic, political, cultural areas. Higher education means whole development of personality. Higher education is one of the most important means of empowering women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to participate fully in the development process.

Keywords: Higher education, gender, inequality, Women empowerment,