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8 July 2026

UDISE+ report on school dropout rates

The UDISE+ report is a flagship government dataset that provides critical, authoritative metrics on the performance of the education sector, making it highly relevant for answering questions on human capital development and social sector welfare.

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Notes

  • The UDISE+ report for 2025-26 indicates a downward trend in school dropout rates across key stages.
  • Preparatory level (Classes 3-5) dropout rate declined from 2.3% to 1.8%.
  • Secondary level (Classes 9-12) dropout rate decreased from 8.2% to 7.0%.
  • Student retention improved: Middle level (Classes 6-8) reached 83.7%, and secondary level reached 51.9%.
  • Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the secondary level increased to 71.7% from 68.5%.
  • Transition rate from middle to secondary school improved to 88.3%.
  • Women constitute 54.9% of the total teaching force in India.
  • Total teacher count rose by 8.3% compared to 2022-23; single-teacher schools reduced by 3%.
  • Infrastructure improvements: 69.9% of schools have computer access, 67.4% have internet, 95% have electricity, and over 97% have gender-segregated toilets.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Kerala school dropout trends and analysis, which has been running since 8 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the significance of the UDISE+ report findings in the context of achieving universal secondary education in India. Discuss the role of infrastructure and teacher availability in improving student retention rates. 150 words
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  2. The decline in dropout rates and the increase in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) reflect positive trends in the Indian school education system. Critically examine the systemic challenges that still impede the transition from middle to secondary education and suggest policy measures to ensure inclusive and quality education for all. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. According to the UDISE+ report 2025-26, what is the current percentage of women in India's teaching force?

  2. Which of the following best defines the 'Gross Enrolment Ratio' (GER) as used in educational statistics?

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