The Union Education Ministry released an updated report based on UDISe+ for the academic year 2025–26, describing a decline in dropout rates.
It reported that dropout figures fell at the preparatory level (Classes 3–5), dropping from 2.3% in 2024–25 to 1.8% in 2025–26.
At the secondary level (Classes 9–12), dropouts decreased more sharply, from 8.2% to 7.0%.
The ministry characterised these improvements across all levels as evidence that schools are becoming more supportive and responsive to learners’ needs.
The report also highlighted gender-related changes in the education workforce and enrolment: women constituted 54.9% of teachers (up from 54.2%), and the share of girls in enrolment rose slightly to 48.4% from 48.3%.
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