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School dropout rate falls across key stages: report
Notable decline in school dropout rates reported for 2025-26
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 8 Jul 2026 · 1 min
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%.
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Significance of School Retention Rates
Understanding dropout rates can inform educational policies and infrastructure improvements.
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