UDISE+ 2025-26 report records sharp fall in school dropout rates as teacher strength surpasses 1.02 crore nationwide

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/udise-2025-26-report-records-sharp-fall-in-school-dropout-rates-as-teacher-strength-surpasses-1-02-crore-nationwide/articleshow/132251822.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/132251822.cms" /></a>The UDISE+ 2025-26 report by the Ministry of Education recorded a sharp decline in school dropout rates, with preparatory-level dropouts falling to 1.8% and secondary-level dropouts to 7%. Student retention improved at middle and secondary stages, while showing a marginal decline at foundational and preparatory levels. Secondary gross enrolment ratio rose to 71.7%, and the number of school teachers crossed 1.02 crore for the first time, reflecting sustained progress in India’s education system.< a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/udise-2025-26-report-records-sharp-fall-in-school-dropout-rates-as-teacher-strength-surpasses-1-02-crore-nationwide/articleshow/132251822.cms">READ MORE