School Education System in India

In May 2026, NITI Aayog released a policy report titled "School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement", presenting a decade-long assessment of the country’s school education sector and a framework for improving quality.

Key Findings

Pyramid Structure and High Dropout Rates

  • The Indian school system follows a fragmented “pyramid model” where the number of schools sharply declines at higher levels.
  • India has nearly 7.3 lakh primary schools but only 1.64 lakh higher secondary schools.
  • Only 5.4% of schools provide continuous education from Grade 1 to 12.
  • Frequent school transitions and the limited coverage of ....
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