Tamil Nadu continues to record high gross enrolment ratio of 92% at primary level
The UDISE 2025-2026 report highlights that Tamil Nadu maintains a high primary school enrollment rate of 92% with zero dropouts at the primary level. However, the data reveals a significant enrollment gap between private and government schools, alongside a notable decline in retention rates for higher secondary education.
Why it matters
Understanding these enrollment and retention trends is critical for policymakers to address educational inequality and improve vocational training pathways for students in India.
Tamil Nadu continues to record a high gross enrollment ratio (GER) at the primary level with 92%, according to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE) 2025-2026 which was released by the Ministry of Education recently.
The article presents statistical data from a government report without editorializing or taking a political stance.
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