UDISE+ 2025-26 Report Reveals Sharp Decline in Government School Enrollments The Union Department of School Education and Literacy (UDISE+) 2025-26 report has revealed a significant drop in student enrollments in government schools over the past two years. According to the data, the number of students enrolled in government schools fell by 86 lakh (8.6 million) between the academic years 2023-24 and 2025-26. In contrast, private schools saw an increase of 88 lakh students during the same period. The report, released by the Ministry of Education, highlights a stark shift in enrollment trends across the country. The report provides a comprehensive overview of educational infrastructure, student enrollment, and teacher-student ratios. It states that the total number of enrollments in government schools decreased from 12.75 crore (127.5 million) in 2023-24 to 11.89 crore in 2025-26. Meanwhile, private schools recorded an increase from 9 crore to 9.89 crore enrollments. This trend underscores a growing preference for private education among families, despite the government’s efforts to expand access to public schooling. The report also notes a decline in the number of government schools. The total number of schools fell from 14.72 lakh (1.472 million) to 14.67 lakh. However, the number of teachers increased slightly, rising from 98.08 lakh to 103 crore. This led to an improvement in the teacher-student ratio, which dropped from 25 to 24. The report further highlights that 5,663 schools had zero enrollments, indicating a severe lack of access to education in certain regions. Additionally, the report mentions the presence of 1.01 lakh (101,000) single-teacher schools, a decrease from 1.11 lakh in the previous year.#private_schools #government_schools #ministry_of_education #udise_plus #udise_2025_26_report
CTET 2026 Exam Summary Here’s a concise overview of the CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) 2026 exam details based on the latest updates: --- Exam Structure Two Papers: Paper I (for Classes I–V) Paper II (for Classes VI–VIII) Total Questions: 150 per paper (1 mark each, no negative marking). Duration: 2 hours per paper. --- Answer Key & Result Provisional Answer Key: Released on the official website (ctet.nic.in). Download Steps: Visit the official site. Log in using Application Number and Date of Birth. View/Download the Answer Key and OMR Response Sheet. Objection Process: Submit objections for discrepancies (₹1000 per question). Steps: Log in to the website. Select "Challenge Answer Key" or "Submit Objection". Upload supporting documents and explanations. Pay the fee and confirm. Result Release: Announced after the objection process is complete. Expected Timeline: March–April 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). --- Passing Criteria General Category: Minimum 60% marks. Reserved Categories: Minimum 55% marks. --- CTET Certificate Validity Lifelong Validity: The certificate is valid for lifetime and can be used for teaching positions in government and private schools across India. --- Key Highlights Eligibility: For teaching positions in Classes I–VIII. Application Process: Check the official website for registration details. Exam Dates: To be announced (check updates regularly). --- Official Website Always refer to the CTET Official Website for the latest updates, notifications, and result announcements.#private_schools #ctet #central_teacher_eligibility_test #ctet_nic_in #government_schools
