UDISEPlus 2024-25 Data

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, released UDISEPlus 2024-25 data on August 28, 2025. UDISEplus 2022-23 and 2023-24 Booklets were released on December 30, 2024.

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The significant findings are summarised (based on PIB: Ministry of Education, August 28, 2025) and are summarised below:

The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2024-25 Press Release, issued by the Press Information Bureau on August 28, 2025, highlights key insights into India’s school education system. Managed by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, the report compiles data from approximately 1.47 million schools, 9.81 million teachers, and 235 million students. Below are the significant findings:

Record Teacher Numbers: For the first time, the total number of teachers surpassed 1 crore (10,122,420), marking a 6.7% increase from 9,483,294 in 2022-23, improving student-teacher ratios and addressing regional disparities.
Improved Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR): The PTR improved significantly, with ratios of 10:1 (Foundational), 13:1 (Preparatory), 17:1 (Middle), and 21:1 (Secondary), all better than the NEP’s recommended 30:1, enhancing personalized learning.
Reduced Dropout Rates: Dropout rates decreased notably: from 3.7% to 2.3% (Preparatory), 5.2% to 3.5% (Middle), and 10.9% to 8.2% (Secondary) compared to 2023-24, reflecting better student retention.
Higher Retention Rates: Retention rates improved across all levels: 98.9% (Foundational), 92.4% (Preparatory), 82.8% (Middle), and 47.2% (Secondary), driven by increased access to secondary education.
Increased Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER): GER rose from 89.5% to 90.3% (Middle) and 66.5% to 68.5% (Secondary), indicating greater student participation and access to education.
Improved Transition Rates: Transition rates increased: 98.6% (Foundational to Preparatory), 92.2% (Preparatory to Middle), and 86.6% (Middle to Secondary), showing stronger progression through educational stages.
Fewer Zero-Enrolment and Single-Teacher Schools: Zero-enrolment schools dropped by 38% (from 12,954 to 7,993), and single-teacher schools decreased by 6% (from 110,971 to 104,125), supporting better resource allocation.
Enhanced Infrastructure: Computer access in schools rose from 57.2% to 64.7%, and internet connectivity increased from 53.9% to 63.5%. Basic infrastructure improved, with 93.6% of schools having electricity, 99.3% with drinking water, 97.3% with girls’ toilets, 96.2% with boys’ toilets, 95.9% with handwashing facilities, and 54.9% with ramps and handrails for inclusivity.
Increased Female Representation: Female teachers now constitute 54.2% of the workforce (up from 53.3% in 2023-24), and girls’ enrolment rose slightly to 48.3% from 48.1%, promoting gender equity.

For detailed statistics and specific insights, refer to the full press release provided below, and visit the official website of UDISEPlus, maintained by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

PIB UDISEPlus 2024-25 Press Release August 28, 2025

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