Girls are leading classroom enrollment in Delhi, but what is causing boys to fall increasingly behind? – The Times of India

Girls are leading classroom enrollment in Delhi, but what is causing boys to fall increasingly behind? – The Times of India

Girls have overtaken boys in enrolment across all school levels in Delhi, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. While the capital continues to outperform national averages, the consistent gender gap—most visible at higher secondary—raises fresh concerns about boys’ participation, even as attendance remains robust and academic performance improves in later years. For years, the Indian…

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The great Indian school paradox: Government enrolment dominates even as thousands of classrooms stand empty – The Times of India

The great Indian school paradox: Government enrolment dominates even as thousands of classrooms stand empty – The Times of India

India’s government school system is not shrinking, it is becoming uneven. Image: AI generated India’s school system, at first glance, appears reassuringly intact. In 2024–25, government schools enrolled 121.6 million students, decisively ahead of 95.9 million in private unaided institutions, suggests government data. By sheer scale, public education still anchors Indian schooling, educating around 25.7…

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