05/08/2025
The Ministry of Education has achieved better than the overall Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 25:1, in line with , which emphasizes maintaining a PTR below 30:1 in all schools and under 25:1 in areas with large socio-economically disadvantaged populations.
According to UDISE+ 2023–24 data, the PTR stands at 10 for Foundational, 13 for Preparatory, 18 for Middle and 21 for Secondary levels. This milestone highlights the commitment to ensuring quality education, particularly in socio-economically disadvantaged areas.
Additionally, female teachers now constitute 53.33% of the total teaching workforce, reinforcing inclusivity in the school education system.
