School education index: Kerala betters grade, score
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Summary
Kerala has received the grade Prachesta–2 and scored 687.7 in the Union Ministry of Education’s Performance Grading Index 2.0 for the year 2024-25
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedWednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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