Government School Report: Government schools in these states are in the worst condition; children simply do not want to study there.

Government School Report: Over the last two years, millions of children have left government schools, while student enrollment in private schools has steadily increased.

Government School Report: Government schools used to be the first choice for millions of families, but the picture is changing rapidly. A new report by the Ministry of Education reveals that a large number of parents are enrolling their children in private schools instead of government schools. Millions of children have withdrawn from government schools in the past two years, whereas private schools have seen a continuous rise in student numbers. This shift is not limited to just one state but is evident across several major states in the country. Let us find out which states have government schools in the most dire condition.

What does the Ministry of Education's new report say?

The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) is the Ministry of Education's official digital database. It collects data on student enrollment, teacher numbers, the number of schools, and basic infrastructure across schools nationwide. According to the report, a total of 24.72 crore students were enrolled in schools ranging from primary to secondary levels across the country in the 2025-26 academic year. In contrast, this figure stood at approximately 24.80 crore in 2023-24. While there was no significant change in the total enrollment figures, a major shift was observed in the data regarding government versus private schools.

A decline of 86 lakh students in government schools

According to the report, 12.75 crore students were studying in government schools in 2023-24. By 2025-26, this number had dropped to 11.89 crore, marking a decline of approximately 86 lakh students over two years. Meanwhile, student enrollment in private schools rose from 9 crore to 9.89 crore, with nearly 88 lakh new students enrolling in private schools.

Which states have the worst-performing government schools?

1. Bihar has the highest number of students in government schools, yet it recorded a decline in admissions. The student count dropped from 1.71 crore in 2023-24 to 1.66 crore in 2025-26.

2. In Uttar Pradesh, the number of students in government schools fell from 1.48 crore to 1.41 crore, marking a decrease of 7.07 lakh students over two years.

3. In Madhya Pradesh, the student count declined from 81.28 lakh to 79.70 lakh.

4. Rajasthan saw government school admissions drop from 77.82 lakh to 74.49 lakh, a decrease of approximately 3.32 lakh students.

5. Maharashtra also witnessed a decline in government school admissions; the number of students fell from 51.08 lakh to approximately 49.79 lakh.

6. West Bengal was the state where government school admissions increased. The student count rose from 1.49 crore to 1.54 crore, with approximately 4.61 lakh new students joining government schools.

What changes occurred in the number of government and private schools?

Nationwide, the number of government schools fell to 1,005,245 in 2025-26, down from 1,013,322 in 2023-24. Conversely, the number of private schools increased. There were approximately 3.39 lakh private schools in the country in 2023-24, a figure that rose to over 3.40 lakh in 2025-26. The number of private schools increased in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, while a slight decline was recorded in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal.