Module 4: Dropout Rate Trends, School Network & Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR)

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Dropout Rate Trends:

At the primary level, the dropout rate fell from 31.70 percent in 2012-13 to 21.35 percent in 2018-19 (a drop of 10.35 percentage points).
At the upper primary level, the dropout rate fell from 46.70 percent to 44.81 percent.
Remarkably, dropout rates among girls were lower than those for boys across primary, upper primary, and secondary levels. Initiatives like bicycle distribution and Tola Sevaks acting as escorts have significantly improved girl student retention.
At the secondary level, the dropout rate remained high at 59.43 percent in 2018-19, meaning only about 41 percent of Class I students complete secondary education.

School Infrastructure & Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR):

Total primary and upper primary schools in Bihar in 2018-19 reached 80,018.
Top three districts in number of schools: Patna, East Champaran, and Gaya. Bottom three: Sheohar, Sheikhpura, and Arwal.
Under NEP 2020, a Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of under 30:1 must be maintained.
There are 3,69,105 elementary teachers in Bihar, with East Champaran, Madhubani, and Muzaffarpur hosting the largest teacher numbers.

⭐ Key Points

At the primary level, the dropout rate fell from 31.70 percent in 2012-13 to 21.35 percent in 2018-19 (a drop of 10.35 percentage points).
At the upper primary level, the dropout rate fell from 46.70 percent to 44.81 percent.
Remarkably, dropout rates among girls were lower than those for boys across primary, upper primary, and secondary levels. Initiatives like bicycle distribution and Tola Sevaks acting as escorts have significantly improved girl student retention.
At the secondary level, the dropout rate remained high at 59.43 percent in 2018-19, meaning only about 41 percent of Class I students complete secondary education.

📌 One-line Q&A

At the primary level, the dropout rate fell from ______ percent in 2012-13 to 21.35 percent in 2018-19 (a drop of 10.35 percentage points). — 31.70
At the upper primary level, the dropout rate fell from ______ percent to 44.81 percent. — 46.70
Remarkably, dropout rates among girls were lower than those for boys across primary, upper primary, and secondary — levels. Initiatives like bicycle distribution and Tola Sevaks acting as escorts have significantly improved girl student retention.
At the secondary level, the dropout rate remained high at ______ percent in 2018-19, meaning only about 41 percent of Class I students complete secondary education. — 59.43

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According to NEP 2020, what is the targeted Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) to be ensured at the school level?

NEP 2020 mandates a Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of under 30:1 at each school.

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At the primary level, the dropout rate fell from ______ percent in 2012-13 to 21.35 percent in 2018-19 (a drop of 10.35 percentage points).

31.70

At the upper primary level, the dropout rate fell from ______ percent to 44.81 percent.

46.70

Remarkably, dropout rates among girls were lower than those for boys across primary, upper primary, and secondary ______

levels. Initiatives like bicycle distribution and Tola Sevaks acting as escorts have significantly improved girl student retention.

At the secondary level, the dropout rate remained high at ______ percent in 2018-19, meaning only about 41 percent of Class I students complete secondary education.

59.43