PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO

Sept. 6, 2022

The country has witnessed substantial reduction in pupil-teacher ratio over the last one decade.

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  • According to Ministry of Education, in Primary Schools, the pupil teacher ratio which was at 43 in 2010-11 has come down to 26.3 in 2020- 21.
  • While in Upper Primary schools, the pupil-teacher ratio has reduced from 33 in 2010-11 to 18.9 in 2020-21.
  • The Pupil Teacher Ratio at different levels of education show availability of adequate number of teachers for teaching children enrolled at different grade.
  • The increase in number of teachers in schools is contributing to focused delivery of education.

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