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Summary
Of these, 2,67,141 are first-year students, including 2,50,233 from the general stream and 16,908 from vocational courses.
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceDeccan Chronicle
PublishedWednesday, 6 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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