Std V children who can read a Std II text, ASER 2024
In rural government schools 44.8 per cent of Std V children can read a Std II text, which means 55.2 per cent cannot. Himachal Pradesh is highest at 70.1 per cent and Jammu and Kashmir lowest at 21.8, with Nagaland 27.1, Arunachal Pradesh 27.5 and Telangana 29.3 close behind. Compared with 2022, 20 of the 27 published states improved, Sikkim by 26.4 points and Mizoram by 19.5; Tripura fell 8.0 points and Kerala 3.7.
Policy implication
ASER tests children at home in rural districts, and these state tables cover government schools only, so they say nothing about private schools or cities. Samples are small in the smaller states, which is why Sikkim's jump should be read as a sign rather than a measurement. Reading a Std II text is a Std II skill, which is what a Std V child is expected to have.
ASER tests children at home in rural districts, and these state tables cover government schools only, so they say nothing about private schools or cities. Samples are small in the smaller states, which is why Sikkim's jump should be read as a sign rather than a measurement. Reading a Std II text is a Std II skill, which is what a Std V child is expected to have.
Data vintage. The figures are for 2024 and have not been refreshed since this map was made.
Source: ASER Centre, ASER (Rural) 2024 (2024). See the methodology for notes and limitations.
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