Girls are leading classroom enrollment in Delhi, but what is causing boys to fall increasingly behind?
Delhi’s schooling system is witnessing a significant shift, with girls outnumbering boys in enrolment across all levels, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. While overall figures remain well above national averages, the widening gap—particularly at higher secondary—raises concerns about boys’ declining participation, even as attendance stays strong and learning outcomes improve in higher classes.
Delhi’s schooling system is witnessing a significant shift, with girls outnumbering boys in enrolment across all levels, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. While overall figures remain well above national averages, the widening gap—particularly at higher secondary—raises concerns about boys’ declining participation, even as attendance stays strong and learning outcomes improve in higher classes.
