The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education 2025, designed to capture a detailed picture of India’s education landscape. This large-scale survey will provide data on enrolment, literacy, dropout rates, access to digital tools, teacher availability, and educational infrastructure. The insights are expected to guide both state and central governments in policy-making, ensuring resources are better aligned with ground realities.
I chose to write about this topic because education in India is undergoing rapid transformation, yet reliable data is often scattered or outdated. A comprehensive, nationwide survey like this plays a vital role in understanding real challenges faced by students, parents, and institutions. It can highlight gaps such as unequal digital access, gender disparities, or regional imbalances in higher education.
For students and educators, knowing about such surveys is important because the findings shape the policies that directly impact classrooms, exams, scholarships, and future opportunities. Moreover, with the NEP 2020 setting ambitious goals for 2040, the MoSPI survey will act as a benchmark to track India’s progress.
What is the Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education 2025?
- A nationwide statistical exercise by MoSPI to assess India’s education sector
- Focus areas include literacy, enrolment, infrastructure, scholarships, and teacher-student ratios
- It covers both rural and urban areas, giving insights into regional disparities
- Data will be collected through household surveys, school visits, and digital tools
Key Areas of Focus
- Enrolment & Attendance – Trends in primary, secondary, and higher education
- Dropout Rates – Reasons behind discontinuation, with focus on rural and marginalised groups
- Digital Education – Access to devices, internet connectivity, and use of e-learning platforms
- Teachers & Staff – Availability, training levels, and recruitment challenges
- Infrastructure – Availability of classrooms, sanitation facilities, libraries, and labs
Why the Survey Matters
- Helps measure progress of NEP 2020 targets
- Identifies gaps in government schemes like Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan
- Supports evidence-based policymaking
- Provides reliable data for academic research, NGOs, and international agencies
Expected Outcomes
The results of the MoSPI Education Survey 2025 will serve as a foundation for the next phase of educational reforms in India. By identifying inequalities and strengths, the survey can help policymakers design schemes that address real needs. For example, if digital access is shown to be low in tribal areas, more targeted funding for digital classrooms may follow.
