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Kendriya Vidyalayas have seen a 2.86% drop in enrolment over five years, with 13,50,518 students in 2024–25 compared to 13,87,763 in 2020–21, as per Education Ministry data.
Kendriya Vidyalayas see 2.86% dip in enrolment over five years.
Admissions to Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have witnessed a steady decline over the past few years, as per a written response from the Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Literacy. The data was provided in reply to a parliamentary question raised by BK Parthasarathi of the Telugu Desam Party and Sudha R of the Congress.
According to the Ministry, there are currently 1,280 Kendriya Vidyalayas operating across the country, with a total enrolment of 13,50,518 students in the 2024–25 academic session. This reflects a significant drop when compared to the 2020–21 session, which recorded 13,87,763 students, a decline of 37,245 students, or approximately 2.86 per cent over the five-year period.
| Year | New students enrolled | Total students studying |
| 2020–21 | 1,95,081 | 13,87,763 |
| 2021–22 | 1,82,846 | 14,29,434 |
| 2022–23 | 1,57,914 | 14,24,147 |
| 2023–24 | 1,75,386 | 13,89,560 |
| 2024–25 | 1,39,660 | 13,50,518 |
When comparing the 2024–25 and 2023–24 academic sessions, there is a notable drop of 39,042 students across the country. The highest admission rate over the last five years was recorded in 2021–22, with 14,29,434 students enrolled in Kendriya Vidyalayas.
Government Clears 85 New KVs Nationwide
Despite the drop in enrolments, the Ministry also stated that the Government of India has approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under the civil and defence sectors in December 2024. In addition to these new schools, an existing Kendriya Vidyalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka, will be expanded with the addition of two more sections in each class. The total estimated cost for these projects is around Rs 5,872.08 crore.
According to the Ministry, the construction and approval of new Kendriya Vidyalayas is a continuous process. Proposals for new KVs can be initiated by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India, state governments, or Union Territory (UT) Administrations.
These proposals must include essential resources such as land and temporary accommodation, in accordance with prescribed norms. Final approval for the establishment of new KVs is subject to clearance by the competent authority, following established procedures.
It was also clarified in the written reply that Kendriya Vidyalayas are not established based on the boundaries of states, UTs, Parliamentary Constituencies, or districts.
Uniform Curriculum for Central Govt Employees’ Children
Kendriya Vidyalayas are primarily set up to meet the educational requirements of children of transferable Central Government employees, including those in defence and para-military forces, central autonomous bodies, central public sector undertakings (PSUs), and central institutes of higher learning (IHLs). These schools offer a uniform curriculum across the country to ensure continuity in education for children whose parents are frequently transferred.
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