ASER 2025 Report "Beyond Basics" Released: Focus on 14-18 Age Group.

Ranks & Reports | Dated: 19 Jan 2026

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2025, titled "Beyond Basics", was released by the NGO Pratham. The report focuses on the 14-18 age group in rural India. It reveals that while 86.8% of youth in this age group are enrolled in educational institutions, significant gaps remain in foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • About 25% of youth in this age group cannot read a Class 2 level text.
  • 90% of all youth have a smartphone in the household.
  • The report highlights a gender gap in digital skills, with males outperforming females.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Report: ASER 2025.
  • Theme: Beyond Basics.
  • Target: 14-18 Age Group.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The ASER 2025 report titled "Beyond Basics" primarily surveys which age group of rural youth?

Correct Answer: 14-18 years

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ASER

  • Publisher – Pratham Foundation
  • First Survey – 2005