## Karnataka’s GER in Secondary Level: Key Findings
Karnataka has experienced a significant increase in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) at the secondary level over the past decade.
**GER Increase:** The state’s GER in secondary education rose by 22.46 percentage points, from 76.26% in 2012-13 to 98.72% in 2022-23. This surpasses the national average increase of 12.38 percentage points.
**National Comparison:** While Karnataka shows substantial growth, the national GER in secondary education increased from 80.68% to 92.06% during the same period.
**District-Level Disparities:** Significant variations exist across districts within Karnataka. Uttara Kannada recorded the highest GER at 117.68% in 2022-23, while Bidar had the lowest at 76.89%.
**Gender Gap:** A notable gender gap persists. The GER for boys in 2022-23 was 102.09%, exceeding that of girls at 95.48%. However, this gap has narrowed compared to 2012-13, where the GER for boys was 78.89% and for girls 73.66%.
**Social Category GER:**
* **Scheduled Castes (SC):** GER increased from 64.89% in 2012-13 to 93.68% in 2022-23.
* **Scheduled Tribes (ST):** GER rose from 56.78% to 88.58% over the decade.
* **Other Backward Classes (OBC):** GER increased from 78.99% to 99.18%.
* **General Category:** GER increased from 81.48% to 98.18%.
**Report Source:** The findings are based on a NITI Aayog report analyzing GER trends in secondary education across Indian states.
**Key Takeaway:** Karnataka demonstrates strong progress in expanding access to secondary education, particularly among historically disadvantaged groups, but district-level inequalities and a gender gap remain areas for continued focus.
