PGI 2.0 2025-26: No State Reaches Top Utkarsh Grade
Why in the news
The Ministry of Education’s school department (DoSEL) published the 2025-26 PGI 2.0 reports for States and UTs and for districts. Not one State or UT reached Utkarsh, the top grade.
Key facts
- Started: 2018, using 2017-18 data.
- Method: grades, not ranks, to promote improvement over rivalry.
- Grades: Utkarsh above 90%, Uttam 61-90%, Prachesta 31-60%, then Akanshi.
| Feature | PGI-S | PGI-D |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | States and UTs | 784 districts |
| Indicators | 70 | 70 |
| Maximum score | 1000 | 600 |
| Domains | 6, under Outcomes and Governance and Management | 6, including Digital Learning and School Safety |
Exam angle
- Nobody secured Utkarsh in 2025-26.
- Maximum marks: 1000 for States and UTs, 600 for districts.