Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Telangana Rises in PGI but Lags in Learning Outcomes
Telangana has improved its ranking in the national performance grading index from 28th to 18th.
However, the state is still struggling with learning outcomes, which is its weakest area.
The government is focusing on improving data collection and verification to ensure accurate reporting.
Officials are also emphasizing the importance of foundational literacy and numeracy.
The Chief Minister has set a goal for Telangana to achieve a single-digit rank in the next PGI cycle.
Top-performing districts like Jangaon and Mancherial were recognized for their achievements.
Telangana improved from 28th to 18th in the national performance grading index.
The state scored 599.7 out of 1,000, entering the Prachesta-3 grade.
Access was Telangana's strongest area, ranking 7th nationally.
Learning outcomes remained the weakest area, with a score of 69 out of 240.
Officials emphasized the importance of accurate data collection and verification.
- Who
- Telangana state government and educational officials
- What
- Improvement in national performance grading index but lagging in learning outcomes
- When
- 2025-26
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To review performance gaps, data quality, and district action plans
Government Perspective
Educational Experts
Focus on PGI Ranking
Government Perspective
The government emphasizes the improvement in overall ranking and access, highlighting the state's progress.
Educational Experts
Experts argue that the focus should be on improving learning outcomes and foundational literacy.
- Current PGI Rank
- 18th
- Previous PGI Rank
- 28th
- PGI Score
- 599.7 out of 1,000
- Learning Outcomes Score
- 69 out of 240
- Access Rank
- 7th
- Learning Outcomes Rank
- 26th
- Top Performing Districts
- Jangaon, Mancherial
- Recognized Districts for FLN
- Peddapalli, Wanaparthy, Narayanpet