School performance drops below 2017 levels barring Punjab, Rajasthan: Survey
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Academic performance of schools across the country has slipped below the levels recorded in 2017, except for Punjab and Rajasthan, the National Achievement Survey (NAS), 2021 found. The survey also flagged a widening of learning gaps caused by disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, the survey was based on tests conducted at 1.18 lakh schools in 720 districts across the country.