Telangana TMREIS schools see uneven dropout trends: RTI
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society (TMREIS) is experiencing uneven student dropout rates, as a recent Right to Information (RTI) response reveals. Data from the 2025-2026 academic year reveal that while some schools excel in retention, others report high dropout rates.
The data, furnished by the TMREIS Public Information Officer to applicant Hyderabad-based RTI activist Kareem Ansari, provides a detailed, school-wise breakdown of new admissions and dropouts for Class V and 1st Year across 205 institutions.
Over 20,000 new students enrolled across 205 schools in one year, while 2,676 dropouts were recorded. Despite high enrollment, the dropout figures are concerning. Nearly every institution reports students leaving, and in some cases, the numbers suggest deeper systemic issues.
Dropout issues
Schools in and around Hyderabad, particularly in Ranga Reddy, manage to keep more students in the classroom, while remote districts like Bhadradri Kothagudem and Khammam grapple with greater challenges.
A few schools stand out for their high dropout rates. Siddipet Boys-1, for instance, saw 49 students leave in Class V and 36 in 1st Year, even though only 21 and 27 were admitted, respectively. It lost more than twice the number of students it gained. Dubbak Boys-1 lost 29 first-year students, and Husnabad Girls-1 saw 37 Class V dropouts, indicating serious dropout rates.
Kothagudem Boys-1 lost 37 1st Year students, and Yellandu B-1 saw 33 leave in Class V. Bhadrachalam B-1 also faces high dropout rates. The district struggles to retain students, especially in higher grades. Khammam B-1 reported 25 dropouts in Class V and 27 in 1st Year.
The reasons for these dropouts are not specified in the RTI reply, leaving questions about whether they are due to academic pressure, socio-economic factors, infrastructure issues, or students transferring to other schools.
Hyderabad emerges as a bright spot. Schools like Barkas B1 welcomed 117 first-year students and maintained low dropout rates. Girls’ schools such as Goshamahal G-1 and Golconda G-2 have good retention rates. In Sangareddy, institutions like Sangareddy Boys-1 mirror this success with high admissions and almost no dropouts.
The data show a notable statewide rise in new enrollments. Barkas B1 in Hyderabad admitted 117 first-year students, and Rajendranagar Girls-1 in Ranga Reddy enrolled 113. Schools in Sangareddy, Nizamabad, and Mahbubnagar reported admissions of 70 to 80 in both classes, showing sustained high demand for TMREIS programs.
The RTI data reveal a mixed outlook. TMREIS attracts new students, showing its importance for minority communities. Yet, ongoing dropout rates highlight persistent issues with retention.
