ASER Centre

ASER Centre The measurement, assessment and research unit of Pratham Education Foundation.

ASER-Annual Status of Education Report-is a unique citizens' initiative to assess basic learning levels of children in rural India. Facilitated by Pratham, Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is an annual nationwide survey of status of education in the rural districts of India.

With a goal of reaching 614 districts across 30 states and union territories of India, the Annual Status of Education Re...
29/09/2026

With a goal of reaching 614 districts across 30 states and union territories of India, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2026 survey has begun!

Here’s a glimpse of the state- and district-level trainings happening across the country to prepare ASER volunteers for the field. From mastering the survey tool to understanding sampling and survey practices, our volunteers are equipped with not just the determination and enthusiasm to understand how India’s children are learning, but also the rigour needed to help make this nationwide survey credible.

What does it take to understand how India’s children are learning?Thousands of volunteers, one weekend at a time, going ...
01/09/2026

What does it take to understand how India’s children are learning?

Thousands of volunteers, one weekend at a time, going door-to-door across rural India. That’s how the Annual Status of Education Report is conducted.

Trained to carry out the survey with rigour and attention to detail, these volunteers undertake several critical steps in the process—from speaking with the panchayat and mapping the village and its amenities, to reaching children and families and conducting the survey.

A methodical review process also ensures that the data collected is credible and reliable. Together, these efforts help build a clearer picture of learning across rural India and contribute to strengthening the country’s education landscape.

Swipe through to get a glimpse of what this process looks like and what the survey covers.

True to its name, at the heart of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is impact: the impact of empowering peopl...
25/08/2026

True to its name, at the heart of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is impact: the impact of empowering people with knowledge, and of using measurement that is rigorous yet simple enough to conduct, understand, and act upon.

Born in 2005, ASER is an audacious idea that has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s education landscape by providing credible evidence on schooling and learning outcomes. In 2026, ASER will conduct its 15th nationwide survey, generating data on key themes such as foundational learning, early childhood education, and digital literacy.

As we embark on a new cycle of ASER, we reiterate one simple belief: when people have the knowledge to understand a problem, they have the power to change it.

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