Home / Education / Indian Students' Happiness Declines Through School
Indian Students' Happiness Declines Through School
20 Aug
Summary
- Student well-being drops from 62% to 43% from Grade 8 to 12.
- Happiness and confidence also fall significantly in senior years.
- Most students cope alone, rarely seeking counselor help.
Well-being among Indian school students significantly decreases as they progress to senior classes. The Student Well-Being Pulse Report 2026 revealed that high overall well-being among students dropped from 62% in Grade 8 to 43% in Grade 12. This decline is mirrored in happiness and confidence levels, which also steadily decreased through the school years. Conversely, negative emotions such as anxiety, frustration, and loneliness were reported more frequently by students in Grades 11 and 12.
Despite experiencing increased stress, a substantial majority of students, around 64%, reported coping with challenges on their own. School counselors were approached by only 6% of students, with friends and family being the preferred sources of support. This indicates a gap in accessing professional help, as only about 2% sought assistance from therapists, even though many believed in the potential benefits of counseling.
Concerns regarding sleep and career guidance were also highlighted. Approximately 55% of students admitted to sleeping six hours or less nightly. Furthermore, only 52% received structured career counseling, leaving a third feeling anxious about their future. These findings were presented at the IC3 Movement's 10th Annual Conference and Expo, emphasizing the need for enhanced well-being and counseling support within school curricula.
