<P> This primary education scheme has also shown a high Gross Enrollment Ratio of 93--95% for the last three years in some states . Significant improvement in staffing and enrollment of girls has also been made as a part of this scheme . The current scheme for universalisation of Education for All is the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan which is one of the largest education initiatives in the world . Enrollment has been enhanced, but the levels of quality remain low . </P> <P> See also: Gender inequality in India </P> <P> Secondary education covers children aged 12 to 18, a group comprising 8.85 crore children according to the 2001 Census of India . The final two years of secondary is often called Higher Secondary (HS), Senior Secondary, or simply the "+ 2" stage . The two halves of secondary education are each an important stage for which a pass certificate is needed, and thus are affiliated by central boards of education under HRD ministry, before one can pursue higher education, including college or professional courses . </P> <P> UGC, NCERT, CBSE and ICSE directives state qualifying ages for candidates who wish to take board exams . Those at least 15 years old by 30 May for a given academic year are eligible to appear for Secondary board exams, and those 17 by the same date are eligible to appear for Higher Secondary certificate board exams . It further states that upon successful completion of Higher Secondary, one can apply to higher education under UGC control such as Engineering, Medical, and Business Administration . </P>

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