Highest educational level attained (and discipline)
Updated September 1, 2026
Records the highest educational level attained; ThePrint also reports an 'educational discipline' element (field of study for higher qualifications). Same core question as 2011, with the discipline detail reported as an enhancement.
ANNOUNCED (Q18). Records the highest educational level attained; ThePrint also reports an 'educational discipline' element (field of study for higher qualifications). Same core question as 2011, with the discipline detail reported as an enhancement. Confidence: high for level; medium for discipline sub-item placement.
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