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Who all access private coaching in higher education and how much do they spend? Evidence from India.

Authors :
Choudhury, Pradeep Kumar
Kumar, Amit
Gill, Angrej Singh
Source :
Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy; Nov2023, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p1433-1455, 23p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Using the latest National Sample Survey (NSS) education round data, we examine the patterns and determinants of demand and cost of private coaching in higher education in India. Two-step Heckman selection equation results find that students with better household resources (rich and educated) are more likely to take private coaching and tend to spend more on it. Results show that not only pro-male gender discrimination is in existence; there is also caste inequality in the demand and cost of private coaching, with a higher marginal effect among poor households. The study establishes that the market of shadow education, which by its very nature, is highly selective and delivers the service largely to the students of socially and economically well-off families. This article provides a rationale to consider the dynamics of inequalities in access to private coaching while devising educational policies, for making higher education egalitarian. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13547860
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173229060
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13547860.2021.1954302