Data | Students turn to private coaching during the pandemic
The Hindu
In all the States except Kerala, the proportion of children opting for private coaching increased in 2021 compared to 2018
Nearly 40% of to supplement their education in 2021, according to the . This is significantly higher than the levels recorded in 2020. Also, between 2018 and 2021, students who took tuitions increased, regardless of their grade, school type and gender. There was a substantial rise in the number of children whose parents have relatively poor education levels taking tuitions. In all the States except Kerala, the proportion of children opting for private coaching increased in 2021 compared to 2018.
The share (%) of school students who took private tuitions in 2021 increased by 10.6% points compared to 2018. Over one-third of students in all grades took private coaching classes in 2021. Around 39% of students between Grade III and V took private tuition in 2021, which is an increase from the 27.7% in 2018. Compared to the 37% in 2021, less than one-fourth of students studying in Grades I-II took private classes in 2018.
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