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Shadow schooling in India
August 31 , 2025
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- Latest Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education, was conducted as part of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS).
- Government schools still enroll the majority of students nationwide, accounting for 55.9% of all enrolments.
- From villages, nearly two-thirds of children study in government institutions.
- In contrast, only 30.1% of city children attending government schools.
- 33% of students relying on private coaching beyond classrooms or Shadow schooling.
- “Shadow schooling” refers to the additional private tutoring or coaching that students undertake outside regular school hours.
- These sessions aim to reinforce classroom learning, prepare students for exams, or give them a competitive edge.
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