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Free authoritative publications on Indian School & Higher Education by Prof. Arun C. Mehta

Prof. Arun C. Mehta's e-Books & Samagra Shiksha Quantitaive Planning Modules

This section contains all major e-books, Samagra Shiksha Quantitaive Planning Modules and analytical reports authored by Prof. Arun C. Mehta, Ex. Head of the EMIS Department, NIEPA, New Delhi. All publications are freely downloadable.

Kothari to NEP

From Kothari Commission to NEP 2020: Six Decades of Universalising School Education in India

Historical and data-driven analysis of six decades of school education policy in India.

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UDISE 2024-25

India’s School Education in Data: An Analysis of UDISE+ 2024–25

Latest comprehensive statistical analysis of enrolment, teachers, infrastructure and equity.

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AISHE

Higher Education at the Crossroads: AISHE 2021-22

In-depth analysis of India's higher education system, GER, equity and faculty.

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Forty Years

Forty Years of Arun C Mehta at NIEPA: 1980 to 2019

Reflections and contributions spanning four decades at NIEPA.

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Muslim Education

The State of Muslim Education in India: A Data Driven Analysis

Comprehensive data-driven study on Muslim enrolment and equity in education.

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EMIS History

Educational Management Information Systems in India: A History from the Colonial Era to UDISE+ and Beyond

First comprehensive history of EMIS in India from colonial times to UDISE+.

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Samagra Shiksha Quantitaive Planning Modules

A renewed, NEP 2020–aligned series of four self-contained planning modules with a User Guide.

1. Diagnosis, Data Requirements and Indicators in Educational Planning

Conceptual foundation and key indicators under Samagra Shiksha & NEP 2020.

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2. Projecting Child Population for Educational Planning

Methodology for projecting age-group population as per NEP structure.

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3. Methods and Techniques of School Enrolment Projections

Enrolment forecasting techniques for Samagra Shiksha planning.

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4. Internal Efficiency Indicators

Dropout, retention, cohort survival and efficiency analysis.

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