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School Dropout in Rural India: A Survival Analysis Approach

Using a survival analysis of 2017–18 National Sample Survey data, this study identifies that female students, Scheduled Tribes, Muslims, and economically disadvantaged children in rural India face the highest risk of school dropout due to factors such as financial constraints, domestic responsibilities, and institutional challenges, underscoring the need for targeted retention policies.

Original authors: S.M. Jawed Akhtar Akhtar, Shahid Kaleem Kaleem, Mohammad Ibrahim Athar, Tahawwar Husain

Published 2026-08-11
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Original authors: S.M. Jawed Akhtar Akhtar, Shahid Kaleem Kaleem, Mohammad Ibrahim Athar, Tahawwar Husain

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