Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Kendriya Vidayalayas (Central Govt. Schools) : Evidence from India

Abstract

Education is the foundation of any society. Educational system is instrumental in the development of a child. Kendriya Vidayalayas are improving the educational level and are in high demand. This research, studies the factors affecting the academic result of class twelfth of Kendriya Vidayalayas. The findings of the study show that there is a correlation between exams performance (results) and teacher-student ratio. The paper also provides evidence that increase in the proportion of girls improves cognitive outcomes.