India - Participation and Expenditure in Education: NSS 64th Round, Schedule 25.2, July 2007 - June 2008

The reason for never enrolling/discontinuing/dropping out any educational institution is to be recorded for
each of the persons eligible for this Block. For those who have completed their education, no detailed probing is to be made. In other cases where it is felt that the person is of school going age or has discontinued his education for any reason, detailed probing is necessary for making entry in this item. Codes 01 to 12 are applicable to any person whereas codes 13 and 14 are applicable to “never enrolled” members only. Similarly, codes 15-18 and 20-21 are applicable for “ever enrolled” and “female” members respectively. The codes are
as follows

Applicable for any person :
Parent not interested in studies .............. 01
Inadequate number of teachers .............. 02
School is far off ................................. 03
To work for wage / salary...................... 04
For participating in other economic activities .05
To look after younger siblings ..................06
To attend other domestic chores ...............07
Financial constraints .............................08
Timings of educational institution not suitable .............10
For helping in household enterprises..............11
Language / medium of instruction used unfamiliar .......12

Applicable for "never enrolled" cases only

No tradition in the community .....................13
Education not considered necessary .............14

Applicable for "Ever enrolled " cases only

Child not interested in studies ..................... 15
Unable to cope up or failure in studies............ 16
Unfriendly atmosphere at school .................. 17
Completed desired level / class .................... 18

Applicable for female students only

Non-availability of lady teacher .................. 20
Non-availability of ladies toilet ................... 21

Others ............................................... 29