A study of socioeconomic & educational background of Maharashtrian Students admitted to 1st MBBS course through MHCET for year 2000-2004

Dr. Baig M. M; Dr. Peerzade M.M; Dr.Dope S.A.

Volume : IX, Issue : I, January - 2020

A study of socioeconomic & educational background of Maharashtrian Students admitted to 1st MBBS course through MHCET for year 2000-2004

Dr. Baig M. M, Dr. Peerzade M. M, Dr. Dope S. A.

Abstract :

This Study was conducted to assess the socioeconomic & educational background of Maharashrian Students admitted to 1st MBBS through MHCET. The data collected for this study was from students of Dr.VMGMC Solapur (2000 Batch(74 Students) and 2004 Batch(77 Students)) and SBHGMC Dhule (2004 Batch(41 Students)). The data was subjected to statistical analysis, ꭓ2 (chi square test) was applied. Aim of study was to assist whether any of this factor have an influence on the performance of students. 1) Father�s education, profession and family income did not show any association with performance of students while mother�s education as well as profession showed an association with the performance of the students. It was noted 80% of mothers were housewives. 2) Maximum among the fathers profession was the number of government servants 31.8% while farmer representation was 8.9%. Least was skilled worker (Labours) was 2.6%. 3) Average female to male ratio was 0.67 . 4) Residents– i) Urban 52.5% ii) Rural 21.25% 5) Home studied– 84% 6) Attended coaching classes– 76.9%