Published Paper Details:

Abstract With the submission of Sachar Committee's report, several studies have been conducted database-based analysis of the socio-economic and pedagogical conditions for Muslims in India. Many researchers, decision makers and actually common Muslims believe education can be the only mechanism for improving its socio-economic status and facilitating the introduction of better paid jobs. At the same time there is concern about access to educational facilities and possible discrimination in the formal labor market. The paper reviews available evidence of the Muslim participation in education and employment patterns. By comparing estimates from the last round of the National Examination Survey for 2009-2010 with previous years (1999-2000 and 2004-05), an effort is made to assess whether these patterns have changed in recent years. A preliminary analysis of the correlations between these patterns indicates that these are quite complex and multidimensional. Perceptions about discrimination interact with talent, opportunities, supply situations and attitudes to give rise to different patterns of participation in employment and education. Another set of policy measures may be required to improve these conditions.