Ranking of Efficient States of India on the Basis of Performances in Secondary Education: An Application of Super Efficiency Models

Abstract

This paper is an empirical study of examining the efficiency of the states of India on performing in the class 10 levels by using two educational outputs and five educational inputs. From the results the fully efficient states were ranked using the radial and non-radial super efficiency DEA model and it was found that out of 23 states considered, only 10 states were efficient and rest 13 states were inefficient. In ranking the efficient states it was observed that Goa was found to be the rank one super efficient state which can at least increase its inputs by at least 167% in case of radial model and non radial model under CRS environment. In case of non-radial model under VRS Manipur and Mizoram also became super efficient. The result suggests that the all the super efficient states can expand their input use and still remain efficient. The study will enable the states to manage their inputs use more efficiently which will improve the educational standard of the country.