The Student Migration for Professional Courses in Mysuru City-A Sociological Study

Abstract

Higher education is an asset for the society which is part of productivity and competitiveness of the Economic development. Education is the long term investment in the human capital. It is viewed as a tool for the promotion of economic growth, cultural development, social cohesion, equality and justice. Education is considered not only as an instrument of social change but also as a contributor to the individual’s economic betterment for their lifetime.  (Satvinderpal Kaur;2014)

Migration or movement of individual from one region to another is for various purposes. Education for migration is again a movement of a student to seek education at different places. Migration for the sake of education is a common phenomenon and thus students are migrating from one district to another, from one state to another and from country to another to opt better academic and career development. Karnataka is a hub of educational Institutions. It has renowned and reputed Professional Colleges in India.  Mysuru is a city of palaces which is a very conducive environment for student migrant who come from different parts of India .This is a safe city for the student migrant. Such Students are a income generating factor for various professional Institutions in Karnataka.

The main objectives of the study here is:-To study the social and Institutional support to the migrant students, Secondly to understand the psycho-socio-cultural adjustment of the migrant student in the College, Hostels, PG’s and at  their residing places. Thirdly to know the impact of absence of family environment among the students and their health conditions.

This study evaluates the Student migration for professional Courses in Mysuru city. This study is carried out among 120 undergraduate students from professional courses (Engineering and Medical courses). The results show that the students chose Mysuru for higher education as this city is very conducive environment for students and it is a safe place for them. Most of them are dependent on College for Campus placement. Most of the students get accustomed to the locality and the Institute and most of them feel they were healthy.