Comparative Analysis of the Perception of Students among the Private and Public Higher Education Institutes- A Study of Select Private and Public North Eastern Universities

Abstract

The education system in India is governed by very strict policies and regulations by the government in order to ensure the imparting of quality education to the students. With increasing private players in the field, it becomes important to understand the perception of students and draw a comparison between the two. The study includes a total of 397 students studying in public and private universities in the northeast India. Based on the statistical analysis conducted using Multiple Linear Regression, it is found that for both public and private university students the perception is determined by tangibles and satisfaction of the students. For public universities empathy has a significant contribution to perception while for private universities personal motivation and responsiveness exerts a significant impact. It is quite important to mention that the satisfaction of students and the tangible properties of the universities can have an important impact on enhancing the perception of students for both type of universities.