Sanjeev Kumar Jha | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Dr Sanjeev Kumar, Jha PM SHRI KV AFS Arjangarh, New Delhi-110047, India
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha is an accomplished educator and researcher with a strong multidisciplinary background in Education, Mathematics, Sociology, and Computer Applications. 📘🔢🧠 With over 7.5 years of teaching and 4.5 years of research experience at prestigious institutions like NCERT and NUEPA, Dr. Jha has developed a unique blend of academic rigor and field expertise. 📊📚 He is currently serving as an Educator at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi. His scholarly output includes 2 psychological tests, 2 authored books, 1 edited volume, 7 book chapters, and 16 research articles. 🧪🖋️ His work focuses on quality assurance in education, school standards, inclusive pedagogy, and the socio-political dynamics of private and public educational systems in India. 🇮🇳🏫 A certified computer professional, he also brings valuable technical skills in SPSS, data analysis, and digital content development. 💻📈 Dr. Jha’s commitment to educational excellence makes him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. 🏆
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Education
Dr. Jha holds a Ph.D. in Education from Jamia Millia Islamia (2013), specializing in comparative quality analysis of private and deemed universities in India. 🎓🏛️ He has an M.Ed. with specializations in Educational Technology and Vocational Guidance from MDU, Rohtak (2009), and a B.Ed. from the same university (2008). His educational journey includes an M.A. in Sociology (2015) and an M.Sc. in Mathematics (2019), demonstrating interdisciplinary depth. 🔢🧮📖 He earned a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (2005) and has completed advanced computer certifications including a Certificate in Web Centric Computing from NIIT and IT courses from Tata Infotech. 💻📚 His secondary and higher secondary education were completed in Delhi. 🏙️ His strong foundation in both qualitative and quantitative disciplines allows him to approach educational research with analytical precision and sociological sensitivity. 📊🔬 This diverse academic portfolio sets a solid base for his innovative research contributions. 📘🔍
Experience
Dr. Jha has 7 years and 6 months of teaching experience at Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, currently posted at KV Arjangarh, New Delhi. 🏫✏️ Prior to this, he contributed significantly as a consultant and junior consultant at NCERT and NUEPA, where he worked on the National Achievement Survey and the Shaala Siddhi Programme. 📊📘 His roles included developing evaluation frameworks, training modules, survey tools, and digital dashboards, and liaising with educational stakeholders across India. 🌍💡 From Oct 2011 to Sept 2013, he served as a Junior Survey Associate at NCERT, gaining deep exposure to national-level educational data systems and school evaluations. 🖥️📄 His field and project coordination work in various research capacities illustrates his adaptability, leadership, and technical acumen. 👨🏫🧠 His experience encompasses teaching, research design, field data collection, evaluation reporting, digital tool development, and national training facilitation—making him a versatile and impactful education professional. 🌟📈
Awards and Honors
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Jha has made significant cultural and academic contributions throughout his academic and professional life. 🌟🎖️ He completed both the basic and advanced ‘Cub Master’ courses under the Scout and Guide Movement, reflecting leadership and community engagement. 🧢🏕️ He participated in several inter-college science quiz competitions and was actively involved in cultural activities and festivals, demonstrating his well-rounded personality. 🧠🎤🎭 His quiz performance in the “Conservation of Water” competition organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India, highlights his awareness and advocacy for social and environmental issues. 💧📘 In the academic domain, he has contributed original psychological assessment tools and published widely in reputed international journals and edited volumes. 🖋️🧪 His commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach exemplifies his role as a dedicated scholar and makes him an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. 🏅🎓📚
Research Focus
Dr. Jha’s research primarily addresses quality, access, and equity in Indian education, particularly within the frameworks of private and public schooling and higher education. 🏫⚖️ His doctoral work focused on evaluating deemed and private universities, highlighting quality assurance issues. 🎓📊 He has contributed to national-level research such as the National Achievement Survey and Shaala Siddhi, focusing on school evaluation standards, policy analysis, and data-driven decision-making. 📈📘 His publications delve into topics like superstitions in learning, mathematics phobia, private tutoring (shadow education), inclusion, and educational satisfaction. 🧠📚 He also explores leadership effectiveness and policy reforms. His interdisciplinary approach integrates educational psychology, sociology, and statistics, and he utilizes tools like SPSS for data analysis. 🧪💡 His technical and analytical expertise positions him well to assess education quality and reform mechanisms, particularly in diverse, multilingual, and multi-cultural Indian schooling systems. 🌍📖 His research continues to impact education policy, evaluation, and inclusive pedagogy. 🤝📘
Publication Top Notes
The Three E’s of Private Tuition in India: Expansion, Expenditure, and Effect
A Study of International Schools in India
Distributive Responses to a Collective Responsibility-The Right to Education in India
Student’s Satisfaction at Higher Level of Education: A case study of Jamia Millia Islamia
Student’s Satisfaction of students with the facilities and the services of Public and Private Universities
Mathematical Phobia of Government and Private Secondary School Students in Relation to Certain Demographical Variables
Leadership Effectiveness: An Emerging Challenge to Today’s Educational Organization and its Practices in Private Universities of India