Who Becomes a School Principal in India? And How?

Mudit Mehrotra; Mudit Mehrotra

doi:10.1177/26314541251377516

July 1, 2025NHRD Network Journal

Who Becomes a School Principal in India? And How?

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Key Points

Lack of structured leadership preparation impacts principal selection in schools.
Focus on career progression shows contrasting practices in government versus private schools.
Proposed changes aim to enhance overall school leadership capacity across India.
Findings underline the need for better training and support for future principals.

Implication

Analysis highlights selection practices in government and private schools, suggesting improved leadership capacity in India.

Abstract

This article examines how School Principals are selected and developed in India, contrasting practices in government and private schools. It discusses responsibilities, career progression and the lack of structured leadership preparation, and it proposes changes to enhance school leadership capacity nationwide.

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Mehrotra et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Who Becomes a School Principal in India? And How?

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