Medium of Learning during School year and its effects on Engineering Career: Discriminant Analysis Approach

In India, we have two distinct groups of students graduating from high schools. One group has been taught in English medium while the other group used their vernacular as medium of learning. Students from both groups are getting admission into engineering, medicine and other areas of studies in colleges and universities. The present research paper examines how medium of learning creates a big difference in their lives ahead. Factor analysis indicates that English language not only opens the doors of opportunity for employment in India and abroad but also proves essential in official work, academia, and professional life. Discriminant analysis meanwhile shows that if someone lives and works in India, his/her social life will not be affected by the lack of English knowledge. However, it also indicates that English remains the language of communication with the world.