The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the access to and quality of education in Karnataka and to understand the socio-economic conditions Karnataka. Conducted in the Kalyana-Karnataka region, this study employed a primary survey method based on interview schedules. The findings reveal significant socio-economic factors affecting students, including their rural or urban backgrounds, religion, social group, land ownership, and type of ration card. Key factors influencing access and quality of education encompass the medium of instruction, type of school, infrastructure, school distance, reading ability, academic performance, and proficiency in mathematics.