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Young people of a country are its most valuable resources, and its develop - ment depends on the integrated develop - ment of its children and young citizens. India has been a major seat of learning for centuries. Its current state presents a much varied picture.India has some best institutes for serving higher education.Higher Education in India has evolved in distinct and divergent streams. But at the same time India is still facing challenges in primary education.
All levels of education, from primary to higher education, are heavily subsidized by the Indian government.The world bank also support for education in india.The World Bank’s support for education in India focuses on both primary education and vocational and technical education and training. The Bank is also exploring ways in which it can support India’s upper-primary education and ways to develop the skills of scientists and technicians
Primary Education:
The Indian Institute of Education (Pune), has developed a system of part-time primary education to meet the needs of working children, especially girls. Teachers are selected and trained by the Institute; lessons are held in any space available. The basic curriculum is supplemented with health education, culture and sports. Adult education is an essential part of the programme.
The Delhi High Court has recently issued an order banning private schools in Delhi to interview neither children nor their parents for selecting students to nursery classes.
Higher Education:
Main players in the higher education system in the country are:
University Grants Commission (UGC) is responsible for coordination, determination and maintenance of standards, release of grants.
Professional Councils providegrants to undergraduate programmes and various awards. The statutory professional councils are:
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE),
Distance Education Council (DEC)
Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR),
Bar Council of India (BCI),
National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Medical Council of India (MCI),
Academic Qualification Framework - Degree Structure
There are three principle levels of qualifications within the higher education system in the country. These are:
Bachelor / Undergraduate level
Master's / Post-graduate level
Doctoral / Pre-doctoral level
Diploma courses are also available at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.Bachelor's degree in arts, commerce and sciences is three years of education .Master's degree is normally of two-year duration.A pre-doctoral programme - Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) is taken after completion of the Master's Degree.Ph.D. is awarded two year after the M.Phil. or three years after the Master's degree.
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