India Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  The Indian school system

  Primary, Middle and Secondary School

  With more than 740.000 schools India operates the biggest education system in the world. Literacy rates have increased within the last decades, up to 65 per cent in 2001. However, since local boards are in control of education, there are big differences in quality of education in India.

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  Public schools in India

  Primary and secondary education

  Even though India has made high efforts to improve it´s education system, there are still many obstacles limiting the quality of education. One of the major pitfalls is the shortage in the number of teachers and school equipment.

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  Private schools in India

  Tuitions and admission

  Even though India offers free primary education, many Indians rather send their children to private schools. Their costs, compared to international standards, are still at a very low level.

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  University

  Admission requirements and fields of study

  There are twenty universities under national jurisdiction in India and more than 215 state-run universities. In addition, there are more than 16.000 colleges either preparing students for university or offering vocational training.

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