The System of Education in India
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October 2006
THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN INDIA
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
Background to the Study Tour ............................................................................................... 3 Report Structure ..................................................................................................................... 3 Country Profile ....................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 General Education ............................................................................ 5
Administration of Education .................................................................................................. 5 School Education.................................................................................................................... 6 National Curricula .................................................................................................................. 7 Examination and Assessment............................................................................................... 12 Source................................................................................................................................... 15 Islamic Education ................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 2 Vocational and Technical Education and Training..................... 17
Education and Training of the Indian labour force .............................................................. 17 Principal Training Schemes ................................................................................................. 19 Technician Education