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29. HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

Introduction

The Indian higher education system is ranked third in the world after China
and the USA in terms of numbers. The Indian higher education system has
seen many downs, yet it has overcome challenges and made its mark at the

international level. Higher education holds the key in the transformation of
India from a developing country to a developed nation.

Overview

Since independence in 1947, there has been massive growth in terms of
infrastructure, a number of institutions. Both the central and state agencies

are responsible for providing quality higher education to an Indian citizen.
University Grants Commission and other bodies maintain the quality and

coordinate among all these educational institutions.

Categories

The Indian educational system comprises the following types of institutions:

Central University

State University

Private University

Deemed University

An Institution of National Importance

The Institution under State Legislature