International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 8

Study of past and present education system in India

  • Author:
  • Mohit Kumar
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 85 to 91

Assistant Professor, Guru Nanak College, Budhlada, (Punjab)

Online published on 21 November, 2013.

Abstract

India has the second largest education system in the world. The Indian education system has gone through many phases. Great effort has been put to shape up the present scenario of education system. The journey from Gurukuls to IITs had many ups and downs. But each phase has its own pros and cons. The aim of this research is to study ancient as well as present education system in India. The various phases through which education system has gone through have been studied in detail. An attempt has been made to compare the education scenario in old and modern India. The pre British and post British education system has been reviewed to know the intentions of the British behind making changes in the Indian Education System. The positive and negative aspects of each phase have been framed out during this research.

Keywords

Education, Ancient education system, Present education system, education budget