The quality of Indian education is comparable to the best available anywhere in the world, while the cost structure is much more reasonable. The massive white collar export and the unprecedented job outsourcing to this country post the IT boom is testimony enough.

Indian universities and institutes of higher learning have been promoting the needs and aspirations of higher education and research for students and scholars, thus ensuring the maintenance of quality education.

Quality in education is judged on the availability of well-trained teachers, a good student-teacher ratio, modern equipment and adequate classroom facilities.

The National Policy on Education was formulated by the government of India in the early 1980s to ensure the formulation of standardised guidelines for the enforcement of quality in Indian higher education.

A “good school” or college must necessarily offer facilities for retraining teachers and good salaries at par with related spheres. Similarly, it should have modern aids and teaching devices. A school must strive to be a centre for excellence by employing good teachers and with good pay structures for them as well. And of course, it must be managed by a dynamic Principal and competent, concerned teachers. The government policies for schools and colleges in India have been formulated to meet such standards of excellence.

Problem arises when schools turn into commercial “teaching shops”. Teachers must essentially be well-read and be able to inspire people. They should read about education, love the children they teach and have versatile personalities. They must also acquaint themselves with the teachings of great men because quality in education leads to quality in our lives which is what all educational institutions must ideally strive for.

The Indian school education system promotes a 10+2 structure. The elementary level (kindergarten/nursery), primary level (classes I-V), and the higher secondary level (VI-X) constitute school education level. While classes XI, XII constitute the senior secondary level.