Stages of Education in India
Higher Education in India is one of the largest and oldest systems of higher education found anywhere in the world. As of now there are 320 Universities, of which nearly 131 are of Affiliating Universities. Besides there are deemed universities, institutions of national importance, institutes and over 15500 colleges. Together they offer a wide range of degree and diploma programs across the length and breadth of the country.
While universities, deemed universities and institutions of national importance are largely autonomous institutions entitled by law to design, develop and offer programs which they consider relevant and appropriate for the national needs, the colleges and institutes are expected to be regulated by the universities with which they are affiliated or associated with. Give the wide reach and variety of institutions and programs of higher education, a number of professional, coordinative and regulatory bodies and councils have also been established to ensure balanced and healthy growth of higher education in the country. Given below are the broad National Qualification Framework presently in vogue in the country.
- Arts, Humanities and Social Science:
- Commerce/ Business Studies/ Accounting/ Finance
- Natural Sciences
- Physical Education
- Fine Arts/ Art Education
- Performing Arts
- Engineering & Technology
- Computer Application/ Information Technology
- Management/ Business Administration
- Architecture/ Planning
- Modern Medicine & Surgery
- Dental Care
- Homeopathic Medicine
- Ayurvedic Medicine
- Unani Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Veterinary Sciences
- Law
(1) Arts, Humanities and Social Science:
| Level | Nomenclatures of Degrees | Duration in Years | Eligibility Requirement |
| UG | BA | 3 | 10+2 |
| PG | MA | 2 | Undergraduate Degree |
| Pre Doctoral | M. Phil. | 1 | Postgraduate Degree |
| Doctoral | Ph. D or D. Phil. | 3 | Postgraduate Degree |
| Post Doctoral | D. Lit. | 3 | PhD |
| Advanced Diploma | Advanced Diploma | 1 | Undergraduate Degree |
| Diploma | Diploma | 1 | 10+2 |
| Certificate | Certificate | 1 | 10+2 |
| Other nomenclatures in vogue are: B.Litt.; BJ; BOL; BPP; BPS; BT;; D.HV.; DOL; M. Ind.; M. Litt; M. Plan; MJ; MOL; Samaj Vidya Parangat; Samaj Vidya Visharad; Alankar; Bhasha Parveena; Granthalaya; Hindi Shiksha Visharad; M.Ch.; Vachaspati | |||
