The educational structure and provision of education in India is broad based and structured towards meeting the needs of its numerous populace. It is basically composed of three levels: primary, secondary and higher education. Many different national and local authorities oversee the education system, leading to diversity in content and policies.

When it comes to basic education, a child must enrol for five years of primary education, and on to an additional five years for secondary education. This National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is also involved in policy making processes within the country and in developing curricula for implementation. In all the three levels, higher education refers to all faculties, colleges and technical institutions with degrees in other respective areas.

Nonetheless positive developments have been witnessed, such as; high drop-out rate, gauged ration in rural areas and emphasis of education on rote memory rather than formulated ideas remains a constant concern. Recent reforms address all aspects, including quality improvement, the role of information technology and emphasizing skills. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a step towards restructuring the Indian education system in a more fluid, comprehensive manner, whereby education will span across areas rather than on one single line.

On the whole, enhancements with respect to enrollment and literacy levels and the still changing Indian education remain positive factors worth comments.