Education Level Of India

Sir I want to know that what are the different – different education levels In India and also I want o know that what is the literacy rate of the India can you please provide me the details on these

Hey buddy the Literacy in India is a key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate has grown to 74.04% (2011 figure) from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947.

Education levels In India

Pre Primary Stage –

Children between 3–6 years are being provided the Pre primary education in India is by Kindergarten, Playway or Play Schools.

The Primary Stage –

Primary education in India offered by both private and government schools usually consist of students aged between 5 to 12 years. The duration of study in this stage is 4-5 years.


The Middle Stage –

Middle stage of education covering 3-4 years of academic study is formed by 5th-8thclass consisting of students aged between 12 to 14 years.


The Secondary Stage – Secondary Stage of education covering 2-3 years of academic study starts with classes 8th-10th. consisting of students aged between 14-16 years.

Senior Secondary Stage –

Senior Secondary Education in India is of only 2 years.

There is uniformity on this level of education in terms of duration and classes i.e. all the States/UTs follow this 10+2 pattern.

Undergraduate Stage –

Undergraduate education in India is of 3-4 years. Undergraduate stage of education is also known as higher education in India.

Postgraduate Stage –

Postgraduate education in India is of 2-3 years. Postgraduate stages of courses are known as Masters courses or Doctorate courses.


Distance Education in India –

Distance education provided by institutes is controlled by the Distance Education Council of India.

Distance education is helpful to those who cannot join regular schools or colleges.

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