Evolution of Higher Education in India
The evolution of higher education in India can be traced to the ancient times where the the educational system is divided into two categories- Brahmanical and the Buddhist systems of education. The nature of higher education in India was mostly based on religion during the ancient era which played a crucial role in shaping the dynamics between both the educational systems. The background study tries to provide an insight to the ancient, mediaeval, colonial, post independence and the current trend in higher education system in India. Wherein it focuses on various teaching styles and how the same has progressed over the years. It has a special focus on the status of girl education in the society and how the same developed from the ancient to the current trend. Few studies suggest that during the ancient times, higher education was subservient to the requirements of priesthood and ritualistic religion and hence, considered to be very significant. Then the study further moves on to des...