In Indian education system, higher education starts after the completion of secondary school education. It is one of the most crucial bend in the academic record of a student to determine his or her career. Entry into best colleges corresponds to the performance of the student in the preceding senior secondary school education.
The role of education in the nation’s growth
The Ministry of Human Resource Development directly controls the operation of all the different directorate of education in India. Any regulations, supervisions and policies are formulated under the strict guidance of the Ministry in an effort to keep a tab on the education system. The University Grant Commission looks after Higher Education in the country. It is responsible for maintaining equality in standard and quality with the international counterparts.
With the nation emerging into a fast growing economy at an annual growth rate going above 9%, the need for increasing appropriate educational training and infrastructure is inevitable. In due course of time, the higher education records phenomenal growth over the past 60 years.
According to data procured in 2009 by India Today Group, the best of the best colleges in India are listed as follows—
1. Arts – Loyola College, Chennai
2.Commerce – Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi
3.Science – Loyola College, Chennai
4.Law – National Law School of India University
5.Medicine – All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, Delhi
6.Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
In order to get admission in reputed colleges, the student must undergo tough competition in terms of performance, outstanding records in sports and participation in various school activities.