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Evolution of Higher 
Learning in Post 
Independence 
India
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Evolution of Higher 
Learning in Post 
Independence 
India
Evolution of Higher Learning in Post 
Independence India
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British Rule
The company wanted educated Indians 
to assist in administration and 
understand local customs.
Christian Missionaries
Played significant role in establishing 
modern educational institutions.
Indian Intellectuals
Reformers who advocated for modern 
education alongside traditional learning.
Early Institutions
Calcutta Madrassa (1781), Sanskrit 
College in Varanasi (1791), and first 
universities in 1850s.
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Evolution of Higher 
Learning in Post 
Independence 
India
Evolution of Higher Learning in Post 
Independence India
1 2
3 4
British Rule
The company wanted educated Indians 
to assist in administration and 
understand local customs.
Christian Missionaries
Played significant role in establishing 
modern educational institutions.
Indian Intellectuals
Reformers who advocated for modern 
education alongside traditional learning.
Early Institutions
Calcutta Madrassa (1781), Sanskrit 
College in Varanasi (1791), and first 
universities in 1850s.
Educational Developments Under British 
Rule
1
1882-83: Hunter Commission
Suggested segregation of primary and higher 
education.
2
1902-04: Universities Commission
Led to Indian Universities Act of 1904.
3
1905: National Council of Education
Set up by Swadeshi nationalist leaders, leading to 
Jadavpur University.
4
1913-17: Education Reforms
Resolution on education policy and Sandler 
Commission suggesting 10+2+3 system.
5
1929-44: Further Commissions
Hartog Commission, Sapru Committee, Abbot 
Wood Report, and Sargent Report.
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Evolution of Higher 
Learning in Post 
Independence 
India
Evolution of Higher Learning in Post 
Independence India
1 2
3 4
British Rule
The company wanted educated Indians 
to assist in administration and 
understand local customs.
Christian Missionaries
Played significant role in establishing 
modern educational institutions.
Indian Intellectuals
Reformers who advocated for modern 
education alongside traditional learning.
Early Institutions
Calcutta Madrassa (1781), Sanskrit 
College in Varanasi (1791), and first 
universities in 1850s.
Educational Developments Under British 
Rule
1
1882-83: Hunter Commission
Suggested segregation of primary and higher 
education.
2
1902-04: Universities Commission
Led to Indian Universities Act of 1904.
3
1905: National Council of Education
Set up by Swadeshi nationalist leaders, leading to 
Jadavpur University.
4
1913-17: Education Reforms
Resolution on education policy and Sandler 
Commission suggesting 10+2+3 system.
5
1929-44: Further Commissions
Hartog Commission, Sapru Committee, Abbot 
Wood Report, and Sargent Report.
Modern Education after Independence
Radhakrishnan 
Commission (1948-49)
Suggested integration of secondary 
and higher education by setting up 
UGC. Recommended rural 
universities.
Mudaliar Commission 
(1952-53)
Recommended three-year secondary 
and four-year higher education 
system. Advocated multipurpose 
schools and vocational training.
Committee on Emotional 
Integration (1961)
Studied role of educational programs 
for youth to strengthen emotional 
integration process.
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Evolution of Higher 
Learning in Post 
Independence 
India
Evolution of Higher Learning in Post 
Independence India
1 2
3 4
British Rule
The company wanted educated Indians 
to assist in administration and 
understand local customs.
Christian Missionaries
Played significant role in establishing 
modern educational institutions.
Indian Intellectuals
Reformers who advocated for modern 
education alongside traditional learning.
Early Institutions
Calcutta Madrassa (1781), Sanskrit 
College in Varanasi (1791), and first 
universities in 1850s.
Educational Developments Under British 
Rule
1
1882-83: Hunter Commission
Suggested segregation of primary and higher 
education.
2
1902-04: Universities Commission
Led to Indian Universities Act of 1904.
3
1905: National Council of Education
Set up by Swadeshi nationalist leaders, leading to 
Jadavpur University.
4
1913-17: Education Reforms
Resolution on education policy and Sandler 
Commission suggesting 10+2+3 system.
5
1929-44: Further Commissions
Hartog Commission, Sapru Committee, Abbot 
Wood Report, and Sargent Report.
Modern Education after Independence
Radhakrishnan 
Commission (1948-49)
Suggested integration of secondary 
and higher education by setting up 
UGC. Recommended rural 
universities.
Mudaliar Commission 
(1952-53)
Recommended three-year secondary 
and four-year higher education 
system. Advocated multipurpose 
schools and vocational training.
Committee on Emotional 
Integration (1961)
Studied role of educational programs 
for youth to strengthen emotional 
integration process.
Kothari Commission (1964-1966)
Key Themes
Increase in Productivity
Promoting social and National 
Integration
Education and Modernization
Developing social, moral and 
spiritual values
Major Recommendations
Free and Compulsory Education 
for children 6-14 years
Three-year degree and four-year 
honours courses
Establishment of Indian 
Education Service (IES)
6% of national income for 
education
Impact
The Commission's recommendations 
formed the basis of India's first 
National Policy on Education in 1968.