India's education system is managed by national bodies like AICTE, UGC, and NCERT, along with state education departments.

The literacy rate is 74.04%, with disparities between male (82.14%) and female (65.46%) rates. Higher education GER is 26.30%, with 700+ universities and 37,000+ colleges.

Challenges include poor quality, corruption, and a wide gap between private and public schools. Private schools offer better quality but at high costs, limiting access.

Public schools struggle due to inadequate resources, contributing to a high dropout rate.

Efforts include curriculum reforms and improving infrastructure in public schools. However, more sustained actions are needed to ensure equitable access to quality education for all.