India's education system is vast, placing a heavy societal emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. The Right to Education Act guarantees free and compulsory elementary education to children between the ages of 6 and 14, dramatically increasing literacy rates over the past few decades.
Higher education is anchored by globally recognized premier institutions. Notable examples include: * **Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs):** The gold standard for engineering and technology education globally. * **Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs):** Premier business schools. * **All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS):** The apex institutions for medical research and training. * **Indian Institute of Science (IISc):** A leading research university in Bengaluru. * **Delhi University & Jawaharlal Nehru University:** Historic public universities renowned for arts, humanities, and sciences.