Schooling of a child in India usually starts at the age of 5-6 years. All states follow
a uniform academic system i.e. the 10+2 system or higher secondary. The curricula are
either developed by the respective state boards/councils or by the national boards like
the Central Board of secondary education (CBSE) or by Council for the Indian School
Certificate Examinations (CISCE). All curricula are not same; however the basic knowledge
of Science including Physics, Chemistry and Biology and Mathematics is compulsory for every
student till 10th grade. sad
After class 10th, a student gets the freedom to choose any of the three streams ? science, commerce
or arts. In 11th and 12th class, students learn the introductary courses of Physics, Chemistry, Biology
and/or Maths. One can choose different combination of subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths,
Geology, Statistics, Comp. Sc etc. After completion of +2 Sc one can either continue in the conventional
system of education i.e. by doing B.Sc, MSc etc or can opt for a professional career. This is about
the education hierarchy in India.
Looking at the quality and scope of Science education in India the non uniformity in the system is
quite visible . This may be due to various causes. One major cause is the Socio economic difference
between rural and urban India. However, the state as well the union governments are in a constant
endeavor to fill this gap up and to provide every citizen of the country quality as well as affordable
education.
Higher educations, particularly in science discipline are offered by universities and colleges located
in various parts of the country. Majority of the universities in India train a large number of graduate
students. Due to issues like infrastructure, proper quality control of faculties a majority of the students
find it?s difficult to fine-tune themselves with the complexities of science education at this level.
Weak understanding of the concepts results Incompetence in applying the concepts. The curriculum is robust
in structure ? but is very difficult in implementation only due to the socioeconomic condition of India.
To overcome such situation the government has been implementing various recommendations made by HRD
Ministry and other organization like National Knowledge Commission.
Similarly, research activities in Science discipline have not yet gained much distinction. The government
has established several research centres all over the country for carrying out research activities in
particular field. Also, universities through out the country have been assigned with various projects
to perform research work.
Creating enthusiasm among students to learn science is the most widespread activity in India being
carried out at present. The government is popularizing the discipline by means of popular science articles,
organizing lectures, through various scholarship schemes and through the establishment of science centers
etc. Efforts in this direction have come from both individuals and from institutions. There are several
organizations and institutions both public and private trying to change the scene of science education
in India.
