20 different languages are spoken by people of 31 states. As a result the system of education could not be brought to uniformity throughout the country. Although education policy is largely decided by the states, they follow the norms set up by the U.G.C. in matters related to higher education. Table 1 may provide an idea about the system of chemistry teaching in schools. System of Chemistry Teaching in Schools Course and the name of Examination Duration of the subject taught 1.
Chemistry is taught in class IX and X .
Very little practical training is offered. Secondary and Higher Secondary Boards set up by the State Governments govern the respective courses in respect to bringing out the syllabi, conducting the final examinations and issuing certificates to the successful candidates. The structure of chemical education, as followed in colleges and universities, is represented in Table 2. The Structure of Chemical eEducation in Colleges and Universities Course and Name of the Examinations Duration of the Course 1. Equal weights for three combination subjects are given, e.g., physics, chemistry, mathematics.