Synopsis This book is a comparative study of different fields, aspects or areas of education, as found in more prominent countries of the world including India. It includes chapters on Development of Comparative Education: Meaning, Objectives, Problems and Methods; Basic Requirements of Education in different countries; Constitutional Provisions; Salient Features of Educational System; Objectives of Education; Educational Structure; Educational Administration and Finance; Pre-primary Education; Primary Education; Secondary Education; Vocationalisation of Education; Public Schools; 10+2+3 Pattern; Language Problem; Higher Education; University Autonomy; Teacher Education and In-Service Training; Selection of Teachers; Examination; Adult and Continuing Education; Education of Minorities; Moral, Religious and Secular Education; Education for National Integration; Educational Policies, Reforms and Recent Developments; and comparative Estimate. In each of these chapters the particular area of education has been described in different countries to provide comparative estimate. Among these countries are USA, UK, USSR, China, Japan, Germany, France and of course India. At the end of each chapter are given questions for exercise. Thus as against typical historical treatment, this book treats various aspects of education, in a problematic comparative setting. Students and teachers of Comparative Education will find this book more thought-provoking, informing, stimulating and enlightening.