<P> India 's higher education system is the third largest in the world , next to the United States and China . The main governing body at the tertiary level is the University Grants Commission , which enforces its standards , advises the government , and helps coordinate between the centre and the state . Accreditation for higher learning is overseen by 15 autonomous institutions established by the University Grants Commission ( UGC ) . </P>
indian has the largest higher education system in the world after
the United States and China