Hunter Commission

The Education Commission of 1882

In 1882 the Government of India appointed a Commission, known as the Hunter Commission, "to enquire into the manner in which, effect had been given to the principles of the Woods Despatch of 1854 and to suggest such measures as it may think desirable in order to further carrying out of the policy therein laid down". 

• The Commission, inter alia, recommended the gradual withdrawal of the State from the direct support and management of institutions of higher education. 
• With regard to vocational and technical education, the Commission recommended that in the particular class of high schools there should be two avenues, one leading to the entrance examination of the University and the other of a more practical character intended to fit the youth for commercial, vocational and non-literary pursuits.