The Indian Constitution plays a pivotal role in shaping the structure and management of education in India. It outlines the framework for education, laying down guiding principles that inform the country’s educational policy and governance. By incorporating education into the constitutional framework, India has endeavored to create an inclusive and accessible education system, one that serves the needs of its diverse and dynamic population. The Constitution’s provisions related to education highlight the state’s responsibility to provide education, establish norms for educational governance, and promote social justice. Among the various provisions, three major ones stand out: the guiding principles from the Preamble, the right to education, and the division of responsibilities between the Centre and the States. One of the most important ways in which the Constitution shapes education in India is through the ideals outlined in the Preamble. The Preamble emphasizes values like justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, which directly impact educational objectives. Education is seen as a tool to achieve social justice by providing all citizens with equal opportunities to grow and develop. The emphasis on equality is particularly significant for marginalized groups such as women, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes, as the Constitution envisions an education system that bridges the social and economic divides. The idea of fraternity also finds its reflection in the educational philosophy that seeks to foster a sense of national unity and integration. By including these principles, the Constitution compels educational institutions to function in a way that promotes a democratic, just, and equal society, where every individual, irrespective of their background, has access to opportunities that lead to personal and collective growth. The second important constitutional provision that shapes the education system is the fundamental right to education, specifically enshrined in Article 21-A