1. Family education: In ancient India, the family was the only place for education, and the Vedas were dictated by fathers to educate their children.
2. School education: After the 4th century BC, there appeared an educational institution called Ashlen. Ancient Confucianism set up schools at home to supplement the lack of family education.
3. Brahmanism education method: Brahmanism education method is to teach Sanskrit, because Sanskrit is obscure, so learners need to make great efforts.
4. Buddhist education method: The teaching method of Buddhism is to use the local language to make the teachings easier for the public to understand. Buddhism advocates the spirit of democracy and advocates that all surnames can practice, and Brahma can be connected through practice. Buddhist education faces the public, advocates academic freedom and encourages the development of different schools. In addition, Buddhism also attaches importance to family education and women's education.
Generally speaking, the educational characteristics of ancient India are mainly family education and religious education, and the emphasis on teaching in local languages is conducive to the spread of culture and the exchange of ideas.