Secondary Education commission 1952-53 recommended the following for aims of education:

(a) Development of democratic Citizenship: India can be a democratic republic if the citizens uphold and practice the values of discipline, tolerance, patriotism, cooperation, equality in thought, speech and writing. The essence of the world citizenship is inculcated and developed through education. According to Mudaliar Commission, schools should maintain and develop all these qualities in the students. Citizens with these qualities can grow into ideal citizens capable of making the democracy success.

(b) Improvement of Vocational Capability and Efficiency: In all the secondary schools, proper emphasis should be laid on crafts and productive work. This can be achieved through diversification of the courses of study at the secondary level. The students may take up agriculture or some other technical or commercial course to add to the productive capability of the country.

(c) Development of Personality: The secondary education must aim at the development of  the personality of the students. The creative energy in the  students should find proper expression. They should  acquire constructive and valuable interest. They should be trained to preserve and conserve their cultural heritage.

(d) Education for Leadership: The  Secondary education  must impart education  for leadership. Students should also be  trained to be trained to be able to own the responsibilities of leadership in various fields of life ,namely,social, cultural, political,industrial etc.