Education in Tripura

Education in Tripura has developed at a very fast pace since its formation on 21st January 1972. The beautiful small state of Tripura offers immense opportunities for students from within and outside the region. To carry on the smooth operation of the education system at all levels in the state the Department of Education was formed. The department was further divided into three sections such as School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare and Social Education Department.

As per the census of 2001, literacy rate of Tripura is 73.66%. The Government of the state has taken a number of steps to develop the educational set up of the region. A free and compulsory education policy was introduced by the government that caters free education to the students who fall in the age group of 6 to 14 years of age. The education system of Tripura can be divided into four stages, they are the primary stage which comprises of Classes I-V, the middle stage consisting of Classes VI-VIII and the secondary stage comprising of Classes IX-X. Classes XI and XII are the higher secondary stage of education.

The state of Tripura has two medical colleges, one university,one pharmacy college and wide number of engineering colleges and polytechnic colleges. Compared to the population the number of educational institutes is less bu the Government is taking special measures to solve the problem.

If you are interested to know more about Education in Tripura, click on the following links:

• Tripura Schools
• Tripura Colleges
• Tripura University