Kerala is universally recognized for its unparalleled educational achievements in India, maintaining a literacy rate above 94%. The state follows a comprehensive schooling system comprising state-board, CBSE, and ICSE affiliated institutions, supported heavily by state-funded public education.
Higher education is anchored by numerous esteemed institutions, including: * **University of Kerala** (Thiruvananthapuram) * **Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)** (Kochi) * **National Institute of Technology (NIT)** (Calicut) * **Indian Institute of Management (IIM)** (Kozhikode) * **Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)** (Palakkad) * **Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)** (Thiruvananthapuram) * **Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology** (Thiruvananthapuram)
Furthermore, the state has a unique and highly active library culture, coordinated by the Kerala State Library Council, which supports thousands of rural and urban public libraries.
