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Schools in Assam

About Education in Assam


When it comes to education in the northeastern part of India, Schools in Assam deserves a special mention. Assam has a literacy rate of 64.28% and Guwahati is the major center of learning in the region. Over the years, the state government has taken up several measures to enhance the standard of education in Assam. It has introduced free and compulsory education for all students up to 14 years of age. In addition, the department of education has also introduced a common academic calendar and unit tests for 10th standard students.

Vigorous monitoring of the educational institutes has also ensured quality education at the school level in the state. However, the education scenario is not too good in the tribal regions where 75% of the tribal women are still illiterate.

Different Kinds of Schools in Assam


The schools in Assam are either private or run by government. Most of the schools in Assam are equipped with modern infrastructure and facilities. Residential and convent schools are also there for the students to join. The schools are affiliated to either Assam Council of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or CBSE or ICSE.

Number of Schools in Assam


The total number of schools in Assam is approximately 37,652. Most of the schools in this state are known for imparting quality education to the students.

Medium of Teaching in Assam Schools


Most of the schools in Assam have Assamese as the medium of instruction. However, one can also come across English medium schools in the state. The public schools also use Bengali as the medium of instruction.

Drop Outs in Assam Schools


The drop out rate among girl students at the primary level in schools is 42%. It is 72% and 75% at the middle and high school level respectively.

Famous Schools of Assam


Some of the popular schools in Assam are DPS Digboi, Saint Mary High School, Don Bosco, Guwahati, Gurukul Grammar Senior Secondary School and Army School, Narangi, Guwahati. One can also come across several CBSE affiliated schools in the state like Kendriya Vidyalaya Nagaon, Kendriya Vidyalaya, AFS, Chabua, Kendriya Vidyalaya Hathimatha Kokrajhar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khanapara Kamrup, Kendriya Vidyalaya 9th Mile, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Doomdooma, Kendriya Vidyalaya Haflon and Kendriya Vidyalaya IOC, Noonmati,

If you wish to learn more about higher education in Assam then browse through our site.
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