Bongaigaon is a significant educational hub for the Lower Assam region. The city boasts a strong literacy rate that is notably higher than the state average.
* **Literacy Rate:** Approximately 88% (based on recent census data), reflecting strong educational infrastructure compared to the national and state averages. * **Medium of Instruction:** Schools primarily operate in Assamese, English, Bodo, and Bengali mediums. * **Higher Education:** The city is home to several well-regarded colleges affiliated with Gauhati University and Bodoland University, including: * *Bongaigaon College* (Arts and Commerce) * *Birjhora Mahavidyalaya* (Premier Science College in the district) * *Bongaigaon Law College* * *Bongaigaon Polytechnic* (Technical education) * **School Boards:** Most schools are affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC), or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
_Note: Specific graduation rate percentages and global university rankings are not readily available for this location._