Raipur is a significant educational hub in central India, unique for hosting several national-level institutions.
* **Literacy Rate:** Approximately 86.90% for the city (according to the 2011 Census), significantly higher than the national average. * **Higher Education Hub:** It is one of the few cities in India to host prestigious national institutes across multiple disciplines: * Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur * National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur * All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur * Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) * **State Universities:** Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University is the oldest and largest state university in Chhattisgarh, along with Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (Agricultural University) and Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya (Journalism). * **K-12 Education:** The city features a robust network of state-board, CBSE, and ICSE affiliated schools.