Despite its remote location, Kadmat serves as an important educational hub within the Lakshadweep archipelago. The administration places a high priority on literacy and higher education.
* **Government Arts and Science College, Kadmat**: Affiliated with Pondicherry University, this is one of the premier institutions in the archipelago, offering undergraduate courses in subjects like English, Mathematics, and Marine Science, drawing students from neighboring islands. * **Government Senior Secondary School**: Provides primary and secondary education for the island's children following the mainland curriculum (CBSE/Kerala Board). * **Madrasas**: Traditional Islamic schools operate alongside the formal education system, providing religious instruction. * **Library Services**: A local government library provides access to Malayalam and English literature, newspapers, and academic resources for students and the general public.
Students seeking professional degrees (engineering, medicine) typically migrate to the Indian mainland (usually Kerala or Karnataka), heavily supported by government scholarships and reserved seats.