Chandigarh is a major educational hub in northern India, known for its high-quality schooling and premier higher education institutions.
* **Literacy Rate:** Approximately 86.05% (Census 2011), which is significantly higher than the national average. * **Panjab University (PU):** Consistently ranked among the top universities in India and recognized globally in various university rankings. * **PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research):** One of the premier medical institutes in India, consistently ranking in the top 3 medical colleges nationwide (NIRF rankings). * **Punjab Engineering College (PEC):** A highly esteemed deemed university for engineering and technology. * **School System:** The city boasts a highly structured schooling system with a large number of government and private schools affiliated with CBSE and ICSE boards. The gross enrollment ratio in primary education is near universal.