Haridwar is a prominent educational hub in Uttarakhand, blending ancient Vedic education with modern technology and sciences.
* **Literacy Rate:** Approximately 82.26% for the Haridwar district (based on the latest localized census data), notably higher than the national average. * **Higher Education:** The city hosts unique institutions that blend modern academics with traditional Indian knowledge systems, including Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University), Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, and Patanjali University. * **Technical Education:** While the globally ranked Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is located in the neighboring town of Roorkee (within the Haridwar district), Haridwar city itself features a strong network of affiliated engineering and management colleges. * **Schooling:** The city has a high concentration of CBSE and ICSE affiliated schools, including established names like Delhi Public School (DPS) Ranipur and St. Mary's, driven in part by the massive BHEL township.
