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About Education in Manipur

A department of education was introduced in Manipur in the year 1950. This department is in charge of the state education, which includes inspection and supervision, preparation of syllabus, framing of the educational curriculum and selection of textbooks. The state gives special importance to elementary education. The four divisions of the education department of Manipur are Department of Education (University and Higher Education), Department of Education (S), Department of Adult Education and State Council of Educational Research and Training.

According to 2001 census report, Manipur has a literacy rate of 68.87% which includes male literacy rate of 77.87% and female literacy rate of 59.70%. If you wish to learn more about the schools in Manipur, then scroll down the page.

Different Kinds of Schools in Manipur

Both government and private schools provide elementary and secondary education in Manipur. The state-run schools in Manipur are affiliated to the state education board. However, most of the private schools in Manipur are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

Medium of Teaching in Manipur Schools

Students studying in any Manipur School may choose their first language from any of the following-Manipuri, Bengali, Mizo, Paite, Nepali, Thadou-Kuki, Hindi, Assamese, Tangkhul, Hmar and Zou. The CBSE and ICSE schools also use English as their medium of instruction.

Drop Outs in Manipur Schools

The school dropout rate in Manipur is higher than many other states in India. Lack of infrastructure and social culture of the people are the major factors behind the high rate of drop outs from the schools in the state.

Famous Schools of Manipur

Some of the best schools in Manipur are Little Flower English, Imphal, St. Joseph School, Imphal, Don Bosco School, C.C. Higher Secondary School, Tamphasana Girl’s Higher Secondary, Brighter Academy, Imphal, Human Resource Development Academy, Herbert English School and many more….

Students can also look for admission in other schools like Bal Vidya Mandir in Kongpal, Chinkham Modern High School in Churachandpur, Agape Jr. High School in Sangaikot, Churachandpur, Bal Vidya Mandir in Palace Compound, Christian Model English School in Tamenglong and Adimjati High School in Imphal.