Education in Thiruvananthapuram

The literacy rate in Thiruvananthapuram, according to the 2001 census, is 89.36 percent; 92.68 percent among males and 86.26 percent among females. Adult Literacy Programme is being effectively implemented. The Grandhasala Movement had taken roots years back and has grown ever since. In every village, in almost all the wards of panchayats, there is invariably at least one library and a reading room.

The State Central Library, which came into existence in 1829, has a sizable collection of valuable books and periodicals. The British Council Library and the University Library are notable for reference, in the city.

The number of Arts and Science colleges in the district is 20 and the strength of students is estimated to be 15,926. The University of Kerala has its research and higher education centres at Kariavattom, 20 kms from the capital city. There are 41 teaching and research departments in the University. Colleges from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts numbering 87, are affiliated to the University.

The Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit with Kalady as headquarters, has its regional centre in Thiruvananthapuram and offers courses at degree and post graduate levels.

In Thiruvananthapuram district there are 2 Allopathic Medical Colleges 3 Ayurveda Medical Colleges, 2 Homoeopathy Medical Colleges, 2 Nurshing colleges, 1 Dental college, 1 Agricultural College, 11 Engineering Colleges, 2 MCA Colleges, 1 Music College, 3 Teacher Education College, 2 Law Colleges
and 5 Polytechnics.

Following are the major educational institutions in the district:-

1. All Saint