Top 10 states/UTs with highest literacy rates in India

Hitesh Rattan

Himachal Pradesh – 99.3%

The newest fully literate state, leading the way in education.

Himachal Pradesh

Mizoram – 98.2%

The champion of literacy in India, with nearly everyone educated!

Mizoram

Lakshadweep – 97.3%

This small island union territory shines in education.

Lakshadweep

Nagaland – 95.7%

A literacy powerhouse in the Northeast.

Nagaland

Kerala – 95.3%

Known for its strong education system and social development.

Kerala

Meghalaya – 94.2%

Climbing high with impressive literacy growth.

Meghalaya

Tripura & Chandigarh – 93.7%

Both share the 6th spot with remarkable literacy achievements.

Tripura & Chandigarh

Goa – 93.6%

Tourism and literacy go hand in hand in this coastal state.

Goa

Puducherry – 92.7%

The union territory continues to excel in education.

Puducherry

Manipur – 92%

Completing the top 10, another Northeast star in literacy.

Manipur