Nagaland is located at the extreme north eastern end of India. The literacy rate of Nagaland figures 67.11% according to a 2001census report. The main concern of the Government has been the development of elementary education in the state. Primary and Secondary education in the state is managed by the state government. The “free and compulsory education policy” has been introduced in the state for students below the age of 14 years.

The state has one central university located at Kohima which is the highest seat of learning for the students, teachers and researchers. The National Research Centre for Mithun (NRCM) is another pioneer institute located near Medziphema established with objectives of protecting, preserving, evolving superior herd and developing location specific health and production technology for Mithun for the Mithun rearers of the country. The state has several technical institutions including ITIs and polytechnics.

Educational Institutions

Institutes	Total
Universities	2
Colleges	40
High Schools	236
Middle Schools	418
Primary Schools	1399
Polytechnics	2
Industrial Training Institutes (ITI)	5