Uttarakhand has been the centre of education from the ancient time. Workplace of Dronacharya and composition of Meghdoot by Kalidas indicates this. Some of the best educational institutes of India are located in Uttarakhand. Dehradun, Nainital and Mussoorie are still the preferred choices when it comes to school education. These 3 cities are the home of various ancient and heritage schools in the country some of which have been running since British period.
In Uttarakhand, Department of Education has a unified structure covering basic education, secondary education, State Council of Education Research and Training, Uttarakhand board of school education and exams are working under the umbrella of Directorate of School Education.