Despite
the fact that only 48.6% of the population in Agra city are literate
(according to census 2001), the city provides many career options.
Out of these figure majority of those who are illiterate comprise
females - only 30.6% of females are literate. However, educational
institutes are spread throughout the city except in certain rural
areas. The educational institutes provide primary and high school
education, higher education, vocational training, and professional
training.
As Agra is a tourist hotspot one would expect a good number of
institutes providing the training in this industry. Contrary to the
fact there are very few institutes offering professional courses in
tourism and allied fields.
The educational institutes in Agra comprises of Universities
(formal and deemed), Medical Colleges, Engineering Colleges, Degree
Colleges, Management Institutes, Computer institutes, Polytechnics,
Inter colleges (CBSE), Inter Colleges (UP Board), Central School and
Industrial Training Institutes. Besides there are many private
institutes that provide training in professional courses.
