Top 10 States in India with Highest Literacy Rates

1. Mizoram: With the announcement on May 21, 2025, Mizoram has reportedly achieved a literacy rate of 98.2% according to the PLFS survey for 2023-24, making it the first "fully literate" state in India.

2. Lakshadweep (UT): While technically a Union Territory, it consistently ranks high with a literacy rate around 97.3% (as per recent reports).

3. Nagaland: Shows a high literacy rate of around 95.7%.

4. Kerala: Traditionally holding the top spot, Kerala's literacy rate is around 95.3%.

5. Meghalaya: Has a commendable literacy rate of approximately 94.2%.

6. Tripura: Records a literacy rate of about 93.7%.

7. Chandigarh (UT): Another Union Territory in the top tier, with a literacy rate of around 93.7%.

8. Goa: Features a high literacy rate of approximately 93.6%.

9. Puducherry (UT): Another well-performing Union Territory with a literacy rate of about 92.7%.

10. Manipur: Rounds out the top 10 with a literacy rate of around 92%.