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| Government of Tamil Nadu | |
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| Department of School Education (Tamil Nadu), Department of Higher Education (Tamil Nadu), | Department of Employment and Training (Commissionerate of Employment and Training) |
| General details | |
| Primary languages | Tamil, English |
| System type | state |
| Enrollment (2010) | |
| Total | 12855485 |
| Primary | 9797264 |
| Secondary | 1873989 |
| Post secondary | 1184232 |
Tamil Nadu is one of the most literate states in India. The state's literacy rate is 80.33% in 2011, which is above the national average. A survey conducted by the Industry body Assocham ranks Tamil Nadu top among Indian states with about 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in primary and upper primary education.