Education in Tripura has developed at a very fast pace since its formation on 21st January 1972. The beautiful   small state of Tripura offers immense opportunities for students from within and outside the region. As per the   census of 2001, literacy rate of Tripura is 73.66%. The Government of the state has taken a number of steps to  develop the educational set up of the region. A free and compulsory education policy was introduced by the  government that caters free education to the students who fall in the age group of 6 to 14 years of age.