Delhi, being the capital of the country, attracts students from all over India. It has a number of Government and private colleges offering quality education in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, arts, law and management. The prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences is rated as among the best medical institutions in the world. Other notable educational and research institutes include Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Delhi School of Economics, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College for Women and Delhi College of Engineering.

There are more than nine universities situated in the Delhi metropolitan area. The top 5 universities in Delhi include the Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Indraprastha University and Indira Gandhi National Open University. In 2001, the Delhi University had a strength of 220,000 students, making it one of the largest universities in Asia. The university has 14 faculties, 86 academic departments and 79 colleges spread all over the city. In 2003-04, Delhi's 4800 primary and secondary level schools enrolled more than 310,000 students. However, as the city's population booms, more educational institutions will be required. Most of the schools in Delhi are affliated to the national CBSE board.

Educational Institutions in Delhi
Delhi, being the capital of the country, attracts students from all over India. It has a number of Government and private colleges offering quality education in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, arts, law and management.

Universities
* All India Institute of Medical Sciences
* Delhi University
* St. Stephen's College
* Delhi College of Engineering
* Guru Gobind Singh University (also known as Indraprastha University)
* Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
* Indira Gandhi National Open University
* Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
* Jamia Millia Islamia
* Jawaharlal Nehru University
* Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
* The Indian Institute of Planning and Management
* School of Planning and Architecture
* Management Development Institute

Societies
* Apeejay Education Society

Schools