Education of Delhi is based on three-tier model which encompasses primary schools, followed by secondary schools and tertiary education at universities or other institutes of same level. Education Department of the Government Of Delhi is a premier body which looks into the educational affairs. The RTE(right to education)also describes children from the age of 6 to 14 have to compulsorily need to be educated.

Primary and secondary Education Schools in Delhi are run either by government or private part. They are connected to one of three education boards: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).