Maharashtra’s literacy rate has reached 82.34%, with male literacy at 88.38% and female literacy at 75.87%. The state offers both government and private schools, with primary education being mandatory. Private schools are inspected and may receive state aid. Secondary schools follow boards like CBSE, CISCE, or MSBSHSE, with a growing trend of international curricula. The government plans to align state boards with the CBSE academic calendar by 2025-26.