Palakkad District is one of the main centre of education in Kerala state India.
The district is home to the only Indian Institute of Technology in Kerala state.
Government Victoria College, Palakkad, Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram, NSS College of Engineering, Government Medical College, Palakkad, Chembai Memorial Government Music College, and many more higher level of educational institutions are located in Palakkad District.
The Chembai Memorial Government Music College[5] is one of the main centres of excellence in teaching carnatic music in the state.
The Mercy College, Palakkad[6] a women's college established in 1964 is one of the familiar institution in Palakkad city.