Tools was the higher institutions of learning. This indigenous institution exist even now in India they were established in the society to spread Sanskrit education. The tools generally admitted Brahmin students only. A student was required to stay with the Guru at the tolls for eight to twelve years from the age of about ten. The number of students was very small so that teachers could give individual attention to each student. 

The renowned Sanskrit scholars were the medium of teaching curriculum of the tools were pre-determined by the teachers which includes study of the Vedas along with religion, art, mathematics and science. Some of the famous Sanskrit tols were established at Banaras kashi, Ujjain and Mithila in ancient India. They used to draw students from far away. Pols have enjoyed grants of land for establishing it’s house. The Adhyapak used to arrange for the free boarding, lodging and clothing of his pupils. They used to get financial assistance from the royal authority and sometimes from the common people. Most of the provinces now establish “Sanskrit Board of Education,, to manage the education of tools, Now a days the pupils of all castes can be admitted in the tools and can appear in the final examination of HSLC level. Education of the tools have been able to preserve cultural heritage and community characteristics of the Hindu society throughout the ages.