Nov 16, 2024, 07:34 PM IST

This Indian city has 7 universities, more than 450 colleges

Pavan Naidu

India is home to numerous universities and boasts the second-largest higher education system globally. However, there is one such city in India that is home to 7 universities and over 450 colleges.

The city is Ahmedabad, located in Gujarat. It is also home to many top colleges.

Gujarat University is located in this city, offering a wide range of courses at affordable fees. Gujarat University was ranked 94th overall in India in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

Gujarat Technological University (GTU) is well known for its engineering courses.

Ahmedabad has the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER Ahmedabad), a public pharmacy research university.

Gujarat Vidyapeeth University is also situated in Ahmedabad, receiving thousands of applications for admission each year.

Lakulish Yoga University, founded by Swami Rajarshi Muni in April 2013, is Gujarat's first private university dedicated solely to yoga.

CEPT University, formerly the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology in Ahmedabad offers a variety of courses, including undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture, design, and planning.

Nirma University of Science and Technology has secured the 101st rank in the NIRF Rankings for 2024.

This information is not DNA’s opinion but obtained from media reports.