Education System in Madhya Pradesh
Like in most other states across India, Madhya Pradesh also follows the 10+2+3 tier of education. There is government as well as private education institutes across this Central Indian state. Hindi is the preferred medium of instruction in the government monitored schools and colleges of Madhya Pradesh. English is used as the language of communication between students and teachers in private institutes. The division of education in Madhya Pradesh can be explained through the following chart:
- Primary Schooling
- Secondary Schooling
- College Education
- University Studies
- Research Programs / Professional Degrees and Diplomas
Primary Education in Madhya Pradesh
The school level education in Madhya Pradesh is divided into the respective categories of primary school, middle school and high school. The Madhya Pradesh schools not only teach students the regular curriculum, but also prepare workshops and training programs on educative material and encourage sports and other outdoor activities. Art and craft is another extracurricular activity that is encouraged by private and public schools in Madhya Pradesh. The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan program by the government of Madhya Pradesh works for the education of all downtrodden children in the state. Both the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Certificate of Secondary education (ICSE) syllabuses are followed by different schools across Madhya Pradesh.
Schools in Madhya Pradesh
| Name of School | Location | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Indus World School | Indore | CBSE |
| Bal Bharati Public School | Bhopal | CBSE |
| Carmel Convent School | Gwalior | CBSE |
| Christ Church Girls' Senior Secondary School | Jabalpur | ICSE |
| St. Joseph's Convent School | Bhopal | CBSE |
| Good Shepherd Convent | Shahdol | CBSE |
Graduation and Post Graduation Studies in Madhya Pradesh
While the Madhya Pradesh schools are preferred by parents of little boys and girls from all over India, the state's colleges also attract school pass-outs across India. Some popular Madhya Pradesh colleges are:
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B.K.S.N. Government College
Location - Shajapur
Courses - Arts & Science - D N Jain College
Location - Jabalpur
Courses - Arts & Science - Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar National Institute of Social Science
Location - Mhow
Courses - Arts & Science - Government Anney Bharti Arts & Commerce College
Location - Baihar
Courses - Arts & Commerce - Dr. Bhagwat Sahai Smarak Government Mahavidyalaya
Location - Gwalior
Courses - Arts & Science - Vikram University
Location - Ujjain
Courses - regular, diploma and distance learning Arts & Science - Madhya Pradesh Bhoj University
Location - Bhopal
Courses - regular learning programs in Arts and Commerce
Professional Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh
Professional study courses are the call of the day in every state and the institutes in Madhya Pradesh have also introduced several such courses.
Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
| Type of Colleges | Institute | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Management, Bansal College of Engineering, Bhabha Engineering Research Institute | BE, B.Tech |
| Management | Bhabha Management Research Institute, Crescent Institute of Management Opp., Extol Institute of Management | BBA, MBA |
| Medical | Gajra Raja Medical College, Gandhi Medical College, M G M Medical College | MBBS |
| Law | Bhoj Vidhi Mahavidlaya, Central India Law Institute, Awadhesh Pratap Singh University | LLB, LLM |
| Architecture | I P S Academy's School of Architecture, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Madhav Institute of Technology | B.Arch |
Education for Non Residents and Foreigners in Madhya Pradesh
The schools and colleges of Madhya Pradesh have gained popularity worldwide. Therefore not only do students from other parts of India migrate here for higher studies but foreigners also come here especially in university exchange programs to opt for the special courses and take part in special study workshops. Foreign cells in all leading institutes of Madhya Pradesh assist the foreigner and NRIs in the admission process.
Hostel Facilities in Madhya Pradesh Schools and Colleges
Madhya Pradesh has several residential schools and colleges equipped with world class hostels. This Indian state is frequented by several students from all over the country and world. Therefore the educational institutions have boarding facilities. Some of the popular hostels in Madhya Pradesh learning institutes are:
- Hostel of Indore Public school
- Hostel of Agarwal Public School (the school hostels cater to the needs of little children and therefore are equipped with libraries, playing areas and good canteens)
- Youth Hostel, Bhopal
- Shrvan Kanta Girls Hostel, Bhopal
- Special Hostels for Tribal population and the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
