Madhya Pradesh is famous for its rich biodiversity and architectural brilliance. As the state offers many places to visit, the state is also suitable for pursuing further studies. The state is famous for harboring much famous government and private institutions. The education system is also well developed in the state. Some of the colleges of Madhya Pradesh which can be chosen are:

1. Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior

Established in the year 1997 the institute was named after former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Campus area: 180 acre

Programs offered:  Various Graduate and Postgraduate programs (Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Business Administration (MBA)) 

 PhD, five-year integrated BTech/MTech or BTech/MBA program.

Rank: 81 by NIRF in 2019.

​2 ITM University Gwalior

Private university in Madhya Pradesh

ITM University is a private university located in Gwalior, India. The university is well known for its multidisciplinary course offers. The courses cover the field of sciences, engineering, management, fine arts, social sciences, arts, and nursing. The campus also focuses on curricular activities and has an auditorium, a gymnasium along with badminton, volleyball, handball, basketball courts & Indoor’s play. 

Programs offered: Graduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D., Diploma, Integrated courses

Rank: Top 1 university among private universities by India Today in 2019

3. Amity University, Gwalior

University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

Amity University Gwalior is located in Madhya Pradesh. It is a private university which was established by the foundation named RitnandBalved Education Foundation. The university is one of the branches of Amity University spread across the country. The university offers many courses such as architecture, biotechnology, commerce, communication, economics, engineering, English literature, fashion, law, management, psychology, and behavioral science, etc. 

Programs offered: Graduate, Post Graduate and PhD 

Rank: 162 by NIRF in 2020

4. Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya

University in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

The university also is known as the University of Jabalpur is a government university in the city of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was named after the queen RaniDurgavati. Being the main university of this city the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has graded the university under A category. The campus has ArtFacultybuilding, Administrative Block, Teaching and Research buildings of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical education and bio-Science, SystemScience departments.

Campus area: 99.63 acres (403,200 m²)

Courses: Undergraduate 

Rank: 81 by NIRF in 2019

5. Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education

Deemed university in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

It is a deemed university under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports sponsored by the Government of India. It is named after RaniLakshmibai and was established in 1957. The university is solely dedicated to the promotion of sports and physical education in the country. The university is located in Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh.

Courses offered: Graduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil, Ph.D and certificate courses.

Nickname: LNCPE

​6. Barkatullah University Institute of Technology

University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Formerly known as the University of Bhopal, the university was established in 1970. It was renamed after freedom fighter Professor Barkatullah who was born in the area. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited the university as a category university.

Campus area: 360 acres (1.5 km2)

Courses offered: undergraduate, postgraduate courses, certificate courses, diploma courses, M. Phil programs, post-doctoral fellowship.

​7. Makhanlal Chaturvedi University

University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Makhanalal Chaturvedi  Rashtriya Patrakarita Avam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya was established in 1992 and it is named after MakhanLal Chaturvedi, poet, and a journalist. The university is India’s 1st university for journalism and communication.

Nickname:MCU

Courses Offered: Undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD

8. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

A part of the National Institutes of Technology (NIT) group, it is a public technical university.  It is named after Independent India’s first Minister of Education, Maulana Azad. The university offers degrees in science, technology, engineering, architecture and management

Nickname: MANIT

Courses offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate.

9. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

The university is a public research university in Bhauri, Bhopal. It was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development a part of Government of India. The idea behind this university was to indulge in research in basic science. The institute offers BS-MS (Dual Degree) programme, Integrated PhD programme in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and PhD programme in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Economic Science.

Rank: 40 by NIRF in 2020

Courses offered: Undergrad, dual degree, postgraduate, integrated courses.

10. National Law Institute University

Public university in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

The university was established in 1997. It is a public law school and one of the first three law schools to have been established under the National Law School system. The admission is 100 students per year through the Common Law Admission Test. The university was established by the State of Madhya Pradesh.

Courses offered: Combined B.A., LL.B (Hons.) degree, postgraduate.

Rank: 11th by NIRF in 2019

11. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

The university was established in 1964. The university was formerly known as Indore University. NAAC has accredited the university under the A+ category of the university and is the only university in Madhya Pradesh to fall under this category. The motto of the university is: God help us to improve our intellect, and guide it towards what is right’

The university also offers courses in Life Sciences, Economics, Biochemistry and Journalism and many more.

Campus area: 22 acres

Courses offered: Undergraduate, postgraduate.

Nickname: DAVV

12. Indian Institute of Management Indore

Public school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

IIM Indore is wholly dedicated to excellence in management studies and research. The institute belongs to the IIM family and is the sixth addition to the family in 1996. It is a public business school. Admissions are through CAT and IPM Admission Test (IPMAT) followed by personal interviews and WAT.

Courses offered: Postgraduate, integrated courses, doctorate, and certificates courses.

13. IIT Indore

University in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Among the eight new IITs, one is the Indian Institute of technology; Indore. Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development and is a Government body. The university stands in the second rank after MANIT in education in the engineering field. The admission process is through IIT-JEE.

Nickname: IITI

Campus area: 510 acres.

Courses offered: Undergraduate, Postgraduate

14. Jagran Lakecity University

University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

JagranLakecityUniversity is a private university. It offers around 50+ degree programs to students from around 8 countries and many states of India. It offers courses in the fields of Business, Management, Finance, Journalism, etc.

Nickname: JLU

Courses offered: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

15. Rabindranath Tagore University, Raisen

University in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh

Rabindranath Tagore University was formerly known as AISECT University. It is a private university. In 2010, it was established by the All India Society for Electronics & Computer Technology. The university offers courses including Engineering & Technology, Law, Management Education, Science, Arts, Commerce, and Paramedical. Its motto is: “Building new India through Skill Education & Research”

Campus area: 50 acres

Courses offered: Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate.