Bangalore: Many might argue that the higher education system in India is flawed. They might say that the universities in country are a mixture of several stark, and some contradictory, realities. But there is no denying the fact that these institutions have produced some of the finest talent who have been admired and highly sought after across every part of the globe.   

Take a look at the some of the most revered universities that have been instrumental in grooming and streamlining the young minds of the country, as listed by Dhiraj Nayyar of India Today.in.  

University Of Calcutta

The first entry in the list is from the beautiful city of joy, Kolkata. The University of Calcutta was established on 24 January 1857, and as per its foundation date, this varsity is regarded as the first institution in South Asia to be established as a multidisciplinary and secular Western style institution of higher education.

Within the country, the institution is identified as a Five Star University and a Centre with Potential for Excellence by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, and the University Grants Commission, respectively.

Founded by Lord Canning, the then Governor General of India, the university when first established had a catchment area covering from Lahore to Rangoon (now in Myanmar), and Ceylon, the area which is the largest among any Indian university.

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