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Which City is Known as the “Educational Hub of India” and Why?

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
By Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Sep 21, 2025, 13:53 IST

Pune, also known as the “Oxford of the East,” has gained the title of Educational Hub of India, due to the presence of the top-ranked colleges, a wide range of courses, and an international student community.

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Which City is Known as Educational Hub of India?
Which City is Known as Educational Hub of India?

Educational Hub of India:- India is often regarded as the “land of Knowledge,” with thousands of universities and colleges spread across the country. However, there is one city which stands out as the genuine education hub of India. This educational hub in India attracts students from all over the country and from around the world. This city also has rightfully earned the title of “Oxford of the East.”  This city is named for its historic institutions, active student culture, modern universities, and a wide range of employment opportunities.

Let’s look at which city is called the educational hub of India, and why it has earned this reputation and the title, and what makes it such an attraction for the students.

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Which City is Called the Educational Hub of India, and Why? 

The city, which is called the Educational Hub of India, is Pune, Maharashtra. 

Over the years, Pune has grown into one of India’s leading centres of higher education. With over 200+ colleges and 20+ universities, Pune offers a wide range of courses in engineering, medical, management, arts, film, law and even defence. Its academic achievements, diverse surroundings, and affordability have made it India's most student-friendly city.

Coming to the history of education in Pune, it started early in the 19th century with the establishment of the missionary schools and expanded significantly with the development of organisations such as the Maharashtra Education Society in 1860. Presently, Pune is famous as a major educational hub in India, offering a wide range of courses with a mix of traditional and modern educational institutions that attract students from all over the world.

Below is the list of some of the oldest colleges and universities that were established in Pune and gave it the title of educational hub of India:-

Institution name

Establishment Year

History

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute

1821

  • The Bombay Presidency Government established the Sanskrit Pathshala in 1821, at the initiative of its Governor, Mountstuart Elphinstone.

  • This college has grown from strength to strength and has emerged as a leading institute in the field of higher education and research.

  • It was renamed the Poona College in 1851, and then Deccan College in October 1864.

College of Engineering Pune

1854 

  • Now known as COEP Technological University (COEPT Tech), it was founded in the British era, long before any formal degree offering universities took root in India. 

  • College of Engineering Pune is the third oldest engineering college in the country, and indeed in Asia, after College of Engineering, Guindy, and IIT Roorkee, with a history of 170 years.

Fergusson College

1885

  • The founders of Fergusson College founded the New English School in Pune in 1880 and the Deccan Education Society (DES) in 1884.

  • The foundation stone for Fergusson College’s main building was laid in 1892, and it was finished in 1895.

Armed Forces Medical College

1948 

  • The Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, is the leading medical college in India, and is the first medical college established by the country’s armed forces in Asia.

  • The college offers training for medical, dentistry, nursing and paramedical professionals.

Savitribai Phule Pune University

1949

  • Established in 1949, the university has grown to become one of the country’s major research and teaching institutions.

  • Previously known as the University of Poona, it was formed under the Poona University Act, which was passed by the Bombay Legislature in 1948.

Why is Pune called the Educational Hub of India?

The city of Pune is regarded as the educational hub of India, also earning the title of the “Oxford of the East” for its presence of prestigious and historical universities, colleges and research organisations, such as the College of Engineering Pune and Savitribai Phule Pune University. The city attracts a great number of national and international students who are drawn to the rigorous academic programs and a balanced environment that combines traditions with modernity.

Pune has a rich history, top universities, globally recognised, offering various employment opportunities and a thriving student culture, which makes it an educational hub of India. 

Now that we know which city is known as the educational hub of India, test your knowledge by answering a few questions given below:-🤔

  1. Which renowned defence training academy, which is an outstanding joint-service training institute for cadets of the Indian Armed Forces, is located in Pune?

  • AFMC
  • NDA
  • IMA
  • OTA

  1. Which of the following colleges was established in Pune in the year 1885?

  • St. Stephen’s College
  • Savitribai Phule College
  • Armed Forces Medical College
  • Fregusson College

  1. Which Indian city is also known by the title “Oxford of the East”?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Mumbai
  • Pune
  • Hyderabad

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