18 July - The Universities of Calcutta, Mumbai and Madras were established in 1857

 The Universities of Calcutta, Mumbai, and Madras are some of the oldest and most prestigious universities in India. Here's a brief overview of each university:

 

1. University of Calcutta:

• The University of Calcutta, also known as Calcutta University, was established in 1857.
• It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
• It is one of the first modern universities in India and played a significant role in the development of higher education in the country during the British colonial period.
• The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study.
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2. University of Mumbai:

• The University of Mumbai, formerly known as the University of Bombay, was founded in 1857.
• It is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
• Like the University of Calcutta, it was also one of the first three universities established in India during the British colonial era.
• The University of Mumbai is one of the largest universities in the world in terms of the number of students enrolled and the courses offered.
• It provides education in various disciplines, including arts, science, commerce, engineering, medicine, and law.
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3. University of Madras:

• The University of Madras, now known as the University of Madras, was established in 1857.
• It is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• It was the third university established in India after the universities of Calcutta and Bombay.
• The University of Madras has a rich history and has been a prominent center for higher education and research in southern India.
• The university offers a wide range of courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and other fields.

All three universities have had a profound impact on the education system in India and have produced numerous scholars, intellectuals, and leaders in various fields. They continue to be esteemed institutions of higher learning in the country