Education and research development in latur.

Education and research

                                                             Latur has developed into a strong educational hub for secondary, higher secondary, and university education. Latur is known throughout Maharashtra for its "Latur Pattern". Junior colleges in Latur have a good record of Engineering and Medical competitive Entrance Exam Results.[3] The term Latur Pattern went popular because of the private coaching classes in the city. Since a lot of students from Latur schools and colleges score exceptionally well in SSC and HSC board exams, the city is sometimes referred to as Oxford city for the students. Students from nearby places who want to pursue higher education, come to the city of Latur. Most of the students come to Latur for joining reputed schools and colleges.

Basic and higher education

                                                 Public schools (known locally as municipality schools) are run by the LMC, and are affiliated with the MSBSHSE. Private schools are run by educational trusts or individuals. They are usually affiliated with either the state board or national education boards, such as the ICSE or CBSE boards.

University education

Latur is famous for its educational facilities and, due to more than 140 colleges in Nanded University are situated in Latur, the city is known as an Educational Hub in Marathwada. Many of the students studying in the colleges and the University are from nearby districts. Most colleges in Latur are affiliated with the Nanded University.

The M. S. Bidve Engineering College, Latur, founded in 1983, is one of the oldest engineering colleges in Marathwada. The Maharashtra Institute of Medical Science & Research Latur was founded in 1988 by social activist Vishwanath Karad. This trust currently maintains and operates 63 institutes in and around Latur. Maitree Foundation, founded in 2000, works in the field of capacity building of rural youth and women. They have worked with more than 1000 SHGs.[clarification needed]

The Border Security Force Training Center Chakur and Disaster Management Training Institute were established in Latur in 2005 and 2008, respectively.

Dayanand Law College was established by the Dayanand Education Society. Established medical schools such as the Government Medical College, Manjara Ayurvedic College, and Maitree Foundation's Maitree Institute of Management & Technology, Latur train students from all over Latur and Maharashtra. Latur is one of the fastest-growing educational hubs