Patna has been a center of learning since antiquity, a legacy it strives to maintain today. It attracts tens of thousands of students from across Bihar and neighboring states.
Notable institutions include: * **Patna University:** Established in 1917, it is the seventh oldest university in the Indian subcontinent, known for its historic campus and alumni. * **National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna:** A premier engineering and technical institute. * **All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna:** A major national healthcare and medical research university. * **Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH):** One of the oldest and busiest medical colleges in the state. * **Chanakya National Law University (CNLU):** A highly regarded institution for legal studies. * **Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library:** A national library of India, globally renowned for its rare collection of Persian and Arabic manuscripts. * **Super 30:** An internationally acclaimed educational program based in Patna that coaches underprivileged students for the highly competitive IIT-JEE entrance exams.
