Nalanda University, Bihar - Established in the 5th century AD, it was an epicenter of learning and is renowned for its grand monastic and scholastic establishments
Takshashila University, present-day Pakistan - Tracing back to 1000 BCE, it’s one of the world’s oldest universities, attracting scholars from all over
Vikramashila University, Bihar - Founded in the 8th century AD, it was a significant Buddhist learning center with a distinctive stupa design
Valabhi University, Gujarat - Active between the 6th and 12th centuries, it was renowned for its studies in secular subjects and Sanskrit literature.
Somapura Mahavihara, present-day Bangladesh - Built in the 8th century, this Buddhist monastery was an important cultural center in ancient Pala Empire
Kanchi University, Tamil Nadu - Ancient Kanchipuram was a hub for education, especially in religious studies, languages, and art
Ratnagiri University, Odisha - Part of the Pala-Buddhist learning network, its architectural remains showcase ornate Buddhist artistry
Mithila University, Bihar - Ancient Mithila was a center for Vedic learning and was known for its scholars and system of education