In Pics| Indian states with maximum number of universities

Here we list the Indian states with the highest number of universities, according to the latest data released from the Ministry of Education.

Rajasthan, the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population, has topped the list with 92 universities. Credit: AFP Photo

Second on the list was Uttar Pradesh, the most populated state in India, with 84 educational universities. Credit: PTI Photo

Gujarat, the fifth-largest Indian state by area, ranked third, with 83 universities. Credit: PTI Photo

With 74 universities, Madhya Pradesh stood fourth on the list. Credit: PTI Photo

Karnataka, which has the highest college density in India, was positioned fifth on the list. Credit: DH Photo

Tamil Nadu has 59 universities and was ranked sixth on the list. Credit: Getty Images

Haryana has 56 universities and sits in the seventh position. Credit: PTI Photo

West Bengal which has 52 universities, bagged the eighth spot. Credit: PTI Photo