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Education wise, in Pune the "bhatji" tradition ( brahmanical tradition of study) is very strong here and learning is respected. So regardless of origins or prejudices, the majority of students generally develop brahmanoid traits and do very well in academics. They also have time to develop interests in other fields like sports as well. This makes for well rounded personalities and corporate recruiters and head hunters usually appreciate Pune candidates.

Schools: Schools in Pune are of good quality. The syllabi followed are CBSE, ICSE and State (SSC). Schools usually start in June. The final exams conclude by the 1st week of April. Admission procedures begin as early as November.

A few representative schools: St. Mary's, Nutan Marathi Vidyalaya, SSPMS, St. Xaviers, and several Central Schools.

Higher Education: Pune University, Bharati Vidyapeeth. Some good colleges are Fergusson, SP College.

Engineering and medicine: An entrance test has to be taken. Seats all over the state are allotted on the basis of these results. There is a quota for candidates hailing from other states. The MCA course of Pune University is well thought of. The Symbiosis Institute of Management is steadily gaining ground as a premier institution. The Virology Institute serves most of South India. There are several defence establishments like NDA.

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