Holkar Science College

Holkar Science College is a prominent educational institute in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The college is officially known as Government Model Autonomous Holkar Science College and popularly referred to with a short name, Holkar College. Commissioned by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar, it was established in 1891, and stands among the oldest and most respected colleges in the state.

The college today

It has been the birthplace for many scholars and experts who have distinguished themselves in the fields of Mathematics and Science. The College boasts strong Chemistry and Physics departments. The institute receives funds from the state but is autonomous with regards to administration and conduct of examinations. Admission is restricted to students domicile to Madhya Pradesh. Well known for academic standards, it was recently termed "model" and a "Center for Excellence". The primary emphasis of the college remains undergraduate training till date.

Holkar College has a competitive and strictly enforced admission process. As a result, usually students with first class grades get admission in various departments of the college. The college has strong faculty and advanced learning procedures and as a result, the graduates from the college are considered to be specialists in their branch of Science.