Many students after their twelfth class opt for higher studies in diverse field based on their interest and future job prospects. Universities in Chhattisgarh offer courses in graduate level, post graduate level etc. There are state, central and private universities which are located in Chhattisgarh. The pattern of education provided by these universities aims at the overall development of students.  They also give importance to extra curricular activities with out compromising on the studies. Examinations are conducted at the end of six months or at the end of the academic year to asses the subject knowledge of the candidate. Those students who successfully complete their course are awarded bachelors, masters or doctoral level degrees.

Universities Located in Central part of Chhattisgarh

The universities that are functioning in the central part of Chhattisgarh include:

• Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
• Dr. C.V. Raman University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalay , Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Indian Institute of Management- Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar University , Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• MATS University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• National Institute of Technology – Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Universities Located In the Eastern Part of Chhattisgarh

• Government Sangeet Mahavidyalaya Raigarh, Chhattisgarh

Universities Located in Northern part Chhattisgarh

• Surguja University, Surguja, Chhattisgarh

Universities Located in Western part Chhattisgarh

• Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalay , Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh

Universities Located in Southern part of Chhattisgarh

• Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Chhattisgarh

Top-most Universities in Chhattisgarh

Some of the top most universities in Chhattisgarh include Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita Avam Jansanchar University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh Government Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, Indian Institute of Management- Raipur, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Students who wish to join for graduation course can join for the various courses in these universities. They should pass their twelfth class and can join for BA, B Sc or B.Tech courses as per their interest. Those who wish to join for post graduation need a pass in graduation. Many universities conduct entrance test for admitting students for their UG courses like B. Tec, B. Arc etc. for PG courses the candidates need to get a high score at graduation level and also need to pass the entrance examination.

National Institute of Technology, Indian Institute Of Management, All India Institute of Medical Science etc are the premier institutes in Chhattisgarh .These institutes attract students from different parts of the country because of their educational quality and facilities they provide to their students.