<P> In Rajasthan, Jodhpur and Kota are major education hubs . Kota is known for its quality education in preparation for competitive exams, coaching for medical and engineering exams, while Jodhpur is home to many higher education institutions like IIT, AIIMS, National Law University, Sardar Patel Police University, National Institute of Fashion Technology, MBM Engineering College etc . Kota is popularly referred to as, "coaching capital of India". Other major education institutions are Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Indian Instiute of Information Technology, Kota, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, IIM Udaipur, AIIMS Jodhpur and LNMIIT . </P> <P> Rajasthan has nine universities and more than 250 colleges . There are 41 engineering colleges with an annual enrolment of about 11,500 students . Apart from above there are 41 private universities like Madhav University, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari Amity University Rajasthan (Jaipur), Mewar University Chittorgarh, OPJS University, Churu, Mody University of Technology and Science Lakshmangarh (Women's University, Sikar), RNB Global University, Bikaner . The state has 23 polytechnic colleges and 152 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) that impart vocational training . </P> <P> In 2009, Central University of Rajasthan a central university fully funded by Government of India, came into force near Kishangarh in Ajmer district </P> <P> Rajasthan attracted 14 percent of total foreign visitors during 2009--2010 which is the fourth highest among Indian states . It is fourth also in Domestic tourist visitors . Tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan . The palaces of Jaipur and Ajmer - Pushkar, the lakes of Udaipur, the desert forts of Jodhpur, Taragarh Fort (Star Fort) in Ajmer, and Bikaner and Jaisalmer rank among the most preferred destinations in India for many tourists both Indian and foreign . Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product . Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels . Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector . </P>

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