Education

Schools Nehru Center in Mumbai are either "schools" (managed by the BMC) or private schools (run by corporations or individuals), which, in some cases, receive financial assistance from the government. The schools are affiliated either with the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE), the whole of India Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) boards. Marathi or English is the usual language of instruction. The government has managed public schools lack many facilities, but they are the only option for the poorest people who can not afford more expensive private schools. A majority of residents prefer private schools through improved infrastructure and the use of English as the language of instruction.

Under the 10 +2 +3 / 4 plan, students complete ten years of schooling, and then enroll for two years in Junior College, where they select one of three streams: arts, science or commerce. This is followed by either a general degree course in a chosen field of study, or a professional degree course, such as law, engineering, medicine and so on. Most colleges in the city are affiliated with the University of Mumbai, one of the largest universities in the world in terms of the number of graduates. The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, one of India's premier engineering schools, VJTI (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute), SNDT Women's University and Tata Institute of Social Sciences are the other universities in Mumbai.

Mumbai is home to two of India's important research institutions - the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), and the Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Bhabha.

Sports

Brabourne Stadium, one of the oldest stadiums in the cricket cityCricket is the most popular sport in the city, and is usually played in the maidans (reasons) around the city. Gully cricket, a modified form of cricket is played in the narrow by-lanes of the city, especially on Sundays. Mumbai has produced several internationally renowned cricketers, and houses the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). International cricket is widely watched, and the city is almost at a standstill for days that the Indian cricket team play’s important matches. The local team of Mumbai cricket is highest among competitors and the most successful team in the Ranji Trophy, the largest domestic cricket circuit. The city has two stages of international cricket, the Wankhede Stadium and the Brabourne Stadium. The Wankhede stadium is scheduled to host the finals of the Cricket World Cup 2011. Football is the second most popular sport with the city of clubs playing in the monsoon season, when other outdoor sports can not be read. The FIFA World Cup is one of the most widely watched television events in Mumbai. India's national sport, field hockey, was placed in decline in recent years, the losers in terms of popularity of cricket. Brabourne Stadium in lights Other floods are mostly sports played in the many clubs and gymkhanas and include tennis, squash, snooker, badminton, table tennis and golf. Mumbai also plays Rugby union, one of the few Indian cities to do so. Each February, Mumbai holds the Derby races in the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. In recent times, Formula 1 has also lifted. In March 2004, Mumbai Grand Prix took place in the context of world championship F1 motor. Other sports such as volleyball and basketball are especially popular in schools and colleges. In 2004, the Mumbai Marathon, an annual event in the marathon, was created with the objective of bringing the sport to the Indian public. Since 2006, Mumbai also hosted the tennis Kingfisher Airlines, an International Series tournament of the ATP Tour.