Sikar has emerged as a significant educational hub, particularly for competitive exam preparation. The city of Sikar hosts numerous coaching institutes that offer specialized training for medical and engineering entrance exams such as
NEET and
IIT-JEE, attracting students from rural areas and neighbouring states, including
Haryana,
Uttar Pradesh. This approach has been associated with lower stress levels compared to other coaching hubs like Kota. Sikar is home to
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Shekhawati University, which offers higher education programs in various fields. Additionally, government colleges in Sikar provide undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, sciences, and commerce, while private institutions contribute significantly to the educational landscape. Notable private institutes include
Mody University of Science and Technology in
Laxmangarh, which focuses on women’s education, and Bhartiya and Sobhasaria Engineering Colleges. A Government Polytechnic College also operates in the district. Sikar is also home to
Shri Kalyan Government Medical College, a tertiary medical institution offering
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and postgraduate courses. Sikar has gained recognition for its success in medical entrance exams, with several students achieving high ranks in NEET, including All India Rank 1 in 2024. In the field of engineering, Sikar achieved its highest rank to date in the
IIT-JEE (Advanced) examination, securing All India Rank 11 in 2016. In
NEET UG 2025, Mahesh Kumar of
Hanumangarh got All India Rank 1 with 686 marks out of 720, and topped the exam while studying at a private coaching institute in Sikar. ==Forts in Sikar District==