Which of the following universities, established on the basis of Wood’s Education Dispatch of 1854, were based on the model of London University?
A. Calcutta
B. Bombay
C. Madras
D. Punjab
E. Patna
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The universities of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were established based on the model of London University as per Wood’s Education Dispatch of 1854. These universities functioned as examining bodies, affiliating various colleges, similar to the University of London’s system. Punjab and Patna universities were established later and did not follow this model.

Information Booster:

Wood’s Dispatch of 1854 laid the foundation for modern higher education in India, advocating the establishment of universities modeled after London University. The emphasis was on creating a system of affiliated colleges with centralized examinations, fostering uniformity and standardization in education. Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras became the first three universities under this framework.

Additional Knowledge:

• Punjab University was established later in 1882 with a different organizational structure.
• Patna University was founded in 1917, much after Wood’s Dispatch.
• The London University model contrasted with the Oxford and Cambridge residential college system.