self-financing courses are going on in. The college such as Electronics, Computer Science, B.B.A, post graduation in chemistry, Post graduation in history and M.B.A. Post Graduation in Mathematics has been Introduced from the academic session 2007–08. Diploma in education course too has been stated recently. Though situated at a Taluka place, the college competes with any reputed institution in bigger cities with respect to infrastructure facilities and highly qualified teaching facilities. The college also has a consistent record of good result with students topping in merit lists. Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (S.P.M.) governs following institutions in Katol, Nabira Mahavidyalaya(B.A., B.Sc.. B.Com, M.A., M.Sc., M.Com, B.B.A.) Shikshan Mahavidyalaya (B.Ed & D.Ed) Smt. Kusumtai Wankhede Institute of Pharmacy (D. Pharm) Department of Management Studies. (M.B.A) Crop science and Horticulture courses at 10+2 level are famous to get admission at B.Sc Agriculture. Nagar Parishad High School & Junior Science College Banarasidas Ruiya High School & Junior College There are two branch schools and a girls, school. For the town's requirements a large new school is shortly to be built on the plateau to the south-east across which the main road is to be diverted. Here too a new post and telegraph office is to be built and a new Tehsil court. A portion of the open ground has been utilized for a Town Hall, which is now completed, the funds for which were raised by subscription, and on another portion a small Club House is being erected. Close to these sites stands the present Tehsil office, which is to be converted into a police Station-house, and the dispensary. Recently a swimming pool, gymnasium and garden was inaugurated in Katol. The premise is called as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Swimming Pool. It provides amenities for sports and leisure activities. The beautification of the lake is also done and a huge fountain is erected at the lake. Boating facility is also available at this small lake. Banarasidas High school is the oldest school in the city established in 1945. Mount Carmel Convent School, St. Pauls School, Vidyavihar College, NP Convent School, NP School No.11, NP School No.2, NP School No.3, Nagar Parishad HighSchool and NP School No.5 are all schools run by Nagar Parishad Katol and all of them have e-Learning facilities, a Midday Meal Scheme & all students are given a free pair of school dress and shoes. This scheme was implemented by Former Municipal Council