A department of the University of Cambridge that lays down tests for those learning English signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Madhya Pradesh government and private institutions in the state on Tuesday.
The MoU with Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) is aimed at developing English language skills of students to enhance their employability, officials said.
On the occasion, CAE Global Network Deputy Director Liam Vint said, "We are delighted universities in MP are taking steps to implement international standards of English. English language skills are key to graduate employability."
MP is the third state the CAE has ventured into after Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, its South Asia Regional Director Arunachalam TK told PTI.