Sikar is a city and municipal council located in the Sikar district of the state of Rajasthan, India. It serves as the administrative headquarters for the district and is recognized as the largest city within the Shekhawati region, which also encompasses the cities of Churu and Jhunjhunu.
The city is notably known as "Rajasthan's Mini Kota" due to its significance as a major educational center. Following Kota, Sikar ranks as the primary coaching hub in India for competitive examination preparations, hosting numerous institutes dedicated to medical and engineering fields.