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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Nov 11, 2025 01:34 AM IST

There are 21671 top colleges in India offering courses across multiple streams, including Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Arts and Humanities. Choose from 1563 government and 15484 private colleges, with the fees range from INR 13 - INR 7,24,78,800. Admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination or entrance exams like MDU, CEE AMPAI Masters, SPSAT, UPESEAT, PID DAT, PGET, CENTAC, IRMASAT, JIPMER MDS, DU. Top colleges in India include Oriental School of Hotel Management, Rkdf University, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gwalior, MIMS Vizianagaram, Shri Gayatri College of Education, St. John's Medical College, ARCJMC Lucknow, INSD Vasai, Mohandas Group of Institutions. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

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Oriental School of Hotel Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

12,000 - 97,580
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Oriental School of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Idukki, Kerala. Established in 1995, Oriental School of Hotel Management offers 9 programs such as MHM, BA, BTTM, BHM, BSc in multiple specializations. Oriental School of Hotel Management fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 97,580. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Rkdf University

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

6,000 - 2,95,000
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3.4 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , NCHMCT JEE , JIPMER , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT

Rkdf University is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2012, Rkdf University offers 32 programs such as BA, B.Arch, PGDM, BBA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Rkdf University fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 2,95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1524+ students

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College

4.6
(16 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,480 - 32,000
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5.22 Lacs
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 CUET , DU Science , CBSE 12th

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1990, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College offers 4 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College fees range from INR 11,480 - INR 32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1529+ students

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gwalior

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NCHMCT
...+1 IGNOU

57,330 - 1,80,000
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2.01 Lacs
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NCHM MSc JEE Exams
...+2 NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gwalior is a Government Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1992, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gwalior offers 3 programs such as BSc, MSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gwalior fees range from INR 57,330 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

MIMS Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private
MCI

1,84,000 - 57,50,000
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EAMCET Exams
...+4 NEET , AIIMS , AP NEET , NEET PG

MIMS Vizianagaram is a Private Institute, located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2003, MIMS Vizianagaram offers 9 programs such as BHMS, BPT, Certificate, BSc, PGD in multiple specializations. MIMS Vizianagaram fees range from INR 1,84,000 - INR 57,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 592+ students

Shri Gayatri College of Education

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NCTE

Shri Gayatri College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2007, Shri Gayatri College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

St. John's Medical College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

70,400 - 28,01,000
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , NEET SS , ICMR JRF , NEET PG , UGC NET

St. John's Medical College is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1963, St. John's Medical College offers 17 programs such as MPT, PhD, MCh, DM, Certificate in multiple specializations. St. John's Medical College fees range from INR 70,400 - INR 28,01,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 329+ students

ARCJMC Lucknow

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

23,500
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ARCJMC Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, ARCJMC Lucknow offers 5 programs such as BA, Certificate, MA, M.Com, B.Com in multiple specializations. ARCJMC Lucknow fees range from INR 23,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

INSD Vasai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Vasai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

33,925 - 1,05,610
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5.1 Lacs
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INSD Vasai is a Private Institute, located in Vasai, Maharashtra. Established in , INSD Vasai offers 6 programs such as B.Des, B.Voc, Certificate, M.Des, PGD in multiple specializations. INSD Vasai fees range from INR 33,925 - INR 1,05,610. Read More

Shortlisted by 221+ students

Mohandas Group of Institutions

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Trivandrum, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 1,25,000
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2 Lacs
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KMAT Exams
...+3 GATE , KEAM , CMAT

Mohandas Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Trivandrum, Kerala. Established in 2002, Mohandas Group of Institutions offers 5 programs such as MBA, B.Tech, BHMCT, MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Mohandas Group of Institutions fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2848+ students

CIHM Chandigarh

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
Other

29,900 - 1,00,000
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NCHMCT JEE Exams

CIHM Chandigarh is a Private Institute, located in Chandigarh. Established in 1973, CIHM Chandigarh offers 2 programs such as BSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. CIHM Chandigarh fees range from INR 29,900 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Doon Institute of Education

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Private
NCTE

Doon Institute of Education is a Private Institute, located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Established in 2004, Doon Institute of Education offers 2 programs such as M.Ed, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 181+ students

Thiagarajar College

4.3
(31 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3.5 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , SET , CAT , MAT

Thiagarajar College is a Private Institute, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1949, Thiagarajar College offers 13 programs such as BA, MBA, M.Phil, MFC, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1676+ students

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private

15,000 - 2,40,000
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GATE Exams
...+2 NEET , ICAR AIEEA

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University is a Private Institute, located in Ludhiana, Punjab. Established in , Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University offers 10 programs such as B.Tech, Certificate, BFSc, MFSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 332+ students

GIFT Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam
Private

90,000
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3.5 Lacs
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GIFT Guwahati is a Private Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 1999, GIFT Guwahati offers 3 programs such as BSc, MSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. GIFT Guwahati fees range from INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

DCJ Pune

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Public
UGC

8,500 - 18,500
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DCJ Pune is a Public Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1964, DCJ Pune offers 5 programs such as PhD, Certificate, MJMC, PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. DCJ Pune fees range from INR 8,500 - INR 18,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 194+ students

IIM Kashipur

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Kashipur, Uttarakhand
Government
AMBA
...+3 AACSB , EQUIS , MHRD

6,60,000 - 34,60,000
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13.8 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+3 UGC NET , XAT , CAT

IIM Kashipur is a Government Institute, located in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. Established in 2011, IIM Kashipur offers 4 programs such as Executive MBA, PhD, MBA, PGPM in multiple specializations. IIM Kashipur fees range from INR 6,60,000 - INR 34,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 151+ students

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Wardha, Maharashtra
Government Aided
UGC
...+6 AICTE , DCI , MHRD , ISO , INC , NAAC

15,000 - 16,00,000
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6.6 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
#84 NIRF Ranking
GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , MHT-CET , CMAT , NEET MDS , CAT , NEET

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research is a Government Aided Institute, located in Wardha, Maharashtra. Established in 1994, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research offers 32 programs such as MPT, BA, BBA+MBA, BBA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 16,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 30128+ students

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology

Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
Government

84,666
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NCHMCT JEE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology is a Private Institute, located in Puducherry. Established in 1991, Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology offers 3 programs such as Certificate, BSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology fees range from INR 84,666. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Christian College of Education Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

Christian College of Education Kanyakumari is a Private Institute, located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2007, Christian College of Education Kanyakumari offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Assannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College

Nadia, West Bengal
Local Body
AICTE

Assannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College is a Local Body Institute, located in Nadia, West Bengal. Established in 2007, Assannagar Madan Mohan Tarkalankar College offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

IDA bangalore

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IDA bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in , IDA bangalore offers 9 programs such as PhD, BA, Certificate, BSc, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 100+ students

Iaan School of Mass Communication

4.1
(8 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Local Body
UGC

95,000 - 99,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

Iaan School of Mass Communication is a Local Body Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 2000, Iaan School of Mass Communication offers 3 programs such as BA, MA, Diploma in multiple specializations. Iaan School of Mass Communication fees range from INR 95,000 - INR 99,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

St. George College of Management Science & Nursing

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+4 INC , Govt of Karnataka , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

47,000 - 1,50,000
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. George College of Management Science & Nursing is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2002, St. George College of Management Science & Nursing offers 9 programs such as MBA, BSc, BBM, B.M.M., BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. St. George College of Management Science & Nursing fees range from INR 47,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
Other

Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College is a Private Institute, located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1984, Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College offers 4 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gurdaspur

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Gurdaspur, Punjab
Public
Other

45,542 - 1,11,846
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3.65 Lacs
Highest Package
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gurdaspur is a Public Institute, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Established in 1994, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gurdaspur offers 2 programs such as BSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Gurdaspur fees range from INR 45,542 - INR 1,11,846. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Government College of Education (GCE), Chandigarh

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,360 - 14,410
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PU CET UG Exams

Government College of Education (GCE), Chandigarh is a Government Institute, located in Chandigarh. Established in 1954, Government College of Education (GCE), Chandigarh offers 3 programs such as PGD, M.Ed, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Government College of Education (GCE), Chandigarh fees range from INR 12,360 - INR 14,410. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

Sikkim Manipal University

3.3
(7 Reviews)
Gangtok, Sikkim
Private Aided
UGC
...+2 AICTE , MCI

37,500 - 29,60,000
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6.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams

Sikkim Manipal University is a Private Aided Institute, located in Gangtok, Sikkim. Established in 1995, Sikkim Manipal University offers 17 programs such as MPT, BA, MBA, B.Tech, MS in multiple specializations. Sikkim Manipal University fees range from INR 37,500 - INR 29,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 592+ students

Government Medical College, Kozhikode

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Government
AICTE

1,98,000 - 4,17,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Kerala 12th , NEET SS , NEET , NEET PG

Government Medical College, Kozhikode is a Government Institute, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 1982, Government Medical College, Kozhikode offers 9 programs such as MCh, MS, DM, BDS, BSc in multiple specializations. Government Medical College, Kozhikode fees range from INR 1,98,000 - INR 4,17,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 364+ students

Gargi College

4.5
(12 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

8,055 - 75,500
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4.38 Lacs
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DUET Exams
...+4 CUET PG , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science

Gargi College is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1967, Gargi College offers 6 programs such as BA, BSc, MA, MSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. Gargi College fees range from INR 8,055 - INR 75,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 1520+ students

FAQs

Which are the top 10 private engineering colleges in India in 2025?

The leading private engineering colleges include BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM University, Manipal Institute of Technology, Amity University, Shiv Nadar University, IIIT Hyderabad (deemed private), PES University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, and UPES Dehradun. These colleges offer strong industry connections and placements

What is the rank of Indian universities in the world in 2025?

In global rankings, IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi feature in the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings 2025. IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur follow closely. These institutions are globally recognized for research and STEM education.

Which are the top 10 universities in India in 2025?

As of 2025, top Indian universities include IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi, JNU, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University, University of Hyderabad, Jamia Millia Islamia, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education. These are evaluated on academics, research, and innovation.

What are the best government colleges in India in 2025?

Government-run top institutions include IITs (like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay), IIMs (such as IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore), AIIMS New Delhi, JNU, IISc Bangalore, and NITs like NIT Trichy and NIT Surathkal. These institutions are known for quality education and national prestige.

Which are the top private colleges in India in 2025?

Top private colleges across India include BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amity University Noida, Manipal Institute of Technology, Ashoka University, Shiv Nadar University, and Symbiosis Pune. These colleges perform well in engineering, science, liberal arts, and business.

What are the top engineering colleges in India in 2025?

The top engineering colleges for 2025 are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, NIT Trichy, IIIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, and BITS Pilani Hyderabad. IITs dominate for government institutes, while BITS and IIITs lead the private list.

Which are the top colleges in Delhi in India 2025?

Top Delhi-based institutions in 2025 include IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, Delhi University (especially colleges like St Stephens and Miranda House), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), and Jamia Millia Islamia. These are consistently ranked high across engineering, medical, and liberal arts streams.

Top Colleges in India 2026

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

12,000 - 97,580

Kerala 12th Exams

6,000 - 2,95,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

11,480 - 32,000

Avg Package

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

57,330 - 1,80,000

Avg Package

NCHM MSc JEE Exams

1,84,000 - 57,50,000

EAMCET Exams

70,400 - 28,01,000

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

23,500

33,925 - 1,05,610

Avg Package

50,000 - 1,25,000

Avg Package

KMAT Exams

29,900 - 1,00,000

NCHMCT JEE Exams

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

15,000 - 2,40,000

GATE Exams

90,000

Avg Package

8,500 - 18,500

6,60,000 - 34,60,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

15,000 - 16,00,000

Highest Package

#84 NIRF Ranking

GMAT Exams

84,666

NCHMCT JEE Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

95,000 - 99,000

CBSE 12th Exams

47,000 - 1,50,000

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

45,542 - 1,11,846

Highest Package

PSEB 12th Exams

12,360 - 14,410

PU CET UG Exams

37,500 - 29,60,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

1,98,000 - 4,17,000

CBSE 12th Exams

8,055 - 75,500

Avg Package

DUET Exams

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