Top Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026Colleges in India

Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Dec 30, 2025 12:51 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce, SMIT Berhampur, Balarampur College, Shetty Institute of Technology, Shiv Dev Degree College, Jyotirmoy School of Law, PMEC, Narayana Pharmacy College, Cauvery College for Women, United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida. India has around 21708 colleges, out of these 1563 are government and 15484 are privately owned. Admissions to top colleges in India are mainly based on national-level entrance examinations such as MDU, CEE AMPAI Masters, SPSAT, UPESEAT, PID DAT, PGET, CENTAC, IRMASAT, JIPMER MDS, DU.

Showing 21708 Colleges in India

Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

18,250 - 71,360
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CBSE 12th Exams

Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1989, Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers 10 programs such as PhD, BA, B.Com, MSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce fees range from INR 18,250 - INR 71,360. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

SMIT Berhampur

Berhampur, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

OJEE Exams

SMIT Berhampur is a Private Institute, located in Berhampur, Odisha. Established in 1981, SMIT Berhampur offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Balarampur College

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Purulia, West Bengal
University
AICTE

1,64,784 - 3,65,446
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Balarampur College is a University Institute, located in Purulia, West Bengal. Established in 1985, Balarampur College offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Balarampur College fees range from INR 1,64,784 - INR 3,65,446. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Shetty Institute of Technology

Gulbarga, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

3,60,000
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7 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
KCET Exams

Shetty Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Established in 2011, Shetty Institute of Technology offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Shetty Institute of Technology fees range from INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Shiv Dev Degree College

Morena, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Shiv Dev Degree College is a Private Institute, located in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2006, Shiv Dev Degree College offers 5 programs such as MSc, Diploma, B.Ed, PGD, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Jyotirmoy School of Law

Kolkata, West Bengal
Local Body
Bar Counci
...+1 UGC

30,000 - 45,000
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Jyotirmoy School of Law is a Local Body Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2008, Jyotirmoy School of Law offers 2 programs such as BA+LLB, Diploma in multiple specializations. Jyotirmoy School of Law fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

PMEC

3.8
(18 Reviews)
Berhampur, Odisha
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

26,000 - 1,04,000
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10 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+3 OJEE , JEE Main , CUET PG

PMEC is a Government Institute, located in Berhampur, Odisha. Established in 2009, PMEC offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. PMEC fees range from INR 26,000 - INR 1,04,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 448+ students

Narayana Pharmacy College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

70,000
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AP EAMCET Exams
...+2 AP PGECET , GPAT

Narayana Pharmacy College is a Private Institute, located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2008, Narayana Pharmacy College offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Narayana Pharmacy College fees range from INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Cauvery College for Women

4.9
(8 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC

22,050 - 37,240
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1 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Cauvery College for Women is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, Cauvery College for Women offers 13 programs such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MCA, MSW in multiple specializations. Cauvery College for Women fees range from INR 22,050 - INR 37,240. Read More

Shortlisted by 217+ students

United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida

4.0
(22 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
PCI
...+2 BTE , AICTE

84,995 - 1,39,995
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UPCET BTech Exams
...+5 UPSEE , JEE Main , IPU CET , GATE , JEECUP

United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida offers 12 programs such as MCA, BCA, MBA, BBA, Diploma in multiple specializations. United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida fees range from INR 84,995 - INR 1,39,995. Read More

Shortlisted by 44039+ students

Sancheti Healthcare Academy

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

35,000
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Sancheti Healthcare Academy is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2011, Sancheti Healthcare Academy offers 5 programs such as Diploma, MPT, Certificate, PGD, BPT in multiple specializations. Sancheti Healthcare Academy fees range from INR 35,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 615+ students

Derozio Memorial College

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
University
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Derozio Memorial College is a University Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1996, Derozio Memorial College offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

GEC Surat

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Government
AICTE

GSEB 12th Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , GATE , GUJCET

GEC Surat is a Government Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 2004, GEC Surat offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry

Passighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Private
DCI

ICAR AIEEA Exams

Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry is a Private Institute, located in Passighat, Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 1993, Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry offers 2 programs such as BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 139+ students

Praxis Business School, Kolkata

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

5,65,000 - 6,05,000
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9.08 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , PAT

Praxis Business School, Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2007, Praxis Business School, Kolkata offers 2 programs such as Certificate, PGDM in multiple specializations. Praxis Business School, Kolkata fees range from INR 5,65,000 - INR 6,05,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3575+ students

L.B.S. College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , NIMCET , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , RBSE 12th

L.B.S. College is a Private Institute, located in Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan. Established in 2011, L.B.S. College offers 8 programs such as BA, BCA, MCA, MSc, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
PCI

GPAT Exams
...+1 AP PGECET

Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2010, Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

MRK Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+3 TANCET , CBSE 12th , TNEA

MRK Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2014, MRK Institute of Technology offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Govt Kaktiya PG college

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
Government

CGBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Govt Kaktiya PG college is a Government Institute, located in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 1960, Govt Kaktiya PG college offers 9 programs such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc, LLB in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 583+ students

Institute of Law Nirma University

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
University
BCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

46,000
Get Fee Details
CLAT Exams

Institute of Law Nirma University is a University Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2007, Institute of Law Nirma University offers 6 programs such as PhD, B.Com+LLB, Diploma, BBA+LLB, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. Institute of Law Nirma University fees range from INR 46,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,29,000 - 3,60,000
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13.4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
JEE Main Exams
...+2 BITSAT , COMEDK UGET

Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1997, Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore fees range from INR 1,29,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Santhiram College of Pharmacy

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

55,000 - 1,00,000
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GPAT Exams
...+1 AP PGECET

Santhiram College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007, Santhiram College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D in multiple specializations. Santhiram College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

63,000 - 2,52,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , GUJCET

Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2008, Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology fees range from INR 63,000 - INR 2,52,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Muralidhar Girls' College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Muralidhar Girls' College is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1940, Muralidhar Girls' College offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Shri Shivaji College of Horticulture

Amravati, Maharashtra
Private

Shri Shivaji College of Horticulture is a Private Institute, located in Amravati, Maharashtra. Established in 2003, Shri Shivaji College of Horticulture offers 1 programs such as BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

DSP Hyderabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
Pharmacy C
...+2 Govt of Telangana , AICTE

DSP Hyderabad is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1997, DSP Hyderabad offers 4 programs such as B.Pharm, D Pharma, M.Pharm, Pharm.D in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 365+ students

Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

18,000 - 5,16,720
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WBJEE Exams
...+6 WBUT PGET , JEMAT , NIMCET , CBSE 12th , MAT , JEE Main

Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2001, Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata offers 9 programs such as B.Tech, BCA, MCA, MSc, MBA in multiple specializations. Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 5,16,720. Read More

Shortlisted by 349+ students

Shri Jai Narain P.G. College

3.1
(8 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC

Shri Jai Narain P.G. College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011, Shri Jai Narain P.G. College offers 9 programs such as BA, B.Com, LLB, BBA, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

N.S.S. College

Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

3,465 - 5,830
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

N.S.S. College is a Private Institute, located in Idukki, Kerala. Established in 1995, N.S.S. College offers 6 programs such as BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc, BBA in multiple specializations. N.S.S. College fees range from INR 3,465 - INR 5,830. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Rajkot

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 GSEB 10th

Government Polytechnic (GP), Rajkot is a Government Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 1964, Government Polytechnic (GP), Rajkot offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ 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 21708 Colleges in India

18,250 - 71,360

CBSE 12th Exams

OJEE Exams

1,64,784 - 3,65,446

CBSE 12th Exams

3,60,000

Highest Package

KCET Exams

30,000 - 45,000

26,000 - 1,04,000

Highest Package

GATE Exams

70,000

AP EAMCET Exams

22,050 - 37,240

Avg Package

84,995 - 1,39,995

UPCET BTech Exams

35,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

GSEB 12th Exams

ICAR AIEEA Exams

5,65,000 - 6,05,000

Avg Package

XAT Exams

XAT Exams

GPAT Exams

GATE Exams

CGBSE 12th Exams

46,000

CLAT Exams

1,29,000 - 3,60,000

Avg Package

JEE Main Exams

55,000 - 1,00,000

GPAT Exams

63,000 - 2,52,000

GSEB 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

18,000 - 5,16,720

WBJEE Exams

3,465 - 5,830

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

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