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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 West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, IIT Mandi, V.O. Chidambaram College, JPIHM Meerut, OXL Jalandhar, Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College, IIM Ranchi, Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences, DDC Kanpur, IPEM Ghaziabad. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) , Kolkata

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Public
UGC
...+1 AIU

3,850 - 30,150
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WBJEE Exams
...+2 ICAR AIEEA , JEE Main

West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences is a Public University, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1995, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences offers 8 programs such as M.Tech, Diploma, B.Tech, MVSc, BVSc in multiple specializations. West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences fees range from INR 3,850 - INR 30,150. Read More

Shortlisted by 222+ students

IIT Mandi

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Government
MHRD

10,000 - 10,39,000
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#58 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+5 GMAT , IIT JAM , UGC NET , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Mandi is a Government Institute, located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, IIT Mandi offers 10 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, M.E., MS, MSc+PhD in multiple specializations. IIT Mandi fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 10,39,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 283+ students

V.O. Chidambaram College

3.4
(5 Reviews)
Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

V.O. Chidambaram College is a Private Institute, located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1951, V.O. Chidambaram College offers 11 programs such as MBA, Certificate, M.Phil, BBA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 298+ students

JPIHM Meerut

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+1 Board of Technical Education (Lucknow)

4,500 - 3,04,000
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5.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
JEECUP Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , UP 10th , UP 12th

JPIHM Meerut is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1998, JPIHM Meerut offers 7 programs such as Diploma, B.M.M., PGD, M.Tech+PhD, BHMCT in multiple specializations. JPIHM Meerut fees range from INR 4,500 - INR 3,04,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

OXL Jalandhar

Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
UGC

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

OXL Jalandhar is a Private Institute, located in Jalandhar, Punjab. Established in 2009, OXL Jalandhar offers 2 programs such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Government
UGC
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)

25,000 - 90,000
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NEET Exams

Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 2010, Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College offers 8 programs such as Diploma, PGD, BDS, MD, BSc in multiple specializations. Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 405+ students

IIM Ranchi

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
AICTE
...+2 AMBA , MHRD

99,000 - 17,20,000
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15 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
IPMAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , SAT India , CAT , MAT , XAT

IIM Ranchi is a Government Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 2009, IIM Ranchi offers 5 programs such as MBA, PGDM, PGPEx, PGD, PGPM in multiple specializations. IIM Ranchi fees range from INR 99,000 - INR 17,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Other

Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1987, Birla Institute of Liberal Arts and Management Sciences offers 7 programs such as Diploma, B.Des, PGD, MBS, BAF in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

DDC Kanpur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE
...+1 AICTE

51,250 - 79,900
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DDC Kanpur is a Private Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, DDC Kanpur offers 5 programs such as MBA, D Pharma, M.Pharm, B.Pharm, B.Ed in multiple specializations. DDC Kanpur fees range from INR 51,250 - INR 79,900. Read More

Shortlisted by 6107+ students

IPEM Ghaziabad

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
BCI
...+3 NCTE , NAAC , AICTE

41,000 - 1,56,800
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , B.Ed. , MAT

IPEM Ghaziabad is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1996, IPEM Ghaziabad offers 11 programs such as MBA, BCA, Diploma, LLB, PGD in multiple specializations. IPEM Ghaziabad fees range from INR 41,000 - INR 1,56,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 6910+ students

SASTRA University

4.5
(36 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , SIRO , AIU , NAAC

30,000 - 7,71,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT

SASTRA University is a Private Institute, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, SASTRA University offers 12 programs such as MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech, BBA+LLB, BSc in multiple specializations. SASTRA University fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 7,71,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4098+ students

Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies

Kolkata, West Bengal
Local Body
UGC
...+1 AICTE

79,200 - 2,16,000
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Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies is a Local Body Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2002, Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies offers 3 programs such as PGD, BA, MA in multiple specializations. Institute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies fees range from INR 79,200 - INR 2,16,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

A.W.H College Of Education

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
Govt of Ma
...+1 NCTE

A.W.H College Of Education is a Private Institute, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 1996, A.W.H College Of Education offers 4 programs such as Diploma, B.Ed, Certificate, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Bethuadahari College

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Nadia, West Bengal
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,000 - 7,000
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Bethuadahari College is a Local Body Institute, located in Nadia, West Bengal. Established in 1986, Bethuadahari College offers 2 programs such as B.Com, BA in multiple specializations. Bethuadahari College fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 7,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

MSU Vadodara

4.1
(35 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,500 - 3,06,000
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4 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 CEPT , UCEED , LSAT , GSEB 12th , AAT , GPAT

MSU Vadodara is a Public Institute, located in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established in 1949, MSU Vadodara offers 36 programs such as BCA, LLB, B.Lib, B.Ed, MCA in multiple specializations. MSU Vadodara fees range from INR 1,500 - INR 3,06,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3772+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
IGNOU

40,000 - 1,30,000
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IIHM eCHAT Exams

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2011, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur offers 4 programs such as BTTM, Diploma, Certificate, BA in multiple specializations. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Jaipur fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8044+ students

S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital

Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

1,71,600 - 11,18,000
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NEET MDS Exams

S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital is a Private Institute, located in Dharwad, Karnataka. Established in , S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital offers 2 programs such as MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences & Hospital fees range from INR 1,71,600 - INR 11,18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 191+ students

KASC Coimbatore

4.2
(40 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

21,000 - 93,000
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3.2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

KASC Coimbatore is a Private Aided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1973, KASC Coimbatore offers 12 programs such as BCA, Certificate, M.Phil, BBA, BSc in multiple specializations. KASC Coimbatore fees range from INR 21,000 - INR 93,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 69829+ students

Annex College of Management Studies (ACMS), Kolkata

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC

45,000 - 1,80,000
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10 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Annex College of Management Studies (ACMS), Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1990, Annex College of Management Studies (ACMS), Kolkata offers 21 programs such as BCA, MCA, MFA, MBA, Certificate in multiple specializations. Annex College of Management Studies (ACMS), Kolkata fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12202+ students

SAMS Institute of Hotel Management

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 80,000
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JEECUP Exams

SAMS Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, SAMS Institute of Hotel Management offers 3 programs such as Diploma, BHMCT, BA in multiple specializations. SAMS Institute of Hotel Management fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

MMC Madurai

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Government
MCI
...+2 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL , Indian Nursing Council, State Nursing Council

1,00,000
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UG Exams
...+4 NEET SS , NEET , GPAT , NEET PG

MMC Madurai is a Government Institute, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2003, MMC Madurai offers 11 programs such as Diploma, DM, M.Pharm, D Pharma, MD in multiple specializations. MMC Madurai fees range from INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1880+ students

NEIFT Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam
Private

85,000
Get Fee Details

NEIFT Guwahati is a Private Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 2009, NEIFT Guwahati offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. NEIFT Guwahati fees range from INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 166+ students

Sushant University

4.4
(57 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

60,000 - 5,20,200
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39 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends

Sushant University is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2012, Sushant University offers 29 programs such as BCA, LLB, MCA, M.Des, MBA in multiple specializations. Sushant University fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 5,20,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 133404+ students

IGIMS

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
Medical Co
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

30,000 - 6,00,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 UG , NEET SS , NEET , BSEB 12th , PG , NEET PG

IGIMS is a Government Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 1983, IGIMS offers 10 programs such as Diploma, DM, BDS, MD, DNB in multiple specializations. IGIMS fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 6,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1538+ students

IIEST Shibpur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

30,000 - 5,00,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , CCMN , IIT JAM , CMAT , NATA , CAT

IIEST Shibpur is a Government Institute, located in Howrah, West Bengal. Established in 1856, IIEST Shibpur offers 6 programs such as MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech, B.Arch, MSc in multiple specializations. IIEST Shibpur fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 552+ students

Bangalore City University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,900 - 1,10,000
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3.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Bangalore City University is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2000, Bangalore City University offers 16 programs such as BCA, BBM, Diploma, M.Ed, BBA in multiple specializations. Bangalore City University fees range from INR 3,900 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 552+ students

Geeta Adarsh College Of Education Kurukshetra

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,800 - 44,000
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Geeta Adarsh College Of Education Kurukshetra is a Private Institute, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established in 2006, Geeta Adarsh College Of Education Kurukshetra offers 2 programs such as Diploma, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Geeta Adarsh College Of Education Kurukshetra fees range from INR 25,800 - INR 44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Bhangar Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
24Pgns(S), West Bengal
Private
NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Bhangar Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in 24Pgns(S), West Bengal. Established in 1997, Bhangar Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Jigyasa University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+3 Bar Council of India , NCTE , COA

20,000 - 1,50,000
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5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , NEET , MAT

Jigyasa University is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2003, Jigyasa University offers 22 programs such as BCA, LLB, B.Ed, MBA, Certificate in multiple specializations. Jigyasa University fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21183+ students

AISSMS Institute of Hotel Management

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

76,220 - 1,93,046
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AISSMS Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1997, AISSMS Institute of Hotel Management offers 2 programs such as BHMCT, MSc in multiple specializations. AISSMS Institute of Hotel Management fees range from INR 76,220 - INR 1,93,046. Read More

Shortlisted by 3146+ 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

3,850 - 30,150

WBJEE Exams

10,000 - 10,39,000

#58 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

4,500 - 3,04,000

Avg Package

JEECUP Exams

PSEB 12th Exams

25,000 - 90,000

NEET Exams

99,000 - 17,20,000

Avg Package

IPMAT Exams

51,250 - 79,900

41,000 - 1,56,800

AILET Exams

30,000 - 7,71,000

AILET Exams

79,200 - 2,16,000

1,000 - 7,000

1,500 - 3,06,000

Highest Package

GMAT Exams

40,000 - 1,30,000

IIHM eCHAT Exams

1,71,600 - 11,18,000

NEET MDS Exams

21,000 - 93,000

Avg Package

45,000 - 1,80,000

Avg Package

30,000 - 80,000

JEECUP Exams

1,00,000

UG Exams

85,000

60,000 - 5,20,200

Highest Package

30,000 - 6,00,000

CBSE 12th Exams

30,000 - 5,00,000

GATE Exams

3,900 - 1,10,000

Avg Package

25,800 - 44,000

WBCHSE Exams

20,000 - 1,50,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

76,220 - 1,93,046

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