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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 SKASC, Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute, IIM Shillong, Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management, TNMC Mumbai, Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT), Greater Noida, Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Al-Ameen College of Education, INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH. VARANASI, GNA University. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

SKASC

4.2
(64 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

8,000 - 28,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SKASC is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2015, SKASC offers 12 programs such as B.Com, BSc+MSc, MSW, M.Com, BA in multiple specializations. SKASC fees range from INR 8,000 - INR 28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3401+ students

Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute

4.1
(158 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Deemed to be University
NBA
...+7 ISO , UGC , Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

18,000 - 4,00,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 JEE Main , NEET MDS , CBSE 12th

Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute is a Deemed to be University Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2003, Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute offers 40 programs such as MDS, BA, B.Ed, BSW, B.Optom in multiple specializations. Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 135442+ students

IIM Shillong

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government
Other
...+1 NAAC

6,34,000 - 14,00,000
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18.8 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+1 CAT

IIM Shillong is a Government Institute, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 2008, IIM Shillong offers 4 programs such as PGPEx, PGPM, PGD, PhD in multiple specializations. IIM Shillong fees range from INR 6,34,000 - INR 14,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management

Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

4,59,000
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GATE Exams
...+5 GMAT , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1992, Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management offers 5 programs such as M.Tech+PhD, BSc, PGD, Diploma, MBA in multiple specializations. Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management fees range from INR 4,59,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

TNMC Mumbai

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
DCI

43,860 - 3,16,000
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6 Lacs
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NEET Exams
...+3 UG , NEET SS , NEET PG

TNMC Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1921, TNMC Mumbai offers 12 programs such as Certificate, MD, BDS, B.O.T, BPT in multiple specializations. TNMC Mumbai fees range from INR 43,860 - INR 3,16,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 949+ students

Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT), Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT), Greater Noida is a Private Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT), Greater Noida offers 6 programs such as B.Ed, BCA, Diploma, BBA, MCA in multiple specializations. Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT), Greater Noida fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1971, Rani Bhagyawati Devi Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers 8 programs such as BA, B.Ed, BSc, BCA, PGD in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Al-Ameen College of Education

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Al-Ameen College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1990, Al-Ameen College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH. VARANASI

4.5
(10 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

2,270 - 90,000
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JEECUP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH. VARANASI is a None Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1997, INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH. VARANASI offers 10 programs such as Certificate, MBA, Masters, MFA, BSc in multiple specializations. INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH. VARANASI fees range from INR 2,270 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

GNA University

3.5
(54 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

38,000 - 2,52,000
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3.5 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , CMAT , PSEB 12th , CAT , MAT

GNA University is a Private Institute, located in Phagwara, Punjab. Established in 2014, GNA University offers 21 programs such as B.Tech+MBA, M.P.Th., BA, BSc, M.E. in multiple specializations. GNA University fees range from INR 38,000 - INR 2,52,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 108268+ students

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) , Krishnankovil

4.1
(19 Reviews)
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

#48 NIRF Ranking

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) is a Private Institute, located in Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1947, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) offers 18 programs such as B.Tech, B.Com, B.Arch, MCA, MSW in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
University
Indian Nur
...+1 Govt of Punjab

1,75,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+3 PSEB 10th , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th

Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing is a University Institute, located in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. Established in 2004, Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing offers 8 programs such as B.Tech, M.Pharm, BSc, PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing fees range from INR 1,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 269+ students

SBMCH Chennai

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI

1,00,000 - 70,00,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

SBMCH Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, SBMCH Chennai offers 4 programs such as MD, BDS, MBBS, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. SBMCH Chennai fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 70,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

Amity Institute of Education (AIE), Noida

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000 - 1,68,000
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UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Amity Institute of Education (AIE), Noida is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1999, Amity Institute of Education (AIE), Noida offers 4 programs such as M.Phil, Diploma, B.Ed, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Amity Institute of Education (AIE), Noida fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 1,68,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Assam University

4.5
(22 Reviews)
Silchar, Assam
Central University
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

2,400 - 12,000
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CAT Exams
...+5 NEET , XAT , JEE Advanced , JEE Main , CUET

Assam University is a Central University Institute, located in Silchar, Assam. Established in 1994, Assam University offers 18 programs such as B.Tech, BVA, Certificate, MSW, M.Com in multiple specializations. Assam University fees range from INR 2,400 - INR 12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 769+ students

International Institute of Fine Arts

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

UP 12th Exams
...+2 JEECUP , CBSE 12th

International Institute of Fine Arts is a Private Institute, located in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, International Institute of Fine Arts offers 3 programs such as Diploma, BFA, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Maitreyi College

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,900 - 27,870
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6.4 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 DU Science , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , CUET PG

Maitreyi College is a Government Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1967, Maitreyi College offers 5 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc, MA, MSc in multiple specializations. Maitreyi College fees range from INR 2,900 - INR 27,870. Read More

Shortlisted by 625+ students

A.U.COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
University
PCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

31,990
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+2 GPAT , AP PGECET

A.U.COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES is a University Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1951, A.U.COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES offers 5 programs such as M.Pharm, PhD, B.Pharm, M.Tech, Pharm.D in multiple specializations. A.U.COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES fees range from INR 31,990. Read More

Shortlisted by 496+ students

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Malaviya National Institute of Technology

4.7
(26 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Public
NBA
...+4 MHRD , UGC , ACBSP , Govt of Rajasthan

15,000 - 5,00,000
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8.4 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#77 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 CCMN , IIT JAM , DASA UG , CCMT , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

Malaviya National Institute of Technology is a Public Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 1963, Malaviya National Institute of Technology offers 7 programs such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech+MBA, MBA, M.Plan in multiple specializations. Malaviya National Institute of Technology fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1377+ students

Government Dental College (GDC), Bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
DCI

1,92,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET MDS

Government Dental College (GDC), Bangalore is a Government Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1958, Government Dental College (GDC), Bangalore offers 4 programs such as MDS, Diploma, BDS, PhD in multiple specializations. Government Dental College (GDC), Bangalore fees range from INR 1,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
BCI
...+3 NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

51,000 - 3,21,000
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4 Lacs
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IPU CET Exams
...+6 AILET , HPU , CET , IGNOU , IPU , CLAT

Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2004, Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology offers 10 programs such as B.Com, BA, LLM, B.Ed, BJMC in multiple specializations. Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology fees range from INR 51,000 - INR 3,21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi

4.1
(8 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private Unaided
UGC
...+4 AACSB , AIMA , NAAC , EFMD

65,000 - 10,88,500
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19.2 Lacs
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Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+1 IIFT

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi is a Private Unaided Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1963, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi offers 6 programs such as Certificate, PhD, PGD, Executive PGDM, MA in multiple specializations. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi fees range from INR 65,000 - INR 10,88,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 1126+ students

Central Agricultural University : College of Agriculture

Imphal, Manipur
Private
UPTU

ICAR AIEEA Exams
...+1 TJEE

Central Agricultural University : College of Agriculture is a Private Institute, located in Imphal, Manipur. Established in 1993, Central Agricultural University : College of Agriculture offers 2 programs such as BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya is a Local Body Institute, located in Midnapore, West Bengal. Established in 1985, Chandrakona Vidyasagar Mahavidyalaya offers 2 programs such as BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Jaipur National University

4.6
(672 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , BCI , MCI , PCI , NCTE Jaipur , INC , NAAC

17,500 - 6,16,524
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12 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
Rajasthan PTET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , APTET , CAT , Lucknow University UGET , RBSE 12th , MAT

Jaipur National University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2007, Jaipur National University offers 38 programs such as MS, BA, BA+LLB, BSc, BBA-MBA in multiple specializations. Jaipur National University fees range from INR 17,500 - INR 6,16,524. Read More

Shortlisted by 123418+ students

Dyal Singh College

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,000 - 50,580
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science

Dyal Singh College is a Government Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1910, Dyal Singh College offers 5 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc, MA, MSc in multiple specializations. Dyal Singh College fees range from INR 9,000 - INR 50,580. Read More

Shortlisted by 1316+ students

Inmantec Institutions

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Local Body
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , BTE

30,000 - 90,000
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3.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , India , CAT

Inmantec Institutions is a Local Body Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1995, Inmantec Institutions offers 10 programs such as B.Com, BA, B.Ed, LLB, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. Inmantec Institutions fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 37779+ students

Doaba College

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

21,100 - 49,600
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1.85 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends

Doaba College is a Local Body Institute, located in Jalandhar, Punjab. Established in 1941, Doaba College offers 15 programs such as B.Com, M.Com, MTM, BA, B.Sc+B.Ed in multiple specializations. Doaba College fees range from INR 21,100 - INR 49,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 70893+ students

IEHE

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

12 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
MPBSE 12th Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

IEHE is a Government Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1995, IEHE offers 9 programs such as B.Com, M.Com, BA, M.Phil, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1241+ students

CMS College of Science and Commerce

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

27,700 - 50,000
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3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

CMS College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1998, CMS College of Science and Commerce offers 14 programs such as B.Com, MSW, M.Com, BA, MIB in multiple specializations. CMS College of Science and Commerce fees range from INR 27,700 - INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ 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.

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8,000 - 28,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

18,000 - 4,00,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

6,34,000 - 14,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

4,59,000

GATE Exams

43,860 - 3,16,000

Avg Package

NEET Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000

JEECUP Exams

UP 12th Exams

2,270 - 90,000

JEECUP Exams

38,000 - 2,52,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

#48 NIRF Ranking

1,75,000

CBSE 10th Exams

1,00,000 - 70,00,000

NEET Exams

1,00,000 - 1,68,000

UP 12th Exams

2,400 - 12,000

CAT Exams

UP 12th Exams

2,900 - 27,870

Median Package

CBSE 12th Exams

31,990

GATE Exams

15,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

#77 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

1,92,000

NEET Exams

51,000 - 3,21,000

Avg Package

IPU CET Exams

65,000 - 10,88,500

Avg Package

XAT Exams

ICAR AIEEA Exams

WBCHSE Exams

17,500 - 6,16,524

Highest Package

Rajasthan PTET Exams

9,000 - 50,580

CUET PG Exams

30,000 - 90,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

21,100 - 49,600

Median Package

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MPBSE 12th Exams

27,700 - 50,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

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