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 - 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 IIT Patna, ECC Allahabad, Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa, NIMCJ Ahmedabad, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai, International School of Management (ISM), Patna, MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences, Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College, Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education, Aryans Group Of Colleges. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

IIT Patna

4.6
(16 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Public
AICTE

6,000 - 8,00,000
Get Fee Details
#36 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , IIT JAM , CMAT , UGC NET , CSIR NET , COAP

IIT Patna is a Public Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2008, IIT Patna offers 12 programs such as PhD, MBA, B.Tech, B.Tech+MBA, MSc+PhD in multiple specializations. IIT Patna fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21914+ students

ECC Allahabad

3.7
(6 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

3,600 - 1,23,000
Get Fee Details
JEECUP Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

ECC Allahabad is a Private Aided Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1902, ECC Allahabad offers 12 programs such as BA, MBA, Executive PGDM, B.Voc, MCA in multiple specializations. ECC Allahabad fees range from INR 3,600 - INR 1,23,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 831+ students

Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

3,52,000 - 9,00,000
Get Fee Details

Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in , Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa offers 3 programs such as Certificate, BSM, BHM in multiple specializations. Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa fees range from INR 3,52,000 - INR 9,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

NIMCJ Ahmedabad

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

1,00,000 - 2,00,000
Get Fee Details

NIMCJ Ahmedabad is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2007, NIMCJ Ahmedabad offers 1 programs such as PGD in multiple specializations. NIMCJ Ahmedabad fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , AMBA , SAQS , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,50,000 - 17,25,000
Get Fee Details
GMAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , GRE , CAT , XAT

Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2004, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai offers 5 programs such as MBA, PGDM, Certificate, PGP, PGPM in multiple specializations. Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai fees range from INR 1,50,000 - INR 17,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 286+ students

International School of Management (ISM), Patna

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Private
AICTE

93,334 - 2,32,500
Get Fee Details
6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT , BSEB 12th

International School of Management (ISM), Patna is a Private Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2011, International School of Management (ISM), Patna offers 8 programs such as MBA, BJMC, PGDM, MCA, BBA in multiple specializations. International School of Management (ISM), Patna fees range from INR 93,334 - INR 2,32,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 7878+ students

MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private Unaided
Medical Co

1,70,000 - 21,00,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2002, MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences offers 6 programs such as MS, BSc, MS (Surgery), MBBS, Diploma in multiple specializations. MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences fees range from INR 1,70,000 - INR 21,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 673+ students

Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College is a Local Body Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 1967, Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College offers 5 programs such as BA, BSc, B.O.T, Diploma, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NCTE

Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1980, Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education offers 2 programs such as M.Ed, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 300+ students

Aryans Group Of Colleges

3.3
(19 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+4 BCI , PCI , NCTE , INC

30,000 - 1,00,000
Get Fee Details

Aryans Group Of Colleges is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Chandigarh. Established in 2013, Aryans Group Of Colleges offers 14 programs such as B.Pharm, MBA, B.Tech, BPT, BSc in multiple specializations. Aryans Group Of Colleges fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 43872+ students

K.R. Mangalam University

4.6
(509 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private Unaided
UGC
...+7 BCI , PCI , AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , ACU , Government of Haryana

90,000 - 3,50,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+2 CUET , CBSE 12th

K.R. Mangalam University is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2013, K.R. Mangalam University offers 30 programs such as PhD, BA, B.Arch, BFA, BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. K.R. Mangalam University fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 3,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 234702+ students

MSSW Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

31,990 - 1,79,000
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

MSSW Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1952, MSSW Chennai offers 7 programs such as M.Phil, BSW, BSc, MA, MSW in multiple specializations. MSSW Chennai fees range from INR 31,990 - INR 1,79,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,51,000
Get Fee Details
NEET MDS Exams

Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute is a Private Institute, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2006, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute offers 2 programs such as BDS, MDS in multiple specializations. Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute fees range from INR 9,51,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government Aided
AICTE

15,500 - 2,40,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams
...+3 GPAT , CSIR-UGC , CBSE 12th

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is a Government Aided Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1964, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research offers 13 programs such as B.Pharm, PhD, MPT, MBA, Certificate in multiple specializations. Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research fees range from INR 15,500 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1695+ students

GEMS Srikakulam

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
MCI

61,333 - 12,96,000
Get Fee Details
JIPMER Exams
...+4 EAMCET , NEET , AP NEET , NEET PG

GEMS Srikakulam is a Private Institute, located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2010, GEMS Srikakulam offers 6 programs such as MS, BPT, BSc, MS (Surgery), MBBS in multiple specializations. GEMS Srikakulam fees range from INR 61,333 - INR 12,96,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 427+ students

S.G.S Tuli College of Education

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

S.G.S Tuli College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 2009, S.G.S Tuli College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Barddhman, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,140 - 24,580
Get Fee Details
WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Barddhman, West Bengal. Established in 1996, Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 9,140 - INR 24,580. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

4.8
(45 Reviews)
Bahadurgarh, Haryana
Private Unaided
UGC
...+5 BCI , AIU , NCTE , Council of Architecture , COA

31,500 - 1,58,000
Get Fee Details
GPAT-Pharmacognosy Exams
...+6 GPAT-Pharmaceutics , UCEED , UGC NET , LSAT , GPAT , NID DAT

Jagannath University Bahadurgarh is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Established in 2007, Jagannath University Bahadurgarh offers 25 programs such as MPT, PhD, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Jagannath University Bahadurgarh fees range from INR 31,500 - INR 1,58,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 69034+ students

Institute of Advance Education and Research

4.6
(14 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NSDC
...+1 MAKAUT WB

1,33,333 - 2,50,000
Get Fee Details
4.7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Institute of Advance Education and Research is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2012, Institute of Advance Education and Research offers 6 programs such as MBA, BSc, Masters, BBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Institute of Advance Education and Research fees range from INR 1,33,333 - INR 2,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 28177+ students

VNIT Nagpur

4.5
(17 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

15,000 - 5,00,000
Get Fee Details
8.42 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#86 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , IIT JAM , CCMN , UGC NET , CSIR NET , CCMT

VNIT Nagpur is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1960, VNIT Nagpur offers 5 programs such as PhD, B.Arch, B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech in multiple specializations. VNIT Nagpur fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1048+ students

SGTB Khalsa

4.7
(3 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,500
Get Fee Details
CUET PG Exams
...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science

SGTB Khalsa is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1951, SGTB Khalsa offers 8 programs such as BA, Certificate, BSc, MA, MSc in multiple specializations. SGTB Khalsa fees range from INR 12,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 577+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune

4.3
(18 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 IGNOU

2,25,000
Get Fee Details
5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2011, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune offers 2 programs such as BSc, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple specializations. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune fees range from INR 2,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 14363+ students

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC Peer Team Visited

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education offers 4 programs such as MPEd, PhD, M.Phil, BPEd in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Gla University

4.3
(50 Reviews)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

12,000 - 5,00,000
Get Fee Details
6.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
JEECUP Exams
...+5 GATE , GLAT , CAT , CUET , GLAET

Gla University is a Private Institute, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1991, Gla University offers 23 programs such as PhD, BA, PGDM, BBA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Gla University fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1104+ students

IADC bangalore

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , Government of Karnataka , ISO , NAAC

22,500 - 70,000
Get Fee Details

IADC bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1994, IADC bangalore offers 14 programs such as BA, MBA, MIB, BSc, MA in multiple specializations. IADC bangalore fees range from INR 22,500 - INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 231+ students

IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Durgapur, West Bengal
Private
INC

95,625 - 1,44,666
Get Fee Details
WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Durgapur, West Bengal. Established in 2015, IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences offers 7 programs such as B.Pharm, B.H.A, BSc, MSc, GNM in multiple specializations. IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences fees range from INR 95,625 - INR 1,44,666. Read More

Shortlisted by 3518+ students

NIT Durgapur

4.2
(15 Reviews)
Durgapur, West Bengal
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

15,000 - 6,25,000
Get Fee Details
13.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CCMN , CMAT , IIT JAM , UGC NET , CAT

NIT Durgapur is a Government Institute, located in Durgapur, West Bengal. Established in 1960, NIT Durgapur offers 9 programs such as PhD, MBA, B.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech, MCA in multiple specializations. NIT Durgapur fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 6,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 712+ students

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore

4.1
(53 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 97,00,000
Get Fee Details
7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#101-150 NIRF Ranking
KCET Exams
...+6 JIPMER , CBSE 12th , KMAT , NEET MDS , CAT , NEET SS

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2008, Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore offers 21 programs such as MPT, PhD, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 97,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6290+ students

IMS Bhubaneswar

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC

54,000 - 2,40,000
Get Fee Details
5.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

IMS Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1994, IMS Bhubaneswar offers 4 programs such as MSW, MPM, MJMC, MFC in multiple specializations. IMS Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 54,000 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
IOA

2,46,000
Get Fee Details

International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1995, International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore offers 3 programs such as BSc, MSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore fees range from INR 2,46,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 141+ 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

6,000 - 8,00,000

#36 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

3,600 - 1,23,000

JEECUP Exams

3,52,000 - 9,00,000

1,00,000 - 2,00,000

1,50,000 - 17,25,000

GMAT Exams

93,334 - 2,32,500

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

1,70,000 - 21,00,000

NEET Exams

WBCHSE Exams

30,000 - 1,00,000

90,000 - 3,50,000

JEE Main Exams

31,990 - 1,79,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

9,51,000

NEET MDS Exams

15,500 - 2,40,000

NEET Exams

61,333 - 12,96,000

JIPMER Exams

9,140 - 24,580

WBCHSE Exams

31,500 - 1,58,000

GPAT-Pharmacognosy Exams

1,33,333 - 2,50,000

Avg Package

15,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

#86 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

12,500

CUET PG Exams

2,25,000

Avg Package

12,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

JEECUP Exams

22,500 - 70,000

95,625 - 1,44,666

WBCHSE Exams

15,000 - 6,25,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

10,000 - 97,00,000

Avg Package

#101-150 NIRF Ranking

KCET Exams

54,000 - 2,40,000

Avg Package

2,46,000

FAQs

Colleges by Popular Streams

Popular Degrees

Popular Specializations

Related News