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 10, 2025 12:09 AM IST

Top colleges in India include King George'S Medical University, IMCU bangalore, IIT Roorkee, NLSIU Bangalore, Loyola College, NIFT Hyderabad, NIT Calicut, Manorama School of Communication, IIM Calcutta, SRMCRI Chennai. India has around 21671 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 21671 Colleges in India

King George'S Medical University (KGMU) , Lucknow

4.5
(18 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 DCI , MCI , INC

48,000 - 1,64,000
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#83 NIRF Ranking
NEET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NEET PG

King George'S Medical University is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, King George'S Medical University offers 13 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), MHA, MSc, PGD in multiple specializations. King George'S Medical University fees range from INR 48,000 - INR 1,64,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2991+ students

IMCU bangalore

4.3
(19 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+2 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 12,07,500
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6.85 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , XAT

IMCU bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1994, IMCU bangalore offers 6 programs such as MSc, MBA, PhD, M.Phil, BBA in multiple specializations. IMCU bangalore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 12,07,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 1215+ students

IIT Roorkee

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC

8,980 - 2,00,000
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1.5 Crore
Highest Package
Placement Trends
#7 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+3 JEE Advanced , JEE Main , UCEED

IIT Roorkee is a Government Institute, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Established in 1947, IIT Roorkee offers 15 programs such as B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech, MSc, PGD, MBA in multiple specializations. IIT Roorkee fees range from INR 8,980 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2150+ students

NLSIU Bangalore

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
BCI
...+1 NAAC

16,000 - 6,65,000
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AILET Exams
...+3 CLAT , UGC NET , PAT

NLSIU Bangalore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1986, NLSIU Bangalore offers 7 programs such as Certificate, MBL, PGD, LLM, PhD in multiple specializations. NLSIU Bangalore fees range from INR 16,000 - INR 6,65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1822+ students

Loyola College

4.5
(27 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,100 - 3,24,000
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6 Lacs
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , TANCET , MAT , XAT

Loyola College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1925, Loyola College offers 17 programs such as B.Voc, BA, MSc, M.Com, PhD in multiple specializations. Loyola College fees range from INR 1,100 - INR 3,24,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7570+ students

NIFT Hyderabad

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
ISO

35,400 - 3,32,000
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4.2 Lacs
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Pearl Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , NIFT Entrance Exam , AIEED , UCEED , Academy

NIFT Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1995, NIFT Hyderabad offers 5 programs such as Certificate, MFM, M.Des, B.Des, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT Hyderabad fees range from INR 35,400 - INR 3,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 217+ students

NIT Calicut

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Calicut, Kerala
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

30,000 - 5,00,000
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13.8 Lacs
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#45 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 CCMN , IIT JAM , UGC NET , CAT , DASA UG , CCMT

NIT Calicut is a Government Institute, located in Calicut, Kerala. Established in 1961, NIT Calicut offers 8 programs such as B.Tech, MSc, MBA, PhD, MCA in multiple specializations. NIT Calicut fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 711+ students

Manorama School of Communication

Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

1,25,000
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Manorama School of Communication is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2002, Manorama School of Communication offers 1 programs such as PGD in multiple specializations. Manorama School of Communication fees range from INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

IIM Calcutta

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+3 AMBA , AACSB , EQUIS

1,35,000 - 31,00,000
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30.9 Lacs
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UGC NET Exams
...+1 CAT

IIM Calcutta is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1961, IIM Calcutta offers 6 programs such as Certificate, PGDM, PGPM, MBA, PhD in multiple specializations. IIM Calcutta fees range from INR 1,35,000 - INR 31,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 864+ students

SRMCRI Chennai

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI
...+1 NAAC

12,500 - 22,00,000
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#98 NIRF Ranking
NEET Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET PG

SRMCRI Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985, SRMCRI Chennai offers 25 programs such as MPH, B.Pharm, MSc, PGD, BSc in multiple specializations. SRMCRI Chennai fees range from INR 12,500 - INR 22,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2602+ students

IHM Kovalam

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
Other

25,933 - 70,000
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NCHM MSc JEE Exams
...+1 NCHMCT JEE

IHM Kovalam is a Private Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1970, IHM Kovalam offers 4 programs such as Certificate, Diploma, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. IHM Kovalam fees range from INR 25,933 - INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences , Bengaluru

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,00,000 - 3,95,000
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JET Exams

Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in , Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences offers 6 programs such as BPEd, MSc, BMS, BSc, BCA in multiple specializations. Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 3,95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 39807+ students

M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

1,68,250
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M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1993, M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management offers 2 programs such as B.Voc, BHM in multiple specializations. M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management fees range from INR 1,68,250. Read More

Shortlisted by 153+ students

BITS Pilani

4.5
(13 Reviews)
Pilani, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,73,750 - 19,94,000
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14.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#16 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 CSIR , JEST , UGC , NEET , GPAT , BITSAT

BITS Pilani is a Private Institute, located in Pilani, Rajasthan. Established in 1964, BITS Pilani offers 10 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Pharm, MSc, PhD, BSc+MSc in multiple specializations. BITS Pilani fees range from INR 3,73,750 - INR 19,94,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3429+ students

National Dairy Research Institute

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Karnal, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 Other

5,200
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8 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
ICAR AIEEA Exams

National Dairy Research Institute is a Private Institute, located in Karnal, Haryana. Established in 2008, National Dairy Research Institute offers 5 programs such as MVSc, B.Tech, MSc, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple specializations. National Dairy Research Institute fees range from INR 5,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 275+ students

IIT Kharagpur

4.7
(19 Reviews)
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

27,650 - 25,00,000
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2.68 Crore
Highest Package
Placement Trends
#6 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+2 JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Kharagpur is a Government Institute, located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur offers 13 programs such as MHRM, Executive MBA, PGDM, B.Tech, MSc in multiple specializations. IIT Kharagpur fees range from INR 27,650 - INR 25,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1987+ students

LPU

4.4
(296 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Private
Bar Counci
...+19 AIU , NCTE , Pharmacy Council of India , NABL , IAP , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , ICAR , Indian Association of Physiotherapists , NCTE , ACU , UGC , ACBSP , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , IAU , Punjab State Council For Agricultural Education (PSCAE) , Institute Of Town Planners , ITPI

20,000 - 5,00,000
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7 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#49 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CEED , PSEB 12th , LPUNEST , NIFT Entrance Exam , UPCATET

LPU is a Private Institute, located in Phagwara, Punjab. Established in 2005, LPU offers 52 programs such as BSW, B.Sc(Hons), BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple specializations. LPU fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 393575+ students

IIAD Delhi

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private

5,02,478 - 5,47,959
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7.5 Lacs
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CEED Exams
...+6 DAT , iDAT , NIFT , AIEED , UCEED , NID

IIAD Delhi is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2015, IIAD Delhi offers 2 programs such as M.Des, B.Des in multiple specializations. IIAD Delhi fees range from INR 5,02,478 - INR 5,47,959. Read More

Shortlisted by 23951+ students

Fergusson College

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,385 - 1,20,500
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2 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 GATE , GPAT , CBSE 12th

Fergusson College is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1895, Fergusson College offers 8 programs such as B.Voc, Certificate, BA, MSc, PhD in multiple specializations. Fergusson College fees range from INR 7,385 - INR 1,20,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 3929+ students

SCMLD Pune

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

13,800 - 14,800
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SCMLD Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2004, SCMLD Pune offers 2 programs such as Certificate, PGD in multiple specializations. SCMLD Pune fees range from INR 13,800 - INR 14,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Government
Medical Co

1,50,000 - 4,50,000
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5.75 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
NEET Exams
...+2 UG , NEET PG

Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar is a Government Institute, located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 1943, Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar offers 9 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), MSc, PGD, MD in multiple specializations. Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar fees range from INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2247+ students

G.L.S. Institute Of Computer Application

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

G.L.S. Institute Of Computer Application is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1999, G.L.S. Institute Of Computer Application offers 3 programs such as BCA, MSc, PGD in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1272+ students

Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

1,000 - 3,000
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ination Exams
...+6 IGNOU , CCS , UP , University , JMI , B.Ed.

Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1963, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers 5 programs such as B.Ed, BA, BSc, B.Com, MA in multiple specializations. Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 3,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 576+ students

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolar, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

30,000 - 3,00,000
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NEET PG Exams

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research is a Government Institute, located in Kolar, Karnataka. Established in 1984, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research offers 2 programs such as Diploma, MD in multiple specializations. Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 3,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

National Institute of Design Vijayawada

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Public
Government

1,75,000 - 7,48,000
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NID Entrance Exam Exams

National Institute of Design Vijayawada is a Public Institute, located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2015, National Institute of Design Vijayawada offers 2 programs such as Diploma, B.Des in multiple specializations. National Institute of Design Vijayawada fees range from INR 1,75,000 - INR 7,48,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 328+ students

Grant Medical College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government

NEET Exams

Grant Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1845, Grant Medical College offers 1 programs such as MBBS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 208+ students

NMIMS Mumbai

4.2
(138 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private Unaided
UGC
...+3 NBA , NAAC , AICTE

26,000 - 12,50,000
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#95 NIRF Ranking
NMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , NMIMS NPAT , CBSE 12th , MH CET LAW , MHT-CET , NMAT by GMAC

NMIMS Mumbai is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1981, NMIMS Mumbai offers 27 programs such as BA, B.Pharm, MSc, BSc, B.Des in multiple specializations. NMIMS Mumbai fees range from INR 26,000 - INR 12,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16360+ students

NIFT Kannur

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Government
AICTE
...+1 ISO 9001 QMS

25,000 - 12,34,000
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exams
...+2 NIFT , CBSE 12th

NIFT Kannur is a Government Institute, located in Kannur, Kerala. Established in 1986, NIFT Kannur offers 5 programs such as Certificate, MFM, M.Des, B.Des, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT Kannur fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 12,34,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

Xaviers Institute of Computer Application

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

13,800 - 80,800
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Xaviers Institute of Computer Application is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1956, Xaviers Institute of Computer Application offers 5 programs such as BA, MSc, BSc, BCA, MA in multiple specializations. Xaviers Institute of Computer Application fees range from INR 13,800 - INR 80,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 1057+ students

Kle University

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Belgaum, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

3,100 - 33,82,000
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33 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+6 KCET , CET , CBSE 12th , NEET MDS , NEET , NEET PG

Kle University is a Private University, located in Belgaum, Karnataka. Established in 2006, Kle University offers 16 programs such as MBBS, Certificate, M.Pharm, MS (Surgery), B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Kle University fees range from INR 3,100 - INR 33,82,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1106+ 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

48,000 - 1,64,000

#83 NIRF Ranking

NEET Exams

50,000 - 12,07,500

Avg Package

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

8,980 - 2,00,000

Highest Package

#7 NIRF Ranking

IIT JAM Exams

16,000 - 6,65,000

AILET Exams

1,100 - 3,24,000

Avg Package

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

35,400 - 3,32,000

Avg Package

Pearl Exams

30,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

#45 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

1,25,000

1,35,000 - 31,00,000

Avg Package

UGC NET Exams

12,500 - 22,00,000

#98 NIRF Ranking

NEET Exams

25,933 - 70,000

NCHM MSc JEE Exams

1,00,000 - 3,95,000

JET Exams

1,68,250

3,73,750 - 19,94,000

Avg Package

#16 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

5,200

Median Package

ICAR AIEEA Exams

27,650 - 25,00,000

Highest Package

#6 NIRF Ranking

IIT JAM Exams

20,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

#49 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

5,02,478 - 5,47,959

Avg Package

CEED Exams

7,385 - 1,20,500

Avg Package

Maharashtra HSC Exams

13,800 - 14,800

1,50,000 - 4,50,000

Median Package

NEET Exams

1,000 - 3,000

ination Exams

30,000 - 3,00,000

NEET PG Exams

1,75,000 - 7,48,000

NID Entrance Exam Exams

NEET Exams

26,000 - 12,50,000

#95 NIRF Ranking

NMAT Exams

25,000 - 12,34,000

NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

13,800 - 80,800

GSEB 12th Exams

3,100 - 33,82,000

Highest Package

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

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