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 NIMS University, NALSAR University of Law, SGPIMS Lucknow, St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata, Jadavpur University, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, NIFT SHILLONG, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Jodhpur, CMC Indore, VIT Vellore. 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

NIMS University

4.3
(34 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+10 DCI , AIU , INC , MCI , DEC , BCI , NAAC , COA , PCI , AICTE

20,000 - 23,00,000
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4.5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 NEET SS , NEET PG , NIMCET , Rajasthan BSTC

NIMS University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, NIMS University offers 64 programs such as B.Lib, B.Tech+MBA, BA, M.Des, GNM in multiple specializations. NIMS University fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 23,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 92874+ students

NALSAR University of Law

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
University
UGC
...+2 BCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

45,000 - 14,19,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CAT , TS LAWCET , MAT , XAT

NALSAR University of Law is a University Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1998, NALSAR University of Law offers 7 programs such as MS, LLM, PhD, M.Phil, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. NALSAR University of Law fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 14,19,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 721+ students

SGPIMS Lucknow

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

27,000 - 2,20,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+3 UP 12th , CBSE 12th , NEET SS

SGPIMS Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1983, SGPIMS Lucknow offers 9 programs such as Certificate, MD, Masters, DM, PhD in multiple specializations. SGPIMS Lucknow fees range from INR 27,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 478+ students

St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata

4.2
(28 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,760 - 2,11,000
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14 Lacs
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1860, St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata offers 13 programs such as B.Com, Certificate, M.Com, BA, B.Ed in multiple specializations. St. Xavier's College (SXC), Kolkata fees range from INR 5,760 - INR 2,11,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3276+ students

Jadavpur University

4.3
(178 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,600 - 1,70,000
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#18 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+2 WBJEE , JEE Main

Jadavpur University is a Government University, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1955, Jadavpur University offers 21 programs such as B.Lib, BA, B.Ed, BSc, M.E. in multiple specializations. Jadavpur University fees range from INR 9,600 - INR 1,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1020+ students

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce

4.3
(10 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC

12,000 - 32,270
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3.65 Lacs
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+2 CUET , DU Science

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1987, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce offers 5 programs such as B.Com, Certificate, BA, BSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. Delhi College of Arts & Commerce fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 32,270. Read More

Shortlisted by 1996+ students

NIFT SHILLONG

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
AICTE

70,800 - 5,58,000
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

NIFT SHILLONG is a Private Institute, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 2008, NIFT SHILLONG offers 3 programs such as Certificate, MFM, B.Des in multiple specializations. NIFT SHILLONG fees range from INR 70,800 - INR 5,58,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Jodhpur

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
Other

30,000 - 2,12,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Jodhpur is a Private Institute, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Established in 2001, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Jodhpur offers 3 programs such as Diploma, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Jodhpur fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 2,12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 200+ students

CMC Indore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
NABL
...+2 NABH , ISO

19,00,000
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , UG , NEET , PG , NEET PG

CMC Indore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2012, CMC Indore offers 9 programs such as Certificate, MD, MS, BSc, BMLT in multiple specializations. CMC Indore fees range from INR 19,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1443+ students

VIT Vellore

4.3
(70 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
MHRD
...+2 UGC , NAAC

3,200 - 14,25,000
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9.23 Lacs
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#21 NIRF Ranking
GMAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CEED , VITEEE , CMAT , NMAT by GMAC

VIT Vellore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, VIT Vellore offers 18 programs such as B.Tech, B.Com, B.Arch, MCA, BSc+MSc in multiple specializations. VIT Vellore fees range from INR 3,200 - INR 14,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4992+ students

TNAU

4.2
(8 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Public
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

9,000 - 3,32,000
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#88 NIRF Ranking
ICAR AIEEA Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

TNAU is a Public Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1971, TNAU offers 7 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. TNAU fees range from INR 9,000 - INR 3,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3805+ students

BU Jhansi

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 Govt of Uttar Pradesh , NAAC , BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY

6,500 - 3,40,000
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , UPSEE , GPAT , UPCET , UP 12th , JEE Main

BU Jhansi is a Private University, located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1975, BU Jhansi offers 34 programs such as BA, B.El.Ed, B.Ed, BA+LLB, BSc in multiple specializations. BU Jhansi fees range from INR 6,500 - INR 3,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 857+ students

Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+2 AIU , INC

30,000 - 3,70,000
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5.18 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , ACPC Admission , CBSE 10th , GSEB 12th , CMAT

Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University is a Private Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2017, Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University offers 34 programs such as BA, M.Des, GNM, BA+LLB, BSc in multiple specializations. Swarrnim Startup And Innovation University fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 3,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 41708+ students

SRM University Chennai

4.2
(44 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

10,000 - 25,00,000
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16 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#22 NIRF Ranking
SRMJEEE (PG) Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GATE , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CEED , Tamilnadu 10th

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985, SRM University Chennai offers 41 programs such as MDS, BA, B.Ed, M.Des, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. SRM University Chennai fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 25,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3006+ students

NIPER Mohali

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Public
PCI
...+1 Other

94,744 - 2,23,678
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5.89 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams

NIPER Mohali is a Public Institute, located in Mohali, Punjab. Established in 2007, NIPER Mohali offers 5 programs such as M.Pharm, MS, PhD, M.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. NIPER Mohali fees range from INR 94,744 - INR 2,23,678. Read More

Shortlisted by 435+ students

IIM Indore

4.5
(12 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Public
AMBA
...+3 AACSB , EQUIS , NAAC

1,10,000 - 22,12,000
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32.9 Lacs
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IPMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

IIM Indore is a Public Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1996, IIM Indore offers 6 programs such as PGDM, Certificate, PGPM, Executive PGDM, BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. IIM Indore fees range from INR 1,10,000 - INR 22,12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1445+ students

H.R. College of commerce and economics

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

17,863
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , CBSE 12th

H.R. College of commerce and economics is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1960, H.R. College of commerce and economics offers 5 programs such as B.Com, M.Com, BMS, B.Voc, BMM in multiple specializations. H.R. College of commerce and economics fees range from INR 17,863. Read More

Shortlisted by 319+ students

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Panipat

Panipat, Haryana
Private
AICTE

46,700 - 74,415
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NCHMCT JEE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Panipat is a Private Institute, located in Panipat, Haryana. Established in 1973, Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Panipat offers 2 programs such as Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Panipat fees range from INR 46,700 - INR 74,415. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Marwadi University

4.5
(72 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,500 - 3,92,000
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4.5 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 ATMA , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , GSEB 12th , CAT

Marwadi University is a Private Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 2016, Marwadi University offers 21 programs such as BA, GNM, BA+LLB, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Marwadi University fees range from INR 1,500 - INR 3,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 115056+ students

RMRC Kolkata

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,250 - 20,750
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RMRC Kolkata is a Local Body Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1960, RMRC Kolkata offers 4 programs such as MSc, BSc, MA, BA in multiple specializations. RMRC Kolkata fees range from INR 15,250 - INR 20,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 214+ students

Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science

3.5
(8 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

3,000 - 37,320
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#11 NIRF Ranking
BHU UET Exams
...+3 CUET , CUET PG , CBSE 12th

Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science is a Government Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1916, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science offers 19 programs such as B.Tech, Certificate, MCA, MSW, MPA in multiple specializations. Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science fees range from INR 3,000 - INR 37,320. Read More

Shortlisted by 655+ students

Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management (AIHM), Haldwani

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE

20,000 - 2,88,000
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CAT Exams

Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management (AIHM), Haldwani is a Private Institute, located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Established in 1999, Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management (AIHM), Haldwani offers 9 programs such as B.Com, MPT, BHM, BHMCT, BCA in multiple specializations. Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management (AIHM), Haldwani fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 2,88,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 230+ students

BIT Mesra

4.0
(19 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC

32,000 - 5,85,000
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11.6 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , CAT , GPAT , XAT

BIT Mesra is a Government Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 1955, BIT Mesra offers 18 programs such as B.Tech, M.Pharm, B.Arch, MCA, BSc+MSc in multiple specializations. BIT Mesra fees range from INR 32,000 - INR 5,85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1755+ students

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Bhopal

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NCTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1983, Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Bhopal offers 2 programs such as B.Ed, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 443+ students

NUJS

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Public
UGC
...+2 BCI , NAAC

10,000 - 2,60,400
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16 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CLAT Exams
...+1 UGC NET

NUJS is a Public Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1999, NUJS offers 8 programs such as Certificate, LLM, PhD, M.Phil, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. NUJS fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 2,60,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 176+ students

XLRI Jamshedpur

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , AMBA , AACSB

1,00,000 - 16,00,666
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21 Lacs
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Placement Trends
XAT Exams

XLRI Jamshedpur is a Private Institute, located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Established in 1949, XLRI Jamshedpur offers 4 programs such as PGDM, Diploma, Executive PGDM, MS in multiple specializations. XLRI Jamshedpur fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 16,00,666. Read More

Shortlisted by 352+ students

Apeejay Institute of Hospitality (AIH, AIH Navi Mumbai), Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 Government of Maharashtra , IATA

80,000
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Apeejay Institute of Hospitality (AIH, AIH Navi Mumbai), Navi Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2007, Apeejay Institute of Hospitality (AIH, AIH Navi Mumbai), Navi Mumbai offers 2 programs such as Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Apeejay Institute of Hospitality (AIH, AIH Navi Mumbai), Navi Mumbai fees range from INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

D A V College (DAVC), Kanpur

4.0
(15 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

73,000 - 4,37,000
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11 Lacs
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 UP 12th , DU Science , CBSE 12th

D A V College (DAVC), Kanpur is a Private Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1919, D A V College (DAVC), Kanpur offers 8 programs such as B.Com, M.Com, BA, B.Ed, BSc in multiple specializations. D A V College (DAVC), Kanpur fees range from INR 73,000 - INR 4,37,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 463+ students

IPGME&R Kolkata

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
Other

1,100 - 36,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 NEET SS , JENPAS UG , NEET , WBCHSE , NEET PG

IPGME&R Kolkata is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1921, IPGME&R Kolkata offers 10 programs such as MD, DM, GNM, BSc, PGD in multiple specializations. IPGME&R Kolkata fees range from INR 1,100 - INR 36,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1175+ students

Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Science and Commerce

3.8
(10 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

29,460 - 2,85,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , CBSE 12th

Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Science and Commerce is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1954, Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Science and Commerce offers 9 programs such as B.Com, M.Com, BA, BMS, BSc in multiple specializations. Kishinchand Chellaram College of Arts Science and Commerce fees range from INR 29,460 - INR 2,85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 225+ 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

20,000 - 23,00,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

45,000 - 14,19,000

AILET Exams

27,000 - 2,20,000

NEET PG Exams

5,760 - 2,11,000

Avg Package

WBCHSE Exams

9,600 - 1,70,000

#18 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

12,000 - 32,270

Avg Package

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

70,800 - 5,58,000

NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

30,000 - 2,12,000

CBSE 10th Exams

19,00,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

3,200 - 14,25,000

Avg Package

#21 NIRF Ranking

GMAT Exams

9,000 - 3,32,000

#88 NIRF Ranking

ICAR AIEEA Exams

6,500 - 3,40,000

JEECUP Exams

30,000 - 3,70,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

10,000 - 25,00,000

Avg Package

#22 NIRF Ranking

SRMJEEE (PG) Exams

94,744 - 2,23,678

Median Package

GATE Exams

1,10,000 - 22,12,000

Avg Package

IPMAT Exams

17,863

Maharashtra HSC Exams

46,700 - 74,415

NCHMCT JEE Exams

1,500 - 3,92,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

15,250 - 20,750

3,000 - 37,320

#11 NIRF Ranking

BHU UET Exams

20,000 - 2,88,000

CAT Exams

32,000 - 5,85,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

10,000 - 2,60,400

Median Package

CLAT Exams

1,00,000 - 16,00,666

Avg Package

XAT Exams

80,000

73,000 - 4,37,000

Avg Package

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

1,100 - 36,000

CBSE 12th Exams

29,460 - 2,85,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

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