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 - Dec 30, 2025 12:51 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Saharanpur Institute of Advanced Studies, Government Polytechnic, Karad, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College, The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi, Malabar Polytechnic Campus, Gandhi College of Pharmacy, Natraj Institute of Education & Technology, Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering, Bharat School of Pharmacy, Doon Valley Institute of Engineering & Technology. India has around 21714 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 21714 Colleges in India

Saharanpur Institute of Advanced Studies

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

16,000 - 60,000
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CAT Exams

Saharanpur Institute of Advanced Studies is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, Saharanpur Institute of Advanced Studies offers 5 programs such as BCA, B.Com, MBA, BBA, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Saharanpur Institute of Advanced Studies fees range from INR 16,000 - INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4961+ students

Government Polytechnic, Karad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Satara, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra SSC

Government Polytechnic, Karad is a Government Institute, located in Satara, Maharashtra. Established in 1957, Government Polytechnic, Karad offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 212+ students

Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College is a Private Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, Bharathidasan University Constituent Arts and Science College offers 13 programs such as MCA, MSW, MSc, MBA, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi

4.2
(8 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private Unaided
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , AIU , CII , ACU

26,000 - 1,32,000
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2.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , AILET , Jharkhand Polytechnic , CBSE 12th , CAT , CSIR NET

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 2005, The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi offers 17 programs such as PhD, BA, B.Tech, BCA, B.Com in multiple specializations. The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi fees range from INR 26,000 - INR 1,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18630+ students

Malabar Polytechnic Campus

Palakkad, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Malabar Polytechnic Campus is a Private Institute, located in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in , Malabar Polytechnic Campus offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Gandhi College of Pharmacy

Karnal, Haryana
Private
AICTE

26,200
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Gandhi College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Karnal, Haryana. Established in 2013, Gandhi College of Pharmacy offers 2 programs such as D Pharma, Diploma in multiple specializations. Gandhi College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 26,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

Natraj Institute of Education & Technology

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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

Natraj Institute of Education & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2015, Natraj Institute of Education & Technology offers 8 programs such as BA, B.Com, MSc, MA, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sundergarh, Odisha
Private
AICTE

5,800
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Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering is a Private Institute, located in Sundergarh, Odisha. Established in 2007, Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering fees range from INR 5,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 135+ students

Bharat School of Pharmacy

Rangareddi, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Bharat School of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Rangareddi, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2005, Bharat School of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Doon Valley Institute of Engineering & Technology

Karnal, Haryana
Private
AICTE

Doon Valley Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Karnal, Haryana. Established in 2011, Doon Valley Institute of Engineering & Technology offers 5 programs such as MCA, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Nav Jeevan Kisan Degree College

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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

Nav Jeevan Kisan Degree College is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2003, Nav Jeevan Kisan Degree College offers 2 programs such as BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Meera Bai Polytechnic

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

Meera Bai Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1962, Meera Bai Polytechnic offers 2 programs such as D Pharma, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 120+ students

Shillong Polytechnic

Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
NCTE

3,168
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 MBOSE SSLC

Shillong Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1965, Shillong Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Shillong Polytechnic fees range from INR 3,168. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Vivekanand College (VC), Surat

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private

SET Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , AIEEA-B.Ed. , CBSE 12th , CET-B.Ed. , UP B.Ed. Joint , Rajasthan PTET

Vivekanand College (VC), Surat is a Private Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 2003, Vivekanand College (VC), Surat offers 4 programs such as B.Ed, BCA, B.Com, BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 253+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Khamgaon

Khamgaon, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Government Polytechnic (GP), Khamgaon is a Government Institute, located in Khamgaon, Maharashtra. Established in 1961, Government Polytechnic (GP), Khamgaon offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

KJR College of Pharmacy (KJRP)

Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

75,000
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KJR College of Pharmacy (KJRP) is a Private Institute, located in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2003, KJR College of Pharmacy (KJRP) offers 4 programs such as B.Pharm, D Pharma, M.Pharm, Pharm.D in multiple specializations. KJR College of Pharmacy (KJRP) fees range from INR 75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 206+ students

Course and Fee (7)

Vindhya Institute of Technology and Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

82,400 - 1,92,000
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MPBSE 10th Exams
...+4 GATE , JEE Main , MP BE , CBSE 10th

Vindhya Institute of Technology and Science is a Private Institute, located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2007, Vindhya Institute of Technology and Science offers 6 programs such as B.E., MCA, M.E., Diploma, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Vindhya Institute of Technology and Science fees range from INR 82,400 - INR 1,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

Apollo Group Of Colleges

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

Apollo Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2005, Apollo Group Of Colleges offers 9 programs such as BCA, B.Com, BBA, Diploma, MCh in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 195+ students

PYDAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

70,000 - 1,10,000
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PYDAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a None Institute, located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007, PYDAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D in multiple specializations. PYDAH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2659+ students

Course and Fee (8)

Government Polytechnic (GP), Muzaffarpur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 BSEB 10th

Government Polytechnic (GP), Muzaffarpur is a Private Institute, located in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Established in 2009, Government Polytechnic (GP), Muzaffarpur offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ students

DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

1,120 - 30,000
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GATE Exams
...+1 Kerala University Admission

DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA is a None Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 2000, DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA offers 8 programs such as PhD, MSc, Diploma, MA, M.Com in multiple specializations. DEPT. OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA fees range from INR 1,120 - INR 30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Chhotu Ram Polytechnic

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 HSTES

Chhotu Ram Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Rohtak, Haryana. Established in , Chhotu Ram Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 177+ students

KMCT Kozhikode

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

1,15,000
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KMCT Kozhikode is a Private Institute, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 2014, KMCT Kozhikode offers 1 programs such as B.Pharm in multiple specializations. KMCT Kozhikode fees range from INR 1,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Course and Fee (2)

RVS Technical Campus

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , GATE , TNEA , TANCET

RVS Technical Campus is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1983, RVS Technical Campus offers 4 programs such as B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Anurag Engineering College (AEC), Nalgonda

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Nalgonda, Telangana
Private
NBA

45,000 - 90,000
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3.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
TS ICET Exams
...+1 TS EAMCET

Anurag Engineering College (AEC), Nalgonda is a Private Institute, located in Nalgonda, Telangana. Established in 2001, Anurag Engineering College (AEC), Nalgonda offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Anurag Engineering College (AEC), Nalgonda fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Polytechnic

Kharagpur, West Bengal
Private
Govt. of W

1,830
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JEXPO Exams

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. Established in 2012, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Polytechnic fees range from INR 1,830. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

DNYANSADHANA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY

Parbhani, Maharashtra

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

DNYANSADHANA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY is a None Institute, located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Established in 2016, DNYANSADHANA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Course and Fee (3)

Panchwati Institute of Engineering & Technology

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

UPSEE Exams
...+2 JEE Main , UPCET BTech

Panchwati Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2009, Panchwati Institute of Engineering & Technology offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

PSG Institute of Management

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,01,500 - 1,22,100
Get Fee Details
7.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+1 CMAT

PSG Institute of Management is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1961, PSG Institute of Management offers 3 programs such as PhD, PGDM, MBA in multiple specializations. PSG Institute of Management fees range from INR 1,01,500 - INR 1,22,100. Read More

Shortlisted by 488+ students

Anjuman Polytechnic

Hubli, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Anjuman Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Hubli, Karnataka. Established in 2000, Anjuman Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ 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 21714 Colleges in India

16,000 - 60,000

CAT Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

26,000 - 1,32,000

Avg Package

XAT Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

26,200

CBSE 12th Exams

5,800

CBSE 12th Exams

3,168

CBSE 10th Exams

SET Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

75,000

82,400 - 1,92,000

MPBSE 10th Exams

70,000 - 1,10,000

CBSE 10th Exams

1,120 - 30,000

GATE Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

1,15,000

CBSE 12th Exams

45,000 - 90,000

Avg Package

TS ICET Exams

1,830

JEXPO Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

UPSEE Exams

1,01,500 - 1,22,100

Avg Package

CAT Exams

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