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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Nov 09, 2025 01:09 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), International Institute of Fine Arts, Navjeevan Law College-Cidco, SBMCH Chennai, Assam University, Amity Institute of Education (AIE), Noida, Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing, Maitreyi College, A.U.COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Malaviya National Institute of Technology. India has around 22473 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 22473 Colleges in India

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 M.Tech, B.Com, BSc, BCA, MCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ 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

Navjeevan Law College-Cidco (NLC) , Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Navjeevan Law College-Cidco is a Private Institute, located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Established in 1999, Navjeevan Law College-Cidco offers 3 programs such as LLB, Diploma, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. Read More

Course and Fee (6)

SBMCH Chennai

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI

1,00,000 - 70,00,000
Get Fee Details
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 MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. SBMCH Chennai fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 70,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

Assam University

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 769+ 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
Get Fee Details
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 B.Ed, Diploma, M.Ed, M.Phil 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

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 CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th , PSEB 10th

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 Diploma, BSc, M.Pharm, PGD, MA in multiple specializations. Desh Bhagat Institute of Nursing fees range from INR 1,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 269+ 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
CUET PG Exams
...+4 DU Science , CBSE 12th , CUET , DU Arts & Commerce

Maitreyi College is a Government Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1967, Maitreyi College offers 5 programs such as B.Com, BSc, MA, BA, 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 Pharm.D, M.Pharm, PhD, M.Tech, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. A.U.COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES fees range from INR 31,990. Read More

Shortlisted by 496+ students

Course and Fee (16)

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
Get Fee Details
8.4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#77 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+6 CCMT , GATE , CCMN , JEE Advanced , DASA UG , 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 M.Plan, MBA, B.Arch, B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech 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
Get Fee Details
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 Diploma, PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple specializations. Government Dental College (GDC), Bangalore fees range from INR 1,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ 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
Avg Package
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, MBA, PGD, MA, PhD 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

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
MAT Exams
...+6 Rajasthan PTET , Jaipur National University Combined Entrance Test , NEET PG , Rajasthan JET , CAT , CLAT

Jaipur National University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2007, Jaipur National University offers 38 programs such as BCA, MCA, M.Pharm, MBA, MD in multiple specializations. Jaipur National University fees range from INR 17,500 - INR 6,16,524. Read More

Shortlisted by 123418+ 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 BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ 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
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CET Exams
...+6 IPU , AILET , DU , CLAT , B.Ed. , HPU

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 BBA+LLB, B.Com, BCA, BBA, LLM in multiple specializations. Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology fees range from INR 51,000 - INR 3,21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

Central Agricultural University : College of Agriculture

Imphal, Manipur
Private
UPTU

TJEE Exams
...+1 ICAR AIEEA

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 MSc, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Dyal Singh College

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

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

Dyal Singh College is a Government Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1910, Dyal Singh College offers 5 programs such as B.Com, BSc, MA, BA, 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
Get Fee Details
3.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
UP 12th Exams
...+6 CAT , AILET , GMAT , GPAT , CLAT , B.Ed.

Inmantec Institutions is a Local Body Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1995, Inmantec Institutions offers 10 programs such as B.Com, D Pharma, BCA, MCA, MBA in multiple specializations. Inmantec Institutions fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 37779+ 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
CAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , NIMCET , MAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CMAT

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 Diploma, B.Com, BSc, BCA, MCA in multiple specializations. CMS College of Science and Commerce fees range from INR 27,700 - INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

IEHE

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

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

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

Shortlisted by 1241+ students

Doaba College

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

21,100 - 49,600
Get Fee Details
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 BA+B.Ed, Diploma, B.Com, BSc, BCA in multiple specializations. Doaba College fees range from INR 21,100 - INR 49,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 70893+ students

ILI Delhi

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
Bar Counci
...+1 NAAC

10,000 - 1,50,000
Get Fee Details
UGC NET Exams

ILI Delhi is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1956, ILI Delhi offers 5 programs such as Diploma, Certificate, PGD, LLM, PhD in multiple specializations. ILI Delhi fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

SRMU

4.3
(154 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , NAAC

13,750 - 1,60,000
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UP 12th Exams
...+3 JEECUP , CBSE 12th , UPSEE

SRMU is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2012, SRMU offers 23 programs such as BCA, MCA, MBA, MA, MPH in multiple specializations. SRMU fees range from INR 13,750 - INR 1,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 111933+ students

Bankura Sammilani Medical College , Bankura

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Government
MCI

NEET Exams

Bankura Sammilani Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Bankura, West Bengal. Established in 1956, Bankura Sammilani Medical College offers 8 programs such as Diploma, BSc, MD, MS, GNM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital , Shimla

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

NEET Exams

H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital is a None Institute, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Established in , H.P. Government Dental College & Hospital offers 1 programs such as BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law

4.7
(61 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private Unaided
BCI
...+1 ISO

1,33,125 - 1,39,525
Get Fee Details
2.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2007, Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law offers 6 programs such as BBA+LLB, B.Com, BCA, BBA, LLM in multiple specializations. Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies & School of Law fees range from INR 1,33,125 - INR 1,39,525. Read More

Shortlisted by 22882+ students

Banasthali Vidyapith

4.1
(36 Reviews)
Banasthali, Rajasthan
Private Unaided
NAAC

Banasthali Vidyapith is a Private Unaided University, located in Banasthali, Rajasthan. Established in 2009, Banasthali Vidyapith offers 28 programs such as BCA, MCA, M.Pharm, MBA, LLM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 2500+ students

Course and Fee (84)

Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Science for Women Delhi

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government Aided
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 25,000
Get Fee Details
DU Science Exams
...+2 DU Arts & Commerce , DU JAT

Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Science for Women Delhi is a Government Aided Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1989, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Science for Women Delhi offers 4 programs such as BA, BMS, BBA, BSc in multiple specializations. Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Science for Women Delhi fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 238+ students

Brainware University

4.3
(533 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private (State University)
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , INC

49,400 - 2,44,900
Get Fee Details
3.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
WBCHSE Exams
...+5 JEXPO , WBJEE , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , WB ANM & GNM

Brainware University is a Private (State University) Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2016, Brainware University offers 23 programs such as BCA, MCA, MBA, B.Sc(Hons), LLM in multiple specializations. Brainware University fees range from INR 49,400 - INR 2,44,900. Read More

Shortlisted by 57905+ students

Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a None Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1992, Nikalas Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ 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 22473 Colleges in India

#48 NIRF Ranking

UP 12th Exams

1,00,000 - 70,00,000

NEET Exams

2,400 - 12,000

CAT Exams

1,00,000 - 1,68,000

UP 12th Exams

1,75,000

CBSE 10th Exams

2,900 - 27,870

Median Package

CUET PG Exams

31,990

GATE Exams

15,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

#77 NIRF Ranking

IIT JAM Exams

1,92,000

NEET Exams

65,000 - 10,88,500

Avg Package

XAT Exams

17,500 - 6,16,524

Highest Package

MAT Exams

WBCHSE Exams

51,000 - 3,21,000

Avg Package

CET Exams

TJEE Exams

9,000 - 50,580

DU Science Exams

30,000 - 90,000

Avg Package

UP 12th Exams

27,700 - 50,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

Avg Package

MAT Exams

21,100 - 49,600

Median Package

10,000 - 1,50,000

UGC NET Exams

13,750 - 1,60,000

UP 12th Exams

NEET Exams

NEET Exams

1,33,125 - 1,39,525

Avg Package

10,000 - 25,000

DU Science Exams

49,400 - 2,44,900

Avg Package

WBCHSE Exams

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