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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Jan 17, 2026 12:06 AM IST

There are 21674 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 Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVM), Jaipur, University Institute of Law and Management Studies, GWP Jamshedpur, BHARTI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, SRIGANGANAGAR, Shantiniketan Polytechnic, SBM Bangalore, Government Polytechnic Jammu, VENKATESHWARA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Bipradas Pal Chowdhury Institute of Technology, Krishna Group Of Colleges. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21674 Colleges in India

Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVM), Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

5.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVM), Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2003, Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine (ACVM), Jaipur offers 1 programs such as BVSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 683+ students

University Institute of Law and Management Studies

Gurgaon, Haryana
Public
AICTE

15,000 - 51,815
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University Institute of Law and Management Studies is a Public Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 1976, University Institute of Law and Management Studies offers 4 programs such as PGD, LLB, Certificate, MBA in multiple specializations. University Institute of Law and Management Studies fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 51,815. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

GWP Jamshedpur

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
AICTE

Jharkhand Polytechnic Exams

GWP Jamshedpur is a Private Institute, located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Established in 2009, GWP Jamshedpur offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

BHARTI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, SRIGANGANAGAR

Sriganganagar, Rajasthan
Private

45,000
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BHARTI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, SRIGANGANAGAR is a Private Institute, located in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. Established in 2007, BHARTI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, SRIGANGANAGAR offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. BHARTI INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, SRIGANGANAGAR fees range from INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Course and Fee (2)

Shantiniketan Polytechnic

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 JEXPO

Shantiniketan Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2010, Shantiniketan Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

SBM Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

SBM Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1993, SBM Bangalore offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Government Polytechnic Jammu

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 JKBOSE 10th

Government Polytechnic Jammu is a Private Institute, located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. Established in 2003, Government Polytechnic Jammu offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

VENKATESHWARA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Nalgonda, Telangana
Private
AICTE

35,000 - 1,10,000
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VENKATESHWARA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES is a Private Institute, located in Nalgonda, Telangana. Established in 2007, VENKATESHWARA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. VENKATESHWARA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Course and Fee (4)

Bipradas Pal Chowdhury Institute of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nadia, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

Bipradas Pal Chowdhury Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Nadia, West Bengal. Established in 2007, Bipradas Pal Chowdhury Institute of Technology offers 2 programs such as PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Krishna Group Of Colleges

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Private

90,000 - 90,450
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 JEECUP , UP 12th

Krishna Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Established in , Krishna Group Of Colleges offers 10 programs such as M.Com, BBA, B.Com, B.Ed, BSc in multiple specializations. Krishna Group Of Colleges fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 90,450. Read More

Shortlisted by 111+ students

Discovery Institute of Polytechnic

Murshidabad, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

18,000
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JEXPO Exams

Discovery Institute of Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 1995, Discovery Institute of Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Discovery Institute of Polytechnic fees range from INR 18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Campus Law Centre

5.0
(4 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
BCI

Campus Law Centre is a Government Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1924, Campus Law Centre offers 2 programs such as LLM, LLB in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 221+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Bicholim

Bicholim, Goa
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Goa SSC

Government Polytechnic (GP), Bicholim is a Private Institute, located in Bicholim, Goa. Established in 1988, Government Polytechnic (GP), Bicholim offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Lj Group Of Institutes

3.8
(8 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

60,000 - 1,30,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+2 GATE , JEE Main

Lj Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2000, Lj Group Of Institutes offers 10 programs such as M.E., B.Tech, B.Com, MCA, BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. Lj Group Of Institutes fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 1,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 224+ students

Sahyadri Polytechnic (SP), Shimoga

Shimoga, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Karnataka SSLC

Sahyadri Polytechnic (SP), Shimoga is a Private Institute, located in Shimoga, Karnataka. Established in 2010, Sahyadri Polytechnic (SP), Shimoga offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Indian Academy of International Law And Diplomacy

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

5,500
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Indian Academy of International Law And Diplomacy is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1964, Indian Academy of International Law And Diplomacy offers 2 programs such as PGD, Certificate in multiple specializations. Indian Academy of International Law And Diplomacy fees range from INR 5,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Rajendra Institutes

Sirsa, Haryana
Private

1,20,000
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Rajendra Institutes is a Private Institute, located in Sirsa, Haryana. Established in 2002, Rajendra Institutes offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Diploma in multiple specializations. Rajendra Institutes fees range from INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Govt Polytechnic (GPS), Sirsa

Sirsa, Haryana
Private
AICTE

3,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 HSTES

Govt Polytechnic (GPS), Sirsa is a Private Institute, located in Sirsa, Haryana. Established in 2008, Govt Polytechnic (GPS), Sirsa offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Govt Polytechnic (GPS), Sirsa fees range from INR 3,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

Govt. Polytechnic (GPK), Kangra

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private
AICTE

3,000
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HP PAT Exams

Govt. Polytechnic (GPK), Kangra is a Private Institute, located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1992, Govt. Polytechnic (GPK), Kangra offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Govt. Polytechnic (GPK), Kangra fees range from INR 3,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 116+ students

Shri Ram Group of Colleges, Gwalior

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 PCI , DTE

18,000 - 1,40,000
Get Fee Details
MPBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , JEE Main

Shri Ram Group of Colleges, Gwalior is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2007, Shri Ram Group of Colleges, Gwalior offers 9 programs such as BBA, B.Tech, B.Com, BSc, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Shri Ram Group of Colleges, Gwalior fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1278+ students

VTI Rohtak

Rohtak, Haryana
Private
AICTE

VTI Rohtak is a Private Institute, located in Rohtak, Haryana. Established in 1957, VTI Rohtak offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

SSGPURC Hoshiarpur

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Private
NAAC

31,800 - 1,06,750
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PU UGLAW Exams
...+2 JAC Chandigarh , JEE Main

SSGPURC Hoshiarpur is a Private Institute, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Established in 2006, SSGPURC Hoshiarpur offers 5 programs such as PGD, MCA, LLB, BA+LLB, B.E. in multiple specializations. SSGPURC Hoshiarpur fees range from INR 31,800 - INR 1,06,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ students

Agrasen College, Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

11,000 - 77,000
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4.12 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 RBSE 12th

Agrasen College, Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2018, Agrasen College, Jaipur offers 7 programs such as BA, B.Tech, PhD, B.Com, BSc in multiple specializations. Agrasen College, Jaipur fees range from INR 11,000 - INR 77,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1032+ students

Sirda Group Of Institutions

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Local Body

95,700
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 HPBOSE 12th , HP PAT

Sirda Group Of Institutions is a Local Body Institute, located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, Sirda Group Of Institutions offers 3 programs such as D Pharma, B.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. Sirda Group Of Institutions fees range from INR 95,700. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Academy of Architecture

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

NATA Exams

Academy of Architecture is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1955, Academy of Architecture offers 1 programs such as B.Arch in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Banaras Institute of Polytechnic & Engineering

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
University
AICTE

Banaras Institute of Polytechnic & Engineering is a University Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, Banaras Institute of Polytechnic & Engineering offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1965, Sahu Ram Swaroop Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers 4 programs such as BA, MA, Certificate, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Dharampeth Polytechnic

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

3.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 10th Exams

Dharampeth Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1929, Dharampeth Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

SSEC Bhilai

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
AICTE
...+1 ISO

65,200 - 66,000
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4.23 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
NEET PG Exams
...+6 GATE , CG PET , CGBSE 12th , CG PPT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

SSEC Bhilai is a Private Institute, located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2000, SSEC Bhilai offers 12 programs such as MD, M.E., B.Tech, B.E., MS in multiple specializations. SSEC Bhilai fees range from INR 65,200 - INR 66,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

Al Salama Institute of Architecture

Malapuram, Kerala
Private

Al Salama Institute of Architecture is a Private Institute, located in Malapuram, Kerala. Established in 2011, Al Salama Institute of Architecture offers 1 programs such as B.Arch in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 21674 Colleges in India

Avg Package

15,000 - 51,815

Jharkhand Polytechnic Exams

45,000

CBSE 10th Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

35,000 - 1,10,000

90,000 - 90,450

CBSE 12th Exams

18,000

JEXPO Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

60,000 - 1,30,000

GUJCET Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

5,500

1,20,000

3,000

CBSE 10th Exams

3,000

HP PAT Exams

18,000 - 1,40,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

31,800 - 1,06,750

PU UGLAW Exams

11,000 - 77,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

95,700

CBSE 12th Exams

NATA Exams

Avg Package

CBSE 10th Exams

65,200 - 66,000

Avg Package

NEET PG Exams

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