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 16, 2025 01:12 AM IST

Top colleges in India include NGP Patna, Morning Star College, Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University, Sherwood College of Pharmacy, Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Sanjary Educational Academy, Seth G.L. Bihani S.D. College of Technical Education, Anand Engineering College (AEC), Agra, Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya. India has around 21672 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 21672 Colleges in India

NGP Patna

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
AICTE

3 Lacs
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Placement Trends
DCECE Exams

NGP Patna is a Government Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2003, NGP Patna offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 283+ students

Morning Star College

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Morning Star College is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1971, Morning Star College offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training

Cochin, Kerala
Government
Other

3,000
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5.2 Lacs
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Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training is a Government Institute, located in Cochin, Kerala. Established in 1963, Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training offers 3 programs such as BFSc, Certificate, MFC in multiple specializations. Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training fees range from INR 3,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 2,40,000
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CUET Exams
...+1 GPAT

School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University is a Private Institute, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Established in , School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University offers 18 programs such as PhD, BA, BA+LLB, BHM, BPT in multiple specializations. School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Sherwood College of Pharmacy

Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Govt. of I
...+2 pci , AICTE

78,200 - 90,000
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JEECUP Exams

Sherwood College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, Sherwood College of Pharmacy offers 2 programs such as Diploma, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Sherwood College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 78,200 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1963, Arya Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs such as MA, BA, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Sanjary Educational Academy

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other

10,500 - 1,26,500
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5 Lacs
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Sanjary Educational Academy is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2002, Sanjary Educational Academy offers 3 programs such as PGD, Certificate, Diploma in multiple specializations. Sanjary Educational Academy fees range from INR 10,500 - INR 1,26,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Seth G.L. Bihani S.D. College of Technical Education

Sriganganagar, Rajasthan
Private
pci
...+1 AICTE

Seth G.L. Bihani S.D. College of Technical Education is a Private Institute, located in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. Established in 2000, Seth G.L. Bihani S.D. College of Technical Education offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Anand Engineering College (AEC), Agra

5.0
(6 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+1 NAAC

70,000 - 1,30,000
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4.8 Lacs
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CAT Exams

Anand Engineering College (AEC), Agra is a Private Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1998, Anand Engineering College (AEC), Agra offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, BCA, BBA, MBA in multiple specializations. Anand Engineering College (AEC), Agra fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 1,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18154+ students

Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Government
UGC

6,310 - 15,290
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 1986, Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Muzaffar Ahmed Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 6,310 - INR 15,290. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

New Generation Academy for Education

Delhi, Delhi
Private
Other

4.9 Lacs
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TSBIE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

New Generation Academy for Education is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2010, New Generation Academy for Education offers 17 programs such as BA, Certificate, M.Ed, M.Com, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

ASCI Hyderabad

3.7
(15 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC

2,00,000 - 4,00,000
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7 Lacs
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ASCI Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1956, ASCI Hyderabad offers 2 programs such as PGD, PGDM in multiple specializations. ASCI Hyderabad fees range from INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 15883+ students

JCE Chennai

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 85,000
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GATE Exams
...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET , TNEA

JCE Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1995, JCE Chennai offers 5 programs such as PhD, B.Tech, B.E., M.E., MBA in multiple specializations. JCE Chennai fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 48990+ students

RKDF Polytechnic Pharmacy

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
PCI

RKDF Polytechnic Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2004, RKDF Polytechnic Pharmacy offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Kamrup

Kamrup, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Kamrup is a Government Aided Institute, located in Kamrup, Assam. Established in 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Kamrup offers 4 programs such as MA, BA, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Aravali College of Engineering and Management (ACEM), Faridabad

4.6
(34 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , Government of Haryana

55,000 - 2,20,000
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10 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
JEE Main Exams
...+1 HSTES

Aravali College of Engineering and Management (ACEM), Faridabad is a Private Institute, located in Faridabad, Haryana. Established in 2008, Aravali College of Engineering and Management (ACEM), Faridabad offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, BBA, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Aravali College of Engineering and Management (ACEM), Faridabad fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 715+ students

Saveetha Engineering College

4.1
(16 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private (Autonomous)
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

25,000 - 2,50,000
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3.5 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET , TNEA

Saveetha Engineering College is a Private (Autonomous) Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2001, Saveetha Engineering College offers 6 programs such as PhD, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple specializations. Saveetha Engineering College fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 2,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8677+ students

Gulabrao Patil College of Pharmacy

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Gulabrao Patil College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Sangli, Maharashtra. Established in 2008, Gulabrao Patil College of Pharmacy offers 2 programs such as D Pharma, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Local Body
UGC

AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College is a Local Body Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 1988, Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College offers 6 programs such as BA, BMC, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 183+ students

Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai

4.7
(43 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

45,000 - 75,000
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Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2006, Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E., MBA in multiple specializations. Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Chennai fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 714+ students

GCP Sambalpur

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Sambalpur, Odisha
Private Unaided
IAO
...+1 AICTE

83,000 - 1,66,000
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OJEE Exams

GCP Sambalpur is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Sambalpur, Odisha. Established in 1986, GCP Sambalpur offers 4 programs such as D Pharma, Diploma, B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. GCP Sambalpur fees range from INR 83,000 - INR 1,66,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Goreswar College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Baksa, Assam
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Goreswar College is a Local Body Institute, located in Baksa, Assam. Established in 1974, Goreswar College offers 4 programs such as BA, Certificate, Diploma, B.Com+M.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

VVIT Hyderabad

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NBA

TS PGECET Exams
...+2 GATE , TS EAMCET

VVIT Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1997, VVIT Hyderabad offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

St. Joseph College of Engineering & Technology Kottayam

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

40,000 - 75,000
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KEAM Exams

St. Joseph College of Engineering & Technology Kottayam is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2002, St. Joseph College of Engineering & Technology Kottayam offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA in multiple specializations. St. Joseph College of Engineering & Technology Kottayam fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

SIEM Nashik

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

85,000
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MHT-CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

SIEM Nashik is a Private Institute, located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Established in 2010, SIEM Nashik offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. SIEM Nashik fees range from INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

Bikali College

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Goalpara, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

1,500 - 43,200
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AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Bikali College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Goalpara, Assam. Established in 1982, Bikali College offers 6 programs such as Certificate, B.Com, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple specializations. Bikali College fees range from INR 1,500 - INR 43,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Kurukshetra

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Private
Medical Co

United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Kurukshetra is a Private Institute, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established in , United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Kurukshetra offers 3 programs such as PhD, B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

LKCT Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+2 MP BE , JEE Main

LKCT Indore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2006, LKCT Indore offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Radhamadhab College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Cachar, Assam
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

6,750 - 6,980
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Radhamadhab College is a Government Institute, located in Cachar, Assam. Established in 1971, Radhamadhab College offers 5 programs such as BA, Certificate, B.Com, Diploma, B.Lib in multiple specializations. Radhamadhab College fees range from INR 6,750 - INR 6,980. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Karnal Institute of Technology and Management

Kurukshetra, Haryana
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 1,44,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 CAT , HSTES

Karnal Institute of Technology and Management is a Private Institute, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established in 2010, Karnal Institute of Technology and Management offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA+MBA, BBA, MBA in multiple specializations. Karnal Institute of Technology and Management fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ 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 21672 Colleges in India

Avg Package

DCECE Exams

WBCHSE Exams

3,000

Avg Package

30,000 - 2,40,000

CUET Exams

78,200 - 90,000

JEECUP Exams

UP 12th Exams

10,500 - 1,26,500

Avg Package

70,000 - 1,30,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

6,310 - 15,290

WBCHSE Exams

Avg Package

TSBIE Exams

2,00,000 - 4,00,000

Avg Package

25,000 - 85,000

GATE Exams

AHSEC Exams

55,000 - 2,20,000

Highest Package

JEE Main Exams

25,000 - 2,50,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

AHSEC Exams

45,000 - 75,000

83,000 - 1,66,000

OJEE Exams

AHSEC Exams

TS PGECET Exams

40,000 - 75,000

KEAM Exams

85,000

MHT-CET Exams

1,500 - 43,200

AHSEC Exams

GATE Exams

6,750 - 6,980

30,000 - 1,44,000

JEE Main Exams

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