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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Jan 19, 2026 12:30 AM IST

There are 21666 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 KN University, Nimapara College, Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai, Saras College of Pharmacy, Baghpat, Shah Khimchandbhai Muljibhai Law College, DM Bijnor, Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur, NSMS Institute of Pharmacy, Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya (RM), Pratapgarh, SNJB Nashik. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21666 Colleges in India

KN University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

35,000 - 84,000
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KN University is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in , KN University offers 13 programs such as Diploma, BCA+MCA, MBA, PhD, BSc in multiple specializations. KN University fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 84,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 17669+ students

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Nimapara College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Puri, Odisha
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

34,000 - 45,000
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Odisha CHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nimapara College is a Government Institute, located in Puri, Odisha. Established in 1963, Nimapara College offers 5 programs such as BSc, MFC, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Nimapara College fees range from INR 34,000 - INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 1,10,000
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GATE Exams
...+4 TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TNEA , CBSE 12th

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2001, Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, B.E., MBA in multiple specializations. Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 42275+ students

Saras College of Pharmacy, Baghpat

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
Private

70,000 - 80,000
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JEECUP Exams

Saras College of Pharmacy, Baghpat is a Private Institute, located in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2017, Saras College of Pharmacy, Baghpat offers 2 programs such as D Pharma, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Saras College of Pharmacy, Baghpat fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 747+ students

Shah Khimchandbhai Muljibhai Law College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Valsad, Gujarat
Private
KCG
...+1 NAAC

Shah Khimchandbhai Muljibhai Law College is a Private Institute, located in Valsad, Gujarat. Established in 1968, Shah Khimchandbhai Muljibhai Law College offers 2 programs such as LLB, LLM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

DM Bijnor

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

DM Bijnor is a Private Institute, located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2000, DM Bijnor offers 5 programs such as MA, BSc, MSc, BA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raichur, Karnataka
Government
Other

KCET Exams

Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur is a Government Institute, located in Raichur, Karnataka. Established in 2007, Government Engineering College (GEC), Raichur offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

NSMS Institute of Pharmacy

Durgapur, West Bengal
Private
PCI

1,25,000
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NSMS Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Durgapur, West Bengal. Established in 2021, NSMS Institute of Pharmacy offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. NSMS Institute of Pharmacy fees range from INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 337+ students

Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya (RM), Pratapgarh

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya (RM), Pratapgarh is a Private Institute, located in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya (RM), Pratapgarh offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

SNJB Nashik

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

78,996 - 3,20,000
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MHT-CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

SNJB Nashik is a Private Institute, located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Established in 2004, SNJB Nashik offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, B.E., MBA in multiple specializations. SNJB Nashik fees range from INR 78,996 - INR 3,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5229+ students

Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
BCI

Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2004, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar College of Law offers 1 programs such as LLB in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

CCEM Raipur

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
AICTE

CCEM Raipur is a Private Institute, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2008, CCEM Raipur offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Illambazar Institute of Pharmacy

Birbhum, West Bengal
Private
PCI

1,10,000
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Illambazar Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Birbhum, West Bengal. Established in 2023, Illambazar Institute of Pharmacy offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. Illambazar Institute of Pharmacy fees range from INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 273+ students

Noble College (NC), Krishna

Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Private

BIEAP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Noble College (NC), Krishna is a Private Institute, located in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1843, Noble College (NC), Krishna offers 4 programs such as BA, MSc, BSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

1,00,000 - 3,00,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+3 GATE , IEMJEE , JEE Main

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2010, Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, PhD in multiple specializations. Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 3,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha

Trivandrum, Kerala
Private

5,250 - 14,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha is a Private Institute, located in Trivandrum, Kerala. Established in 1934, Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha offers 5 programs such as PGD, MA, Diploma, Certificate, BA in multiple specializations. Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha fees range from INR 5,250 - INR 14,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

Centre for Computers and Communication Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jorethang, Sikkim
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Centre for Computers and Communication Technology is a Private Institute, located in Jorethang, Sikkim. Established in 1999, Centre for Computers and Communication Technology offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Lamrin Tech Skills University

3.6
(10 Reviews)
Ropar, Punjab
Private

40,000 - 1,50,000
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Lamrin Tech Skills University is a Private Institute, located in Ropar, Punjab. Established in 2021, Lamrin Tech Skills University offers 13 programs such as M.Pharm, D Pharma, Diploma, MBA, BSc in multiple specializations. Lamrin Tech Skills University fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9541+ students

Government PG College (GPGC), Khargone

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government PG College (GPGC), Khargone is a Government Institute, located in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1958, Government PG College (GPGC), Khargone offers 8 programs such as LLB, MA, BSc, LLM, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 229+ students

GCELT Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal
Government

6,887 - 36,000
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WBJEE Exams
...+3 GATE , WBUT PGET , JEE Main

GCELT Kolkata is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1919, GCELT Kolkata offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, Certificate in multiple specializations. GCELT Kolkata fees range from INR 6,887 - INR 36,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

Govt (Auto) P.G. College

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Government
UGC

Govt (Auto) P.G. College is a Government Institute, located in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1961, Govt (Auto) P.G. College offers 3 programs such as MSc, M.Com, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 565+ students

Mahrishi College

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Pharmacy C
...+2 Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education , Homeopathic Medicine Board

41,000 - 97,500
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Mahrishi College is a Private Institute, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2003, Mahrishi College offers 3 programs such as D Pharma, B.Pharm, Diploma in multiple specializations. Mahrishi College fees range from INR 41,000 - INR 97,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 1495+ students

MRCET Hyderabad

4.2
(26 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

1,00,000 - 4,00,000
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GATE Exams
...+3 TS PGECET , TSICET , TS EAMCET

MRCET Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2004, MRCET Hyderabad offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. MRCET Hyderabad fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 233+ students

M. S. Bhagat and C. S. Sonawala Law College

Kheda, Gujarat
Private
Bar Counci
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M. S. Bhagat and C. S. Sonawala Law College is a Private Institute, located in Kheda, Gujarat. Established in 1959, M. S. Bhagat and C. S. Sonawala Law College offers 3 programs such as LLB, LLM, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Iswar Saran Degree College

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 - 8,000
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Iswar Saran Degree College is a Government Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1970, Iswar Saran Degree College offers 4 programs such as BA, BSc, B.Com, B.Voc in multiple specializations. Iswar Saran Degree College fees range from INR 5,000 - INR 8,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1272+ students

Laqshya Institute of Technology & Sciences

Khammam, Telangana
Private
AICTE

TS EAMCET Exams

Laqshya Institute of Technology & Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Khammam, Telangana. Established in 2008, Laqshya Institute of Technology & Sciences offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

AVS Salem

4.2
(29 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

AVS Salem is a Private Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2013, AVS Salem offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Maharaja Nandakumar Mahavidyalaya

Midnapore, West Bengal
Government
UGC

1,230 - 2,800
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maharaja Nandakumar Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Midnapore, West Bengal. Established in 2007, Maharaja Nandakumar Mahavidyalaya offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Maharaja Nandakumar Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 1,230 - INR 2,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Brahmanand Institute of Research Technology and Management

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

65,000
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JEE Main Exams

Brahmanand Institute of Research Technology and Management is a Private Institute, located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2012, Brahmanand Institute of Research Technology and Management offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Brahmanand Institute of Research Technology and Management fees range from INR 65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Genex College of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology

Chinsurah, West Bengal
Private
PCI

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Genex College of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chinsurah, West Bengal. Established in 2019, Genex College of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ 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 21666 Colleges in India

35,000 - 84,000

34,000 - 45,000

Odisha CHSE Exams

50,000 - 1,10,000

GATE Exams

70,000 - 80,000

JEECUP Exams

KCET Exams

1,25,000

78,996 - 3,20,000

MHT-CET Exams

1,10,000

BIEAP Exams

1,00,000 - 3,00,000

UGC NET Exams

5,250 - 14,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

40,000 - 1,50,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

6,887 - 36,000

WBJEE Exams

41,000 - 97,500

1,00,000 - 4,00,000

GATE Exams

5,000 - 8,000

TS EAMCET Exams

1,230 - 2,800

WBCHSE Exams

65,000

JEE Main Exams

WBCHSE Exams

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