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 10, 2025 12:09 AM IST

Top colleges in India include SVKM Mumbai, Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi, Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM), Noida, Markanda National College, Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management, Millennium College of Education, PSG College of Technology, ICAT bangalore, ELMC Lucknow, DMI College of Education. India has around 21671 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 21671 Colleges in India

SVKM Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

1,49,920
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SVKM Mumbai is a None Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2004, SVKM Mumbai offers 2 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. SVKM Mumbai fees range from INR 1,49,920. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

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Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,450 - 1,20,349
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4.5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute, located in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 1944, Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers 12 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, B.Com, PhD in multiple specializations. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi fees range from INR 10,450 - INR 1,20,349. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM), Noida

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

75,000 - 96,000
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12 Lacs
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#45 NIRF Ranking
CMAT Exams
...+3 MAT , XAT , CAT

Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM), Noida is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM), Noida offers 2 programs such as PGDM, PGD in multiple specializations. Jaipuria Institute of Management (JIM), Noida fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 96,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 664+ students

Markanda National College

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Markanda National College is a Private Institute, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established in 1975, Markanda National College offers 7 programs such as MA, Diploma, B.Com, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other
...+1 NCHMCT

75,000 - 80,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT , TSBIE

Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2005, Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management offers 5 programs such as BHMCT, Diploma, BHM, PGD, Certificate in multiple specializations. Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Millennium College of Education

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NCTE

20,000 - 45,000
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Millennium College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2004, Millennium College of Education offers 3 programs such as M.Ed, B.Ed, Diploma in multiple specializations. Millennium College of Education fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

PSG College of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
NBA
...+4 ISO , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,000 - 2,28,000
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5.4 Lacs
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PSG College of Technology is a Government Aided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1951, PSG College of Technology offers 10 programs such as MSc, MS (Surgery), PGDM, MCA, BSc in multiple specializations. PSG College of Technology fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 2,28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2273+ students

ICAT bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

ICAT bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2004, ICAT bangalore offers 6 programs such as MSc, BSc, PGD, B.M.M., BVA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

ELMC Lucknow

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
MCI

1,00,000 - 19,90,000
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NEET PG Exams

ELMC Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2013, ELMC Lucknow offers 7 programs such as MS (Surgery), GNM, Diploma, BSc, MD in multiple specializations. ELMC Lucknow fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 19,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 510+ students

DMI College of Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

DMI College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, DMI College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Maharaja's College

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Public
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,475 - 33,340
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2.1 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maharaja's College is a Public Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 1875, Maharaja's College offers 8 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, B.Com, PhD in multiple specializations. Maharaja's College fees range from INR 4,475 - INR 33,340. Read More

Shortlisted by 450+ students

KLE University's College Of Pharmacy

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
University
NBA
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

80,000 - 1,25,000
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

KLE University's College Of Pharmacy is a University Institute, located in Hubli, Karnataka. Established in 1985, KLE University's College Of Pharmacy offers 5 programs such as Pharm.D, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. KLE University's College Of Pharmacy fees range from INR 80,000 - INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 210+ students

Punjabi University

4.4
(50 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

2,780 - 4,12,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 PU , GATE , HP , Punjabi University Admission , CET , HPU

Punjabi University is a Public Institute, located in Patiala, Punjab. Established in 1962, Punjabi University offers 30 programs such as MPEd, B.Tech+MBA, MPT, PhD, M.Lib in multiple specializations. Punjabi University fees range from INR 2,780 - INR 4,12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6242+ students

Braj institute of management & technology

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

4,28,000 - 5,33,333
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Braj institute of management & technology is a Private Institute, located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Established in , Braj institute of management & technology offers 3 programs such as BCA, BBA, MBA in multiple specializations. Braj institute of management & technology fees range from INR 4,28,000 - INR 5,33,333. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

EIILM Kolkata

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private Unaided
AIU
...+1 UGC

1,03,750 - 12,00,000
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4 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

EIILM Kolkata is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1995, EIILM Kolkata offers 3 programs such as BCA, BBA, MBA in multiple specializations. EIILM Kolkata fees range from INR 1,03,750 - INR 12,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 19121+ students

S.S. Khanna Girls' Degree College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

65,000
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S.S. Khanna Girls' Degree College is a Private Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1975, S.S. Khanna Girls' Degree College offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. S.S. Khanna Girls' Degree College fees range from INR 65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 326+ students

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

1,000 - 14,64,000
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5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT) , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1984, Garware Institute of Career Education and Development offers 15 programs such as BMC, MSc, MA, M.T.T.M, PGDM in multiple specializations. Garware Institute of Career Education and Development fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 14,64,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7406+ students

VIHTM Rajkot

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

70,000 - 88,000
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1.08 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CBSE 10th Exams
...+3 GSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , GSEB 10th

VIHTM Rajkot is a Private Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 1998, VIHTM Rajkot offers 2 programs such as BTHM, Diploma in multiple specializations. VIHTM Rajkot fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 88,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2221+ students

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Panchmura Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Bankura, West Bengal. Established in 1965, Panchmura Mahavidyalaya offers 4 programs such as B.Com, MA, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

People'S University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Local Body
AICTE
...+2 PCI , NAAC

18,000 - 17,35,000
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3.73 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , CET , WBJEE , CBSE 12th , CMAT

People'S University is a Local Body Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2007, People'S University offers 25 programs such as BMLT, MPT, BDS, PhD, BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. People'S University fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 17,35,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1780+ students

RMLAU

4.4
(36 Reviews)
Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Public
National A

3,000 - 3,06,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 UPSEE , NIMCET , UP 12th , JEE Main

RMLAU is a Public Institute, located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1975, RMLAU offers 14 programs such as MSc, MA, MCA, Diploma, B.Voc in multiple specializations. RMLAU fees range from INR 3,000 - INR 3,06,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 210+ students

Indraprastha College for Women

4.6
(12 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
AICTE

5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 DU Science , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , CUET PG

Indraprastha College for Women is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1924, Indraprastha College for Women offers 5 programs such as MSc, MA, B.Com, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 955+ students

SVNIT Surat

3.8
(13 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Public
AICTE

45,000 - 5,00,000
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52 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+4 DASA UG , CCMT , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

SVNIT Surat is a Public Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 1961, SVNIT Surat offers 5 programs such as PhD, B.Tech, BSc+MSc, M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple specializations. SVNIT Surat fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 755+ students

IIHM Ahmedabad

4.5
(97 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
IGNOU

40,000 - 1,78,000
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IIHM Ahmedabad is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1994, IIHM Ahmedabad offers 7 programs such as BA, BFA, Diploma, BSc, BBA in multiple specializations. IIHM Ahmedabad fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,78,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 13929+ students

BITE Varanasi

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

BITE Varanasi is a Private Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2003, BITE Varanasi offers 4 programs such as B.Com, BPEd, B.Ed, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 130+ students

Presidency College Of Education & Technology

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

Presidency College Of Education & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, Presidency College Of Education & Technology offers 6 programs such as B.Com, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

NMCH Patna

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
MCI
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)

NEET Exams
...+2 DCECE , NEET PG

NMCH Patna is a Government Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 1970, NMCH Patna offers 6 programs such as MSc, MS (Surgery), Diploma, BDS, MD in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 782+ students

Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
MCI
...+1 TAMIL NADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

4,50,000
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NEET PG Exams

Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research is a Private Institute, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2011, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research offers 14 programs such as MSc, MS (Surgery), MPT, Diploma, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research fees range from INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 217+ students

St. Berchmans College

3.0
(5 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private Aided
NAAC

7,900 - 1,42,000
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Berchmans College is a Private Aided Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 1922, St. Berchmans College offers 10 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, B.Voc, B.Com in multiple specializations. St. Berchmans College fees range from INR 7,900 - INR 1,42,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

Ambrosia Institute of Hotel Management

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
University
NAAC

20,000 - 98,790
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Ambrosia Institute of Hotel Management is a University Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2006, Ambrosia Institute of Hotel Management offers 2 programs such as BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. Ambrosia Institute of Hotel Management fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 98,790. Read More

Shortlisted by 2449+ 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 21671 Colleges in India

1,49,920

10,450 - 1,20,349

Avg Package

Kerala 12th Exams

75,000 - 96,000

Avg Package

#45 NIRF Ranking

CMAT Exams

HBSE 12th Exams

75,000 - 80,000

CBSE 12th Exams

20,000 - 45,000

7,000 - 2,28,000

Avg Package

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

1,00,000 - 19,90,000

NEET PG Exams

4,475 - 33,340

Median Package

Kerala 12th Exams

80,000 - 1,25,000

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

2,780 - 4,12,000

AILET Exams

4,28,000 - 5,33,333

1,03,750 - 12,00,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

65,000

1,000 - 14,64,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

70,000 - 88,000

Avg Package

CBSE 10th Exams

WBCHSE Exams

18,000 - 17,35,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

3,000 - 3,06,000

CBSE 12th Exams

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

45,000 - 5,00,000

Highest Package

GATE Exams

40,000 - 1,78,000

NEET Exams

4,50,000

NEET PG Exams

7,900 - 1,42,000

Kerala 12th Exams

20,000 - 98,790

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