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 Adesh University, Sathyabama University, Samata College, Maa Bala Sundri College of Education, Bongaigaon College, Shoolini University Solan, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, IIT Jammu, Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Gokhale Memorial Girls College. 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

Adesh University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bhatinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

21,500 - 19,50,000
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2.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 UGC NET , PSEB 12th , NEET MDS , CSIR NET , NEET , NEET PG

Adesh University is a Private Institute, located in Bhatinda, Punjab. Established in 2012, Adesh University offers 20 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), M.Lib, MPH, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Adesh University fees range from INR 21,500 - INR 19,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 584+ students

Sathyabama University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,17,000 - 4,45,000
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5 Lacs
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#84 NIRF Ranking
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , NATA , SAEEE , NEET MDS , NEET

Sathyabama University is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1987, Sathyabama University offers 21 programs such as B.Pharm, MSc, BSc, B.Des, BBA+LLB in multiple specializations. Sathyabama University fees range from INR 1,17,000 - INR 4,45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1719+ students

Samata College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

48,000 - 74,600
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AP ICET Exams
...+2 BIEAP , CBSE 12th

Samata College is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1992, Samata College offers 6 programs such as MSc, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Samata College fees range from INR 48,000 - INR 74,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 71+ students

Maa Bala Sundri College of Education

Ambala, Haryana
Private
NCTE

44,000
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Maa Bala Sundri College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Ambala, Haryana. Established in 2008, Maa Bala Sundri College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Maa Bala Sundri College of Education fees range from INR 44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Bongaigaon College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Bongaigaon, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

7,180 - 19,000
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AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Bongaigaon College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Bongaigaon, Assam. Established in 1964, Bongaigaon College offers 4 programs such as B.Com, BBA, BA, MA in multiple specializations. Bongaigaon College fees range from INR 7,180 - INR 19,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

Shoolini University Solan

3.9
(333 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

85,000 - 8,70,000
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15 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , CUCET , UGC NET , SAT India , SET , CAT

Shoolini University Solan is a Private Institute, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, Shoolini University Solan offers 22 programs such as BA, B.Pharm, MSc, PGD, BSc in multiple specializations. Shoolini University Solan fees range from INR 85,000 - INR 8,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12281+ students

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce

4.8
(6 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC
...+1 Other

5,260 - 15,000
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6.5 Lacs
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DU JAT Exams
...+2 DU Arts & Commerce , DU Science

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce is a Government Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1984, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce offers 5 programs such as Certificate, BA, PGD, BSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce fees range from INR 5,260 - INR 15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 842+ students

IIT Jammu

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Government
MHRD

15,000 - 8,00,000
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19.3 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+4 IIT JAM , UGC NET , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Jammu is a Government Institute, located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. Established in 2016, IIT Jammu offers 4 programs such as PhD, MS, B.Tech, MSc in multiple specializations. IIT Jammu fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 DTE , NAAC

Tamilnadu 10th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a Private Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012, Shevaroys College Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology offers 4 programs such as MBA, Certificate, Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Gokhale Memorial Girls College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

13,570 - 24,090
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Gokhale Memorial Girls College is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1938, Gokhale Memorial Girls College offers 2 programs such as BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Gokhale Memorial Girls College fees range from INR 13,570 - INR 24,090. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT), Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Local Body
AICTE

30,150 - 2,20,000
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JEECUP Exams
...+4 UPCET BTech , UPSEE , SET , JEE Main

Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT), Bulandshahr is a Local Body Institute, located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1999, Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT), Bulandshahr offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, BCA, Diploma, MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Marathwada Institute of Technology (MIT), Bulandshahr fees range from INR 30,150 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

MET Mumbai

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , PCI , ISO , DTE

3,75,000 - 13,77,905
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7 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+3 MAT , XAT , SET

MET Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1989, MET Mumbai offers 8 programs such as BA, PGD, MBA, PhD, BSc in multiple specializations. MET Mumbai fees range from INR 3,75,000 - INR 13,77,905. Read More

Shortlisted by 39416+ students

Noida Institute of Management Studies

3.5
(6 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 AIU , AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,31,666 - 2,25,000
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MAT Exams
...+3 UPCET , UP 12th , CBSE 12th

Noida Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1998, Noida Institute of Management Studies offers 4 programs such as MIB, PGDM, MCA, BBA in multiple specializations. Noida Institute of Management Studies fees range from INR 1,31,666 - INR 2,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

College of Hospitality Administration, Jaipur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 CII

45,000 - 1,10,000
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College of Hospitality Administration, Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2007, College of Hospitality Administration, Jaipur offers 3 programs such as Certificate, Diploma, BHM in multiple specializations. College of Hospitality Administration, Jaipur fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6233+ students

Editworks School Of Mass Communication

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

JEECUP Exams

Editworks School Of Mass Communication is a Private Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, Editworks School Of Mass Communication offers 10 programs such as Certificate, BA, MSc, PGD, BJMC in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

IIM Amritsar

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Government
AICTE

6,25,000 - 8,65,000
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16.5 Lacs
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CAT Exams

IIM Amritsar is a Government Institute, located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 2015, IIM Amritsar offers 3 programs such as MBA, PGDM, PGPM in multiple specializations. IIM Amritsar fees range from INR 6,25,000 - INR 8,65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

Mohan Babu University

4.3
(46 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+2 UGC , NAAC

55,000 - 2,75,000
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Mohan Babu University is a Private Institute, located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1992, Mohan Babu University offers 17 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Tech, BA, B.Pharm, MBA in multiple specializations. Mohan Babu University fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 2,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 178279+ students

St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC

1,000 - 45,300
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur is a Private Institute, located in Thrissur, Kerala. Established in 2014, St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur offers 13 programs such as B.Voc, BA, MSc, PGD, M.Com in multiple specializations. St. Thomas College (STC), Thrissur fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 45,300. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
MCI

7 Lacs
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MDS Exams
...+6 Karnataka 2nd PUC , CBSE 12th , PGET , UG , COMEDK , NEET SS

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2000, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre offers 12 programs such as MBBS, Certificate, MS (Surgery), MSc, GNM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 706+ students

Bhava Institute of Medical Science & Research

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

Bhava Institute of Medical Science & Research is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1990, Bhava Institute of Medical Science & Research offers 4 programs such as M.Ed, Diploma, ANM, GNM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

NIET Noida

4.1
(45 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 NBA , NAAC , AICTE

80,000 - 5,16,000
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4.12 Lacs
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 GMAT , UPCET BTech , UPSEE , CMAT , CAT , NEET

NIET Noida is a Private Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, NIET Noida offers 9 programs such as M.Pharm, PGDM, B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA in multiple specializations. NIET Noida fees range from INR 80,000 - INR 5,16,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 10391+ students

Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Dinajpur, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

3,605 - 4,710
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Dinajpur, West Bengal. Established in 1986, Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya offers 2 programs such as BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Raiganj Surendranath Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 3,605 - INR 4,710. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Bethesda Women Teachers' Training (B.Ed.) College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
NCTE

Bethesda Women Teachers' Training (B.Ed.) College is a Private Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 1987, Bethesda Women Teachers' Training (B.Ed.) College offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

MIMT Dehradun

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
Other

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

MIMT Dehradun is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in , MIMT Dehradun offers 8 programs such as Certificate, BMC, BSc, B.Com, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Goa College of Hospitality & Culinary Education

Goa, Goa
Private
UGC
...+1 Other

11,667 - 85,000
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Goa College of Hospitality & Culinary Education is a Private Institute, located in Goa. Established in 2011, Goa College of Hospitality & Culinary Education offers 2 programs such as Certificate, BBA in multiple specializations. Goa College of Hospitality & Culinary Education fees range from INR 11,667 - INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

IIT Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala
Government
AICTE

5,000 - 8,00,000
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13.9 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+3 IIT JAM , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Palakkad is a Government Institute, located in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in 2015, IIT Palakkad offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, MSc, M.E., M.Tech, MS in multiple specializations. IIT Palakkad fees range from INR 5,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

Andhra University College of Engineering

4.4
(25 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,800 - 1,58,000
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AUCET Exams
...+5 GATE , AP ICET , AP EAMCET , NATA , AP PGECET

Andhra University College of Engineering is a Government Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1926, Andhra University College of Engineering offers 28 programs such as BA, B.Pharm, MSc, BSc, BA+B.Ed in multiple specializations. Andhra University College of Engineering fees range from INR 9,800 - INR 1,58,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1235+ students

MVJ Hoskote

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Hoskote, Karnataka
University
AICTE

21,41,000
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NEET PG Exams

MVJ Hoskote is a University Institute, located in Hoskote, Karnataka. Established in 2001, MVJ Hoskote offers 4 programs such as M.Ed, Diploma, MS (Surgery), MD in multiple specializations. MVJ Hoskote fees range from INR 21,41,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Moghal College Of Education

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Moghal College Of Education is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2003, Moghal College Of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women's College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Midnapore, West Bengal
Local Body
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women's College is a Local Body Institute, located in Midnapore, West Bengal. Established in 1957, Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women's College offers 5 programs such as Certificate, BA, MSc, BSc, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ 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

21,500 - 19,50,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

1,17,000 - 4,45,000

Avg Package

#84 NIRF Ranking

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

48,000 - 74,600

AP ICET Exams

44,000

7,180 - 19,000

AHSEC Exams

85,000 - 8,70,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

5,260 - 15,000

Avg Package

DU JAT Exams

15,000 - 8,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

Tamilnadu 10th Exams

13,570 - 24,090

WBCHSE Exams

30,150 - 2,20,000

JEECUP Exams

3,75,000 - 13,77,905

Avg Package

GATE Exams

1,31,666 - 2,25,000

MAT Exams

45,000 - 1,10,000

JEECUP Exams

6,25,000 - 8,65,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

55,000 - 2,75,000

1,000 - 45,300

Kerala 12th Exams

Avg Package

MDS Exams

80,000 - 5,16,000

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JEECUP Exams

3,605 - 4,710

WBCHSE Exams

UK 12th Exams

11,667 - 85,000

5,000 - 8,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

9,800 - 1,58,000

AUCET Exams

21,41,000

NEET PG Exams

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