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 Satwik Institute of Professional Studies, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Ethiraj college for women, RAM Nagpur, DEI Agra, NIT Raipur, GGU, Ramjas College, IMT Faridabad, School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai. 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

Satwik Institute of Professional Studies

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Local Body
UGC

Satwik Institute of Professional Studies is a Local Body Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2006, Satwik Institute of Professional Studies offers 3 programs such as BTTM, B.Des, MSW in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NCTE , PCI

1,250 - 4,10,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 Rajasthan Pre PG , CBSE 12th , CEED , NID , CBSE 10th , B.El.Ed.

Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2009, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University offers 52 programs such as MSW, BSc+MSc, D Pharma, MVA, BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University fees range from INR 1,250 - INR 4,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 10534+ students

Ethiraj college for women

3.7
(23 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,900 - 2,32,000
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2.9 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
NIMCET Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET MBA , CBSE 12th

Ethiraj college for women is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1948, Ethiraj college for women offers 12 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Ethiraj college for women fees range from INR 1,900 - INR 2,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2982+ students

RAM Nagpur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE

28,802
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RAM Nagpur is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1990, RAM Nagpur offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. RAM Nagpur fees range from INR 28,802. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

DEI Agra

4.3
(149 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

5,500 - 27,840
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4 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , CMAT , UGC NET , NATA , CAT , CSIR NET

DEI Agra is a Government Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1989, DEI Agra offers 9 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. DEI Agra fees range from INR 5,500 - INR 27,840. Read More

Shortlisted by 496+ students

NIT Raipur

3.7
(21 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

30,000 - 6,25,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 CCMN , NATA , DASA UG , CCMT , NIMCET , JEE Advanced

NIT Raipur is a Private Institute, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 1956, NIT Raipur offers 5 programs such as M.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech, PhD, MCA in multiple specializations. NIT Raipur fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 6,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 574+ students

GGU

4.3
(21 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Government
NAAC

10,570 - 4,09,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 CUET PG , GPAT , CCMT , JEE Advanced , JEE Main , CUET

GGU is a Government Institute, located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2000, GGU offers 12 programs such as M.Tech, MA, BSc, Certificate, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. GGU fees range from INR 10,570 - INR 4,09,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 626+ students

Ramjas College

4.4
(17 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
NAAC

13,495 - 19,000
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10 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CUET PG , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science

Ramjas College is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1917, Ramjas College offers 8 programs such as MA, BSc, Certificate, B.Com, BA in multiple specializations. Ramjas College fees range from INR 13,495 - INR 19,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1806+ students

IMT Faridabad

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
AICTE

36,000
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5.1 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , SET , CAT , MAT , XAT , NIMCET

IMT Faridabad is a Private Institute, located in Faridabad, Haryana. Established in 1995, IMT Faridabad offers 5 programs such as MBA, BCA, PGDM, BBA, MCA in multiple specializations. IMT Faridabad fees range from INR 36,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AIU
...+2 UGC , AICTE

15,000 - 1,50,000
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School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2002, School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai offers 5 programs such as MA, Certificate, MJMC, BA, Diploma in multiple specializations. School of Broadcasting & Communication Mumbai fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1488+ students

GMCH Guwahati

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government Aided
MCI

NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

GMCH Guwahati is a Government Aided Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 1960, GMCH Guwahati offers 4 programs such as MD, MCh, MS (Surgery), MBBS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 368+ students

BFIT Dehradun

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private Unaided
UGC
...+5 AICTE , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,000 - 2,50,000
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BFIT Dehradun is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2002, BFIT Dehradun offers 26 programs such as D Pharma, MBA, BCA, BMLT, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. BFIT Dehradun fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 2,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 84606+ students

IIM Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Public
AACSB

1,20,000 - 16,70,000
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30.5 Lacs
Highest Package
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CMAT Exams
...+5 CAT , MAT , XAT , UGC NET , JIPMAT

IIM Bodh Gaya is a Public Institute, located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. Established in 2015, IIM Bodh Gaya offers 6 programs such as Certificate, BBA+MBA, PhD, MBA, PGDM in multiple specializations. IIM Bodh Gaya fees range from INR 1,20,000 - INR 16,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,17,000
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Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1999, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology offers 1 programs such as BHMCT in multiple specializations. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology fees range from INR 1,17,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

JIMS Vasant Kunj-II

4.1
(288 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education

1,55,000 - 4,05,000
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4.2 Lacs
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Placement Trends

JIMS Vasant Kunj-II is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1998, JIMS Vasant Kunj-II offers 4 programs such as BCA, BBA, B.M.M., B.Voc in multiple specializations. JIMS Vasant Kunj-II fees range from INR 1,55,000 - INR 4,05,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9302+ students

St. Joseph College of Education

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

St. Joseph College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012, St. Joseph College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 45+ students

JIET Jodhpur

4.6
(8 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

80,244 - 4,09,260
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33 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+5 NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , REAP , RBSE 12th , JEE Main

JIET Jodhpur is a Private Institute, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Established in 2003, JIET Jodhpur offers 8 programs such as M.Tech, B.Des, BSc, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. JIET Jodhpur fees range from INR 80,244 - INR 4,09,260. Read More

Shortlisted by 263+ students

Shri Atmanand (S.A) Jain College

Ambala, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Shri Atmanand (S.A) Jain College is a Private Institute, located in Ambala, Haryana. Established in 1938, Shri Atmanand (S.A) Jain College offers 7 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, BPEd, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

IIITDM Jabalpur

4.2
(10 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
MHRD
...+1 AICTE

55,000 - 5,22,000
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IIITDMJ Exams
...+6 CET , CEED , DAT , NIFT , DASA UG , UCEED

IIITDM Jabalpur is a Private Institute, located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2007, IIITDM Jabalpur offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, M.Des, B.Des in multiple specializations. IIITDM Jabalpur fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 5,22,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 259+ students

Baddi University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , PCI

24,000 - 1,40,000
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3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT , CSIR NET , NCHM JEE , NEET

Baddi University is a Private Institute, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2002, Baddi University offers 17 programs such as M.Tech, BSc, M.Pharm, D Pharma, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Baddi University fees range from INR 24,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5929+ students

Holy Cross College (HCC), Tiruchirappalli

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
NAAC

NIMCET Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

Holy Cross College (HCC), Tiruchirappalli is a Government Aided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1923, Holy Cross College (HCC), Tiruchirappalli offers 15 programs such as MA, MSW, BSc, Certificate, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 306+ students

NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+2 MAKAUT WB , IFCA

1,03,333 - 2,40,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1993, NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata offers 6 programs such as BSc, MBA, MHM, BA, Diploma in multiple specializations. NIPS Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata fees range from INR 1,03,333 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 14832+ students

MGMMC Jamshedpur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Government
MCI

34,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

MGMMC Jamshedpur is a Government Institute, located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Established in 1961, MGMMC Jamshedpur offers 7 programs such as PGD, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. MGMMC Jamshedpur fees range from INR 34,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 215+ students

Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand

4.9
(31 Reviews)
Anand, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , AIU , NAAC

7,43,726 - 12,60,000
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10.2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+2 IRMASAT , CAT

Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand is a Private Institute, located in Anand, Gujarat. Established in 1979, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand offers 4 programs such as PGPEx, PGPM, PGD, Certificate in multiple specializations. Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand fees range from INR 7,43,726 - INR 12,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 167+ students

Siliguri Institute of Technology

4.0
(14 Reviews)
Darjeeling, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

18,000 - 4,84,000
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7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
WBJEE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , JEXPO , WBJEE JECA , JEMAT , MAT

Siliguri Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1999, Siliguri Institute of Technology offers 10 programs such as BSc, B.Tech, BHM, B.M.M., MBA in multiple specializations. Siliguri Institute of Technology fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 4,84,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 279+ students

CICS College of Teacher Education

Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
NCTE

CICS College of Teacher Education is a Private Institute, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 2005, CICS College of Teacher Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

NIT Meghalaya

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government
NBA

15,000 - 1,40,000
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10.8 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , CCMN , IIT JAM , CMAT , CAT , MAT

NIT Meghalaya is a Government Institute, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 2010, NIT Meghalaya offers 7 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, M.E., MBA, PhD in multiple specializations. NIT Meghalaya fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 243+ students

Jagran Lakecity University

4.4
(105 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , AIU , AIMA , CII , NCTE , Govt of Madhya Pradesh , NCTE

6,000 - 2,00,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CSIR , CBSE 12th , India , CAT , NATA

Jagran Lakecity University is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2013, Jagran Lakecity University offers 26 programs such as M.Des, MVA, MBA, BCA, PhD in multiple specializations. Jagran Lakecity University fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 109534+ students

Galgotias University

4.3
(147 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , NBA , BCI , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , Pharmacy Council of India , Indian Nursing Council (INC)

25,000 - 5,96,000
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6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GGSIPU , CLAT , CBSE 12th , IGNOU , NATA

Galgotias University is a Private Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011, Galgotias University offers 33 programs such as BBA+MBA, MBA, BCA, PhD, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Galgotias University fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 5,96,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4380+ students

RJ Mumbai

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 - 84,612
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5.2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , CBSE 12th

RJ Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1963, RJ Mumbai offers 10 programs such as BMS, MA, BSc, Certificate, B.Com in multiple specializations. RJ Mumbai fees range from INR 5,000 - INR 84,612. Read More

Shortlisted by 325+ 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

1,250 - 4,10,000

AILET Exams

1,900 - 2,32,000

Median Package

NIMCET Exams

28,802

5,500 - 27,840

Avg Package

GATE Exams

30,000 - 6,25,000

GATE Exams

10,570 - 4,09,000

GATE Exams

13,495 - 19,000

Highest Package

CBSE 12th Exams

36,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 1,50,000

NEET Exams

35,000 - 2,50,000

1,20,000 - 16,70,000

Highest Package

CMAT Exams

1,17,000

1,55,000 - 4,05,000

Avg Package

80,244 - 4,09,260

Highest Package

GATE Exams

HBSE 12th Exams

55,000 - 5,22,000

IIITDMJ Exams

24,000 - 1,40,000

Avg Package

AIMA UGAT Exams

NIMCET Exams

1,03,333 - 2,40,000

CBSE 12th Exams

34,000

NEET Exams

7,43,726 - 12,60,000

Avg Package

XAT Exams

18,000 - 4,84,000

Avg Package

WBJEE Exams

15,000 - 1,40,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

6,000 - 2,00,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

25,000 - 5,96,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

5,000 - 84,612

Avg Package

Maharashtra HSC Exams

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