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 XCHM Cuttack, Ambition Institute of Technology (AIT), Varanasi, College of Social Work (CSW), Mumbai, COEP Pune, Osteen College, Vinayaka Mission University, Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Galaxy Global Group of Institutions, Stella Matutina 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

XCHM Cuttack

Cuttack, Odisha
University
UGC
...+1 AICTE

Odisha CHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

XCHM Cuttack is a University Institute, located in Cuttack, Odisha. Established in 2006, XCHM Cuttack offers 7 programs such as MTM, BTTM, BHM, PGD, B.M.M. in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Ambition Institute of Technology (AIT), Varanasi

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Ambition Institute of Technology (AIT), Varanasi is a Private Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2009, Ambition Institute of Technology (AIT), Varanasi offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

College of Social Work (CSW), Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Local Body
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,350 - 13,900
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College of Social Work (CSW), Mumbai is a Local Body Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1955, College of Social Work (CSW), Mumbai offers 6 programs such as MSW, Certificate, PGD, PhD, BSW in multiple specializations. College of Social Work (CSW), Mumbai fees range from INR 8,350 - INR 13,900. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

COEP Pune

4.5
(17 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE
...+3 NBA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

48,790 - 4,10,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 MHTCET MTech , CEED , MHT-CET , CSIR NET , JEST , UGC NET

COEP Pune is a Government Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1854, COEP Pune offers 6 programs such as M.Tech, B.Plan, B.Tech, M.Plan, PGD in multiple specializations. COEP Pune fees range from INR 48,790 - INR 4,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2121+ students

Osteen College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

45,000 - 65,000
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3.2 Lacs
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Placement Trends

Osteen College is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2006, Osteen College offers 2 programs such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple specializations. Osteen College fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Vinayaka Mission University

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
University
UGC

15,000 - 50,00,000
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2 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , NEET MDS , CAT , NEET , MAT , XAT

Vinayaka Mission University is a University Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1982, Vinayaka Mission University offers 16 programs such as M.Ed, B.Optom, MDS, BSc, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Vinayaka Mission University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 50,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 854+ students

Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , ISO

12,000
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5.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1994, Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research offers 4 programs such as PhD, D Pharma, B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research fees range from INR 12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 190+ students

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science

4.2
(60 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,10,000
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10 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET , MAT , UGC NET

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1995, Hindusthan College of Arts & Science offers 15 programs such as MA, MSW, BSc, Certificate, B.Com in multiple specializations. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science fees range from INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 499+ students

Galaxy Global Group of Institutions

Ambala, Haryana
Private
DTE
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 2,60,000
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2.6 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CMAT , HSTES , CAT , MAT , XAT

Galaxy Global Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Ambala, Haryana. Established in 2009, Galaxy Global Group of Institutions offers 8 programs such as M.Tech, B.F.A.D., B.Tech, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Galaxy Global Group of Institutions fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 2,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 488+ students

Stella Matutina College of Education

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Stella Matutina College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1961, Stella Matutina College of Education offers 4 programs such as M.Ed, M.Phil, B.Ed, PhD in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application

Bardoli, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 NBA , AICTE

24,000 - 65,000
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CMAT Exams

Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application is a Private Institute, located in Bardoli, Gujarat. Established in 2002, Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application offers 3 programs such as MCA, BCA+MCA, MBA in multiple specializations. Shrimad Rajchandra Institute of Management and Computer Application fees range from INR 24,000 - INR 65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Shah Satnam Ji P.G. Boys' College

Sirsa, Haryana
Private
NAAC

Shah Satnam Ji P.G. Boys' College is a Private Institute, located in Sirsa, Haryana. Established in 2000, Shah Satnam Ji P.G. Boys' College offers 10 programs such as MA, BSc, Certificate, B.Com, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Tezpur University

4.4
(14 Reviews)
Tezpur, Assam
Central University
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

23,390 - 2,16,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , TUEE , CAT , MAT , NIMCET , JEE Advanced

Tezpur University is a Central University Institute, located in Tezpur, Assam. Established in 1994, Tezpur University offers 16 programs such as M.Tech, B.Sc+B.Ed, M.Com, B.Des, MA in multiple specializations. Tezpur University fees range from INR 23,390 - INR 2,16,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 764+ students

SAGE University Bhopal

4.3
(95 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC

30,000 - 3,50,000
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3.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CSIR NET Exams
...+3 SEE , UGC NET , CBSE 12th

SAGE University Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2020, SAGE University Bhopal offers 31 programs such as M.Des, D Pharma, MBA, BCA, PhD in multiple specializations. SAGE University Bhopal fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 3,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 107600+ students

Shivaji College

4.6
(15 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

15,080 - 1,07,000
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5 Lacs
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science

Shivaji College is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1961, Shivaji College offers 5 programs such as B.Sc(Hons), MA, BSc, B.Com, BA in multiple specializations. Shivaji College fees range from INR 15,080 - INR 1,07,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 516+ students

IIIT Bangalore

4.7
(25 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

99,000 - 22,40,000
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10 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CEED Exams
...+2 JEE Main , CAT

IIIT Bangalore is a Private Aided Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1998, IIIT Bangalore offers 7 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech, Certificate, PGD, PhD in multiple specializations. IIIT Bangalore fees range from INR 99,000 - INR 22,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 483+ students

NIHMT Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
ISO
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

66,000
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NIHMT Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2005, NIHMT Bhubaneswar offers 6 programs such as Certificate, BHM, PGD, MPM, MBA in multiple specializations. NIHMT Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 66,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

RVSCAS Coimbatore

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

14,000 - 48,000
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TANCET Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

RVSCAS Coimbatore is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1986, RVSCAS Coimbatore offers 15 programs such as M.Ed, MA, MSW, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. RVSCAS Coimbatore fees range from INR 14,000 - INR 48,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 423+ students

Victoria College of Education (VCE), Bhopal

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 NTCE

78,000
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Victoria College of Education (VCE), Bhopal is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2005, Victoria College of Education (VCE), Bhopal offers 4 programs such as M.Ed, Diploma, B.Ed, MBA in multiple specializations. Victoria College of Education (VCE), Bhopal fees range from INR 78,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Dr. K.N. Modi University

3.4
(18 Reviews)
Tonk, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,000 - 3,60,000
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2.2 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , UGC NET , CSIR NET , RBSE 12th

Dr. K.N. Modi University is a Private Institute, located in Tonk, Rajasthan. Established in 2010, Dr. K.N. Modi University offers 27 programs such as D Pharma, PGD, MBA, BCA, PhD in multiple specializations. Dr. K.N. Modi University fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 107257+ students

HPU

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Public
NAAC

1,510 - 1,89,600
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2.5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
HPU B.Ed. Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , HPBOSE 12th , BITSAT , NIMCET , UGC NET

HPU is a Public Institute, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1970, HPU offers 12 programs such as M.Tech, M.Ed, MA, MSc, B.Tech in multiple specializations. HPU fees range from INR 1,510 - INR 1,89,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 666+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

18,000
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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1964, Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges offers 11 programs such as M.Ed, M.Com, MSW, BSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Group Of Colleges fees range from INR 18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

GBS Delhi

Delhi, Delhi
Private
AIMA

GBS Delhi is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2009, GBS Delhi offers 8 programs such as BSc, Executive MBA, BCA, PGDM, BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

COCAS Patna

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
University
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,570 - 15,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , SET , BSEB 12th , NIMCET , CLAT , LSAT

COCAS Patna is a University Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 1949, COCAS Patna offers 16 programs such as M.Ed, B.Lib, MA, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. COCAS Patna fees range from INR 4,570 - INR 15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 380+ students

N.G.S.M.INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Mangalore, Karnataka
University
NBA
...+1 AICTE, NBA, NAAC

90,000 - 4,00,000
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N.G.S.M.INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES is a University Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1983, N.G.S.M.INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. N.G.S.M.INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

SAGE University Indore

4.2
(193 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,000 - 5,00,000
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3.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+6 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , SEE , NATA , UGC NET , JEE Main

SAGE University Indore is a Private Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2017, SAGE University Indore offers 30 programs such as D Pharma, MBA, BCA, PhD, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. SAGE University Indore fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 137464+ students

Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+3 CII , NCHMCT , IGNOU

62,250 - 1,29,834
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1.89 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism is a Private Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism offers 4 programs such as Diploma, BHMCT, BSc, B.Voc in multiple specializations. Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism fees range from INR 62,250 - INR 1,29,834. Read More

Shortlisted by 6000+ students

Siliguri B.Ed College

Darjeeling, West Bengal
Government
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

80,000
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Siliguri B.Ed College is a Government Institute, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Established in 1989, Siliguri B.Ed College offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Siliguri B.Ed College fees range from INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 96+ students

Sri Venkateswara University

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Public
MHRD
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,750 - 1,60,000
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#101-150 NIRF Ranking
AP PGCET Exams
...+6 GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , AP EAMCET , CAT

Sri Venkateswara University is a Public Institute, located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1954, Sri Venkateswara University offers 14 programs such as M.Tech, MA, BPA, BSc, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Sri Venkateswara University fees range from INR 2,750 - INR 1,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1391+ students

International Institute of Fashion Design, Bhubaneswar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private Unaided

1,16,112
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International Institute of Fashion Design, Bhubaneswar is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2002, International Institute of Fashion Design, Bhubaneswar offers 1 programs such as Certificate in multiple specializations. International Institute of Fashion Design, Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 1,16,112. Read More

Shortlisted by 252+ 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

Odisha CHSE Exams

8,350 - 13,900

48,790 - 4,10,000

GATE Exams

45,000 - 65,000

Avg Package

15,000 - 50,00,000

Highest Package

CBSE 12th Exams

12,000

Avg Package

1,10,000

Avg Package

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

35,000 - 2,60,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

24,000 - 65,000

CMAT Exams

23,390 - 2,16,000

GATE Exams

30,000 - 3,50,000

Avg Package

CSIR NET Exams

15,080 - 1,07,000

Avg Package

CUET PG Exams

99,000 - 22,40,000

Avg Package

CEED Exams

66,000

14,000 - 48,000

TANCET Exams

78,000

12,000 - 3,60,000

Median Package

AILET Exams

1,510 - 1,89,600

Avg Package

HPU B.Ed. Exams

18,000

4,570 - 15,000

AILET Exams

90,000 - 4,00,000

15,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

62,250 - 1,29,834

Avg Package

80,000

2,750 - 1,60,000

#101-150 NIRF Ranking

AP PGCET Exams

1,16,112

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