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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 Manipal University Jaipur, Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology, VELS University Chennai, SKCET Coimbatore, CNMC Kolkata, St. Alphonsa College of Hotel Management, Guwahati College, DBATU, Bharathidasan University, IIM Sambalpur. 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

Manipal University Jaipur

3.8
(11 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,56,333 - 14,92,000
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9 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#98 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+2 JEE Advanced , MET

Manipal University Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 1985, Manipal University Jaipur offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Manipal University Jaipur fees range from INR 1,56,333 - INR 14,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 176+ students

Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Naraingarh, Haryana
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,20,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 HSTES

Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Naraingarh, Haryana. Established in 2005, Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology offers 8 programs such as MCA, Diploma, BBA, BCA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology fees range from INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

VELS University Chennai

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

3,500 - 9,68,000
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5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 VEE , GATE , Tamilnadu 12th , CET , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 10th

VELS University Chennai is a Government Aided Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1992, VELS University Chennai offers 32 programs such as MPT, MBA, B.M.M., B.Com+LLB, MPH in multiple specializations. VELS University Chennai fees range from INR 3,500 - INR 9,68,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 46053+ students

SKCET Coimbatore

4.5
(15 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 50,000
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1.2 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , TANCET MBA , TANCET , TNEA

SKCET Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985, SKCET Coimbatore offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, MCA in multiple specializations. SKCET Coimbatore fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 753+ students

CNMC Kolkata

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
MCI

11,000 - 36,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 UG , NEET SS , NEET , WBCHSE , NEET PG , JEPBN

CNMC Kolkata is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1948, CNMC Kolkata offers 11 programs such as MSc, MS (Surgery), MCh, Diploma, BDS in multiple specializations. CNMC Kolkata fees range from INR 11,000 - INR 36,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 253+ students

St. Alphonsa College of Hotel Management

Calicut, Kerala
Private
AICTE

St. Alphonsa College of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Calicut, Kerala. Established in 2008, St. Alphonsa College of Hotel Management offers 8 programs such as MSc, Diploma, B.Com, BSc, BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Guwahati College

4.6
(11 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

3 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends

Guwahati College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 1964, Guwahati College offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 247+ students

DBATU

4.1
(35 Reviews)
Lonere, Maharashtra
Public
AICTE

10,000 - 92,680
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GATE Exams
...+6 MHTCET MTech , MHT-CET , MAH MBA CET , NATA , NEET , GPAT

DBATU is a Public Institute, located in Lonere, Maharashtra. Established in 1989, DBATU offers 9 programs such as B.Voc, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, B.Arch in multiple specializations. DBATU fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 92,680. Read More

Shortlisted by 290+ students

Bharathidasan University

4.2
(30 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

3,600 - 38,500
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#61 NIRF Ranking
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Bharathidasan University is a Private Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1982, Bharathidasan University offers 9 programs such as MCA, B.Voc, B.Com, BSc, BBA in multiple specializations. Bharathidasan University fees range from INR 3,600 - INR 38,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 1399+ students

IIM Sambalpur

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Sambalpur, Odisha
Government

14,00,000
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16.6 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CAT Exams

IIM Sambalpur is a Government Institute, located in Sambalpur, Odisha. Established in 2015, IIM Sambalpur offers 1 programs such as PGPM in multiple specializations. IIM Sambalpur fees range from INR 14,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Bethune College

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

1,181 - 6,561
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Bethune College is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1879, Bethune College offers 4 programs such as MSc, MA, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Bethune College fees range from INR 1,181 - INR 6,561. Read More

Shortlisted by 395+ students

DG Vaishnav College

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC-AICTE-
...+1 NAAC

33,000 - 1,76,000
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10 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DG Vaishnav College is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1964, DG Vaishnav College offers 12 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, MCA, B.Com in multiple specializations. DG Vaishnav College fees range from INR 33,000 - INR 1,76,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2281+ students

Ramaiah Institute of Technology

4.1
(34 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , ISO , NAAC

68,500 - 8,88,000
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7.66 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+6 KCET , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , COMEDK UGET

Ramaiah Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1962, Ramaiah Institute of Technology offers 8 programs such as MSc, MCA, PhD, M.Arch, B.Arch in multiple specializations. Ramaiah Institute of Technology fees range from INR 68,500 - INR 8,88,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1738+ students

ITM - Institute of Hotel Management

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
University
UGC

1,33,000 - 7,63,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

ITM - Institute of Hotel Management is a University Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2006, ITM - Institute of Hotel Management offers 4 programs such as BSc, Diploma, BBA, BA in multiple specializations. ITM - Institute of Hotel Management fees range from INR 1,33,000 - INR 7,63,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,93,000
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GATE Exams
...+1 MHTCET MTech

Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute, located in Sangli, Maharashtra. Established in 1960, Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science offers 6 programs such as MSc, MA, BSc, BCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Smt Kasturbai Walchand College of Arts & Science fees range from INR 1,93,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Institute of Home Economics

4.5
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
University
NAAC

17,895 - 1,03,000
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science

Institute of Home Economics is a University Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1961, Institute of Home Economics offers 7 programs such as MSc, B.El.Ed, BSc, B.Tech, Certificate in multiple specializations. Institute of Home Economics fees range from INR 17,895 - INR 1,03,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 294+ students

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

20,000 - 11,99,000
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GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CMAT , UGC NET , CAT , CSIR NET , MAT

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology offers 5 programs such as PhD, B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple specializations. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 11,99,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

Sonamukhi College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC

2,000 - 7,080
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Sonamukhi College is a Local Body Institute, located in Bankura, West Bengal. Established in 1966, Sonamukhi College offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BSc, BA in multiple specializations. Sonamukhi College fees range from INR 2,000 - INR 7,080. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

DSIFD Indore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

30,000 - 2,70,000
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GMAT Exams
...+6 MPBSE 12th , CEED , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NIFT , CAT

DSIFD Indore is a Private Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2016, DSIFD Indore offers 7 programs such as Diploma, B.Des, BSc, M.Des, MBA in multiple specializations. DSIFD Indore fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 2,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2667+ students

Stella Maris College

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

6,000 - 2,00,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Stella Maris College is a Public Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1947, Stella Maris College offers 16 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, Diploma, B.Com in multiple specializations. Stella Maris College fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 932+ students

Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

20,000 - 8,25,000
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14 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
#96 NIRF Ranking

Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2008, Christ University, Bangalore offers 17 programs such as MSc, MA, B.Tech+MBA, M.Com, B.Com in multiple specializations. Christ University, Bangalore fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 8,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 565+ students

Indian Institute of Hospitality & Management

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Vasai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

15,000 - 1,20,000
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3 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Indian Institute of Hospitality & Management is a Private Institute, located in Vasai, Maharashtra. Established in 2003, Indian Institute of Hospitality & Management offers 4 programs such as BSc, Certificate, Diploma, BA in multiple specializations. Indian Institute of Hospitality & Management fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2160+ students

PIET Panipat

3.9
(29 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
AICTE

37,600 - 3,94,000
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4 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CMAT , HSTES , NEET , MAT , GPAT

PIET Panipat is a Private Institute, located in Panipat, Haryana. Established in 2006, PIET Panipat offers 12 programs such as MCA, Diploma, B.Voc, BBA, BCA in multiple specializations. PIET Panipat fees range from INR 37,600 - INR 3,94,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1391+ students

GSB Indore

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

50,000 - 1,30,500
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GMAT Exams
...+6 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

GSB Indore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2011, GSB Indore offers 7 programs such as B.Voc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, MBA in multiple specializations. GSB Indore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 1,30,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 11094+ students

Hansraj Jivandas College of Education

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

9,267
Get Fee Details
MAH B.Ed CET Exams

Hansraj Jivandas College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1969, Hansraj Jivandas College of Education offers 2 programs such as MA, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Hansraj Jivandas College of Education fees range from INR 9,267. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

JOY University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

40,000 - 2,20,000
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JOY University is a Private Institute, located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2019, JOY University offers 23 programs such as MPT, PhD, MBA, MS, BA in multiple specializations. JOY University fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 25940+ students

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MANIT Bhopal

4.6
(18 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Public
UGC
...+1 AICTE

60,000 - 7,18,000
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28.8 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+6 CCMN , IIT JAM , UGC NET , NATA , DASA UG , CCMT

MANIT Bhopal is a Public Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1960, MANIT Bhopal offers 11 programs such as MSc, M.Plan, M.E., MCA, PhD in multiple specializations. MANIT Bhopal fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 7,18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 687+ students

GJUST

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Public
UGC
...+3 AICTE , DCI , NAAC

4,200 - 92,000
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GATE Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , HSTES , CAT , GPAT , JEE Main

GJUST is a Public Institute, located in Hisar, Haryana. Established in 1995, GJUST offers 15 programs such as MSc, MA, MPT, PGD, MCA in multiple specializations. GJUST fees range from INR 4,200 - INR 92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 321+ students

VCIC Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

4.1 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

VCIC Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1984, VCIC Pune offers 6 programs such as MSc, BFA, Diploma, MFA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Christ College (CC), Rajkot

4.2
(8 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

34,000 - 1,25,000
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Christ College (CC), Rajkot is a Public Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 1998, Christ College (CC), Rajkot offers 12 programs such as MSc, MA, B.Voc, Diploma, B.Com in multiple specializations. Christ College (CC), Rajkot fees range from INR 34,000 - INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 22131+ 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

1,56,333 - 14,92,000

Avg Package

#98 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

2,20,000

JEE Main Exams

3,500 - 9,68,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

35,000 - 50,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

11,000 - 36,000

CBSE 12th Exams

Median Package

10,000 - 92,680

GATE Exams

3,600 - 38,500

#61 NIRF Ranking

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

14,00,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

1,181 - 6,561

33,000 - 1,76,000

Highest Package

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

68,500 - 8,88,000

Avg Package

Karnataka PGCET Exams

1,33,000 - 7,63,000

CBSE 10th Exams

1,93,000

GATE Exams

17,895 - 1,03,000

CUET PG Exams

20,000 - 11,99,000

GMAT Exams

2,000 - 7,080

30,000 - 2,70,000

GMAT Exams

6,000 - 2,00,000

CBSE 10th Exams

20,000 - 8,25,000

Highest Package

#96 NIRF Ranking

15,000 - 1,20,000

Avg Package

Maharashtra HSC Exams

37,600 - 3,94,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

50,000 - 1,30,500

GMAT Exams

9,267

MAH B.Ed CET Exams

40,000 - 2,20,000

60,000 - 7,18,000

Highest Package

GATE Exams

4,200 - 92,000

GATE Exams

Avg Package

34,000 - 1,25,000

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