Top Colleges in India 2026

Amit SinghVerified Author
Updated on - Jan 14, 2026 12:03 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition, IIT Roorkee, NLSIU Bangalore, Loyola College, NIFT Hyderabad, NIT Calicut, IIM Calcutta, SRMCRI Chennai, Manorama School of Communication, Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences. India has around 21673 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.

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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingChandigarh, Chandigarh
  • RatingGovernment
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    ...+2 Govt. of India , AICTE
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    39,020 - 1,80,000

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    NCHM MSc JEE Exams

    ...+2 CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition is a Government Institute, located in Chandigarh. Established in 1990, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition offers 4 programs such as Diploma, Certificate, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition fees range from INR 39,020 - INR 1,80,000. Read More
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    8,980 - 2,00,000

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    #7 NIRF Ranking

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    IIT JAM Exams

    ...+3 UCEED , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Roorkee specialties

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  • 4.1Rating
    (9 Reviews)
  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
  • RatingPrivate Unaided
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    ...+1 NAAC
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    16,000 - 6,65,000

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    AILET Exams

    ...+3 UGC NET , CLAT , PAT
NLSIU Bangalore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1986, NLSIU Bangalore offers 7 programs such as PGD, PhD, M.Phil, Certificate, MBA in multiple specializations. NLSIU Bangalore fees range from INR 16,000 - INR 6,65,000. Read More
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  • 4.5Rating
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  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate Unaided
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    ...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    1,100 - 3,24,000

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    Tamilnadu 12th Exams

    ...+6 CAT , TANCET , XAT , CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th
Loyola College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1925, Loyola College offers 15 programs such as M.Com, BA, B.Com, MCA, B.Voc in multiple specializations. Loyola College fees range from INR 1,100 - INR 3,24,000. Read More
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    35,400 - 3,32,000

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    UCEED Exams

    ...+6 Academy , CEED , NIFT , NIFT Entrance Exam , Pearl , CBSE 12th
NIFT Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1995, NIFT Hyderabad offers 5 programs such as B.Des, M.Des, MFM, Certificate, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT Hyderabad fees range from INR 35,400 - INR 3,32,000. Read More
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  • 4.3Rating
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  • RatingCalicut, Kerala
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    30,000 - 5,00,000

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    #45 NIRF Ranking

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    GATE Exams

    ...+6 CAT , NIMCET , JEE Advanced , IIT JAM , DASA UG , UGC NET

National Institute of Technology Calicut specialties

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  • 4.2Rating
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  • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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    ...+3 AMBA , AACSB , EQUIS
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    1,35,000 - 31,00,000

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    CAT Exams

    ...+1 UGC NET

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta specialties

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    12,500 - 22,00,000

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    #98 NIRF Ranking

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    NEET Exams

    ...+2 NEET SS , NEET PG
SRMCRI Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985, SRMCRI Chennai offers 24 programs such as MBBS, PhD, BBA, M.Optom, BPT in multiple specializations. SRMCRI Chennai fees range from INR 12,500 - INR 22,00,000. Read More
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  • RatingKottayam, Kerala
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,25,000

Manorama School of Communication is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2002, Manorama School of Communication offers 1 programs such as PGD in multiple specializations. Manorama School of Communication fees range from INR 1,25,000. Read More
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    1,00,000 - 3,95,000

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    JET Exams

Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in , Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences offers 6 programs such as MMS, BCA, BPEd, BMS, BSc in multiple specializations. Jain Deemed to be University - School of Allied Healthcare & Sciences fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 3,95,000. Read More
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    25,933 - 70,000

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    NCHM MSc JEE Exams

    ...+1 NCHMCT JEE
IHM Kovalam is a Private Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1970, IHM Kovalam offers 4 programs such as Diploma, Certificate, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. IHM Kovalam fees range from INR 25,933 - INR 70,000. Read More
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M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1993, M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management offers 2 programs such as BHM, B.Voc in multiple specializations. M.S.Ramaiah College of Hotel Management fees range from INR 1,68,250. Read More
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  • 4.5Rating
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  • RatingPilani, Rajasthan
  • RatingPrivate
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    ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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    3,73,750 - 19,94,000

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    14.6 Lacs

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    #16 NIRF Ranking

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    CSIR Exams

    ...+6 GPAT , GATE , JEST , BITS HD , NEET , BITSAT

BITS Pilani specialties

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National Dairy Research Institute is a Private Institute, located in Karnal, Haryana. Established in 2008, National Dairy Research Institute offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech, MVSc, MSc in multiple specializations. National Dairy Research Institute fees range from INR 5,200. Read More
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  • 4.7Rating
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  • RatingKharagpur, West Bengal
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    27,650 - 25,00,000

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    2.68 Crore

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    #6 NIRF Ranking

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    IIT JAM Exams

    ...+2 JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Kharagpur specialties

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    5,02,478 - 5,47,959

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    iDAT Exams

    ...+6 UCEED , DAT , CEED , NIFT , NID , AIEED
IIAD Delhi is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2015, IIAD Delhi offers 2 programs such as M.Des, B.Des in multiple specializations. IIAD Delhi fees range from INR 5,02,478 - INR 5,47,959. Read More
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    13,800 - 14,800

SCMLD Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2004, SCMLD Pune offers 2 programs such as Certificate, PGD in multiple specializations. SCMLD Pune fees range from INR 13,800 - INR 14,800. Read More
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    1,50,000 - 4,50,000

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    NEET Exams

    ...+2 NEET PG , UG
Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar is a Government Institute, located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 1943, Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar offers 9 programs such as BDS, PGD, MBBS, MS (Surgery), MS in multiple specializations. Government Medical College (GMC), Amritsar fees range from INR 1,50,000 - INR 4,50,000. Read More
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    30,000 - 3,00,000

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    NEET PG Exams

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research is a Government Institute, located in Kolar, Karnataka. Established in 1984, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research offers 2 programs such as Diploma, MD in multiple specializations. Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 3,00,000. Read More
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    G.L.S. Institute Of Computer Application is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1999, G.L.S. Institute Of Computer Application offers 4 programs such as PGD, BCA, BSc+MSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More
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    Grant Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1845, Grant Medical College offers 1 programs such as MBBS in multiple specializations. Read More
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      1,000 - 3,000

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      Joint Exams

      ...+6 JMI , ination , IGNOU , University , CCS , DU
    Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1963, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers 5 programs such as BA, B.Com, MA, B.Ed, BSc in multiple specializations. Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 3,000. Read More
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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
    • RatingPublic
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      1,75,000 - 7,48,000

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      NID Entrance Exam Exams

    National Institute of Design Vijayawada is a Public Institute, located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2015, National Institute of Design Vijayawada offers 2 programs such as Diploma, B.Des in multiple specializations. National Institute of Design Vijayawada fees range from INR 1,75,000 - INR 7,48,000. Read More
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    • 4.3Rating
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    • RatingPune, Maharashtra
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      7,385 - 1,20,500

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      GPAT Exams

      ...+3 GATE , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th
    Fergusson College is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1895, Fergusson College offers 8 programs such as BA, B.Voc, MA, PhD, Certificate in multiple specializations. Fergusson College fees range from INR 7,385 - INR 1,20,500. Read More
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    • 4.4Rating
      (297 Reviews)
    • RatingPhagwara, Punjab
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+19 AIU , NCTE , Pharmacy Council of India , NABL , IAP , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , ICAR , Indian Association of Physiotherapists , NCTE , ACU , UGC , ACBSP , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , IAU , Punjab State Council For Agricultural Education (PSCAE) , Institute Of Town Planners , ITPI
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      20,000 - 5,40,000

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      #49 NIRF Ranking

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      GATE Exams

      ...+6 ICAR AIEEA , CBSE 12th , CLAT , UCEED , CUET , LSAT-India

    LPU specialties

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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingKannur, Kerala
    • RatingGovernment
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      ...+1 ISO 9001 QMS
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      25,000 - 12,34,000

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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+2 NIFT , NIFT Entrance Exam
    NIFT Kannur is a Government Institute, located in Kannur, Kerala. Established in 1986, NIFT Kannur offers 5 programs such as B.Des, M.Des, MFM, Certificate, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT Kannur fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 12,34,000. Read More
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      13,800 - 80,800

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      GSEB 12th Exams

      ...+1 CBSE 12th
    Xaviers Institute of Computer Application is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1956, Xaviers Institute of Computer Application offers 5 programs such as BA, MA, BCA, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Xaviers Institute of Computer Application fees range from INR 13,800 - INR 80,800. Read More
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      16,000 - 6,88,000

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      CSIR NET Exams

      ...+6 LSAT-India , CAT , NATA , CLAT , NEET , UP 12th

    Amity University, Lucknow specialties

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      3,100 - 33,82,000

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      NEET PG Exams

      ...+6 NEET , KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CET , CBSE 12th , NEET MDS
    Kle University is a Private University, located in Belgaum, Karnataka. Established in 2006, Kle University offers 17 programs such as BFA, BPT, BDS, Certificate, MDS in multiple specializations. Kle University fees range from INR 3,100 - INR 33,82,000. Read More
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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
    • RatingPrivate Unaided
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      26,000 - 12,50,000

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      #95 NIRF Ranking

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      XAT Exams

      ...+6 CLAT , NMIMS NPAT , MHT-CET , MAH MCA CET , GATE , NMAT by GMAC

    Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai specialties

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    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.

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