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 KTUJM Raipur, South Malda College, Shyam Lal College, IIT Bhilai, RSMT Bhubaneswar, SDC Lucknow, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Amitha B.Ed. Teachers Training College (ABTTC), Bangalore, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, SJES bangalore. 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

KTUJM Raipur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Local Body

4,500 - 73,860
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KTUJM Raipur is a Local Body University, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2006, KTUJM Raipur offers 12 programs such as BA, MSc, MBA, PGD, BJMC in multiple specializations. KTUJM Raipur fees range from INR 4,500 - INR 73,860. Read More

Shortlisted by 233+ students

South Malda College

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Malda, West Bengal
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,000 - 4,000
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South Malda College is a Local Body Institute, located in Malda, West Bengal. Established in 1995, South Malda College offers 2 programs such as B.Com, BA in multiple specializations. South Malda College fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 4,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Shyam Lal College

3.5
(12 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

6,200 - 52,350
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2.5 Lacs
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DU Science Exams
...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , CUET PG

Shyam Lal College is a Government Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1964, Shyam Lal College offers 6 programs such as Certificate, BA, BSc, B.Com, Diploma in multiple specializations. Shyam Lal College fees range from INR 6,200 - INR 52,350. Read More

Shortlisted by 621+ students

IIT Bhilai

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Public
MHRD

10,000 - 9,00,000
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GATE Exams
...+4 IIT JAM , UGC NET , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Bhilai is a Public Institute, located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2016, IIT Bhilai offers 4 programs such as PhD, M.Tech, B.Tech, MSc in multiple specializations. IIT Bhilai fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 9,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

RSMT Bhubaneswar

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
Government

40,000 - 95,000
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4.9 Lacs
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Odisha CHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

RSMT Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2005, RSMT Bhubaneswar offers 4 programs such as BSc, BCA, BBA, MSc in multiple specializations. RSMT Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

SDC Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

1,20,000
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SDC Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, SDC Lucknow offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. SDC Lucknow fees range from INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,00,000
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Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2007, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology offers 1 programs such as BBA in multiple specializations. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology fees range from INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6076+ students

Amitha B.Ed. Teachers Training College (ABTTC), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
University
NCTE

Amitha B.Ed. Teachers Training College (ABTTC), Bangalore is a University Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1960, Amitha B.Ed. Teachers Training College (ABTTC), Bangalore offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research

Dhule, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 GPAT , MAH MBA CET , CBSE 12th

R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research is a Private Institute, located in Dhule, Maharashtra. Established in 1992, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research offers 5 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

SJES bangalore

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 ISO , Govt of Karnataka

50,000 - 6,90,000
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6 Lacs
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MAT Exams
...+2 CAT , CBSE 12th

SJES bangalore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1979, SJES bangalore offers 13 programs such as BA, B.Pharm, MBA, M.Com, GNM in multiple specializations. SJES bangalore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 6,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 48046+ students

Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

5,900 - 14,64,000
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CBSE 10th Exams

Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2017, Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment offers 3 programs such as Certificate, Diploma, BA in multiple specializations. Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment fees range from INR 5,900 - INR 14,64,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2063+ students

Renaissance University

4.1
(57 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private (State University)
UGC
...+2 BCI , INC

20,000 - 3,60,000
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13.3 Lacs
Highest Package
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JEST Exams
...+6 DUET , UGC NET , LSAT , UGAT , LSAT-India , NIFT

Renaissance University is a Private (State University) Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2017, Renaissance University offers 30 programs such as BA, MSc, PGD, BJMC, BSc in multiple specializations. Renaissance University fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 63582+ students

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

85,000 - 4,00,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2015, Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad offers 3 programs such as B.Voc, Certificate, BSc in multiple specializations. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects Private Limited Ahmedabad fees range from INR 85,000 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4435+ students

NIT Srinagar

4.2
(17 Reviews)
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Autonomous University
NBA
...+2 MHRD , AICTE

27,050 - 5,00,000
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10.5 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 CCMN , IIT JAM , UGC NET , DASA UG , CCMT , JEE Advanced

NIT Srinagar is a Autonomous University Institute, located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Established in 1960, NIT Srinagar offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, MSc, PhD, M.Phil, M.Tech in multiple specializations. NIT Srinagar fees range from INR 27,050 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 384+ students

St.Joseph's College

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private
AICTE

9,000 - 18,750
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St.Joseph's College is a Private Institute, located in Kannur, Kerala. Established in 2015, St.Joseph's College offers 9 programs such as BSW, BA, M.Com, BSc, BCA in multiple specializations. St.Joseph's College fees range from INR 9,000 - INR 18,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 99+ students

Uttaranchal University

4.3
(113 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

53,500 - 3,75,268
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26.4 Lacs
Highest Package
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ULET Exams
...+6 GMAT , NIPER , NIMCET , UGC NET , LSAT , DU

Uttaranchal University is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2013, Uttaranchal University offers 29 programs such as MPH, MHA, BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple specializations. Uttaranchal University fees range from INR 53,500 - INR 3,75,268. Read More

Shortlisted by 59525+ students

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM, GLIM Gurgaon), Gurgaon

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 8,00,000
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12.1 Lacs
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CMAT Exams
...+3 GMAT , XAT , CAT

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM, GLIM Gurgaon), Gurgaon is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2010, Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM, GLIM Gurgaon), Gurgaon offers 3 programs such as Certificate, Executive MBA, PGDM in multiple specializations. Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM, GLIM Gurgaon), Gurgaon fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Dr.S.N.S. College of Education

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE

Dr.S.N.S. College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2007, Dr.S.N.S. College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Sri Kund Kund Jain (P-G) College

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Sri Kund Kund Jain (P-G) College is a Private Institute, located in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1926, Sri Kund Kund Jain (P-G) College offers 4 programs such as BSc, MA, BA, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

ICE Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

45,000 - 95,000
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15 K
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Placement Trends
RBSE 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

ICE Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2005, ICE Mumbai offers 5 programs such as Certificate, PGD, MBA, BSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. ICE Mumbai fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 24920+ students

JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

45,000 - 1,70,000
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JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2014, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar offers 4 programs such as Diploma, BSc, MSc, PGD in multiple specializations. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 1,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 698+ students

JNTU Kakinada

4.1
(73 Reviews)
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
State University
AIU
...+3 UGC , NAAC , AAA(KCG,Gujarat)

60,000 - 1,80,000
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GATE Exams
...+3 GPAT , AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

JNTU Kakinada is a State University University, located in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2008, JNTU Kakinada offers 9 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, MBA in multiple specializations. JNTU Kakinada fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 515+ students

HCPG

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

HCPG is a Government Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1866, HCPG offers 10 programs such as B.Ed, BA, MSc, M.Com, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1022+ students

Srikrishna College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nadia, West Bengal
Government
AICTE
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Srikrishna College is a Government Institute, located in Nadia, West Bengal. Established in 1950, Srikrishna College offers 4 programs such as BSc, B.Com, BA, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Dr IT Business School

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+1 Times B School Survey

Dr IT Business School is a Private Institute, located in Patiala, Punjab. Established in 2007, Dr IT Business School offers 7 programs such as PGD, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Garden City University

4.6
(35 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

12,500 - 8,00,000
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4.2 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , CAT , COMEDK UGET

Garden City University is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1992, Garden City University offers 18 programs such as Certificate, PGDM, B.Tech, BA, MSc in multiple specializations. Garden City University fees range from INR 12,500 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18881+ students

Jamal Mohamed College

4.0
(20 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,040 - 2,08,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+5 UGAT , CBSE 12th , SET , NIMCET , AIMA

Jamal Mohamed College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1951, Jamal Mohamed College offers 16 programs such as Certificate, BA, MSc, MBA, PGD in multiple specializations. Jamal Mohamed College fees range from INR 1,040 - INR 2,08,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2648+ students

FORE School of Management

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , MHRD

10,38,500
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14.5 Lacs
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XAT Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , CAT

FORE School of Management is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1981, FORE School of Management offers 2 programs such as Certificate, PGDM in multiple specializations. FORE School of Management fees range from INR 10,38,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 269+ students

Bhonwal School of Education

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

30,500 - 90,450
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JEECUP Exams

Bhonwal School of Education is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2010, Bhonwal School of Education offers 2 programs such as Diploma, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Bhonwal School of Education fees range from INR 30,500 - INR 90,450. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion is a Private Institute, located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, NIFT TEA College of knitwear Fashion offers 8 programs such as MSc, PGD, MBA, BSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ 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

4,500 - 73,860

1,000 - 4,000

6,200 - 52,350

Avg Package

DU Science Exams

10,000 - 9,00,000

GATE Exams

40,000 - 95,000

Avg Package

Odisha CHSE Exams

1,20,000

1,00,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

50,000 - 6,90,000

Avg Package

MAT Exams

5,900 - 14,64,000

CBSE 10th Exams

20,000 - 3,60,000

Highest Package

JEST Exams

85,000 - 4,00,000

GSEB 12th Exams

27,050 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

9,000 - 18,750

53,500 - 3,75,268

Highest Package

ULET Exams

50,000 - 8,00,000

Avg Package

CMAT Exams

45,000 - 95,000

Avg Package

RBSE 10th Exams

45,000 - 1,70,000

60,000 - 1,80,000

GATE Exams

UP 12th Exams

12,500 - 8,00,000

Avg Package

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

1,040 - 2,08,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

10,38,500

Avg Package

XAT Exams

30,500 - 90,450

JEECUP Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

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