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 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences, St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai, St.Alberts College, LNCT Bhopal, Ranchi University, IIITDM Kancheepuram, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, YCCE, Vimala College. 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

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

4.4
(34 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC

50,000 - 7,00,000
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7.6 Lacs
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+5 GATE , KCET , KMAT , CBSE 10th , COMEDK UGET

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2001, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology offers 6 programs such as MSc, MCA, Diploma, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 7,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 578+ students

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences

4.6
(8 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

20,000 - 1,00,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1989, Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences offers 12 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, B.Com, PhD in multiple specializations. Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts & Sciences fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4875+ students

St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000
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TANCET Exams
...+3 GATE , TNEA , CBSE 12th

St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1993, St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. St. Joseph s College of Engineering and Technology Chennai fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

St.Alberts College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,000 - 50,340
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GMAT Exams
...+6 Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT

St.Alberts College is a Private Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 1946, St.Alberts College offers 10 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, B.Voc, B.Com in multiple specializations. St.Alberts College fees range from INR 1,000 - INR 50,340. Read More

Shortlisted by 245+ students

LNCT Bhopal

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+5 DCI , MCI , PCI , INC , CCH

90,000 - 5,40,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 10th

LNCT Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1994, LNCT Bhopal offers 12 programs such as MSc, GNM, MCA, Diploma, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. LNCT Bhopal fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 5,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 917+ students

Ranchi University

4.0
(28 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
NAAC

4,818 - 2,00,000
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84 K
Median Package
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GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , NEET , BITSAT , NEET PG , JEE Main , JAC 12th

Ranchi University is a None Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 1960, Ranchi University offers 13 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, LLB, MBBS in multiple specializations. Ranchi University fees range from INR 4,818 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 746+ students

IIITDM Kancheepuram

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

1,06,950 - 1,81,200
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12 Lacs
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IIITDMJ Exams
...+6 GATE , CEED , NIFT , DASA UG , CCMT , UCEED

IIITDM Kancheepuram is a Government Institute, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2007, IIITDM Kancheepuram offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, M.Des, B.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple specializations. IIITDM Kancheepuram fees range from INR 1,06,950 - INR 1,81,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 188+ students

V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
Indian Nur
...+2 NAAC , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women is a Private Institute, located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women offers 11 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, MCA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

YCCE

4.6
(13 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private Unaided
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

53,000 - 4,70,000
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4.5 Lacs
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MHT-CET Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , MHTCET MTech

YCCE is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1984, YCCE offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. YCCE fees range from INR 53,000 - INR 4,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 722+ students

Vimala College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,485 - 69,000
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4 Lacs
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Vimala College is a Private Institute, located in Thrissur, Kerala. Established in 1967, Vimala College offers 10 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, Diploma, B.Com in multiple specializations. Vimala College fees range from INR 3,485 - INR 69,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

Gauhati University

4.7
(23 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,645 - 55,000
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4 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#52 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+3 JEE Main , AHSEC , CBSE 12th

Gauhati University is a Government Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 1948, Gauhati University offers 18 programs such as MSc, MA, M.Com, Diploma, LLM in multiple specializations. Gauhati University fees range from INR 8,645 - INR 55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 957+ students

Centurion University of Technology and Management (SMCUTM), Bhubaneswar

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+4 AIU , ICAR , NAAC , AICTE

28,500 - 3,75,000
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10 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , Odisha CHSE , CBSE 12th , OJEE , CUEE , CUET PG

Centurion University of Technology and Management (SMCUTM), Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2010, Centurion University of Technology and Management (SMCUTM), Bhubaneswar offers 21 programs such as PhD, MBA, BA, MSc, B.Des in multiple specializations. Centurion University of Technology and Management (SMCUTM), Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 28,500 - INR 3,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2762+ students

Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science

4.2
(11 Reviews)
Satara, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science is a Private Institute, located in Satara, Maharashtra. Established in 1965, Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science offers 6 programs such as MSc, B.Voc, Diploma, BSc, M.Phil in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 179+ students

GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT)

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , ISO , NAAC

45,000 - 3,03,000
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31 Lacs
Highest Package
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AP ECET Exams
...+3 GATE , AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) is a Private Institute, located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2006, GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT) fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 3,03,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 507+ students

IITRAM

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private (Autonomous)

1,25,000
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4.82 Lacs
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GUJCET Exams
...+2 JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IITRAM is a Private (Autonomous) Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2013, IITRAM offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. IITRAM fees range from INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

IIIT Bhubaneswar

4.0
(13 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
State University
Government

1,76,000 - 7,04,000
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8.81 Lacs
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CCMT Exams
...+2 GATE , JEE Main

IIIT Bhubaneswar is a State University Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2006, IIIT Bhubaneswar offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, PhD, B.Tech, PGD in multiple specializations. IIIT Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 1,76,000 - INR 7,04,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 305+ students

GCET Greater Noida

3.9
(42 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education

1,07,750 - 1,15,603
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UPSEE Exams

GCET Greater Noida is a Private Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2000, GCET Greater Noida offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, MCA in multiple specializations. GCET Greater Noida fees range from INR 1,07,750 - INR 1,15,603. Read More

Shortlisted by 373+ students

Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

85,000 - 4,13,999
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MHT-CET Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , MHTCET MTech

Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2000, Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, B.E. in multiple specializations. Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology fees range from INR 85,000 - INR 4,13,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 298+ students

NIE Mysore

3.8
(10 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

89,900 - 1,99,000
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9 Lacs
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+6 GATE , KCET , CMAT , CAT , CSIR NET , COMEDK UGET

NIE Mysore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 1946, NIE Mysore offers 6 programs such as B.E., MCA, PhD, B.Tech, PGD in multiple specializations. NIE Mysore fees range from INR 89,900 - INR 1,99,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 586+ students

KLE Technological University, Hubli

4.6
(19 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

8 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+4 KCET , GATE , COMEDK UGET , JEE Main

KLE Technological University, Hubli is a Private Institute, located in Hubli, Karnataka. Established in 1947, KLE Technological University, Hubli offers 5 programs such as MCA, B.Arch, B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1256+ students

K J Somaiya School of Engineering

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 17,28,000
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5.57 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+4 MHT-CET , CSIR NET , PERA CET , JEE Main

K J Somaiya School of Engineering is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1983, K J Somaiya School of Engineering offers 7 programs such as M.E., Diploma, PhD, B.Tech, PGD in multiple specializations. K J Somaiya School of Engineering fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 17,28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 448+ students

KITS Warangal

4.4
(53 Reviews)
Warangal, Telangana
Private (Autonomous)
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

70,500 - 1,34,500
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TS PGECET Exams
...+3 GATE , TS EAMCET , TSICET

KITS Warangal is a Private (Autonomous) Institute, located in Warangal, Telangana. Established in 1980, KITS Warangal offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. KITS Warangal fees range from INR 70,500 - INR 1,34,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 19351+ students

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology Chittoor

3.9
(12 Reviews)
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

25,000 - 1,90,000
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AP EAMCET Exams
...+4 GATE , AP PGECET , CBSE 12th , BIEAP

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology Chittoor is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2011, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology Chittoor offers 22 programs such as B.Tech+MBA, MPT, B.Pharm+M.Pharm, MBA, BA in multiple specializations. Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology Chittoor fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 1,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 62979+ students

WCE Sangli

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

6,000 - 3,40,000
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GATE Exams
...+4 MHTCET MTech , MHT-CET , CBSE 10th , JEE Main

WCE Sangli is a Private Institute, located in Sangli, Maharashtra. Established in 1947, WCE Sangli offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. WCE Sangli fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 3,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 649+ students

BMSIT

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

75,000 - 6,50,000
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8.97 Lacs
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Placement Trends
COMEDK UGET Exams
...+1 KCET

BMSIT is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2002, BMSIT offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA, MCA in multiple specializations. BMSIT fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 6,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 305+ students

VJIT

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

51,900 - 1,15,000
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GATE Exams
...+4 TSICET , TS PGECET , TS EAMCET , TS ICET

VJIT is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1998, VJIT offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. VJIT fees range from INR 51,900 - INR 1,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 459+ students

SVUCE

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Public
National A
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

12,840 - 1,20,000
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6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

SVUCE is a Public Institute, located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1959, SVUCE offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. SVUCE fees range from INR 12,840 - INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 188+ students

Manipal University

4.6
(23 Reviews)
Udupi, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

9,000 - 28,10,000
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12.6 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#14 NIRF Ranking
GMAT Exams
...+6 UCEED , NEET PG , UGC NET , MIT DAT , NEET MDS , NCHM JEE

Manipal University is a Private Institute, located in Udupi, Karnataka. Established in 1953, Manipal University offers 44 programs such as MCh, MPT, BDS, PhD, M.Optom in multiple specializations. Manipal University fees range from INR 9,000 - INR 28,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2661+ students

AIIMS Patna

4.8
(6 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Public
Government

2,110
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AIIMS paramedical Exams
...+5 NEET MDS , NEET , AIIMS PG , INI CET , NEET PG

AIIMS Patna is a Public Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2012, AIIMS Patna offers 8 programs such as MS (Surgery), MSc, MCh, BSc, MD in multiple specializations. AIIMS Patna fees range from INR 2,110. Read More

Shortlisted by 435+ students

Gurugram University

4.5
(29 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
State University
UGC

8,000 - 3,49,000
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7 Lacs
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Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , HSTES , GPAT , CLAT , JEE Main

Gurugram University is a State University Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2017, Gurugram University offers 13 programs such as MSc, MA, MPT, PGD, M.Com in multiple specializations. Gurugram University fees range from INR 8,000 - INR 3,49,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2462+ 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

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50,000 - 7,00,000

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Karnataka PGCET Exams

20,000 - 1,00,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000

TANCET Exams

1,000 - 50,340

GMAT Exams

90,000 - 5,40,000

CBSE 10th Exams

4,818 - 2,00,000

Median Package

GATE Exams

1,06,950 - 1,81,200

Avg Package

IIITDMJ Exams

53,000 - 4,70,000

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MHT-CET Exams

3,485 - 69,000

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Kerala 12th Exams

8,645 - 55,000

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#52 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

28,500 - 3,75,000

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GATE Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

45,000 - 3,03,000

Highest Package

AP ECET Exams

1,25,000

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GUJCET Exams

1,76,000 - 7,04,000

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CCMT Exams

1,07,750 - 1,15,603

UPSEE Exams

85,000 - 4,13,999

MHT-CET Exams

89,900 - 1,99,000

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Karnataka PGCET Exams

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Karnataka PGCET Exams

50,000 - 17,28,000

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GATE Exams

70,500 - 1,34,500

TS PGECET Exams

25,000 - 1,90,000

AP EAMCET Exams

6,000 - 3,40,000

GATE Exams

75,000 - 6,50,000

Avg Package

COMEDK UGET Exams

51,900 - 1,15,000

GATE Exams

12,840 - 1,20,000

Avg Package

9,000 - 28,10,000

Avg Package

#14 NIRF Ranking

GMAT Exams

2,110

AIIMS paramedical Exams

8,000 - 3,49,000

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