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 Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara, SGT University, VIT-AP University, JIS University Kolkata, VIT Bhopal, S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research, Woxsen University, IIMT University, GNDU, Desh Bhagat University. 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.

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Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Government
Other

NEET Exams
...+2 PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara is a Government Institute, located in Phagwara, Punjab. Established in , Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara offers 10 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, PGD, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

SGT University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 28,00,000
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3.5 Lacs
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NEET Exams
...+3 NEET PG , GATE , NEET MDS

SGT University is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2010, SGT University offers 47 programs such as M.Des, D Pharma, BBA+MBA, PGD, BDS in multiple specializations. SGT University fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 28,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 940+ students

VIT-AP University

4.5
(57 Reviews)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Private

55,000 - 7,80,000
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14.4 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , VITEEE , AP EAMCET , VITMEE , AP PGECET , CLAT

VIT-AP University is a Private Institute, located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in , VIT-AP University offers 11 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech, BA+LLB, BSc+MSc, B.Tech in multiple specializations. VIT-AP University fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 7,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 700+ students

JIS University Kolkata

4.0
(43 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE

30,500 - 3,00,000
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3.75 Lacs
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WBJEE Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CAT , WBCHSE , MAT

JIS University Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2014, JIS University Kolkata offers 18 programs such as BSc, M.Pharm, D Pharma, B.Tech, BBA+LLB in multiple specializations. JIS University Kolkata fees range from INR 30,500 - INR 3,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 51690+ students

VIT Bhopal

4.2
(66 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

40,000 - 3,75,000
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59 Lacs
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+3 VITEEE , NATA , CBSE 12th

VIT Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2017, VIT Bhopal offers 10 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech, B.Arch, BSc+MSc, B.Tech in multiple specializations. VIT Bhopal fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 3,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 860+ students

S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research

Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private

10,000 - 98,400
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4.5 Lacs
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JEECUP Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , UP 10th , UP 12th

S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research is a Private Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research offers 11 programs such as M.Tech, BSc, B.Tech, BHM, PGD in multiple specializations. S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 98,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

Woxsen University

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , AMBA , AACSB , COA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

16,667 - 15,90,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 NATA , CAT , TS LAWCET , TS EAMCET , XAT , UGC NET

Woxsen University is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2014, Woxsen University offers 10 programs such as B.Des, B.Arch, MMS, B.Tech, B.Com in multiple specializations. Woxsen University fees range from INR 16,667 - INR 15,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16403+ students

IIMT University

4.5
(66 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+4 BCI , PCI , NCTE , INC

10,000 - 1,49,800
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17 Lacs
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , UPSEE , UP 10th , CUET , JEE Main , UP 12th

IIMT University is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2016, IIMT University offers 31 programs such as D Pharma, PGD, M.Optom, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. IIMT University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 1,49,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 38905+ students

GNDU

4.5
(30 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Government
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,200 - 10,29,000
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6.58 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , PSEB 12th , NATA

GNDU is a Government Institute, located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 1969, GNDU offers 38 programs such as MSW, BSc+MSc, PGD, MBA, PhD in multiple specializations. GNDU fees range from INR 5,200 - INR 10,29,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2721+ students

Desh Bhagat University

4.5
(63 Reviews)
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 5,00,000
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2.36 Crore
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GMAT Exams
...+6 B.Ed. CET , CTET , NEET PG , PU B.Ed. , LSAT , NEET MDS

Desh Bhagat University is a Private Institute, located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Established in 1972, Desh Bhagat University offers 43 programs such as BSc+MSc, D Pharma, PGD, BDS, MBA in multiple specializations. Desh Bhagat University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18026+ students

PSIT Kanpur

4.3
(68 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+3 ISO , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

75,000 - 7,21,000
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7 Lacs
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JEECUP Exams
...+6 GMAT , UPSEE , CMAT , CAT , NEET , MAT

PSIT Kanpur is a Private Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, PSIT Kanpur offers 10 programs such as M.Tech, BA+LLB, M.Pharm, D Pharma, B.Tech in multiple specializations. PSIT Kanpur fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 7,21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7440+ students

SNDT Women's University

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
Govt. of M
...+2 UGC , NAAC

6,000 - 1,42,730
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AILET Exams
...+6 LSAT-India , BITS-Pilani , MHT-CET , CMAT , SNAP , CAT

SNDT Women's University is a Government Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1916, SNDT Women's University offers 27 programs such as MSW, MMS, MVA, PGD, MBA in multiple specializations. SNDT Women's University fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 1,42,730. Read More

Shortlisted by 1285+ students

SGT Gurgaon

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE

60,000 - 24,00,000
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GATE Exams
...+4 NEET MDS , HSTES , NEET PG , JEE Main

SGT Gurgaon is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2010, SGT Gurgaon offers 21 programs such as PGD, MBA, BCA, PhD, MPT in multiple specializations. SGT Gurgaon fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 24,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

IIT Jodhpur

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government
AICTE

10,000 - 8,00,000
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28.8 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#66 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 GMAT , IIT JAM , CMAT , CAT , GRE , XAT

IIT Jodhpur is a Government Institute, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, IIT Jodhpur offers 7 programs such as M.Tech, BSc, M.Tech+PhD, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. IIT Jodhpur fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 562+ students

Guru Kashi University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , ICAR , Govt of Punjab , NAAC

10,000 - 4,80,000
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3 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+6 NIMCET , Panjab University B.Ed. , NEET PG , LSAT , GPAT , PSEB 10th

Guru Kashi University is a Private Institute, located in Bathinda, Punjab. Established in 2011, Guru Kashi University offers 42 programs such as D Pharma, BBA+MBA, PGD, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Guru Kashi University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 4,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2115+ students

Government College (GC), Ernakulam

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government College (GC), Ernakulam is a Government Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 1981, Government College (GC), Ernakulam offers 6 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, BA, M.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Quantum University

4.4
(130 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,13,000
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5.8 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , CAT , UKSEE , MAT , UK 12th

Quantum University is a Private Institute, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Established in 2017, Quantum University offers 26 programs such as D Pharma, BBA+MBA, MBA, BCA, PhD in multiple specializations. Quantum University fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,13,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 89171+ students

Central University of South Bihar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
National A

7,000 - 1,24,000
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4 Lacs
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GPAT Exams
...+1 CUET PG

Central University of South Bihar is a Government Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2009, Central University of South Bihar offers 5 programs such as M.Tech, MA, M.Pharm, PGD, MSc in multiple specializations. Central University of South Bihar fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 1,24,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 257+ students

TIT Bhopal

3.9
(33 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

22,000 - 3,04,000
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5 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , MP BE , GPAT

TIT Bhopal is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1999, TIT Bhopal offers 9 programs such as M.Tech, M.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Com, MBA in multiple specializations. TIT Bhopal fees range from INR 22,000 - INR 3,04,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 987+ students

Burdwan University

4.6
(10 Reviews)
Burdwan, West Bengal
Public
AICTE
...+1 NBA

1,200 - 62,500
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GATE Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , BITSAT , JEE Main

Burdwan University is a Public Institute, located in Burdwan, West Bengal. Established in 1960, Burdwan University offers 12 programs such as M.Tech, MA, Certificate, BA+LLB, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Burdwan University fees range from INR 1,200 - INR 62,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 163+ students

Suresh Gyan Vihar University

4.3
(90 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE, Dir

39,800 - 12,00,000
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24 Lacs
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SGVUEE Exams
...+2 CUET , JEE Main

Suresh Gyan Vihar University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, Suresh Gyan Vihar University offers 24 programs such as D Pharma, MBA, BCA, PhD, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Suresh Gyan Vihar University fees range from INR 39,800 - INR 12,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21531+ students

Indus University

4.0
(79 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

10,000 - 3,18,000
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3.6 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , ACPC Admission , GSEB 12th , CAT , MAT

Indus University is a Private University, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2012, Indus University offers 28 programs such as M.Des, BSc+MSc, BBA+MBA, PGD, MBA in multiple specializations. Indus University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 3,18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 130845+ students

Apex University

4.5
(99 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+5 RCI , INC , NCTE , BCI , PCI

15,000 - 6,00,000
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7 Lacs
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Rajasthan PTET Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT , RBSE 12th , Rajasthan BSTC , CUET

Apex University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2018, Apex University offers 43 programs such as MSW, D Pharma, PGD, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Apex University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 6,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 123880+ students

Silver Oak University

4.3
(55 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

36,500 - 3,20,000
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4.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CMAT , CBSE 10th , GSEB 12th , GSEB 10th

Silver Oak University is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2009, Silver Oak University offers 37 programs such as MSW, M.A.M., BSc+MSc, D Pharma, PGD in multiple specializations. Silver Oak University fees range from INR 36,500 - INR 3,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4306+ students

Medical College of Baroda

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
Government
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)

7 Lacs
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NEET Exams

Medical College of Baroda is a Private Institute, located in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established in 1949, Medical College of Baroda offers 7 programs such as BSc, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 413+ students

Arni University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private

26,250 - 4,20,000
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3 Lacs
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HPCET Exams
...+5 GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , MAT , JEE Main

Arni University is a Private Institute, located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, Arni University offers 17 programs such as M.Tech, MA, BSc, B.Tech, B.Com in multiple specializations. Arni University fees range from INR 26,250 - INR 4,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 166+ students

Saarvy Institute of Health and Management

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
Other

Saarvy Institute of Health and Management is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2011, Saarvy Institute of Health and Management offers 6 programs such as BSc, Executive MBA, MBA, BBA, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Mewar University

4.3
(59 Reviews)
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+7 IAP , INC , NCTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI , AICTE

4,000 - 3,75,000
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6 Lacs
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Rajasthan PTET Exams
...+6 AMUEE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , RBSE 12th , Rajasthan JET , RBSE 10th

Mewar University is a Private Institute, located in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, Mewar University offers 43 programs such as MSW, D Pharma, BBA+MBA, PGD, MBA in multiple specializations. Mewar University fees range from INR 4,000 - INR 3,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 52541+ students

LNCT University

4.3
(24 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 MCI , PCI , NABL , NABH

10,000 - 16,76,667
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , NATA , NEET

LNCT University is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2007, LNCT University offers 49 programs such as D Pharma, PGD, BDS, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. LNCT University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 16,76,667. Read More

Shortlisted by 7266+ students

Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
MCI

3,74,000
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12 Lacs
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College is a Private Institute, located in Solapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1963, Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College offers 8 programs such as PGD, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College fees range from INR 3,74,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 122+ 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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NEET Exams

35,000 - 28,00,000

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NEET Exams

55,000 - 7,80,000

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AILET Exams

30,500 - 3,00,000

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WBJEE Exams

40,000 - 3,75,000

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MPBSE 12th Exams

10,000 - 98,400

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JEECUP Exams

16,667 - 15,90,000

GATE Exams

10,000 - 1,49,800

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JEECUP Exams

5,200 - 10,29,000

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AILET Exams

10,000 - 5,00,000

Highest Package

GMAT Exams

75,000 - 7,21,000

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JEECUP Exams

6,000 - 1,42,730

AILET Exams

60,000 - 24,00,000

GATE Exams

10,000 - 8,00,000

Highest Package

#66 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

10,000 - 4,80,000

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GMAT Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,13,000

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GATE Exams

7,000 - 1,24,000

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GPAT Exams

22,000 - 3,04,000

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GATE Exams

1,200 - 62,500

GATE Exams

39,800 - 12,00,000

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SGVUEE Exams

10,000 - 3,18,000

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GATE Exams

15,000 - 6,00,000

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Rajasthan PTET Exams

36,500 - 3,20,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

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NEET Exams

26,250 - 4,20,000

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HPCET Exams

4,000 - 3,75,000

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Rajasthan PTET Exams

10,000 - 16,76,667

AILET Exams

3,74,000

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NEET Exams