Top Colleges in India 2026

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Updated on - Nov 10, 2025 12:09 AM IST

Top colleges in India include SMC Silchar, MIET Meerut, Malda College, IIIT Pune, GMKMC Salem, Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, TMC Thanjavur, IISER Pune, KSHMA Mangalore. 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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SMC Silchar

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Silchar, Assam
Government
MCI

26,000
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NEET Exams
...+2 AHSEC , CBSE 12th

SMC Silchar is a Government Institute, located in Silchar, Assam. Established in 2008, SMC Silchar offers 5 programs such as BSc, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. SMC Silchar fees range from INR 26,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 259+ students

MIET Meerut

4.0
(25 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+3 Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , Ministry of HRD , Govt. of India

55,000 - 9,71,000
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2.4 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , UPCET BTech , UPSEE , CMAT , CAT , NEET

MIET Meerut is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1997, MIET Meerut offers 9 programs such as M.Tech, BSc, M.Pharm, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. MIET Meerut fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 9,71,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 492+ students

Malda College

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Malda, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,000 - 25,000
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3 Lacs
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WBCHSE Exams
...+2 SET , CBSE 12th

Malda College is a Local Body Institute, located in Malda, West Bengal. Established in 1944, Malda College offers 5 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, BCA, BA in multiple specializations. Malda College fees range from INR 2,000 - INR 25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

IIIT Pune

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Public
MHRD
...+1 Government of India

15,000 - 2,18,000
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14.5 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+2 UGC NET , JEE Main

IIIT Pune is a Public Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2016, IIIT Pune offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, Certificate, PhD in multiple specializations. IIIT Pune fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 2,18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 381+ students

GMKMC Salem

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Government
MCI

90,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , NEET SS , NEET , NEET PG

GMKMC Salem is a Government Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, GMKMC Salem offers 8 programs such as DM, BSc, MBBS, BDS, MD in multiple specializations. GMKMC Salem fees range from INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 280+ students

Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

18,000 - 37,500
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3 Lacs
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam is a Private Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 2012, Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam offers 6 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, BCA, BA in multiple specializations. Mount Carmel College, Ernakulam fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 37,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

3.6
(14 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)

1,02,667 - 21,41,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1980, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences offers 4 programs such as MD, Diploma, MS (Surgery), MBBS in multiple specializations. Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences fees range from INR 1,02,667 - INR 21,41,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 446+ students

TMC Thanjavur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Government
MCI

40,000 - 1,42,000
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NEET Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET PG

TMC Thanjavur is a Government Institute, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1959, TMC Thanjavur offers 11 programs such as DM, Certificate, D Pharma, PGD, MBBS in multiple specializations. TMC Thanjavur fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,42,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 929+ students

IISER Pune

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
Ministry o
...+1 Autonomous

27,500 - 3,56,000
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#55 NIRF Ranking
JEE Advanced Exams
...+1 JEE Main

IISER Pune is a Government Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2009, IISER Pune offers 2 programs such as BS+MS, BS in multiple specializations. IISER Pune fees range from INR 27,500 - INR 3,56,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 355+ students

KSHMA Mangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
University
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 5,00,000
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NEET Exams
...+2 NEET SS , NEET PG

KSHMA Mangalore is a University Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1999, KSHMA Mangalore offers 15 programs such as MDS, BSc, PGD, MBBS, BDS in multiple specializations. KSHMA Mangalore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 279+ students

Dr. Hari Singh Gour University

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
Government Aided
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,400 - 54,070
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3 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+4 JEE Main , NEET , CUET , CUET PG

Dr. Hari Singh Gour University is a Government Aided Institute, located in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1946, Dr. Hari Singh Gour University offers 5 programs such as MA, M.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple specializations. Dr. Hari Singh Gour University fees range from INR 2,400 - INR 54,070. Read More

Shortlisted by 369+ students

SNMC Agra

Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Medical Co

1,02,000
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8.4 Lacs
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JEECUP Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

SNMC Agra is a Private Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1854, SNMC Agra offers 7 programs such as D Pharma, PGD, MBBS, BDS, MD in multiple specializations. SNMC Agra fees range from INR 1,02,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 535+ students

Vidyasagar College (VSC), Tumkur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Tumkur, Karnataka
Private Unaided
Govt of Ka

Vidyasagar College (VSC), Tumkur is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Tumkur, Karnataka. Established in 2013, Vidyasagar College (VSC), Tumkur offers 4 programs such as BCA, B.Com, M.Com, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

IMS Ghaziabad

4.8
(70 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , AACSB , AIU , Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India , NAAC , ASIC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

3,97,500
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8.25 Lacs
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IMS Ghaziabad is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1990, IMS Ghaziabad offers 1 programs such as PGDM in multiple specializations. IMS Ghaziabad fees range from INR 3,97,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 24906+ students

Sree Siddhartha Medical College

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
MCI
...+1 UGC

NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

Sree Siddhartha Medical College is a Private Institute, located in Tumkur, Karnataka. Established in 2003, Sree Siddhartha Medical College offers 6 programs such as MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery), MS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 138+ students

I Square IT Pune

4.1
(10 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government
...+2 DTE , AICTE

1,10,500
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16.8 Lacs
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MHT-CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

I Square IT Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2011, I Square IT Pune offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. I Square IT Pune fees range from INR 1,10,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 234+ students

IISER Kolkata

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government

62,005 - 8,75,750
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7 Lacs
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#67 NIRF Ranking
JEE Advanced Exams
...+1 JEE Main

IISER Kolkata is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2006, IISER Kolkata offers 3 programs such as BS+MS, BS, MS in multiple specializations. IISER Kolkata fees range from INR 62,005 - INR 8,75,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 111+ students

Mody University

4.4
(80 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 SIRO , AIU , BCI , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

86,000 - 3,73,000
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6.5 Lacs
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MAT Exams
...+1 NMAT by GMAC

Mody University is a Private Institute, located in Sikar, Rajasthan. Established in 1998, Mody University offers 23 programs such as M.Des, D Pharma, BBA+MBA, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Mody University fees range from INR 86,000 - INR 3,73,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 42681+ students

CIMS Bilaspur

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Government
MCI

11,000 - 60,000
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6 Lacs
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JIPMER Exams
...+4 UG , NEET , NEET PG , FMGE

CIMS Bilaspur is a Government Institute, located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2001, CIMS Bilaspur offers 4 programs such as MD, MS (Surgery), MBBS, BDS in multiple specializations. CIMS Bilaspur fees range from INR 11,000 - INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 329+ students

Madras Institute of Technology

4.5
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

25,000 - 2,00,000
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6.9 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , JEST , TANCET , TNEA

Madras Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1949, Madras Institute of Technology offers 6 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, PhD, MS, M.Phil in multiple specializations. Madras Institute of Technology fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 822+ students

College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NBA
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

3,000 - 6,000
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8.23 Lacs
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KEAM Exams
...+1 CAT

College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1939, College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram offers 9 programs such as M.Tech, B.Arch, B.Tech, M.Plan, MBA in multiple specializations. College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram fees range from INR 3,000 - INR 6,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 292+ students

Global Academy of Technology

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

68,500 - 3,60,000
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4.53 Lacs
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+6 GATE , KCET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT

Global Academy of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2001, Global Academy of Technology offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MSc, MBA in multiple specializations. Global Academy of Technology fees range from INR 68,500 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 257+ students

Karpagam University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

20,000 - 2,00,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 CEED , CBSE 12th , TNEA , NATA , TANCET MBA , TANCET

Karpagam University is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, Karpagam University offers 14 programs such as B.Des, BSc, B.Arch, B.Plan, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Karpagam University fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1950+ students

AKGEC

4.0
(24 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+4 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

29,000 - 2,20,000
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5.49 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+4 UPCET BTech , UPSEE , NIMCET , JEE Main

AKGEC is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1998, AKGEC offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Voc, B.Tech, MCA in multiple specializations. AKGEC fees range from INR 29,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1143+ students

SCB Medical College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuttack, Odisha
Government Aided
Other

70,000 - 1,05,000
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JIPMER Exams
...+5 Odisha CHSE , CBSE 12th , NEET SS , NEET , NEET PG

SCB Medical College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Cuttack, Odisha. Established in 1948, SCB Medical College offers 11 programs such as DM, BSc, D Pharma, PGD, MBBS in multiple specializations. SCB Medical College fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 1,05,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 467+ students

Sathaye College

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,680 - 51,210
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AILET Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , CLAT , LSAT , Maharashtra HSC

Sathaye College is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1959, Sathaye College offers 8 programs such as BMS, MA, BSc, Certificate, B.Com in multiple specializations. Sathaye College fees range from INR 3,680 - INR 51,210. Read More

Shortlisted by 901+ students

Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Public
IAO
...+1 AICTE

2,26,477 - 2,61,477
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7 Lacs
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+4 KCET , GATE , CBSE 12th , COMEDK UGET

Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology is a Public Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1980, Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MCA, MBA in multiple specializations. Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology fees range from INR 2,26,477 - INR 2,61,477. Read More

Shortlisted by 436+ students

DAV University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+3 ICAR , Govt of Punjab , NAAC

32,000 - 1,80,000
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3.5 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , DAVUET , PSEB 12th , CSIR NET , NEET

DAV University is a Private Institute, located in Jalandhar, Punjab. Established in 2013, DAV University offers 20 programs such as M.Tech, MPEd, M.Com, MA, BSc in multiple specializations. DAV University fees range from INR 32,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 19137+ students

St. Xavier's College (SXC), Jaipur

3.9
(8 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,32,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 CMAT , CAT , RBSE 12th , MAT , XAT

St. Xavier's College (SXC), Jaipur is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2015, St. Xavier's College (SXC), Jaipur offers 8 programs such as MHRM, MA, BSc, B.Com, BCA in multiple specializations. St. Xavier's College (SXC), Jaipur fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 371+ students

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

4.5
(23 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

35,000 - 1,80,000
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4.5 Lacs
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Bannari Amman Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1996, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology offers 7 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, M.E., PhD, MBA in multiple specializations. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 786+ 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.

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Top Colleges in India 2026

Showing 21671 Colleges in India

26,000

NEET Exams

55,000 - 9,71,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

2,000 - 25,000

Avg Package

WBCHSE Exams

15,000 - 2,18,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

90,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

18,000 - 37,500

Median Package

Kerala 12th Exams

1,02,667 - 21,41,000

NEET Exams

40,000 - 1,42,000

NEET Exams

27,500 - 3,56,000

#55 NIRF Ranking

JEE Advanced Exams

50,000 - 5,00,000

NEET Exams

2,400 - 54,070

Median Package

GATE Exams

1,02,000

Median Package

JEECUP Exams

3,97,500

Avg Package

NEET Exams

1,10,500

Avg Package

MHT-CET Exams

62,005 - 8,75,750

Median Package

#67 NIRF Ranking

JEE Advanced Exams

86,000 - 3,73,000

Avg Package

MAT Exams

11,000 - 60,000

Avg Package

JIPMER Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000

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GATE Exams

3,000 - 6,000

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KEAM Exams

68,500 - 3,60,000

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Karnataka PGCET Exams

20,000 - 2,00,000

GATE Exams

29,000 - 2,20,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

70,000 - 1,05,000

JIPMER Exams

3,680 - 51,210

AILET Exams

2,26,477 - 2,61,477

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Karnataka PGCET Exams

32,000 - 1,80,000

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AILET Exams

50,000 - 2,32,000

CBSE 12th Exams

35,000 - 1,80,000

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