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 Apeejay Stya University, IIT Allahabad, Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune, IFTM University, FAAMC Barpeta, Seacom Skills University, Ramananda College, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Kanpur Institute of Technology, NSHM Kolkata. 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

Apeejay Stya University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 Bar Council of India , Pharmacy Council of India , NCTE , AICTE

25,000 - 3,85,200
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12 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 Haryana B.Ed. , UCEED , LSAT , NIPER Joint , GGSIPU CET B.Ed. , GPAT

Apeejay Stya University is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2010, Apeejay Stya University offers 29 programs such as M.Des, D Pharma, PGD, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Apeejay Stya University fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 3,85,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 2454+ students

IIT Allahabad

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

JEECUP Exams
...+2 BITSAT , JEE Main

IIT Allahabad is a Private Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011, IIT Allahabad offers 3 programs such as Diploma, B.Tech, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune

4.6
(60 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Directorat

13,830 - 6,89,003
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6.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 MHT-CET , TMISAT , IMUCET , JEE Main , Maharashtra HSC

Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1998, Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune offers 5 programs such as Certificate, BSc, B.Tech, Diploma, MSc in multiple specializations. Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune fees range from INR 13,830 - INR 6,89,003. Read More

Shortlisted by 62955+ students

IFTM University

4.7
(11 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+6 NBA , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC

6,000 - 21,82,000
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1.69 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GMAT , CLAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th

IFTM University is a Private Institute, located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2010, IFTM University offers 27 programs such as MSW, D Pharma, PGD, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. IFTM University fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 21,82,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 412+ students

FAAMC Barpeta

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Barpeta, Assam
Private
AICTE

NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

FAAMC Barpeta is a Private Institute, located in Barpeta, Assam. Established in 1947, FAAMC Barpeta offers 6 programs such as MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

Seacom Skills University

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Birbhum, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

30,000 - 2,40,000
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AIMA UGAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , WBCHSE , LSAT , UGAT , NCHM JEE , CLAT

Seacom Skills University is a Private Institute, located in Birbhum, West Bengal. Established in 2014, Seacom Skills University offers 39 programs such as MSc+PhD, MSW, BSc+MSc, D Pharma, BBA+MBA in multiple specializations. Seacom Skills University fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 15520+ students

Ramananda College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bankura, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,370 - 28,080
Get Fee Details
WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Ramananda College is a Private Institute, located in Bankura, West Bengal. Established in 1945, Ramananda College offers 5 programs such as MA, BSc, B.Com, BA, MSc in multiple specializations. Ramananda College fees range from INR 2,370 - INR 28,080. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

3,50,000
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NEET Exams

Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1991, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital offers 2 programs such as MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital fees range from INR 3,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1302+ students

Kanpur Institute of Technology

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+1 PCI

25,000 - 2,20,000
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1.2 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
JEECUP Exams
...+6 GMAT , NTA , CEED , CBSE 12th , UPSEE , CMAT

Kanpur Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2015, Kanpur Institute of Technology offers 15 programs such as M.Tech, B.F.A.D., BSc, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Kanpur Institute of Technology fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6185+ students

NSHM Kolkata

4.2
(22 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , MAKAUT WB

90,050 - 3,53,000
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7.25 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends

NSHM Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1996, NSHM Kolkata offers 13 programs such as B.Optom, M.T.T.M, BSc, M.Pharm, Executive MBA in multiple specializations. NSHM Kolkata fees range from INR 90,050 - INR 3,53,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 25970+ students

A.C.P.M. Dental College (ACMP), Dhule

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dhule, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

9,00,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET MDS

A.C.P.M. Dental College (ACMP), Dhule is a Private Institute, located in Dhule, Maharashtra. Established in 2002, A.C.P.M. Dental College (ACMP), Dhule offers 2 programs such as MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. A.C.P.M. Dental College (ACMP), Dhule fees range from INR 9,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Suri Vidyasagar College

Birbhum, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,200 - 11,400
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CBSE 12th Exams

Suri Vidyasagar College is a Government Institute, located in Birbhum, West Bengal. Established in 1942, Suri Vidyasagar College offers 3 programs such as BA, MSc, BSc in multiple specializations. Suri Vidyasagar College fees range from INR 2,200 - INR 11,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

A.C.S. Medical College (ACS), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Medical Co
...+1 Other

23,00,000
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NEET Exams

A.C.S. Medical College (ACS), Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, A.C.S. Medical College (ACS), Chennai offers 2 programs such as MBBS, BDS in multiple specializations. A.C.S. Medical College (ACS), Chennai fees range from INR 23,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4809+ students

IIMT College of Engineering (IIMT), Greater Noida

4.4
(96 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

44,300 - 4,80,000
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4.88 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 UPSEE , DU-B.Ed. , NIMCET , LSAT , IPU CET B.Ed. , UPCET BTech

IIMT College of Engineering (IIMT), Greater Noida is a Private Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1994, IIMT College of Engineering (IIMT), Greater Noida offers 14 programs such as M.Tech, BSc, BA+LLB, B.Tech, B.Com in multiple specializations. IIMT College of Engineering (IIMT), Greater Noida fees range from INR 44,300 - INR 4,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 17304+ students

Azeezia Dental College (ADC), Kollam

Kollam, Kerala
Private
DCI

Azeezia Dental College (ADC), Kollam is a Private Institute, located in Kollam, Kerala. Established in 2005, Azeezia Dental College (ADC), Kollam offers 2 programs such as MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

BRDMC Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Medical Co

NEET Exams

BRDMC Gorakhpur is a Private Institute, located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1972, BRDMC Gorakhpur offers 5 programs such as MBBS, BDS, MD, MS (Surgery), Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 319+ students

The ICFAI University (TICFAIU), West Tripura

4.0
(8 Reviews)
West Tripura, Tripura
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , NCTE , ACU

15,000 - 3,40,000
Get Fee Details
AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CAT , TBSE 12th

The ICFAI University (TICFAIU), West Tripura is a Private Institute, located in West Tripura, Tripura. Established in 2001, The ICFAI University (TICFAIU), West Tripura offers 24 programs such as PGD, MBA, BCA, BBA, MCA in multiple specializations. The ICFAI University (TICFAIU), West Tripura fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 3,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

B.G.S.Global Institute of Medical Sciences

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Medical Co

B.G.S.Global Institute of Medical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1973, B.G.S.Global Institute of Medical Sciences offers 3 programs such as MD, MS (Surgery), MBBS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

XIM University Bhubaneswar

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NBA

1,00,000 - 22,00,000
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20.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#43 NIRF Ranking
AILET Exams
...+6 NMAT , GATE , GMAT , Odisha CHSE , CBSE 12th , CMAT

XIM University Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2016, XIM University Bhubaneswar offers 15 programs such as M.Tech, MA, BSc, BA+LLB, Executive MBA in multiple specializations. XIM University Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 22,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1044+ students

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education

4.3
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

16,000 - 3,65,000
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2.5 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , CAT , NEET

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1983, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education offers 21 programs such as MBA, BCA, B.Pharm, BBA, MCA in multiple specializations. Karpagam Academy of Higher Education fees range from INR 16,000 - INR 3,65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 10431+ students

Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences

Bidar, Karnataka
Private
Medical Co

1,17,000 - 1,92,000
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NEET Exams
...+3 UG , NEET MDS , NEET PG

Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Bidar, Karnataka. Established in 2005, Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences offers 6 programs such as MDS, Certificate, MBBS, BDS, MD in multiple specializations. Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences fees range from INR 1,17,000 - INR 1,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 135+ students

Manav Bharti University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

25,000 - 1,40,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , GPAT 2022 , GPAT 2024 , UGC NET , CAT , GPAT

Manav Bharti University is a Private Institute, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2008, Manav Bharti University offers 20 programs such as M.Tech, MA, BA+LLB, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Manav Bharti University fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Srinivas University

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , NIC , NCTE

10,000 - 7,54,000
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4.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+6 UCEED , UGC NET , KMAT , NID DAT , NIFT , JEE Main

Srinivas University is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2013, Srinivas University offers 26 programs such as MSW, M.Des, PGD, MBA, BCA in multiple specializations. Srinivas University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 7,54,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4504+ students

ISBM University

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+6 British Standard institute (BSI) , NCHEMS , CODL , ASCBE (Europe) , NHRD , IADL

7,900 - 69,900
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25 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

ISBM University is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1992, ISBM University offers 8 programs such as PGPEx, Certificate, Masters, PGD, PhD in multiple specializations. ISBM University fees range from INR 7,900 - INR 69,900. Read More

Shortlisted by 318+ students

Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Medical Co

Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital is a Private Institute, located in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011, Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital offers 6 programs such as MDS, BSc, BDS, MBBS, ANM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 219+ students

Wilson College

4.7
(12 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

54,360
Get Fee Details
8 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Wilson College is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1832, Wilson College offers 5 programs such as BMS, BSc, B.Com, BMM, BA in multiple specializations. Wilson College fees range from INR 54,360. Read More

Shortlisted by 934+ students

Maharishi University

4.3
(30 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

20,000 - 3,00,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
JEECUP Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , UGC NET

Maharishi University is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, Maharishi University offers 22 programs such as MSW, D Pharma, MBA, BCA, PhD in multiple specializations. Maharishi University fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 3,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 58916+ students

United University

4.0
(14 Reviews)
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Private

32,000 - 11,56,000
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CMAT , UGC NET , CAT , JEST , CSIR NET

United University is a Private Institute, located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1998, United University offers 17 programs such as B.Des, BSc, B.Tech, B.Com, MBBS in multiple specializations. United University fees range from INR 32,000 - INR 11,56,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8293+ students

CPGIDSH Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Medical Co

1,99,000 - 6,00,000
Get Fee Details

CPGIDSH Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, CPGIDSH Lucknow offers 6 programs such as MDS, BSc, BDS, MBBS, ANM in multiple specializations. CPGIDSH Lucknow fees range from INR 1,99,000 - INR 6,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 225+ students

NLU Delhi

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+2 BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 1,47,000
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10 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+3 CLAT , LSAT , India

NLU Delhi is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2001, NLU Delhi offers 7 programs such as Certificate, BA+LLB, PGD, LLM, PhD in multiple specializations. NLU Delhi fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,47,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1033+ 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

25,000 - 3,85,200

Highest Package

GMAT Exams

JEECUP Exams

13,830 - 6,89,003

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

6,000 - 21,82,000

Median Package

AILET Exams

NEET Exams

30,000 - 2,40,000

AIMA UGAT Exams

2,370 - 28,080

WBCHSE Exams

3,50,000

NEET Exams

25,000 - 2,20,000

Median Package

JEECUP Exams

90,050 - 3,53,000

Median Package

9,00,000

NEET Exams

2,200 - 11,400

CBSE 12th Exams

23,00,000

NEET Exams

44,300 - 4,80,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

NEET Exams

15,000 - 3,40,000

AILET Exams

1,00,000 - 22,00,000

Avg Package

#43 NIRF Ranking

AILET Exams

16,000 - 3,65,000

Median Package

GMAT Exams

1,17,000 - 1,92,000

NEET Exams

25,000 - 1,40,000

AILET Exams

10,000 - 7,54,000

Avg Package

Karnataka PGCET Exams

7,900 - 69,900

Avg Package

54,360

Avg Package

Maharashtra HSC Exams

20,000 - 3,00,000

Avg Package

JEECUP Exams

32,000 - 11,56,000

GMAT Exams

1,99,000 - 6,00,000

30,000 - 1,47,000

Highest Package

AILET Exams

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