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 Bahra University, College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Arunodaya University, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, St Thomas College, OM Sterling Global University, DYPMC Pune, Indian Maritime University, St Stephen's College, RPGMC Tanda. 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

Bahra University

3.5
(8 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 BCI , PCI

44,000 - 2,86,000
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3 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 GATE , GMAT , CMAT , CAT , NEET , MAT

Bahra University is a Private Institute, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2011, Bahra University offers 21 programs such as B.Pharm, MSc, BTTM, BSc, BHM in multiple specializations. Bahra University fees range from INR 44,000 - INR 2,86,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1783+ students

College of Medicine and JNM Hospital

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Nadia, West Bengal
University
AICTE

36,000 - 3,15,000
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NEET Exams
...+3 WBCHSE , NEET PG , CBSE 12th

College of Medicine and JNM Hospital is a University Institute, located in Nadia, West Bengal. Established in 2010, College of Medicine and JNM Hospital offers 7 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), MD, BSc, DNB in multiple specializations. College of Medicine and JNM Hospital fees range from INR 36,000 - INR 3,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

Arunodaya University

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Private

6,000 - 12,000
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7.5 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , XAT , CLAT , LSAT

Arunodaya University is a Private Institute, located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 2014, Arunodaya University offers 23 programs such as BA, MSc, PGD, BMS, BSc in multiple specializations. Arunodaya University fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
Ministry o
...+1 NAAC

8,793 - 25,312
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5.8 Lacs
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Placement Trends

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru is a Private Institute, located in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 1965, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru offers 6 programs such as Certificate, B.Ed, MSc, PGD, M.Ed in multiple specializations. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru fees range from INR 8,793 - INR 25,312. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

St Thomas College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kozhenchery, Kerala
Private
NAAC

60 - 55,000
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St Thomas College is a Private Institute, located in Kozhenchery, Kerala. Established in 1953, St Thomas College offers 8 programs such as BA, MSc, M.Com, BSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. St Thomas College fees range from INR 60 - INR 55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

OM Sterling Global University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NSDC , COA

25,000 - 1,80,000
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3.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , CMAT , CBSE 10th , NATA

OM Sterling Global University is a Private Institute, located in Hisar, Haryana. Established in 2019, OM Sterling Global University offers 34 programs such as MPH, MHA, BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple specializations. OM Sterling Global University fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 35398+ students

DYPMC Pune

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 5,00,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 UG , NEET SS , NEET , NEET PG

DYPMC Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1997, DYPMC Pune offers 10 programs such as MBBS, Certificate, MS (Surgery), MSc, PGD in multiple specializations. DYPMC Pune fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 474+ students

Indian Maritime University

4.5
(21 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC

1,25,000 - 9,00,000
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3 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , XAT , IMUCET

Indian Maritime University is a Government Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, Indian Maritime University offers 8 programs such as B.Tech, MSc, PGD, MBA, BSc in multiple specializations. Indian Maritime University fees range from INR 1,25,000 - INR 9,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 917+ students

St Stephen's College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th

St Stephen's College is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 1964, St Stephen's College offers 8 programs such as Certificate, BA, MSc, M.Com, PhD in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

RPGMC Tanda

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Government

1,17,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

RPGMC Tanda is a Government Institute, located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1997, RPGMC Tanda offers 7 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), MD, BSc, DNB in multiple specializations. RPGMC Tanda fees range from INR 1,17,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 212+ students

IIIT Kottayam

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Public
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education

50,000 - 2,62,000
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14.3 Lacs
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DASA UG Exams
...+1 JEE Main

IIIT Kottayam is a Public Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2015, IIIT Kottayam offers 6 programs such as B.Tech, MSc, PhD, M.Phil, M.E. in multiple specializations. IIIT Kottayam fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,62,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

ESIC Medical College & Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
Medical Co

24,000 - 4,50,000
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Haryana NEET Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

ESIC Medical College & Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research is a Government Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, ESIC Medical College & Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research offers 5 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), MD, M.Ed, BDS in multiple specializations. ESIC Medical College & Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences & Research fees range from INR 24,000 - INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 274+ students

National Brain Research Centre

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private Unaided
UGC

16,666 - 22,500
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National Brain Research Centre is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 1997, National Brain Research Centre offers 2 programs such as PhD, MSc in multiple specializations. National Brain Research Centre fees range from INR 16,666 - INR 22,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

IIIT Bhagalpur

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bhagalpur, Bihar
Private Aided
MHRD
...+1 Government of India

2,42,300 - 2,74,400
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15 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
JEE Main Exams

IIIT Bhagalpur is a Private Aided Institute, located in Bhagalpur, Bihar. Established in 2017, IIIT Bhagalpur offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. IIIT Bhagalpur fees range from INR 2,42,300 - INR 2,74,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 138+ students

St. Thomas College (STC), Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
Kerela Gov

4.7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Thomas College (STC), Pathanamthitta is a Private Institute, located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Established in 2012, St. Thomas College (STC), Pathanamthitta offers 6 programs such as BA, M.Com, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

MIT Pune

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , DTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

60,000 - 17,20,000
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7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CEED , MHT-CET , MAH MBA CET , MAT , XAT

MIT Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1983, MIT Pune offers 17 programs such as Certificate, M.Pharm, B.Tech, MSc, PGD in multiple specializations. MIT Pune fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 17,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 730+ students

ITM Gwalior

4.5
(10 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

35,000 - 3,21,000
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GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT , BITSAT

ITM Gwalior is a None Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1997, ITM Gwalior offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. ITM Gwalior fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 3,21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

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Gian Sagar Dental College & Hospital

Rajpura, Punjab
Private
IAO

NEET Exams

Gian Sagar Dental College & Hospital is a Private Institute, located in Rajpura, Punjab. Established in 2007, Gian Sagar Dental College & Hospital offers 1 programs such as BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1283+ students

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research

4.5
(18 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , NAAC

30,000 - 4,50,000
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3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#90 NIRF Ranking
AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , CMAT , NATA , CAT

Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1983, Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research offers 26 programs such as BCA+MCA, B.Sc(Hons), BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple specializations. Bharath Institute of Higher Education And Research fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 42566+ students

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private Aided
MHRD

2,43,000
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16.7 Lacs
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Placement Trends
JEE Main Exams

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi is a Private Aided Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 2016, Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi fees range from INR 2,43,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

Government Dental College (GDC), Raipur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Government
NAAC

1,15,999
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NEET Exams
...+2 NEET MDS , NEET PG

Government Dental College (GDC), Raipur is a Government Institute, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2003, Government Dental College (GDC), Raipur offers 2 programs such as MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. Government Dental College (GDC), Raipur fees range from INR 1,15,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 126+ students

SR Group of Institution

3.4
(5 Reviews)
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
ISO
...+4 Ministry of HRD , pci , AICTE , AKTU

23,000 - 2,20,000
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4.5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
AILET Exams
...+6 JEECUP , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CMAT , UPSEE , CAT

SR Group of Institution is a Private Institute, located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2002, SR Group of Institution offers 15 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, D Pharma in multiple specializations. SR Group of Institution fees range from INR 23,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12710+ students

Government Thiruvarur Medical College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Government
Medical Co

NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

Government Thiruvarur Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, Government Thiruvarur Medical College offers 5 programs such as MBBS, MS (Surgery), MD, MS, BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 277+ students

Institute of Technology & Management (ITM), Gwalior

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Institute of Technology & Management (ITM), Gwalior is a Private Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1997, Institute of Technology & Management (ITM), Gwalior offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Atria Institute of Technology

4.3
(32 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

71,665 - 4,75,000
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10.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 GATE , KCET , CMAT , CAT , DCET , COMEDK UGET

Atria Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2000, Atria Institute of Technology offers 5 programs such as MBA, BSc, B.E., MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Atria Institute of Technology fees range from INR 71,665 - INR 4,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 23094+ students

School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

7,000 - 2,55,000
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7.2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+4 NATA , CCMT , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal offers 4 programs such as B.Plan, B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Plan in multiple specializations. School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 2,55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
Private
UGC

6,000 - 90,000
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3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
AJEE Exams
...+2 JAC 12th , CBSE 12th

AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is a Private Institute, located in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. Established in 2016, AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand offers 25 programs such as BA, MSc, PGD, BJMC, BSc in multiple specializations. AISECT University, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18456+ students

RRCE bangalore

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , International Accreditation by HLACT

5,326 - 1,96,198
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3 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+4 KCET , KMAT , COMEDK UGET , JEE Main

RRCE bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2006, RRCE bangalore offers 4 programs such as MBA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. RRCE bangalore fees range from INR 5,326 - INR 1,96,198. Read More

Shortlisted by 242+ students

Government Sivagangai Medical College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
Government
MCI

NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

Government Sivagangai Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012, Government Sivagangai Medical College offers 4 programs such as MBBS, MD, MS, BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 291+ students

Don Bosco Institute of Technology Mumbai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

1,32,000 - 5,28,000
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3 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
GMAT Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , CMAT , CAT , MAT , XAT , JEE Main

Don Bosco Institute of Technology Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2001, Don Bosco Institute of Technology Mumbai offers 2 programs such as MBA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Don Bosco Institute of Technology Mumbai fees range from INR 1,32,000 - INR 5,28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 229+ 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

44,000 - 2,86,000

Median Package

AILET Exams

36,000 - 3,15,000

NEET Exams

6,000 - 12,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

8,793 - 25,312

Avg Package

60 - 55,000

Kerala 12th Exams

25,000 - 1,80,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

10,000 - 5,00,000

CBSE 12th Exams

1,25,000 - 9,00,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

Kerala University Admission Exams

1,17,000

NEET Exams

50,000 - 2,62,000

Avg Package

DASA UG Exams

24,000 - 4,50,000

Haryana NEET Exams

16,666 - 22,500

2,42,300 - 2,74,400

Avg Package

JEE Main Exams

Avg Package

Kerala 12th Exams

60,000 - 17,20,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

35,000 - 3,21,000

GMAT Exams

NEET Exams

30,000 - 4,50,000

Avg Package

#90 NIRF Ranking

AILET Exams

2,43,000

Avg Package

JEE Main Exams

1,15,999

NEET Exams

23,000 - 2,20,000

Avg Package

AILET Exams

NEET Exams

71,665 - 4,75,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

7,000 - 2,55,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

6,000 - 90,000

Avg Package

AJEE Exams

5,326 - 1,96,198

Highest Package

Karnataka PGCET Exams

NEET Exams

1,32,000 - 5,28,000

Median Package

GMAT Exams

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