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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 Haryana College of Technology and Management, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Shillong, Government College of Education for Women Coimbatore, AIIMS Jodhpur, Gujarat National Law University, SKUAST, SSCHM Hyderabad, S.M.S. Medical College, NIFT Gandhinagar, PCTE Group of Institutes. India has around 22473 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 22473 Colleges in India

Haryana College of Technology and Management

Kaithal, Haryana
Private
Directorat
...+4 Government of Haryana , Ministry of HRD , Govt. of India , AICTE

6.4 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 HBSE 12th , HSTES , JEE Main

Haryana College of Technology and Management is a Private Institute, located in Kaithal, Haryana. Established in 1998, Haryana College of Technology and Management offers 6 programs such as BCA, MCA, MBA, BBA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Shillong

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Private
AICTE

1,20,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+3 NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , MBOSE HSSLC

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Shillong is a Private Institute, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1970, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Shillong offers 2 programs such as Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM), Shillong fees range from INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Government College of Education for Women Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Government College of Education for Women Coimbatore is a Government Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, Government College of Education for Women Coimbatore offers 3 programs such as B.Ed, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 797+ students

AIIMS Jodhpur

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Public
Government

1,40,000
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NEET Exams

AIIMS Jodhpur is a Public Institute, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Established in 2012, AIIMS Jodhpur offers 7 programs such as BSc, MDS, MCh, MS (Surgery), MBBS in multiple specializations. AIIMS Jodhpur fees range from INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 372+ students

Gujarat National Law University

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Public
BCI
...+1 NAAC

15,000 - 6,00,000
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14 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
UGC NET Exams
...+6 CAT , CLAT , NET , XAT , AILET , UGC

Gujarat National Law University is a Public Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2003, Gujarat National Law University offers 9 programs such as BBA+LLB, MBA, PGD, LLM, BSW in multiple specializations. Gujarat National Law University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 6,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 857+ students

SKUAST

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Public
Veterinary
...+1 ICFRE

#94 NIRF Ranking
ICAR AIEEA Exams

SKUAST is a Public University, located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Established in 1982, SKUAST offers 1 programs such as MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

SSCHM Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

SSCHM Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1993, SSCHM Hyderabad offers 4 programs such as B.M.M., PGD, BHM, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

S.M.S. Medical College , Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

NEET Exams

S.M.S. Medical College is a None Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in , S.M.S. Medical College offers 2 programs such as MBBS, BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

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NIFT Gandhinagar

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private

70,800 - 3,32,000
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NIFT Exams
...+3 NIFT Entrance Exam , CBSE 12th , GSEB 12th

NIFT Gandhinagar is a Private Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 1986, NIFT Gandhinagar offers 5 programs such as Certificate, B.Des, MFM, M.Des, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT Gandhinagar fees range from INR 70,800 - INR 3,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 339+ students

PCTE Group of Institutes

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+2 MHRD , Govt. of India

59,400 - 1,01,400
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1.5 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 PSEB 12th , PTU MCA , CMAT

PCTE Group of Institutes is a Private Institute, located in Ludhiana, Punjab. Established in 1999, PCTE Group of Institutes offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, MCA, BSc in multiple specializations. PCTE Group of Institutes fees range from INR 59,400 - INR 1,01,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 2532+ students

HRC Delhi

4.0
(25 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

14,800 - 56,415
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CUET PG Exams
...+3 DU Science , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET

HRC Delhi is a Public Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1948, HRC Delhi offers 9 programs such as Diploma, B.Com, BSc, Certificate, MA in multiple specializations. HRC Delhi fees range from INR 14,800 - INR 56,415. Read More

Shortlisted by 4028+ students

IIT Dhanbad

4.2
(10 Reviews)
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Private
Other
...+1 MHRD

18,000 - 4,65,000
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26 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
#35 NIRF Ranking
UGC NET Exams
...+6 JEE Advanced , CAT , GATE , XAT , COAP , MAT

IIT Dhanbad is a Private Institute, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Established in 2010, IIT Dhanbad offers 8 programs such as MBA, B.Tech+MBA, B.Tech, PhD, M.Tech in multiple specializations. IIT Dhanbad fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 4,65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 390+ students

MDI Gurgaon

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
NBA
...+4 AMBA , SAQS , AIU , AICTE

3,22,667 - 24,70,000
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25.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
MAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

MDI Gurgaon is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 1973, MDI Gurgaon offers 3 programs such as PGPM, PGD, PGDM in multiple specializations. MDI Gurgaon fees range from INR 3,22,667 - INR 24,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 314+ students

Government Medical College , Surat

Surat, Gujarat

NEET Exams

Government Medical College is a None Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in , Government Medical College offers 2 programs such as MBBS, BDS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

NIFT BHOPAL

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
ISO

34,270 - 2,86,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
NIFT Exams
...+1 NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT BHOPAL is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, NIFT BHOPAL offers 4 programs such as Certificate, MFM, B.Des, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT BHOPAL fees range from INR 34,270 - INR 2,86,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 277+ students

Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,800 - 71,900
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6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
MAT Exams
...+6 D.Pharm , CG PPT , JEE , CGBSE 12th , CLAT , LSAT

Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh is a Private Institute, located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2006, Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh offers 29 programs such as BCA, MBA, LLM, MA, MJMC in multiple specializations. Dr. C.V. Raman University Bilaspur (CVRU Bilaspur), Chhattisgarh fees range from INR 2,800 - INR 71,900. Read More

Shortlisted by 27561+ students

VMMC

4.0
(20 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
NBA

16,000 - 51,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+5 AIIMS , UG , NEET , NEET SS , IPU CET

VMMC is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2001, VMMC offers 9 programs such as BSc, MD, DM, MCh, MS (Surgery) in multiple specializations. VMMC fees range from INR 16,000 - INR 51,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1786+ students

IIT Gandhinagar

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Government
AICTE
...+2 Ministry of HRD , Govt. of India

4,000 - 8,00,000
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19.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#39 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+3 IIT JAM , JEE Advanced , JEE Main

IIT Gandhinagar is a Government Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2008, IIT Gandhinagar offers 7 programs such as PGD, MA, B.Tech, PhD, M.Tech in multiple specializations. IIT Gandhinagar fees range from INR 4,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1298+ students

JSS Dental College

Mysuru, Karnataka
University
DCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

60,000 - 18,00,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams
...+1 NEET MDS

JSS Dental College is a University Institute, located in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 1986, JSS Dental College offers 5 programs such as Diploma, MBA, PGD, MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. JSS Dental College fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 18,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ students

Sri Venkateswara College

3.9
(7 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,405 - 26,880
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7.25 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , DU Science , CUET , CUET PG

Sri Venkateswara College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1961, Sri Venkateswara College offers 8 programs such as Diploma, B.Com, BSc, Certificate, PGD in multiple specializations. Sri Venkateswara College fees range from INR 12,405 - INR 26,880. Read More

Shortlisted by 1405+ students

Graphic Era University

4.2
(79 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Deemed to be University
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , AIU , NAAC

11,200 - 3,80,000
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48.5 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
#72 NIRF Ranking
MAT Exams
...+5 UK 12th , CAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

Graphic Era University is a Deemed to be University Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2008, Graphic Era University offers 17 programs such as M.Tech, B.Com, BSc, BCA, Certificate in multiple specializations. Graphic Era University fees range from INR 11,200 - INR 3,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8158+ students

Desh Bhagat Institute of Hotel Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mandi Gobindgar, Punjab
Private
Other

NCHMCT JEE Exams

Desh Bhagat Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute, located in Mandi Gobindgar, Punjab. Established in 2003, Desh Bhagat Institute of Hotel Management offers 3 programs such as Diploma, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

Vogue Institute of Art and Design

4.1
(35 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private Unaided
ISO
...+1 NAAC

46,020 - 2,99,500
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Vogue Institute of Art and Design is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1996, Vogue Institute of Art and Design offers 6 programs such as Diploma, BSc, Certificate, B.Des, BVA in multiple specializations. Vogue Institute of Art and Design fees range from INR 46,020 - INR 2,99,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 37505+ students

Government Medical College (GMC , Thiruvananthapuram) , Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government

17,370 - 1,60,350
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NEET Exams

Government Medical College is a Government Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1951, Government Medical College offers 13 programs such as Diploma, BSc, MD, MS, MDS in multiple specializations. Government Medical College fees range from INR 17,370 - INR 1,60,350. Read More

Shortlisted by 426+ students

St. Francis College for Women

4.3
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NAAC

5.2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Francis College for Women is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2002, St. Francis College for Women offers 11 programs such as Diploma, B.Com, BBM, BSc, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 274+ students

K. L. College Of Education

Rewari, Haryana
Private
NCTE

K. L. College Of Education is a Private Institute, located in Rewari, Haryana. Established in 2008, K. L. College Of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida

4.3
(13 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

70,000 - 1,38,349
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6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
MAT Exams
...+6 JEECUP , CAT , UPCET , XAT , GMAT , CMAT

JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1998, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida offers 7 programs such as Diploma, BSc, MCA, MBA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida fees range from INR 70,000 - INR 1,38,349. Read More

Shortlisted by 1153+ students

NIFT Raebareli

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
Public

3,29,800 - 5,58,000
Get Fee Details
UP 12th Exams
...+3 NIFT , CBSE 12th , NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT Raebareli is a Public Institute, located in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, NIFT Raebareli offers 4 programs such as Certificate, MFM, B.Des, BFTech in multiple specializations. NIFT Raebareli fees range from INR 3,29,800 - INR 5,58,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Government
AICTE

6,300 - 4,50,000
Get Fee Details
NEET PG Exams
...+4 UG , NEET , GPAT , NEET SS

Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala is a Government Institute, located in Patiala, Punjab. Established in 1953, Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala offers 11 programs such as Diploma, D Pharma, BSc, PGD, MD in multiple specializations. Government Medical College (GMC), Patiala fees range from INR 6,300 - INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1050+ students

All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,900 - 55,980
Get Fee Details

All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak is a Private Institute, located in Rohtak, Haryana. Established in 1944, All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak offers 9 programs such as Diploma, BSc, BCA, BBA, PGD in multiple specializations. All India Jat Heroes' Memorial College (AIJHMC), Rohtak fees range from INR 3,900 - INR 55,980. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ 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 22473 Colleges in India

Highest Package

CBSE 12th Exams

1,20,000

CBSE 10th Exams

1,40,000

NEET Exams

15,000 - 6,00,000

Median Package

UGC NET Exams

#94 NIRF Ranking

ICAR AIEEA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

NEET Exams

70,800 - 3,32,000

NIFT Exams

59,400 - 1,01,400

Median Package

CBSE 12th Exams

14,800 - 56,415

CUET PG Exams

18,000 - 4,65,000

Highest Package

#35 NIRF Ranking

UGC NET Exams

3,22,667 - 24,70,000

Avg Package

MAT Exams

NEET Exams

34,270 - 2,86,000

Avg Package

NIFT Exams

2,800 - 71,900

Avg Package

MAT Exams

16,000 - 51,000

NEET PG Exams

4,000 - 8,00,000

Avg Package

#39 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

60,000 - 18,00,000

NEET Exams

12,405 - 26,880

Avg Package

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

11,200 - 3,80,000

Highest Package

#72 NIRF Ranking

MAT Exams

NCHMCT JEE Exams

46,020 - 2,99,500

CBSE 12th Exams

17,370 - 1,60,350

NEET Exams

Avg Package

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

70,000 - 1,38,349

Avg Package

MAT Exams

3,29,800 - 5,58,000

UP 12th Exams

6,300 - 4,50,000

NEET PG Exams

3,900 - 55,980

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