Top Diploma Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top Diploma Colleges in India 2026

There are total 7975 Diploma colleges in India. Out of the total, 5697 Diploma colleges are private and 580 Diploma are owned by the government.CBSE 10th, GSEB 12th, MPBSE 10th, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th are accepted for admission in Diploma colleges in India. Top 10 Diploma colleges are Gandhi Engineering College, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Manipal University, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning, SRM University Chennai.

Diploma College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	7975
Accepted Entrance Exams	CBSE 10th, GSEB 12th, MPBSE 10th, MPBSE 12th, CBSE 12th
Average Fees	₹ 59.6 K
Average Placement	₹ 112500.0

Diploma Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Maharashtra	1173	₹ 73117
Uttar Pradesh	791	₹ 59613
Tamil Nadu	675	₹ 75990
Madhya Pradesh	558	₹ 53398
Karnataka	555	₹ 65544
Andhra Pradesh	432	₹ 41796
Rajasthan	423	₹ 56775
Haryana	421	₹ 52567
Gujarat	414	₹ 64624
West Bengal	374	₹ 64479

Top Govt Diploma Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Jawaharlal Nehru University	-	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	133	₹ 16000
Banaras Hindu University	216	₹ 18250
Jamia Millia Islamia	216	₹ 8970
Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning	-	-
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research	19	₹ 1200
Cochin University of Science and Technology	20	-
Gauhati University	-	-
Panjab University	18	₹ 22570
Madras University	-	₹ 5015

Top Private Diploma Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Gandhi Engineering College	-	₹ 62000
Manipal University	-	₹ 35000
SRM University Chennai	410	₹ 31000
LPU	296	₹ 100000
Institute of Chemical Technology	-	-
Amity University, Noida	-	₹ 110300
University of Mysore	-	₹ 35705
King George'S Medical University	-	-
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	-	₹ 35825
Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College	-	₹ 39800

Showing 6986 Diploma Colleges in India

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NCHMCT
...+1 UGC

20,000 - 3,18,000
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NCHMCT JEE Exams

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1814+ students

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), New Delhi

4.4
(7 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
Govt. of I
...+1 Other

40,400 - 3,02,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1987. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), New Delhi offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 796+ students

Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

7,15,050
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Asian College of Journalism, Chennai is a None Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Asian College of Journalism, Chennai offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 384+ students

CMC Vellore

3.6
(18 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 Other , TAMIL NADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY , The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University

1,200 - 14,82,568
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NEET PG Exams
...+4 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NEET , NEET SS

CMC Vellore is a Private Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1900. CMC Vellore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBBS, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8880+ students

NIFT Navi Mumbai

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
Govt. of I
...+1 Ministry of Textile NIFT Parliament ACt 2006 Act

41,300 - 3,45,700
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MFM Exams
...+5 XAT , NIFT Entrance Exam , MAT , GMAT , CAT

NIFT Navi Mumbai is a Government Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. NIFT Navi Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma, Certificate, M.Des, BFTech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1913+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Bangalore

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
IGNOU

40,000 - 2,25,000
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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20841+ students

Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Public
MCI
...+2 NABL , NAAC

90,210
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Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune is a Public Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1948. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3822+ students

Indian Institute of Mass Communication

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
Other

Indian Institute of Mass Communication is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1965. Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1060+ students

St. Xaviers College Mumbai

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,415 - 2,12,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , MAH MBA CET , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th , CAT

St. Xaviers College Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1869. St. Xaviers College Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2887+ students

GGSIPU

4.5
(136 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

70,000 - 4,62,000
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DU-B.Ed. Exams
...+6 NEET PG , CUET , NATA , JEE Main , NIMCET , CUET PG

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University specialties

Ranking : Strong National & Asian Rankings - NIRF 2025: #93 University, #22 Law - QS Asia 2025: #320 Asia, #81
Region : Capital City Advantage - Strategic location in Delhi - Proximity to major business hubs
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - Rs 1.02-8.51 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Competitive placements vs. fees
Flagship Course : Popular Professional Programs - Engineering (CSE, AI/ML) - Management (MBA), Law (BA/BBA LLB)
Specialization : Innovative Dual Degree Options - Dual MSc Digital Production (Poland) - B.Tech in AI/ML, Biotechnolo
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Consulting, E-commerce - Recruiters: TCS, Deloitte, Amaz
Top Industries : Leading Recruitment Sectors - IT, Consulting, E-commerce - Finance, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Diversity : Inclusive Student Community - 15% seats for International Students - 15% seats for Non-Delhi residen
Internship : Industry-Relevant Internships - Internships with Adobe, Accenture, Cvent - Projects in Software Dev,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Dual degrees with Polish universities - Partnerships with Russian,
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Taapsee Pannu (Actress), Guneet Monga (Producer) - Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Shortlisted by 10984+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+1 MAKAUT WB

40,000 - 2,25,000
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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1994. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, Certificate, BHM, B.A.+B.Ed. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18690+ students

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Kolkata

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Public
AICTE
...+2 Other , NCHMCT

40,000 - 67,200
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WBCHSE Exams
...+3 NCHM MSc JEE , CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Kolkata is a Public Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1963. Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 265+ students

MAMC Delhi

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Public
Internatio
...+1 MCI

10,000 - 39,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+4 CUET PG , NEET , UG , AIIMS

MAMC Delhi is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1959. MAMC Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBBS, Diploma, MSc, PGD, MD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1738+ students

JIPMER Puducherry

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Public
Medical Co

13 - 46,580
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#43 NIRF Ranking
NEET Exams
...+5 JIPMER PG , INI CET , NEET MDS , CBSE 12th , JIPMER MBBS

JIPMER Puducherry is a Public Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1823. JIPMER Puducherry offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1570+ students

Xavier Institute of Communications

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

10,000 - 2,41,000
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XIC OET Exams

Xavier Institute of Communications is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Xavier Institute of Communications offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 258+ students

WGSHA Manipal

Manipal, Karnataka
University
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

10,000 - 9,24,000
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CMAT Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , MAT

WGSHA Manipal is a University Institute located in Manipal, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1986. WGSHA Manipal offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 138+ students

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management

3.7
(15 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Govt. of W
...+1 MAKAUT WB

78,333 - 1,63,334
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WBCHSE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1999. Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18096+ students

IIJNM bangalore

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

3,75,000 - 7,50,000
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IIJNM bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2001. IIJNM bangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore

4.2
(14 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
Other
...+2 NCHMCT , ISO

15,000 - 1,80,000
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NCHM MSc JEE Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , Karnataka 2nd PUC , NCHMCT JEE

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1969. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 473+ students

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Chennai

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
IAO
...+2 NCHMCT , ISO

15,165 - 1,06,870
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 NCHM MSc JEE , CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ students

Jamia Hamdard

4.3
(32 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Deemed to be University
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

10,000 - 12,00,000
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#74 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 LSAT , JEE Main , CMAT , NEET , MAT , NIMCET

Jamia Hamdard is one of the best deemed-to-be universities in New Delhi, India. Jamia Hamdard is accredited with NAAC grade ‘A’. The university is most popular for its BBA course. Admission to Jamia Hamdard BBA programme is based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The university has an active placement cell and offers good opportunities to its students. The university also offers other courses such as B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, B.Tech and MBBS. Jamia Hamdard also offers various courses in distance mode through the School of Distance Learning

Shortlisted by 3136+ students

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
Other

68,000 - 26,27,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET MDS

Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1987. Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 451+ students

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition

4.6
(9 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
NCHMCT
...+2 Govt. of India , AICTE

39,020 - 1,80,000
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NCHM MSc JEE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition is a Government Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1990. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 201+ students

Madras Medical College

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
Medical Co
...+1 ISO9001-2008

20,000 - 60,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 CET , NEET , NEET SS , CBSE 12th , GPAT , Tamilnadu 12th

Madras Medical College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1835. Madras Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6495+ students

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private

1,890 - 1,20,000
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#79 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 MGU CAT , Kerala University Admission , Kerala 12th

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2007. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

IHM Kovalam

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
Other

25,933 - 70,000
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NCHM MSc JEE Exams
...+1 NCHMCT JEE

IHM Kovalam is a Private Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1970. IHM Kovalam offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

National Dairy Research Institute

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Karnal, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 Other

5,200
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ICAR AIEEA Exams

National Dairy Research Institute is a Private Institute located in Karnal, Haryana. It was established in the year 2008. National Dairy Research Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech, MVSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 276+ students

National Institute of Design Vijayawada

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Public
Government

1,75,000 - 7,48,000
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NID Entrance Exam Exams

National Institute of Design Vijayawada is a Public Institute located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. National Institute of Design Vijayawada offers Regular courses such as B.Des, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 328+ students

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Kolar, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

30,000 - 3,00,000
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NEET PG Exams

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research is a Government Institute located in Kolar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1984. Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

King George'S Medical University (KGMU) , Lucknow

4.5
(18 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 DCI , MCI , INC

48,000 - 1,64,000
Get Fee Details
#83 NIRF Ranking
NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET , CBSE 12th

King George'S Medical University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. King George'S Medical University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2996+ students

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20,000 - 3,18,000

NCHMCT JEE Exams

40,400 - 3,02,000

CBSE 12th Exams

7,15,050

1,200 - 14,82,568

NEET PG Exams

41,300 - 3,45,700

MFM Exams

40,000 - 2,25,000

90,210

5,415 - 2,12,000

XAT Exams

70,000 - 4,62,000

DU-B.Ed. Exams

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University specialties

40,000 - 2,25,000

40,000 - 67,200

WBCHSE Exams

10,000 - 39,000

NEET PG Exams

13 - 46,580

#43 NIRF Ranking

NEET Exams

10,000 - 2,41,000

XIC OET Exams

10,000 - 9,24,000

CMAT Exams

78,333 - 1,63,334

WBCHSE Exams

3,75,000 - 7,50,000

15,000 - 1,80,000

NCHM MSc JEE Exams

15,165 - 1,06,870

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

10,000 - 12,00,000

#74 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

68,000 - 26,27,000

NEET Exams

39,020 - 1,80,000

NCHM MSc JEE Exams

20,000 - 60,000

NEET PG Exams

1,890 - 1,20,000

#79 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

25,933 - 70,000

NCHM MSc JEE Exams

5,200

ICAR AIEEA Exams

1,75,000 - 7,48,000

NID Entrance Exam Exams

30,000 - 3,00,000

NEET PG Exams

48,000 - 1,64,000

#83 NIRF Ranking

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