Top Colleges in India 2026

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Updated on - Jan 26, 2026 12:09 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai, LSR, Kamala Nehru College, NIT Trichy, AIIMS Delhi (AIIMS), Delhi, NID Ahmedabad, IIT Madras, CMC Vellore, IIM Ahmedabad, NIFT Navi Mumbai. India has around 21664 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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  • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1954, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai offers 3 programs in the stream of Science, Vocational. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 3,18,000. Read More
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    3,300 - 67,140

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    DU Arts & Commerce Exams

    ...+3 CUET PG , CUET , DU Science

Lady Shri Ram College for Women specialties

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    1,080 - 19,400

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+5 CUET PG , CUET , DU Science , DU Arts & Commerce , CTET
Kamala Nehru College is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1964, Kamala Nehru College offers 4 programs in the stream of Arts, Science, Commerce and Banking. Kamala Nehru College fees range from INR 1,080 - INR 19,400. Read More
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  • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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    13,150 - 6,25,000

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NIT Trichy specialties

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AIIMS Delhi specialties

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  • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+2 GSEB 12th , NID Entrance Exam

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad specialties

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    5,000 - 3,00,000

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    JEE Main Exams

    ...+3 CAT , IIT JAM , JEE Advanced

IIT Madras specialties

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  • RatingVellore, Tamil Nadu
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    ...+3 Other , TAMIL NADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY , The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University
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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+4 NEET PG , Tamilnadu 12th , NEET SS , NEET

Christian Medical College, Vellore specialties

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  • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
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    10,00,000 - 33,00,000

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Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad specialties

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  • RatingNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
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    XAT Exams

    ...+5 CAT , MFM , NIFT Entrance Exam , MAT , GMAT

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Navi Mumbai specialties

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  • 4.4Rating
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  • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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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. Established in 1987, Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), New Delhi offers 6 programs in the stream of Arts, Science, Vocational, Management. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), New Delhi fees range from INR 40,400 - INR 3,02,000. Read More
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  • RatingDelhi, Delhi
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    1,02,000 - 2,00,999

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    IPU CET Exams

Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2005, Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education offers 5 programs in the stream of Arts, Media and Mass Communication, Commerce and Banking, Education, Management. Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education fees range from INR 1,02,000 - INR 2,00,999. Read More
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Asian College of Journalism, Chennai is a None Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1994, Asian College of Journalism, Chennai offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. Asian College of Journalism, Chennai fees range from INR 7,15,050. Read More
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  • RatingWarangal, Telangana
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    10,100 - 5,00,000

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    #63 NIRF Ranking

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    DASA UG Exams

    ...+6 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , CCMT , JEE Main , CAT , NIMCET

National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT Warangal) specialties

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    40,000 - 2,25,000

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2011, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Bangalore offers 5 programs in the stream of Arts, Science, Vocational. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Bangalore fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 2,25,000. Read More
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    20,000 - 8,10,000

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    JEE Main Exams

    ...+5 CEED , JEE Advanced , UCEED , IIT JAM , GATE

IIT Delhi specialties

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  • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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Armed Forces Medical College specialties

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Indian Institute of Mass Communication is a Government Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1965, Indian Institute of Mass Communication offers 2 programs in the stream of Vocational, Management. Read More
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National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi specialties

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  • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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    5,415 - 2,12,000

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+6 XAT , MAH MBA CET , CAT , CMAT , Maharashtra HSC , MAT

St. Xaviers College, Mumbai specialties

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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    50,000 - 12,07,500

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+4 Karnataka 2nd PUC , XAT , CAT , MAT
IMCU bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1994, IMCU bangalore offers 6 programs in the stream of Arts, Hotel Management, Science, Vocational, Management. IMCU bangalore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 12,07,500. Read More
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    70,000 - 4,62,000

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    LSAT-India Exams

    ...+6 AILET , UP B.Ed. Joint , DU-B.Ed. , FMGE , HPU B.Ed. , CLAT

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University specialties

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    CUET PG Exams

    ...+4 NEET PG , JEE Main , NIMCET , GATE

Jawaharlal Nehru University specialties

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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    1,81,750

Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (AIHMCT), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1996, Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (AIHMCT), Bangalore offers 1 programs in the stream of Hotel Management. Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (AIHMCT), Bangalore fees range from INR 1,81,750. Read More
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    94,620 - 4,07,000

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    GATE Exams

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NIPER Hyderabad is a None University, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2007, NIPER Hyderabad offers 4 programs in the stream of Science, Management, Engineering, Pharmacy. NIPER Hyderabad fees range from INR 94,620 - INR 4,07,000. Read More
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  • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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    40,000 - 67,200

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+3 NCHMCT JEE , WBCHSE , NCHM MSc JEE

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Kolkata specialties

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  • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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    40,000 - 2,25,000

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1994, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata offers 5 programs in the stream of Arts, Science, Vocational, Hotel Management. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 2,25,000. Read More
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Xavier Institute of Communications is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1969, Xavier Institute of Communications offers 3 programs in the stream of Vocational, Management. Xavier Institute of Communications fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 2,41,000. Read More
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    CUET PG Exams

    ...+4 NEET PG , UG , AIIMS , NEET

Maulana Azad Medical College specialties

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  • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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    15,000 - 1,31,000

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    DASA UG Exams

    ...+6 KCET , CCMT , JEE Main , CAT , CCMN , JEE Advanced

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal specialties

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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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