Best Science Colleges in India for Biology 2026

Top colleges in India include IIT Guwahati, PSGRKCW, IIT BHU, HRC Delhi, IIT Dhanbad, University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram, IIT Mandi, V.O. Chidambaram College, KASC Coimbatore, PUC Aizawl. India has around 596 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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  • 4.9Rating
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  • RatingGuwahati, Assam
  • RatingGovernment
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    6,000 - 8,00,000

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    #11 NIRF Ranking

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    UCEED Exams

    ...+6 JEE Main , CEPT , IIT JAM , CEED , JEE Advanced , NID

IIT Guwahati specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National & Global Ranks - Ranked #8 Engineering (NIRF 2025) - Global #344 (QS World 2025)
  • iconRegion : Strategic Northeast Location - Only IIT in Northeast India - Picturesque Brahmaputra river campus
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - Mid - Rs 8-8.56 L (Total)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Excellent - High placements, moderate fees
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs - Computer Science Engineering - Bachelor of Design
  • iconSpecialization : Niche Expertise - Top-ranked Data Science - Petroleum Engineering expertise
  • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong Tech & Core placements - Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Apple
  • iconTop Industries : Diverse Recruiting Sectors - IT/Tech (Google, Microsoft, Apple) - Finance (Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan)
  • iconDiversity : Vibrant Campus Diversity - Diverse students (28 states, 8+ countries) - Improved student gender rati
  • iconInternship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - High PPO conversion rate - Internships at leading tech companies
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Joint programs with global universities - Extensive international r
  • iconAlumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong entrepreneurial alumni - Leaders in diverse industries
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  • 4.4Rating
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  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate
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    1,380 - 1,12,000

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    CBSE 12th Exams

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PSGRKCW is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. PSGRKCW offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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    20,000 - 10,63,000

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    #31 NIRF Ranking

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    NATA Exams

    ...+6 NEET , CSIR , JEE Main , IIT JAM , UGC , GPAT

IIT BHU specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National Rankings - Rank #10 Nationally (NIRF Engineering 2024) - Rank #30 Nationally (NIRF Over
  • iconRegion : Strategic Cultural Hub - Located in historic Varanasi city - Part of vibrant academic ecosystem
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - B.Tech: Rs 8.35 L (Total) - M.Tech: Rs 62,380 (Total)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest packages - Strong career growth prospects
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical Engineering
  • iconSpecialization : Diverse Advanced Specializations - Offers B.Tech, M.Tech, IDD programs - Specializations in AI, Bioc
  • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Focus on IT, Consulting, Core Engineering - High placement rate for CSE
  • iconTop Industries : Leading Recruitment Sectors - IT (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) - Finance (Goldman Sachs), Consulting (
  • iconDiversity : Inclusive Academic Environment - Pan-India student intake - International research collaborations
  • iconInternship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - High stipends (Rs 4.5 L/month highest) - Internships at Google,
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with international universities - Joint research with
  • iconAlumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - Strong global alumni network - Notable leaders in tech, politics
  • iconGuest Lecturers : Distinguished Speaker Series - Industry experts, academic leaders - Regular seminars, workshops
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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingDelhi, Delhi
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    14,800 - 56,415

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    CUET PG Exams

    ...+3 DU Arts & Commerce , CUET , DU Science
HRC Delhi is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1948. HRC Delhi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    18,000 - 4,65,000

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    #35 NIRF Ranking

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    UGC NET Exams

    ...+6 COAP , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , CSIR NET , IIT JAM
IIT Dhanbad is a Private Institute located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2010. IIT Dhanbad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.0Rating
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  • RatingThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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    University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1866. University College (UC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      10,000 - 10,39,000

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      #58 NIRF Ranking

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      UGC NET Exams

      ...+5 JEE Main , IIT JAM , JEE Advanced , GATE , GMAT

    IIT Mandi specialties

    • iconRanking : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2025: #26 Engineering, #58 Overall. - NIRF 2024: #8 Innovation Category
    • iconRegion : Himalayan Foothills Advantage - Serene campus; conducive learning environment. - Focus on local chal
    • iconFees : Competitive Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs 8.25-10.27 L (Total). - M.Tech: Rs 61,000 (Total).
    • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong placement packages. - High demand for graduates.
    • iconFlagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering. - B.Tech Data Science and En
    • iconSpecialization : Innovative, Flexible Specializations - Flexible B.Tech General Engineering program. - New B.Tech Mic
    • iconPlacement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Software, Analytics. - Core Engineering, Consulting sect
    • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT, E-commerce, Consulting, Finance. - Manufacturing, Core Engineering.
    • iconDiversity : Inclusive Growth Initiatives - EWOK program for women empowerment. - "Drone Didi" skill development
    • iconInternship : Premium Internship Opportunities - PPOs from top tech companies. - Internships at Google, Microsoft,
    • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Collaborations with TU9 Germany, WPI USA. - MoUs with DRDL, Korean
    • iconAlumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Athar Aamir Khan (Civil Services Rank 2). - Founders of "The Solar La
    • iconGuest Lecturers : Expert Lecture Series - Regular talks by IIT faculty. - Industry experts, academic leaders.
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    V.O. Chidambaram College is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1951. V.O. Chidambaram College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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      21,000 - 93,000

    KASC Coimbatore is a Private Aided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1973. KASC Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 5.0Rating
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    • RatingAizawl, Mizoram
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      35,100

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      CUET Exams

    PUC Aizawl is a Government Institute located in Aizawl, Mizoram. It was established in the year 1958. PUC Aizawl offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Alagappa Government Arts College (AGAC), Sivaganga is a University Institute located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Alagappa Government Arts College (AGAC), Sivaganga offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • Rupee

        7,000 - 38,000

      ANJAC Sivakasi is a Private Aided Institute located in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. ANJAC Sivakasi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • 4.2Rating
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      • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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        5,415 - 2,12,000

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        MAH MBA CET Exams

        ...+6 Maharashtra HSC , CMAT , XAT , MAT , 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
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      • RatingKottayam, Kerala
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        Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1965. Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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        CSI Bishop Newbigin College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. CSI Bishop Newbigin College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • 3.9Rating
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        • RatingGandhinagar, Gujarat
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          7,000 - 6,15,300

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          JEE Main Exams

          ...+5 XAT , CAT , GUJCET , MAT , GATE
        Pandit Deendayal Energy University is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingKottayam, Kerala
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          CBSE 12th Exams

          ...+1 Kerala 12th
        Government College (GC), Kottayam is a Government Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1972. Government College (GC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingAurangabad, Maharashtra
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          4,640 - 14,520

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          CBSE 12th Exams

          ...+1 HBSE 12th
        Government Institute Of Science is a Government Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1974. Government Institute Of Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • 4.6Rating
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        • RatingPune, Maharashtra
        • RatingPrivate
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          ...+3 BCI , PCI , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
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          60,000 - 6,05,000

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          NATA Exams

          ...+6 CMAT , NEET , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , NID Entrance Exam , XAT

        MIT WPU specialties

        • iconRanking : Nationally Recognized Rankings - NIRF Engineering 101-150 (2024) - NIRF Pharmacy 72 (2024)
        • iconRegion : Strategic Pune Location - Proximity to IT and Auto Hubs - Access to diverse industrial opportunities
        • iconFees : Mid-Range Fees - Mid:Rs 11-15 L (Total B.Tech) - MBA:Rs 7-8.5 L (Total)
        • iconROI : Good Return on Investment - Good ROI with strong placements - High packages for B.Tech, MBA graduate
        • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs - B.Tech (CSE, AI/ML) - MBA programs
        • iconSpecialization : Future-Ready Specializations - New-age B.Tech specializations - AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Robotics
        • iconPlacement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Consulting, BFSI - Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft, Del
        • iconTop Industries : Diverse Industry Reach - Information Technology, Consulting - BFSI, Manufacturing, E-Commerce
        • iconDiversity : Inclusive Global Community - Diverse student community - Inclusive learning environment
        • iconInternship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships at Google, Amazon, TCS - Projects in IT, Automotive, Con
        • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Global student exchange programs - Partnerships with Johns Hopkins,
        • iconAlumni : Extensive Alumni Network - 100,000+ global alumni network - Alumni in top tech, finance roles
        • iconGuest Lecturers : Expert Guest Faculty - Renowned international academics - Industry experts and leaders
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        • 3.0Rating
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        • RatingThanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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          4,000 - 14,000

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          CBSE 12th Exams

          ...+1 Tamilnadu 12th
        RSGC Thanjavur is a Government Aided Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1955. RSGC Thanjavur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1954. S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            1,20,000 - 5,20,000

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            JEE Main Exams

            ...+3 SAT India , CBSE 12th , GATE
          Mahindra cole Centrale is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. Mahindra cole Centrale offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BA, BBA, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • 4.4Rating
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          • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
          • RatingPrivate
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            33,000 - 1,76,000

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            CBSE 12th Exams

            ...+1 Tamilnadu 12th
          DG Vaishnav College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. DG Vaishnav College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • 4.0Rating
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          • RatingSalem, Tamil Nadu
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            840 - 2,250

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            CBSE 12th Exams

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          GAC Salem is a Government Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1901. GAC Salem offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            CBSE 12th Exams

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          Malankara Catholic College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Malankara Catholic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • 4.0Rating
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          • RatingPapum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
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            29,000 - 3,18,000

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            CCMT Exams

            ...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , DASA UG , CAT , XAT , MAT
          NIT Arunachal Pradesh is a Government Institute located in Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. NIT Arunachal Pradesh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • 4.5Rating
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          • RatingAmravati, Maharashtra
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            3,245 - 17,480

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            CBSE 12th Exams

            ...+2 NID , Maharashtra HSC
          Shri Shivaji Science College is a Local Body Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1958. Shri Shivaji Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • 4.4Rating
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          • RatingVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
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            122 - 1,00,000

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            AILET Exams

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          BHU is a Government Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1916. BHU offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • 4.7Rating
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          • RatingKharagpur, West Bengal
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            27,650 - 25,00,000

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            #6 NIRF Ranking

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            JEE Main Exams

            ...+2 IIT JAM , JEE Advanced

          IIT Kharagpur specialties

          • iconRanking : Top National & Global Rankings - Ranked #5 NIRF Engineering 2025. - Ranked #222 QS World University
          • iconRegion : Strategic Campus Environment - Large, self-sufficient 2100-acre campus. - Well-connected to Kolkata
          • iconFees : Varied Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs 8.96 L (Total 4-year). - M.Tech: Rs 0.64 L (Total 2-year).
          • iconROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong placement packages across programs. - M.Tech offers 21.94x r
          • iconFlagship Course : Leading Programs Offered - B.Tech in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering. - MBA from Vinod Gupt
          • iconSpecialization : Niche & Interdisciplinary Specializations - Micro-specializations: Bio-energy, AI/ML. - Dual Degrees
          • iconPlacement Focus : Diverse Industry Placement Focus - Strong in Software, Consulting, Finance sectors. - Top companies:
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          • iconDiversity : Extensive Academic Diversity - 19 Departments, 13 Schools, 9 Centres. - Pioneering multidisciplinary
          • iconInternship : Global Internship Opportunities - International internships with top companies. - Projects in AI/ML,
          • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Strong International Collaborations - Dual PhD with University of Manchester. - Exchange programs wi
          • iconAlumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google/Alphabet Inc.). - Arvind Krishna (CEO
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          • 4.5Rating
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          • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
          • RatingPublic
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            1,000 - 4,00,000

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            #68 NIRF Ranking

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            AILET Exams

            ...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , NIMCET , CLAT

          Madras University is one of the best universities in India for Arts & Science courses. Being one of the oldest universities in South India, Madras University offers diverse courses in M.A and M.Sc. This best university in Tamil Nadu conducts the admission process for M.Sc courses on the basis of an entrance exam and the M.A admission at Madras University is based on the marks scored in qualifying exams. The MBA and MCA admission at Madras University is based on the marks scored in the TANCET exam.

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