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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Jan 15, 2026 02:51 AM IST

There are 21674 top colleges in India offering courses across multiple streams, including Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Science, Arts and Humanities. Choose from 1563 government and 15484 private colleges, with the fees range from INR 13 - INR 7,24,78,800. Admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination or entrance exams like MDU, CEE AMPAI Masters, SPSAT, UPESEAT, PID DAT, PGET, CENTAC, IRMASAT, JIPMER MDS, DU. Top colleges in India include Narayana Pharmacy College, Cauvery College for Women, United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida, Sancheti Healthcare Academy, Derozio Memorial College, GEC Surat, Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry, Praxis Business School, Kolkata, L.B.S. College, Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21674 Colleges in India

Narayana Pharmacy College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

70,000
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GPAT Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

Narayana Pharmacy College is a Private Institute, located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2008, Narayana Pharmacy College offers 2 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Narayana Pharmacy College fees range from INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Cauvery College for Women

4.9
(8 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC

22,050 - 37,240
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1 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Cauvery College for Women is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, Cauvery College for Women offers 13 programs such as B.Com, M.Com, BPEd, BBA, BSW in multiple specializations. Cauvery College for Women fees range from INR 22,050 - INR 37,240. Read More

Shortlisted by 217+ students

United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida

4.0
(22 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
PCI
...+2 BTE , AICTE

84,995 - 1,39,995
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IPU CET Exams
...+5 UPCET BTech , GATE , UPSEE , JEE Main , JEECUP

United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida offers 12 programs such as BA+LLB, Diploma, B.Tech, BJMC, D Pharma in multiple specializations. United College of Engineering & Research (UCER), Greater Noida fees range from INR 84,995 - INR 1,39,995. Read More

Shortlisted by 44043+ students

Sancheti Healthcare Academy

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

35,000
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Sancheti Healthcare Academy is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2011, Sancheti Healthcare Academy offers 4 programs such as PGD, Certificate, BPT, MPT in multiple specializations. Sancheti Healthcare Academy fees range from INR 35,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 615+ students

Derozio Memorial College

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
University
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Derozio Memorial College is a University Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1996, Derozio Memorial College offers 3 programs such as BA, B.Com, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

GEC Surat

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Government
AICTE

GUJCET Exams
...+4 GATE , GSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

GEC Surat is a Government Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 2004, GEC Surat offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry

Passighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Private
DCI

ICAR AIEEA Exams

Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry is a Private Institute, located in Passighat, Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 1993, Central Agricultural University : College of Horticulture & Forestry offers 2 programs such as MSc, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 139+ students

Praxis Business School, Kolkata

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

5,65,000 - 6,05,000
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9.08 Lacs
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XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , PAT

Praxis Business School specialties

Rankings : Top Ranked in East India - Ranked #2 in Kolkata and #4 in East India by Times B-School Survey 2022 - PGP in Data Science ranked #1 in India by Analytics India Magazine (AIM)

Region : Strategic Dual-City Presence - Main residential campus in Kolkata, the commercial and educational hub of Eastern India - Second campus in Bangalore, providing direct access to India's Silicon Valley and tech ecosystem

Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 11.30 L (Total for 2-year PGDM) - Rs 6.05 L (Total for 9-month PGPDS)

ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average CTC of Rs 9.08 LPA against a tuition fee of Rs 11.30 L - High-performing students secure packages up to Rs 17.60 LPA

Flagship Courses : PGDM & PGP in Data Science - AICTE-approved 2-year PGDM with super-specializations - Pioneering 9-month PGP in Data Science with 25+ batches of legacy

Specializations : Digital-Ready Super Specializations - Industry-first specializations in Business Analytics and Data Science - Curriculum co-created with knowledge partners like PwC and ICICI Bank

Placements : Strong BFSI & Consulting Focus - Consistent 90%+ placement record across batches - Top sectors include BFSI, Consulting, and IT/ITES

Diversity : Multi-Disciplinary Batch Profile - Academic mix: 46% Commerce, 25% Engineering, 15% BBA, and 11% Science - Strong representation of both freshers (80%) and experienced professionals

Internships : Mandatory Corporate Internships - 8-week summer internship program integrated into the PGDM curriculum - Internships secured at top firms like Tata Steel, PwC, and HSBC

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global & Industry Alliances - Knowledge partnership with PwC for the Data Science program - Global alliance with Polytechnic College (PTC) Suriname for international exposure

Alumni : Global Analytics Network - Strong alumni presence in leadership roles at ICICI Bank, PwC, and EY - Network of 25+ batches contributing to a robust corporate referral system

Guest Lecturers : Industry Practitioner Sessions - Regular masterclasses by senior leaders from the analytics and finance sectors - Curriculum delivery by faculty with significant corporate experience

Hostel : Premium Single Occupancy - 108 single-occupancy, fully furnished rooms on the Kolkata campus - Air-conditioned rooms available on request, a rare feature for this category

Infrastructure : 2-Acre Eco-Friendly Campus - Modern academic blocks with Wi-Fi enabled collaborative classrooms - Dedicated Student Activity Centre (SAC) for recreation and indoor sports

Shortlisted by 3575+ students

L.B.S. College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

NIMCET Exams
...+6 CAT , CMAT , XAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , GMAT

L.B.S. College is a Private Institute, located in Pratapgarh(Rj), Rajasthan. Established in 2011, L.B.S. College offers 8 programs such as Diploma, BBM, MCA, MSc, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
PCI

GPAT Exams
...+1 AP PGECET

Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2010, Vallabhaneni Venkatadri Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers 2 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

MRK Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 GATE , TANCET , TNEA

MRK Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2014, MRK Institute of Technology offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Govt Kaktiya PG college

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh
Government

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CGBSE 12th

Govt Kaktiya PG college is a Government Institute, located in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 1960, Govt Kaktiya PG college offers 9 programs such as LLB, B.Com, M.Com, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 583+ students

Institute of Law Nirma University

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
University
BCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

46,000
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CLAT Exams

Institute of Law Nirma University is a University Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2007, Institute of Law Nirma University offers 6 programs such as BA+LLB, Diploma, LLM, PhD, B.Com+LLB in multiple specializations. Institute of Law Nirma University fees range from INR 46,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,29,000 - 3,60,000
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13.4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
COMEDK UGET Exams
...+2 BITSAT , JEE Main

Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1997, Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Vivekananda Institute of Technology (VKIT), Bangalore fees range from INR 1,29,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ students

Santhiram College of Pharmacy

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

55,000 - 1,00,000
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GPAT Exams
...+1 AP PGECET

Santhiram College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007, Santhiram College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as M.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Santhiram College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

63,000 - 2,52,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GUJCET , JEE Main

Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2008, Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Narnarayan Shastri Institute of Technology fees range from INR 63,000 - INR 2,52,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Muralidhar Girls' College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Muralidhar Girls' College is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1940, Muralidhar Girls' College offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Shri Shivaji College of Horticulture

Amravati, Maharashtra
Private

Shri Shivaji College of Horticulture is a Private Institute, located in Amravati, Maharashtra. Established in 2003, Shri Shivaji College of Horticulture offers 1 programs such as BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

DSP Hyderabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
Pharmacy C
...+2 Govt of Telangana , AICTE

DSP Hyderabad is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1997, DSP Hyderabad offers 4 programs such as M.Pharm, D Pharma, Pharm.D, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 365+ students

Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

18,000 - 5,16,720
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JEXPO Exams
...+6 JEMAT , GATE , WBUT PGET , WBCHSE , MAT , WBJEE

Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2001, Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata offers 9 programs such as Diploma, B.Tech, MCA, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 5,16,720. Read More

Shortlisted by 350+ students

Shri Jai Narain P.G. College

3.1
(8 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC

Shri Jai Narain P.G. College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011, Shri Jai Narain P.G. College offers 9 programs such as LLB, B.Com, M.Com, BPEd, BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

N.S.S. College

Idukki, Kerala
Private
AICTE

3,465 - 5,830
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

N.S.S. College is a Private Institute, located in Idukki, Kerala. Established in 1995, N.S.S. College offers 6 programs such as B.Com, BBA, BSc, MSc, BA in multiple specializations. N.S.S. College fees range from INR 3,465 - INR 5,830. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Rajkot

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 GSEB 10th

Government Polytechnic (GP), Rajkot is a Government Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 1964, Government Polytechnic (GP), Rajkot offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

H.R. Institute of Pharmacy

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

1,54,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

H.R. Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, H.R. Institute of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as M.Pharm, D Pharma, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. H.R. Institute of Pharmacy fees range from INR 1,54,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2004, Dr. D. Y. Patil Science & Computer Science College offers 9 programs such as Certificate, B.Voc, MSc, BSc, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

RVIT Bijnor

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

61,200
Get Fee Details
UPCET BTech Exams
...+6 UPSEE , UP 12th , JEECUP , UPCET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

RVIT Bijnor is a Private Institute, located in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2009, RVIT Bijnor offers 2 programs such as Diploma, B.Tech in multiple specializations. RVIT Bijnor fees range from INR 61,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

DrTTIT

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolar, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

4.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
COMEDK UGET Exams
...+3 GATE , Karnataka PGCET , JEE Main

DrTTIT is a Private Institute, located in Kolar, Karnataka. Established in 1986, DrTTIT offers 3 programs such as B.E., M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

ELTIS Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

1,875 - 21,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

ELTIS Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1971, ELTIS Pune offers 2 programs such as Diploma, Certificate in multiple specializations. ELTIS Pune fees range from INR 1,875 - INR 21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Private
DTE, Mumba
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

85,000 - 95,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 GPAT , Maharashtra HSC

Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Established in 2005, Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy offers 4 programs such as M.Pharm, D Pharma, Diploma, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Govindrao Nikam College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 85,000 - INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 689+ students

Raiganj University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Raiganj, West Bengal
Government
NAAC

3,840
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Raiganj University is a Government Institute, located in Raiganj, West Bengal. Established in 2015, Raiganj University offers 5 programs such as B.Com, MSc, BSc, MA, BA in multiple specializations. Raiganj University fees range from INR 3,840. Read More

Shortlisted by 79+ 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 21674 Colleges in India

70,000

GPAT Exams

22,050 - 37,240

Avg Package

84,995 - 1,39,995

IPU CET Exams

35,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

GUJCET Exams

ICAR AIEEA Exams

5,65,000 - 6,05,000

Avg Package

XAT Exams

Praxis Business School specialties

NIMCET Exams

GPAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

46,000

CLAT Exams

1,29,000 - 3,60,000

Avg Package

COMEDK UGET Exams

55,000 - 1,00,000

GPAT Exams

63,000 - 2,52,000

GSEB 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

18,000 - 5,16,720

JEXPO Exams

3,465 - 5,830

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

1,54,000

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

61,200

UPCET BTech Exams

Avg Package

COMEDK UGET Exams

1,875 - 21,000

CBSE 12th Exams

85,000 - 95,000

CBSE 12th Exams

3,840

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