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

Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Jan 16, 2026 12:25 AM IST

Top colleges in India include ABES Institute of Technology (ABESIT), Ghaziabad, Jamshedpur Co-operative College, Birbhum Mahavidyalaya, GBPEC Pauri, Saroj Educational Group, Mahavir Institute of Engineering and Technology, DAV Post Graduate College, Tezpur College, Rajeev Gandhi Industrial Training Institution, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar. India has around 21674 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 21674 Colleges in India

ABES Institute of Technology (ABESIT), Ghaziabad

3.8
(20 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Ministry o
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 1,44,000
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UPSEE Exams

ABES Institute of Technology (ABESIT), Ghaziabad is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, ABES Institute of Technology (ABESIT), Ghaziabad offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, MCA in multiple specializations. ABES Institute of Technology (ABESIT), Ghaziabad fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 1,44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 165+ students

Jamshedpur Co-operative College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
University
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

Jamshedpur Co-operative College is a University Institute, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 1954, Jamshedpur Co-operative College offers 7 programs such as M.Com, B.Com, MA, B.Ed, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 238+ students

Birbhum Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Birbhum, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Birbhum Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Birbhum, West Bengal. Established in 1979, Birbhum Mahavidyalaya offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

GBPEC Pauri

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pauri, Uttarakhand
Government
NBA
...+1 AICTE

33,480 - 2,64,000
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5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
UK 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , UKSEE

GBPEC Pauri is a Government Institute, located in Pauri, Uttarakhand. Established in 1989, GBPEC Pauri offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, PhD, MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. GBPEC Pauri fees range from INR 33,480 - INR 2,64,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 199+ students

Saroj Educational Group

5.0
(7 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private

28,000 - 1,27,350
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UPSEE Exams

Saroj Educational Group is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, Saroj Educational Group offers 7 programs such as B.Pharm, MCA, M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Saroj Educational Group fees range from INR 28,000 - INR 1,27,350. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Mahavir Institute of Engineering and Technology

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 2,73,000
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6 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+6 CAT , OJEE , XAT , CMAT , MAT , CUET PG

Mahavir Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2009, Mahavir Institute of Engineering and Technology offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Mahavir Institute of Engineering and Technology fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,73,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

DAV Post Graduate College

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
National A
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+3 XAT , CAT , MAT

DAV Post Graduate College is a Government Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1938, DAV Post Graduate College offers 6 programs such as M.Com, PGD, B.Com, MA, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 228+ students

Tezpur College

5.0
(5 Reviews)
Tezpur, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

Tezpur College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Tezpur, Assam. Established in 1965, Tezpur College offers 5 programs such as Certificate, B.Com, BBA, BA, M.Phil in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 167+ students

Rajeev Gandhi Industrial Training Institution

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private

MHT-CET Exams
...+3 GATE , GPAT , JEE Main

Rajeev Gandhi Industrial Training Institution is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in , Rajeev Gandhi Industrial Training Institution offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, B.E., M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar

Bidar, Karnataka
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

1,25,000 - 3,60,000
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4 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 GATE , CAT , Karnataka PGCET , NIMCET , XAT , CMAT

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar is a Private Institute, located in Bidar, Karnataka. Established in 1980, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar offers 6 programs such as MCA, M.Tech, BPEd, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Bidar fees range from INR 1,25,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 111+ students

IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida

4.7
(12 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

80,000 - 8,80,000
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3.35 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+4 CUET , MAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida is a Private Institute, located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1993, IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida offers 6 programs such as LLM, BBA+MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech, MA in multiple specializations. IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILM), Greater Noida fees range from INR 80,000 - INR 8,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT), Jabalpur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
ISO
...+1 AICTE

30,000 - 1,94,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 MP BE , MPBSE 12th , GATE , CBSE 12th , MPBSE 10th , JEE Main

Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT), Jabalpur is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT), Jabalpur offers 10 programs such as M.Com, B.Com, M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT), Jabalpur fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,94,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1942+ students

NGFCET Palwal

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Palwal, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC A+

30,000 - 1,01,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams

NGFCET Palwal is a Private Institute, located in Palwal, Haryana. Established in 2008, NGFCET Palwal offers 10 programs such as MCA, B.Com, M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. NGFCET Palwal fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,01,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 193+ students

Bansal Group of Institutes

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

35,000 - 90,000
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Bansal Group of Institutes is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2000, Bansal Group of Institutes offers 5 programs such as B.Pharm, MCA, MBA, M.E., B.E. in multiple specializations. Bansal Group of Institutes fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

Course and Fee (15)

Shee Dnyanesh Mahavidyalaya

Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

Shee Dnyanesh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1968, Shee Dnyanesh Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs such as BA, Certificate, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Centurion University Rayagada

Rayagada, Odisha
Private

40,000 - 80,000
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CUEE Exams

Centurion University Rayagada is a Private Institute, located in Rayagada, Odisha. Established in , Centurion University Rayagada offers 4 programs such as B.Pharm, Diploma, BSc, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Centurion University Rayagada fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Course and Fee (11)

Shri Shivaji College of Agricultural Biotechnology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 MCAER, Pune

4,000
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Shri Shivaji College of Agricultural Biotechnology is a Private Institute, located in Amravati, Maharashtra. Established in 2004, Shri Shivaji College of Agricultural Biotechnology offers 2 programs such as MSc, BSc in multiple specializations. Shri Shivaji College of Agricultural Biotechnology fees range from INR 4,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Akal University, Talwandi Sabo

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+2 NCTE , Govt of Punjab

22,000 - 2,00,000
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CAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , GMAT , XAT , CMAT , MAT , BITSAT

Akal University, Talwandi Sabo is a Private Institute, located in Bathinda, Punjab. Established in 2015, Akal University, Talwandi Sabo offers 11 programs such as M.Com, BA+B.Ed, B.Com, B.Tech, MA in multiple specializations. Akal University, Talwandi Sabo fees range from INR 22,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12610+ students

Gumla Polytechnic

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Gumla, Jharkhand
University
AICTE

54,100
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Jharkhand Polytechnic Exams

Gumla Polytechnic is a University Institute, located in Gumla, Jharkhand. Established in 1972, Gumla Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Gumla Polytechnic fees range from INR 54,100. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

All Saints' College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

All Saints' College is a Private Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1964, All Saints' College offers 7 programs such as M.Com, Certificate, B.Com, MA, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

6,900 - 12,00,000
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ATMA Exams
...+6 FDDI , CAT , Academy , NIFT , CMAT , XAT

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2009, Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies offers 11 programs such as Certificate, PGD, B.Com, MMS, MBA in multiple specializations. Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies fees range from INR 6,900 - INR 12,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

Ram Sajivan Singh P.G. College

Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Ram Sajivan Singh P.G. College is a Private Institute, located in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, Ram Sajivan Singh P.G. College offers 8 programs such as M.Com, B.Com, MA, LLB, BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPS), Ganjam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ganjam, Odisha
Private
AICTE

1,00,000 - 2,60,000
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OJEE Exams

College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPS), Ganjam is a Private Institute, located in Ganjam, Odisha. Established in 1979, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPS), Ganjam offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (CPS), Ganjam fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 2,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Govt. College (GC), Malapuram

Malapuram, Kerala
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,150
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Govt. College (GC), Malapuram is a Government Institute, located in Malapuram, Kerala. Established in 1972, Govt. College (GC), Malapuram offers 5 programs such as M.Com, B.Com, MA, BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Govt. College (GC), Malapuram fees range from INR 3,150. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

RR Group

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private

30,150 - 3,02,000
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20 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
UPCET BTech Exams
...+6 CAT , NATA , CMAT , XAT , JEECUP , MAT

RR Group is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, RR Group offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Arch, Diploma in multiple specializations. RR Group fees range from INR 30,150 - INR 3,02,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4998+ students

Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharwad, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,20,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Dharwad, Karnataka. Established in 1992, Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy offers 4 programs such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Soniya Education Trust s College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Balaji Engineering

Junagadh, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

Balaji Engineering is a Private Institute, located in Junagadh, Gujarat. Established in 2012, Balaji Engineering offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Manoharbhai Patel College of Agriculture

Gondia, Maharashtra
Private
Government

Manoharbhai Patel College of Agriculture is a Private Institute, located in Gondia, Maharashtra. Established in , Manoharbhai Patel College of Agriculture offers 1 programs such as BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Govt College (GC), Kangra

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 Other

Govt College (GC), Kangra is a Government Institute, located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2006, Govt College (GC), Kangra offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Abhinav Education Society's College of Pharmacy (AESCOP), Pune

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
MHRD
...+3 Govt. of Maharashtra , AICTE , DTE

Abhinav Education Society's College of Pharmacy (AESCOP), Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2007, Abhinav Education Society's College of Pharmacy (AESCOP), Pune offers 1 programs such as B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ 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

50,000 - 1,44,000

UPSEE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

33,480 - 2,64,000

Avg Package

UK 12th Exams

28,000 - 1,27,350

UPSEE Exams

50,000 - 2,73,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

CMAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

MHT-CET Exams

1,25,000 - 3,60,000

Median Package

CBSE 10th Exams

80,000 - 8,80,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

30,000 - 1,94,000

CBSE 10th Exams

30,000 - 1,01,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

35,000 - 90,000

40,000 - 80,000

CUEE Exams

4,000

22,000 - 2,00,000

CAT Exams

54,100

Jharkhand Polytechnic Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

6,900 - 12,00,000

ATMA Exams

1,00,000 - 2,60,000

OJEE Exams

3,150

CBSE 12th Exams

30,150 - 3,02,000

Avg Package

UPCET BTech Exams

1,20,000

CBSE 12th Exams

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