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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 M K EDUCATION SOCIETIE'S GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, RV Institute of Legal Studies, St Joseph's Institute of Management, Newton's Institute of Engineering, SRI VIJAY VIDYALAYA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Gonna Institute of Information Technology & Sciences, SWAMI SARVANAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY-(MCA), SITM Guwahati, SRI KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, SSIPMT Raipur. 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

M K EDUCATION SOCIETIE'S GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

Amritsar, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 2,04,999
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

M K EDUCATION SOCIETIE'S GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS is a Private Institute, located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 2005, M K EDUCATION SOCIETIE'S GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MBA in multiple specializations. M K EDUCATION SOCIETIE'S GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 2,04,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

RV Institute of Legal Studies

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
BCI

65,000
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RV Institute of Legal Studies is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2000, RV Institute of Legal Studies offers 2 programs such as BBA+LLB, BA+LLB in multiple specializations. RV Institute of Legal Studies fees range from INR 65,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 274+ students

St Joseph's Institute of Management

4.3
(13 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000 - 4,90,000
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9 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
XAT Exams
...+1 CAT

St. Joseph's Institute of Management specialties

Region : Rural Strategic Location - Accessible to local communities - Focus on regional development

Tier : Strong Regional Institution - T3 (Strong) classification - Affiliated to Sambalpur University

Fees : Affordable Education - Fees vary by course - Estimated Rs10K-50K (Per Year)

ROI : Value-Oriented Outcomes - Career support for students - Enhances local employment

Flagship Courses : Diverse Arts & Commerce - Popular BA, BCom programs - Multiple humanities specializations

Placements : Dedicated Career Support - Active placement cell - Job fairs, interview coaching

Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Supports student placements - Fosters community connections

Shortlisted by 12522+ students

Newton's Institute of Engineering

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

15,500 - 1,40,000
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AP PGECET Exams
...+6 GATE , AP POLYCET , CAT , XAT , CMAT , AP EAMCET

Newton's Institute of Engineering is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2010, Newton's Institute of Engineering offers 6 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, MCA, M.E., MBA in multiple specializations. Newton's Institute of Engineering fees range from INR 15,500 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

SRI VIJAY VIDYALAYA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

SRI VIJAY VIDYALAYA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a None Institute, located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2016, SRI VIJAY VIDYALAYA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers 1 programs such as B.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Course and Fee (2)

Gonna Institute of Information Technology & Sciences

4.9
(31 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 80,000
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AP PGECET Exams
...+4 GATE , AP POLYCET , AP EAMCET , AP ICET

Gonna Institute of Information Technology & Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2009, Gonna Institute of Information Technology & Sciences offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, MCA, MBA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Gonna Institute of Information Technology & Sciences fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1153+ students

SWAMI SARVANAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY-(MCA)

Gurdaspur, Punjab
Local Body

46,000 - 93,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 PSEB 12th

SWAMI SARVANAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY-(MCA) is a Local Body Institute, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Established in 1999, SWAMI SARVANAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY-(MCA) offers 4 programs such as MSc, MCA, BSc, MBA in multiple specializations. SWAMI SARVANAND INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY-(MCA) fees range from INR 46,000 - INR 93,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Course and Fee (9)

SITM Guwahati

Guwahati, Assam
Private Unaided
AICTE

1,13,750 - 4,55,000
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JEE Advanced Exams
...+2 JEE Main , Assam CEE

SITM Guwahati is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 2011, SITM Guwahati offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, BSc, BBA in multiple specializations. SITM Guwahati fees range from INR 1,13,750 - INR 4,55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

SRI KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hanamkonda, Andhra Pradesh
Private

35,000 - 1,10,000
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SRI KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES is a Private Institute, located in Hanamkonda, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007, SRI KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES offers 2 programs such as M.Pharm, B.Pharm in multiple specializations. SRI KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Course and Fee (6)

SSIPMT Raipur

4.6
(22 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
AICTE
...+1 ISO

29,500 - 88,411
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CG PET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

SSIPMT Raipur is a Private Institute, located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2008, SSIPMT Raipur offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, MSc, BSc in multiple specializations. SSIPMT Raipur fees range from INR 29,500 - INR 88,411. Read More

Shortlisted by 3931+ students

INSOFE Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

2,50,000 - 9,90,000
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7.45 Lacs
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Placement Trends
NMAT Exams
...+2 JEE Main , NEET PG

INSOFE Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1901, INSOFE Hyderabad offers 8 programs such as MS, PGP, PhD, MBA, MSc in multiple specializations. INSOFE Hyderabad fees range from INR 2,50,000 - INR 9,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

LUTAWAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

45,000 - 90,000
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JEECUP Exams

LUTAWAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY is a Private Institute, located in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, LUTAWAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. LUTAWAN INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

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THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC

1,180 - 43,170
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN is a Private Aided Institute, located in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1968, THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN offers 12 programs such as BA, Certificate, PhD, MA, Diploma in multiple specializations. THE STANDARD FIREWORKS RAJARATNAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN fees range from INR 1,180 - INR 43,170. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

KIIT Gurgaon

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+2 Ministry of HRD , NAAC

59,500 - 75,500
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HSTES Exams
...+1 JEE Main

KIIT Gurgaon is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 1969, KIIT Gurgaon offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, BBA, BCA in multiple specializations. KIIT Gurgaon fees range from INR 59,500 - INR 75,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 27754+ students

Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,24,000 - 3,92,000
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MHT-CET Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , MHTCET MTech

Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1983, Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, B.E., Diploma in multiple specializations. Tatyasaheb Kore Institute of Engineering and Technology fees range from INR 1,24,000 - INR 3,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 126+ students

SHIVAM TECHNICAL CAMPUS

Khurja, Uttar Pradesh

28,000 - 50,250
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 UP 10th , JEECUP

SHIVAM TECHNICAL CAMPUS is a None Institute, located in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2011, SHIVAM TECHNICAL CAMPUS offers 3 programs such as D Pharma, Diploma, MBA in multiple specializations. SHIVAM TECHNICAL CAMPUS fees range from INR 28,000 - INR 50,250. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Course and Fee (9)

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES,CH. CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY,CAMPUS,MEERUT

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

50,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES,CH. CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY,CAMPUS,MEERUT is a None Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1995, INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES,CH. CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY,CAMPUS,MEERUT offers 8 programs such as BA, Certificate, MA, Diploma, M.Phil in multiple specializations. INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES,CH. CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY,CAMPUS,MEERUT fees range from INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Course and Fee (28)

SUNRISE ACADEMY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY

Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private Unaided

45,000 - 90,000
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UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SUNRISE ACADEMY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2012, SUNRISE ACADEMY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY offers 1 programs such as D Pharma in multiple specializations. SUNRISE ACADEMY MANAGEMENT SOCIETY fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Course and Fee (3)

SIVET College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

760 - 1,090
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9 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NIMCET

SIVET College is a Government Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1966, SIVET College offers 9 programs such as BA, MSc, M.Phil, BCA, Diploma in multiple specializations. SIVET College fees range from INR 760 - INR 1,090. Read More

Shortlisted by 972+ students

IMC Delhi

4.6
(7 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

1,96,000 - 2,00,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+1 MAT

IMC Delhi is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1994, IMC Delhi offers 8 programs such as LLB, BA+LLB, BBA+MBA, Diploma, BCA in multiple specializations. IMC Delhi fees range from INR 1,96,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 223+ students

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

50,000
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2.47 Lacs
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Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+4 TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2001, SMK Fomra Institute of Technology offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, B.E., M.E. in multiple specializations. SMK Fomra Institute of Technology fees range from INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9677+ students

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National resources centre for the National Cyber Security Program (NCSP).

25,000 - 1,30,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 10th Exams
...+5 Tamilnadu 10th , GATE , TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1999, Sree Sastha Group of Institutions offers 18 programs such as B.Tech, BA, B.Arch, MS, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Sree Sastha Group of Institutions fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 1,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 73658+ students

Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Engineering & Technology

Raigad, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

70,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 CAT , GMAT , XAT , MHT-CET , CMAT , MAT

Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Raigad, Maharashtra. Established in 2005, Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Engineering & Technology offers 6 programs such as B.Tech, MMS, Diploma, PGDBM, MCA in multiple specializations. Yadavrao Tasgaonkar Institute of Engineering & Technology fees range from INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Sphoorthy Engineering College (SEC), Hyderabad

4.4
(82 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 1,25,000
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TS EAMCET Exams
...+3 GATE , CBSE 10th , TBSE 10th

Sphoorthy Engineering College (SEC), Hyderabad is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2004, Sphoorthy Engineering College (SEC), Hyderabad offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, MBA in multiple specializations. Sphoorthy Engineering College (SEC), Hyderabad fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 57300+ students

SAI NATH COLLEGE

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

28,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 JEECUP , UP 12th

SAI NATH COLLEGE is a None Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2009, SAI NATH COLLEGE offers 5 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech, BSc in multiple specializations. SAI NATH COLLEGE fees range from INR 28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Course and Fee (18)

National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMR), Ponda

Ponda, Goa
Private
AICTE

5,09,999 - 18,30,999
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CMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMR), Ponda is a Private Institute, located in Ponda, Goa. Established in 1982, National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMR), Ponda offers 4 programs such as PGD, PGPM, PGDM, Diploma in multiple specializations. National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMR), Ponda fees range from INR 5,09,999 - INR 18,30,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

K.T.G. Group Of Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

K.T.G. Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1997, K.T.G. Group Of Institutions offers 7 programs such as BPT, Diploma, BAMS, MPT, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

B.S.M. Group Of Colleges

Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private

B.S.M. Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Established in 2001, B.S.M. Group Of Colleges offers 8 programs such as BA, B.Lib, M.Lib, LLB, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 214+ students

All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

2,300 - 10,200
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All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in , All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai offers 2 programs such as PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS), Chennai fees range from INR 2,300 - INR 10,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 145+ students

Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE

48,915 - 1,56,000
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15.7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+4 MAH MBA CET , CMAT , XAT , MAT

Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education is a Government Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1983, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education offers 6 programs such as BMS, MMS, MFM, MBA, PGD in multiple specializations. Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education fees range from INR 48,915 - INR 1,56,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 394+ 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

30,000 - 2,04,999

CBSE 12th Exams

65,000

1,00,000 - 4,90,000

Avg Package

XAT Exams

St. Joseph's Institute of Management specialties

15,500 - 1,40,000

AP PGECET Exams

30,000 - 80,000

AP PGECET Exams

46,000 - 93,000

CBSE 12th Exams

1,13,750 - 4,55,000

JEE Advanced Exams

35,000 - 1,10,000

29,500 - 88,411

CG PET Exams

2,50,000 - 9,90,000

Avg Package

NMAT Exams

45,000 - 90,000

JEECUP Exams

1,180 - 43,170

CBSE 12th Exams

59,500 - 75,500

HSTES Exams

1,24,000 - 3,92,000

MHT-CET Exams

28,000 - 50,250

CBSE 10th Exams

50,000

CBSE 12th Exams

45,000 - 90,000

UK 12th Exams

760 - 1,090

Avg Package

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

1,96,000 - 2,00,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

50,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

25,000 - 1,30,000

Avg Package

CBSE 10th Exams

70,000

GATE Exams

50,000 - 1,25,000

TS EAMCET Exams

28,000

CBSE 12th Exams

5,09,999 - 18,30,999

CMAT Exams

2,300 - 10,200

48,915 - 1,56,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

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