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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Nov 21, 2025 12:06 AM IST

There are 21672 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 Calcutta University, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (RGIP), Kasaragod, R P Sarathy Institute of Technology, GWEC Ajmer, Sree Chaitanya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, MIES RM Law College, Birsa Agricultural University, ST. Thomas Institute of Science and Technology, Warangal Institute of Technology and Science, Shivaji University. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21672 Colleges in India

Calcutta University

4.3
(43 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,400 - 42,000
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#47 NIRF Ranking
WBJEE Exams

Calcutta University is a Public University, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1857, Calcutta University offers 11 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Arts, Education, Engineering. Calcutta University fees range from INR 2,400 - INR 42,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1117+ students

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (RGIP), Kasaragod

Kasaragod, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

1,79,000
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KEAM Exams
...+1 GPAT

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (RGIP), Kasaragod is a Private Institute, located in Kasaragod, Kerala. Established in 2006, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (RGIP), Kasaragod offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy (RGIP), Kasaragod fees range from INR 1,79,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

R P Sarathy Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

35,000 - 95,000
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TNEA Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , TANCET , GATE , Tamilnadu 12th

R P Sarathy Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, R P Sarathy Institute of Technology offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering. R P Sarathy Institute of Technology fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 14026+ students

GWEC Ajmer

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

RBSE 10th Exams
...+3 REAP , JEE Main , CBSE 10th

GWEC Ajmer is a Private Institute, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Established in 2002, GWEC Ajmer offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Sree Chaitanya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Karimnagar, Telangana
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

GPAT Exams
...+1 TS PGECET

Sree Chaitanya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Karimnagar, Telangana. Established in 2008, Sree Chaitanya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers 3 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

MIES RM Law College

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Bar Counci

29,340
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MIES RM Law College is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2016, MIES RM Law College offers 1 programs in the stream of Law. MIES RM Law College fees range from INR 29,340. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Birsa Agricultural University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Public

Birsa Agricultural University is a Public University, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Established in 1981, Birsa Agricultural University offers 6 programs in the stream of Science, Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 210+ students

ST. Thomas Institute of Science and Technology

Trivandrum, Kerala
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 75,000
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KEAM Exams

ST. Thomas Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Trivandrum, Kerala. Established in 2010, ST. Thomas Institute of Science and Technology offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. ST. Thomas Institute of Science and Technology fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Warangal Institute of Technology and Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Warangal, Telangana
Private
AICTE

TS EAMCET Exams
...+1 TS POLYCET

Warangal Institute of Technology and Science is a Private Institute, located in Warangal, Telangana. Established in 2009, Warangal Institute of Technology and Science offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

Shivaji University

4.0
(43 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Public
UGC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,000 - 2,37,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Shivaji University is a Public University, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1962, Shivaji University offers 23 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts. Shivaji University fees range from INR 2,000 - INR 2,37,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 180+ students

Chhotu Ram Institute of Law

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Private
Bar Counci

9,000 - 40,000
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HSTES Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Chhotu Ram Institute of Law is a Private Institute, located in Rohtak, Haryana. Established in 2009, Chhotu Ram Institute of Law offers 4 programs in the stream of Law, Engineering. Chhotu Ram Institute of Law fees range from INR 9,000 - INR 40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 238+ students

A G Patil Institute Of Technology (AGPIT), Solapur

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

81,000
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MHT-CET Exams

A G Patil Institute Of Technology (AGPIT), Solapur is a Private Institute, located in Solapur, Maharashtra. Established in 2008, A G Patil Institute Of Technology (AGPIT), Solapur offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. A G Patil Institute Of Technology (AGPIT), Solapur fees range from INR 81,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

TMC Agartala

Agartala, Tripura
Private
MCI

Tripura NEET Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

TMC Agartala is a Private Institute, located in Agartala, Tripura. Established in 2005, TMC Agartala offers 4 programs in the stream of Science, Medical. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

Sat Kaival College of Pharmacy

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Anand, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

GPAT Exams

Sat Kaival College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Anand, Gujarat. Established in 2006, Sat Kaival College of Pharmacy offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Bhadrak Institute of Engineering & Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

69,000
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Bhadrak Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1997, Bhadrak Institute of Engineering & Technology offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. Bhadrak Institute of Engineering & Technology fees range from INR 69,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Gujarat University (Gujarat University) , Ahmedabad

4.2
(169 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government
NAAC

4,500 - 2,60,000
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Gujarat University is a Government University, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1949, Gujarat University offers 19 programs in the stream of IT, Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts, Management. Gujarat University fees range from INR 4,500 - INR 2,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4537+ students

Tolani Institute of Pharmacy

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kachchh, Gujarat
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

2,200 - 11,300
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GUJCET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Tolani Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Kachchh, Gujarat. Established in 1984, Tolani Institute of Pharmacy offers 1 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Tolani Institute of Pharmacy fees range from INR 2,200 - INR 11,300. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Dayawati College of Law

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
BCI
...+1 Other

Dayawati College of Law is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2010, Dayawati College of Law offers 5 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

VREC Nizamabad

3.0
(3 Reviews)
Nizamabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE

TS POLYCET Exams
...+1 TS EAMCET

VREC Nizamabad is a Private Institute, located in Nizamabad, Telangana. Established in 1997, VREC Nizamabad offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), Cuddapah

Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

AP PGECET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , AP EAMCET , TANCET , GATE , XAT , AP ICET

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), Cuddapah is a Private Institute, located in Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST), Cuddapah offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Oxbridge Group of Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

23,000 - 1,40,000
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4.2 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Oxbridge Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1997, Oxbridge Group of Institutions offers 9 programs in the stream of IT, Commerce and Banking, Management, Engineering, Pharmacy. Oxbridge Group of Institutions fees range from INR 23,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8726+ students

North Eastern Hill University

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government

3,360 - 40,000
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#151-200 NIRF Ranking
CUET PG Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , CUET

North Eastern Hill University is a Government University, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in , North Eastern Hill University offers 17 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts. North Eastern Hill University fees range from INR 3,360 - INR 40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College

4.6
(26 Reviews)
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+3 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

35,000 - 2,62,500
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GATE Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1980, Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering. Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 2,62,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 2039+ students

QISCET Ongole

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
NBA
...+1 AICTE

30,000 - 1,20,000
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GATE Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP PGECET

QISCET Ongole is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1998, QISCET Ongole offers 4 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Management. QISCET Ongole fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 RBSE 12th , ICAR AIEEA , Rajasthan Pre PG

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University is a Private University, located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Established in 2004, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University offers 4 programs in the stream of Science, Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

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DYPCET Kolhapur

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Private Unaided
NBA
...+1 AICTE

53,480 - 4,44,000
Get Fee Details
MHT-CET Exams
...+4 GATE , MHTCET MTech , JEE Main , NATA

DYPCET Kolhapur is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1984, DYPCET Kolhapur offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering. DYPCET Kolhapur fees range from INR 53,480 - INR 4,44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

Indian Academy

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Indian Academy is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2011, Indian Academy offers 2 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

5,60,000
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+2 JEE Main , MHT-CET

Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1994, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering. Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology fees range from INR 5,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ students

CEC Bilaspur

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Private
DTE
...+1 AICTE

37,150 - 68,050
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CGBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

CEC Bilaspur is a Private Institute, located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Established in 2004, CEC Bilaspur offers 6 programs in the stream of Pharmacy, Engineering, Management. CEC Bilaspur fees range from INR 37,150 - INR 68,050. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Vikram University Ujjain

3.6
(13 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Government
National A

MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Vikram University Ujjain is a Government University, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1957, Vikram University Ujjain offers 2 programs in the stream of Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 157+ students

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 21672 Colleges in India

2,400 - 42,000

#47 NIRF Ranking

WBJEE Exams

1,79,000

KEAM Exams

35,000 - 95,000

TNEA Exams

RBSE 10th Exams

GPAT Exams

29,340

50,000 - 75,000

KEAM Exams

TS EAMCET Exams

2,000 - 2,37,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

9,000 - 40,000

HSTES Exams

81,000

MHT-CET Exams

Tripura NEET Exams

GPAT Exams

69,000

4,500 - 2,60,000

2,200 - 11,300

GUJCET Exams

TS POLYCET Exams

AP PGECET Exams

23,000 - 1,40,000

Avg Package

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

3,360 - 40,000

#151-200 NIRF Ranking

CUET PG Exams

35,000 - 2,62,500

GATE Exams

30,000 - 1,20,000

GATE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

53,480 - 4,44,000

MHT-CET Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

5,60,000

GATE Exams

37,150 - 68,050

CGBSE 12th Exams

MPBSE 12th Exams

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