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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 PES Ponda, AIET Bhubaneswar, Bapujee College, R.K. Pharmacy College, Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot, Laxmipati Group of Institutions, Rayat- Bahra Institute of Pharmacy, Shri Sapthagiri Institute of Technology, Manasa College of Nursing, Bennett University. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21672 Colleges in India

PES Ponda

Ponda, Goa
Private
AICTE

PES Ponda is a Private Institute, located in Ponda, Goa. Established in 2007, PES Ponda offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

AIET Bhubaneswar

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NAAC

OJEE Exams

AIET Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in , AIET Bhubaneswar offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Bapujee College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Barpeta, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

Bapujee College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Barpeta, Assam. Established in 1970, Bapujee College offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

R.K. Pharmacy College

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

1,38,000
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JEECUP Exams

R.K. Pharmacy College is a Private Institute, located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, R.K. Pharmacy College offers 3 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. R.K. Pharmacy College fees range from INR 1,38,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pathankot, Punjab
Private
AICTE

20,000 - 88,000
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Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot is a Private Institute, located in Pathankot, Punjab. Established in 2005, Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot offers 14 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, Science, Vocational, Engineering. Aman Bhalla Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABIET), Pathankot fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 88,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18289+ students

Laxmipati Group of Institutions

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

12,000 - 45,600
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th , JEE Main , CBSE 10th , MP BE

Laxmipati Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, Laxmipati Group of Institutions offers 11 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, Science, Vocational, Engineering. Laxmipati Group of Institutions fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 45,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 36931+ students

Rayat- Bahra Institute of Pharmacy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

97,000 - 1,70,000
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GPAT Exams

Rayat- Bahra Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Established in 2008, Rayat- Bahra Institute of Pharmacy offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Rayat- Bahra Institute of Pharmacy fees range from INR 97,000 - INR 1,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Shri Sapthagiri Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Shri Sapthagiri Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Established in , Shri Sapthagiri Institute of Technology offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Manasa College of Nursing

Kolar, Karnataka
Private
BCI

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

Manasa College of Nursing is a Private Institute, located in Kolar, Karnataka. Established in 2003, Manasa College of Nursing offers 3 programs in the stream of Nursing, Science. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Bennett University

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , BCI

75,000 - 14,10,000
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MHT-CET Exams
...+5 JEECUP , CAT , SAT India , JEE Main , NEET

Bennett University is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2016, Bennett University offers 20 programs in the stream of Management, Law, Arts, Engineering, IT. Bennett University fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 14,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7060+ students

SB Group of Institutions

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 Indian Nursing Council (INC) , INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

1,25,000 - 2,00,000
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CMAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , MAT , XAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , NEET , CBSE 12th

SB Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2004, SB Group of Institutions offers 12 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, Science, IT, Commerce and Banking. SB Group of Institutions fees range from INR 1,25,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 219+ students

Ghousia Polytechnic for Women

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka
...+1 AICTE

40,220
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CBSE 10th Exams

Ghousia Polytechnic for Women is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2009, Ghousia Polytechnic for Women offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. Ghousia Polytechnic for Women fees range from INR 40,220. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Dr. C.S.N. Institute of Pharmacy

Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Dr. C.S.N. Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2008, Dr. C.S.N. Institute of Pharmacy offers 1 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

ACS College of Engineering (ACSCE), Bangalore

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , ISO , NAAC

90,000 - 3,60,000
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DCET Exams
...+2 COMEDK UGET , JEE Main

ACS College of Engineering (ACSCE), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2009, ACS College of Engineering (ACSCE), Bangalore offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. ACS College of Engineering (ACSCE), Bangalore fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 3,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 158+ students

Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000
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Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2000, Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology (AAIST), Chennai fees range from INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

IST Chandrakona

Chandrakona, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

8,000 - 1,55,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 GSEB 12th , WBJEE

IST Chandrakona is a Private Institute, located in Chandrakona, West Bengal. Established in 2005, IST Chandrakona offers 9 programs in the stream of Management, Science, Engineering, IT, Paramedical. IST Chandrakona fees range from INR 8,000 - INR 1,55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 84+ students

BES institute of Pharmacy

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

BES institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in , BES institute of Pharmacy offers 1 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Bangalore

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

38,000 - 60,000
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COMEDK UGET Exams
...+1 KCET

Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in , Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Bangalore offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering. Alpha College of Engineering (ACE), Bangalore fees range from INR 38,000 - INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Shri Shivaji Education Society

Amravati, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

Shri Shivaji Education Society is a Private Institute, located in Amravati, Maharashtra. Established in 2006, Shri Shivaji Education Society offers 4 programs in the stream of Law, Nursing, Science. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

BIMR Nursing College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Indian Nur

46,000 - 1,06,500
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BIMR Nursing College is a Private Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2004, BIMR Nursing College offers 3 programs in the stream of Nursing, Science. BIMR Nursing College fees range from INR 46,000 - INR 1,06,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 328+ students

Mata Raj Kaur Institute of Engineering & Technology

Rewari, Haryana
Private Unaided
AICTE, Dir
...+1 AICTE

26,000 - 79,000
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2.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
HSTES Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Mata Raj Kaur Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Rewari, Haryana. Established in 2009, Mata Raj Kaur Institute of Engineering & Technology offers 9 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, Science, Engineering, IT. Mata Raj Kaur Institute of Engineering & Technology fees range from INR 26,000 - INR 79,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7649+ students

Dr. Samuel George Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Markapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

59,800 - 85,000
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Dr. Samuel George Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Markapur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2001, Dr. Samuel George Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers 5 programs in the stream of Engineering, Pharmacy. Dr. Samuel George Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences fees range from INR 59,800 - INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Catalyst Institute of Management and Advance Global Excellence

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Private Unaided
Other

1,78,000 - 2,21,000
Get Fee Details
3.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Catalyst Institute of Management and Advance Global Excellence is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2013, Catalyst Institute of Management and Advance Global Excellence offers 8 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, Science, IT, Commerce and Banking. Catalyst Institute of Management and Advance Global Excellence fees range from INR 1,78,000 - INR 2,21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

MIT Hyderabad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

17,000 - 27,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

MIT Hyderabad is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1998, MIT Hyderabad offers 6 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management, IT. MIT Hyderabad fees range from INR 17,000 - INR 27,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Agharkar Research Institute

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other

48,000
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Agharkar Research Institute is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1946, Agharkar Research Institute offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. Agharkar Research Institute fees range from INR 48,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

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N.G. Patel Polytechnic

Surat, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

44,000
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GSEB 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

N.G. Patel Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 1997, N.G. Patel Polytechnic offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. N.G. Patel Polytechnic fees range from INR 44,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

88,500 - 1,38,000
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JEECUP Exams

Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering, Pharmacy, Management. Hygia Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research fees range from INR 88,500 - INR 1,38,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

Sant Kripal Singh Institute of Law

Banda, Uttar Pradesh
Private
BCI

13,000
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Sant Kripal Singh Institute of Law is a Private Institute, located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2016, Sant Kripal Singh Institute of Law offers 1 programs in the stream of Law. Sant Kripal Singh Institute of Law fees range from INR 13,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Sanjoe College Of Nursing

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
Indian Nur
...+1 Other

73,025 - 1,00,000
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Sanjoe College Of Nursing is a Private Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 2003, Sanjoe College Of Nursing offers 2 programs in the stream of Science. Sanjoe College Of Nursing fees range from INR 73,025 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

SPCE bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

58,750 - 2,70,000
Get Fee Details
KCET Exams
...+1 COMEDK UGET

SPCE bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2012, SPCE bangalore offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. SPCE bangalore fees range from INR 58,750 - INR 2,70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ 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 21672 Colleges in India

OJEE Exams

1,38,000

JEECUP Exams

20,000 - 88,000

12,000 - 45,600

CBSE 12th Exams

97,000 - 1,70,000

GPAT Exams

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

75,000 - 14,10,000

MHT-CET Exams

1,25,000 - 2,00,000

CMAT Exams

40,220

CBSE 10th Exams

90,000 - 3,60,000

DCET Exams

50,000

8,000 - 1,55,000

CBSE 12th Exams

38,000 - 60,000

COMEDK UGET Exams

46,000 - 1,06,500

26,000 - 79,000

Avg Package

HSTES Exams

59,800 - 85,000

1,78,000 - 2,21,000

Avg Package

17,000 - 27,000

CBSE 12th Exams

48,000

44,000

GSEB 10th Exams

88,500 - 1,38,000

JEECUP Exams

13,000

73,025 - 1,00,000

58,750 - 2,70,000

KCET Exams

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