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 - Nov 16, 2025 01:12 AM IST

Top colleges in India include MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences, NIMCJ Ahmedabad, Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College, Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education, ECC Allahabad, MSSW Chennai, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute, Institute of Advance Education and Research, Jagannath University Bahadurgarh, GEMS Srikakulam. India has around 22473 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 22473 Colleges in India

MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private Unaided
Medical Co

1,70,000 - 21,00,000
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2002, MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences offers 6 programs such as MS, MS (Surgery), Diploma, MBBS, BSc in multiple specializations. MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences fees range from INR 1,70,000 - INR 21,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 673+ students

NIMCJ Ahmedabad

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

1,00,000 - 2,00,000
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NIMCJ Ahmedabad is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2007, NIMCJ Ahmedabad offers 1 programs such as PGD in multiple specializations. NIMCJ Ahmedabad fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College is a Local Body Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 1967, Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College offers 5 programs such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.O.T, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
NCTE

Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1980, Nalini Devi Women's College of Teacher Education offers 2 programs such as B.Ed, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 300+ students

ECC Allahabad

3.7
(6 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

3,600 - 1,23,000
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UP 12th Exams
...+6 NIMCET , CMAT , MAT , JEECUP , CAT , CBSE 12th

ECC Allahabad is a Private Aided Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1902, ECC Allahabad offers 12 programs such as BA, Certificate, MCA, B.Ed, B.Voc in multiple specializations. ECC Allahabad fees range from INR 3,600 - INR 1,23,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 831+ students

MSSW Chennai

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

31,990 - 1,79,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

MSSW Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1952, MSSW Chennai offers 7 programs such as BSW, M.Phil, MA, PGD, MSW in multiple specializations. MSSW Chennai fees range from INR 31,990 - INR 1,79,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,51,000
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NEET MDS Exams

Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute is a Private Institute, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2006, Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute offers 2 programs such as MDS, BDS in multiple specializations. Chettinad Dental College & Research Institute fees range from INR 9,51,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Institute of Advance Education and Research

4.6
(14 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NSDC
...+1 MAKAUT WB

1,33,333 - 2,50,000
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4.7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

Institute of Advance Education and Research is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2012, Institute of Advance Education and Research offers 6 programs such as BMLT, BCA, BBA, Masters, MBA in multiple specializations. Institute of Advance Education and Research fees range from INR 1,33,333 - INR 2,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 28177+ students

Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

4.8
(45 Reviews)
Bahadurgarh, Haryana
Private Unaided
UGC
...+5 BCI , AIU , NCTE , Council of Architecture , COA

31,500 - 1,58,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 AIEED , GPAT-Pharmacognosy , CLAT , NID DAT , MAT , NIFT

Jagannath University Bahadurgarh is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bahadurgarh, Haryana. Established in 2007, Jagannath University Bahadurgarh offers 25 programs such as PhD, BA+LLB, B.Des, MCA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Jagannath University Bahadurgarh fees range from INR 31,500 - INR 1,58,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 69038+ students

GEMS Srikakulam

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
MCI

61,333 - 12,96,000
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NEET Exams
...+4 AP NEET , EAMCET , JIPMER , NEET PG

GEMS Srikakulam is a Private Institute, located in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2010, GEMS Srikakulam offers 6 programs such as BPT, MS, MS (Surgery), MBBS, BSc in multiple specializations. GEMS Srikakulam fees range from INR 61,333 - INR 12,96,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 427+ students

Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Barddhman, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,140 - 24,580
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Barddhman, West Bengal. Established in 1996, Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs such as B.Com, BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Dr. Bhupendra Nath Dutta Smriti Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 9,140 - INR 24,580. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

S.G.S Tuli College of Education

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

S.G.S Tuli College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 2009, S.G.S Tuli College of Education offers 1 programs such as B.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

4.1
(24 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government Aided
AICTE

15,500 - 2,40,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CSIR-UGC , GPAT , NEET

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is a Government Aided Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1964, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research offers 13 programs such as PhD, Certificate, D Pharma, MPT, Diploma in multiple specializations. Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research fees range from INR 15,500 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1695+ students

VNIT Nagpur

4.5
(17 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

15,000 - 5,00,000
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8.42 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#86 NIRF Ranking
MHT-CET Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CSIR NET , JEE Advanced , CCMN , IIT JAM , UGC NET

VNIT Nagpur is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1960, VNIT Nagpur offers 5 programs such as PhD, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, MSc in multiple specializations. VNIT Nagpur fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1048+ students

SGTB Khalsa

4.7
(3 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,500
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DU Science Exams
...+3 CUET , DU Arts & Commerce , CUET PG

SGTB Khalsa is a Public Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1951, SGTB Khalsa offers 8 programs such as BA, Certificate, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple specializations. SGTB Khalsa fees range from INR 12,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 578+ students

Gla University

4.3
(51 Reviews)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

12,000 - 5,00,000
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6.3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CUET Exams
...+5 GATE , JEECUP , CAT , GLAET , GLAT

Gla University is a Private Institute, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1991, Gla University offers 23 programs such as PhD, BA+LLB, D Pharma, MCA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Gla University fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1106+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune

4.3
(18 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 IGNOU

2,25,000
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5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2011, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune offers 2 programs such as BSc, B.Sc(Hons) in multiple specializations. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Pune fees range from INR 2,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 14364+ students

IADC bangalore

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , Government of Karnataka , ISO , NAAC

22,500 - 70,000
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IADC bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1994, IADC bangalore offers 14 programs such as MTA, BA, M.Com, B.Com, MTM in multiple specializations. IADC bangalore fees range from INR 22,500 - INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 231+ students

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC Peer Team Visited

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education offers 4 programs such as PhD, MPEd, BPEd, M.Phil in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Durgapur, West Bengal
Private
INC

95,625 - 1,44,666
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WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Durgapur, West Bengal. Established in 2015, IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences offers 7 programs such as D Pharma, B.H.A, B.Pharm, BMLT, BSc in multiple specializations. IQ City Institute of Nursing Sciences fees range from INR 95,625 - INR 1,44,666. Read More

Shortlisted by 3520+ students

NIT Durgapur

4.2
(16 Reviews)
Durgapur, West Bengal
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

15,000 - 6,25,000
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13.6 Lacs
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Placement Trends
DASA UG Exams
...+6 GATE , MAT , JEE Advanced , CMAT , XAT , CAT

NIT Durgapur is a Government Institute, located in Durgapur, West Bengal. Established in 1960, NIT Durgapur offers 9 programs such as PhD, MCA, B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. NIT Durgapur fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 6,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 713+ students

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore

4.1
(53 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 97,00,000
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7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
#101-150 NIRF Ranking
KMAT Exams
...+6 MAT , NEET MDS , JIPMER , KCET , CBSE 12th , ISC

Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2008, Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore offers 21 programs such as PhD, MCh, B.Tech, B.Com, BDS in multiple specializations. Yenepoya University (YDC), Mangalore fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 97,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 6290+ students

Jorhat Medical College , Jorhat

Jorhat, Assam

NEET Exams

Jorhat Medical College is a None Institute, located in Jorhat, Assam. Established in , Jorhat Medical College offers 1 programs such as MBBS in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) , Hyderabad

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University is a None Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1982, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University offers 6 programs such as Certificate, M.Com, MA, PGD, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 280+ students

International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
IOA

2,46,000
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International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1995, International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore offers 3 programs such as MSc, BSc, Diploma in multiple specializations. International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Bangalore fees range from INR 2,46,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 141+ students

IMS Bhubaneswar

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC

54,000 - 2,40,000
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5.6 Lacs
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Placement Trends

IMS Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 1994, IMS Bhubaneswar offers 4 programs such as MPM, MJMC, MFC, MSW in multiple specializations. IMS Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 54,000 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

R.C. Institute of Technology

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
ISO
...+1 AICTE

56,250 - 85,000
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IPU CET Exams
...+1 NIMCET

R.C. Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 2000, R.C. Institute of Technology offers 4 programs such as BCA, B.Com, B.Ed, MCA in multiple specializations. R.C. Institute of Technology fees range from INR 56,250 - INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 110+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Hotel and Tourism Management Studies

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

5.1 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Hotel and Tourism Management Studies is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2003, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Hotel and Tourism Management Studies offers 2 programs such as Certificate, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Samastipur, Bihar
University

4,000 - 72,150
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4.5 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
ICAR AIEEA Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is a University Institute, located in Samastipur, Bihar. Established in 1983, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc in multiple specializations. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University fees range from INR 4,000 - INR 72,150. Read More

Shortlisted by 347+ students

AJ Institute of Medical Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NABH

AJ Institute of Medical Science is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2002, AJ Institute of Medical Science offers 4 programs such as MD, MS (Surgery), Diploma, MCh in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ 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 22473 Colleges in India

1,70,000 - 21,00,000

NEET Exams

1,00,000 - 2,00,000

WBCHSE Exams

3,600 - 1,23,000

UP 12th Exams

31,990 - 1,79,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

9,51,000

NEET MDS Exams

1,33,333 - 2,50,000

Avg Package

31,500 - 1,58,000

XAT Exams

61,333 - 12,96,000

NEET Exams

9,140 - 24,580

CBSE 12th Exams

15,500 - 2,40,000

CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

#86 NIRF Ranking

MHT-CET Exams

12,500

DU Science Exams

12,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

CUET Exams

2,25,000

Avg Package

22,500 - 70,000

95,625 - 1,44,666

WBCHSE Exams

15,000 - 6,25,000

Avg Package

DASA UG Exams

10,000 - 97,00,000

Avg Package

#101-150 NIRF Ranking

KMAT Exams

NEET Exams

2,46,000

54,000 - 2,40,000

Avg Package

56,250 - 85,000

IPU CET Exams

Highest Package

4,000 - 72,150

Avg Package

ICAR AIEEA Exams

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