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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 KMM College of Arts and Science, APGSU Shimla, SSN School of Management Chennai, Bhubaneswar Engineering College, Bhubaneswar, National Institute of Medical Science & Research, SAKEC, MSIS Manipal, Shri Ramnath Singh Mahavidyalaya (Pharmacy), CHRIST INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LAVASA PUNE, IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILMAHL), Lucknow. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21672 Colleges in India

KMM College of Arts and Science

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

120
Get Fee Details
Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

KMM College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 2014, KMM College of Arts and Science offers 12 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts, Management. KMM College of Arts and Science fees range from INR 120. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

APGSU Shimla

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

20,000 - 4,80,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 HPBOSE 12th , JEE Main

APGSU Shimla is a Private Institute, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2012, APGSU Shimla offers 25 programs in the stream of Law, IT, Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts. APGSU Shimla fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 4,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2631+ students

SSN School of Management Chennai

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

7 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

SSN School of Management Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2000, SSN School of Management Chennai offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 12976+ students

Bhubaneswar Engineering College, Bhubaneswar

3.3
(10 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

31,000 - 63,000
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OJEE Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , GATE , JEE Main , Odisha CHSE

Bhubaneswar Engineering College, Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2008, Bhubaneswar Engineering College, Bhubaneswar offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. Bhubaneswar Engineering College, Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 31,000 - INR 63,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 5434+ students

National Institute of Medical Science & Research

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
MCI
...+1 UGC

69,000 - 14,00,000
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NEET Exams

National Institute of Medical Science & Research is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2004, National Institute of Medical Science & Research offers 6 programs in the stream of Medical, Science, Engineering, Management. National Institute of Medical Science & Research fees range from INR 69,000 - INR 14,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 164+ students

SAKEC

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 DTE , AICTE

54,000 - 5,52,000
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GATE Exams
...+2 JEE Main , MHT-CET

SAKEC is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1985, SAKEC offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering. SAKEC fees range from INR 54,000 - INR 5,52,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 113+ students

MSIS Manipal

Manipal, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,44,000 - 3,46,000
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MET Exams

MSIS Manipal is a Private Institute, located in Manipal, Karnataka. Established in 1988, MSIS Manipal offers 2 programs in the stream of Science, Engineering. MSIS Manipal fees range from INR 1,44,000 - INR 3,46,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

Shri Ramnath Singh Mahavidyalaya (Pharmacy)

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

Shri Ramnath Singh Mahavidyalaya (Pharmacy) is a Private Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2009, Shri Ramnath Singh Mahavidyalaya (Pharmacy) offers 3 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

CHRIST INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LAVASA PUNE

3.4
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,35,000 - 5,63,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

CHRIST INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LAVASA PUNE is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2006, CHRIST INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LAVASA PUNE offers 7 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, Science, Management. CHRIST INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LAVASA PUNE fees range from INR 1,35,000 - INR 5,63,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILMAHL), Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

3,45,000
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10.8 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+1 MAT

IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILMAHL), Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILMAHL), Lucknow offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. IILM Academy of Higher Learning (IILMAHL), Lucknow fees range from INR 3,45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1980+ students

Sri Satya Sai Pharmacy Research Institute

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

Sri Satya Sai Pharmacy Research Institute is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, Sri Satya Sai Pharmacy Research Institute offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Trident Group of Institutions

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

55,000
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5.1 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
JEE Main Exams

Trident Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2009, Trident Group of Institutions offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. Trident Group of Institutions fees range from INR 55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Bishamber Sahai Group Of Institutes

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Government Aided

Bishamber Sahai Group Of Institutes is a Government Aided Institute, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Established in 2006, Bishamber Sahai Group Of Institutes offers 15 programs in the stream of Law, IT, Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

KCE Coimbatore

4.3
(29 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 TCS , NAAC

17,500 - 2,25,000
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4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
GATE Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , TNEA , TANCET

KCE Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2000, KCE Coimbatore offers 8 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Management. KCE Coimbatore fees range from INR 17,500 - INR 2,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8443+ students

Paterson Cancer Center

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

Paterson Cancer Center is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2003, Paterson Cancer Center offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

David Memorial College of Pharmacy

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE

David Memorial College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2008, David Memorial College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs in the stream of Pharmacy, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Bes Group Of Institutions

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bes Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1972, Bes Group Of Institutions offers 6 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, Arts, Education, Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

VCET Hyderabad

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private (Autonomous)
AICTE
...+2 ISO , NAAC

18,000 - 1,80,000
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TS EAMCET Exams

VCET Hyderabad is a Private (Autonomous) Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2007, VCET Hyderabad offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. VCET Hyderabad fees range from INR 18,000 - INR 1,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18086+ students

IBS Dehradun

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private (Autonomous)
UGC

7,02,000
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6.33 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
IBSAT Exams
...+2 NMAT by GMAC , NMAT

IBS Dehradun is a Private (Autonomous) University, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 1995, IBS Dehradun offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. IBS Dehradun fees range from INR 7,02,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2757+ students

A.W.H. Special College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
AICTE

25,200 - 1,09,000
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3 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends

A.W.H. Special College is a Private Institute, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 1996, A.W.H. Special College offers 5 programs in the stream of Paramedical, Science, Arts. A.W.H. Special College fees range from INR 25,200 - INR 1,09,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 191+ students

Bojjam Narasimhulu Pharmacy College For Women

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

60,500
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Bojjam Narasimhulu Pharmacy College For Women is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2007, Bojjam Narasimhulu Pharmacy College For Women offers 1 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Bojjam Narasimhulu Pharmacy College For Women fees range from INR 60,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

HLM Group of Institutions

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

20,000 - 1,15,000
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12 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

HLM Group of Institutions is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, HLM Group of Institutions offers 17 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts. HLM Group of Institutions fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 1,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 20377+ students

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE

25,000 - 7,45,000
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10.6 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CMAT Exams
...+3 CAT , MAT , XAT

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in , National Academy of Agricultural Research Management offers 2 programs in the stream of Management. National Academy of Agricultural Research Management fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 7,45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Sarada College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

26,000 - 1,00,000
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GPAT Exams
...+1 AP PGECET

Sarada College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2005, Sarada College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers 3 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Sarada College Of Pharmaceutical Sciences fees range from INR 26,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

BIMM Pune

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 AIU , MHRD

3,48,000
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7.5 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CMAT Exams
...+2 CAT , XAT

BIMM Pune is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1999, BIMM Pune offers 2 programs in the stream of Management. BIMM Pune fees range from INR 3,48,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 182+ students

FIIB Delhi

5.0
(3 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , AACSB , AIU , MHRD

4,45,000 - 8,90,000
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10.4 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
CAT Exams
...+4 MAT , XAT , ATMA , CMAT

FIIB Delhi is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1995, FIIB Delhi offers 2 programs in the stream of Management. FIIB Delhi fees range from INR 4,45,000 - INR 8,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9045+ students

Goenka College of Pharmacy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private

51,000 - 80,000
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Goenka College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Sikar, Rajasthan. Established in 2004, Goenka College of Pharmacy offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Goenka College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 51,000 - INR 80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Narayana Group Of Institutes

Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh

15,500 - 27,000
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Narayana Group Of Institutes is a None Institute, located in Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2013, Narayana Group Of Institutes offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. Narayana Group Of Institutes fees range from INR 15,500 - INR 27,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

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Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

1,740 - 1,985
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Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education is a Government Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1922, Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education offers 4 programs in the stream of Education, Engineering, Arts. Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education fees range from INR 1,740 - INR 1,985. Read More

Shortlisted by 863+ students

Rayat Bahra Group Of Colleges

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Patiala, Punjab
Private

49,000 - 50,000
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Rayat Bahra Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Patiala, Punjab. Established in 2015, Rayat Bahra Group Of Colleges offers 6 programs in the stream of Law, Education, Engineering, Arts. Rayat Bahra Group Of Colleges fees range from INR 49,000 - INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ 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

120

Kerala 12th Exams

20,000 - 4,80,000

CBSE 12th Exams

Avg Package

31,000 - 63,000

OJEE Exams

69,000 - 14,00,000

NEET Exams

54,000 - 5,52,000

GATE Exams

1,44,000 - 3,46,000

MET Exams

1,35,000 - 5,63,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

3,45,000

Highest Package

CAT Exams

55,000

Avg Package

JEE Main Exams

17,500 - 2,25,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

18,000 - 1,80,000

TS EAMCET Exams

7,02,000

Avg Package

IBSAT Exams

25,200 - 1,09,000

Avg Package

60,500

20,000 - 1,15,000

Highest Package

CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 7,45,000

Avg Package

CMAT Exams

26,000 - 1,00,000

GPAT Exams

3,48,000

Median Package

CMAT Exams

4,45,000 - 8,90,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

51,000 - 80,000

15,500 - 27,000

1,740 - 1,985

49,000 - 50,000

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