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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Jan 19, 2026 12:30 AM IST

There are 21665 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 C.U. Shah Science College, PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE, KELTRON TOOLROOM RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (KELTRAC), GTTC Kolar, I.P.College, GTTC Shimoga, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University, Sanatan Dharma College, MSJ Government College, SHREE VASUDEVBHAI AND KANTIBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21665 Colleges in India

C.U. Shah Science College

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

C.U. Shah Science College is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1965, C.U. Shah Science College offers 1 programs such as BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

22,000 - 2,24,000
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GATE Exams
...+1 JEE Main

PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE is a None Institute, located in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, Diploma, B.Tech in multiple specializations. PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE fees range from INR 22,000 - INR 2,24,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Course and Fee (15)

KELTRON TOOLROOM RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (KELTRAC)

Alappuzha, Kerala

50,000 - 54,000
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CBSE 10th Exams

KELTRON TOOLROOM RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (KELTRAC) is a None Institute, located in Alappuzha, Kerala. Established in 2005, KELTRON TOOLROOM RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (KELTRAC) offers 2 programs such as PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. KELTRON TOOLROOM RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (KELTRAC) fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 54,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Course and Fee (7)

GTTC Kolar

Kolar, Karnataka

20,000
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Karnataka SSLC

GTTC Kolar is a None Institute, located in Kolar, Karnataka. Established in 2013, GTTC Kolar offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. GTTC Kolar fees range from INR 20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Course and Fee (2)

I.P.College

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Joint Exams
...+6 UP , UP 12th , SET , BHU , JEE , IGNOU

I.P.College is a Private Institute, located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1970, I.P.College offers 9 programs such as BSc, MSc, B.Com, BCA, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 274+ students

GTTC Shimoga

Shimoga, Karnataka
Private

20,000
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GTTC Shimoga is a Private Institute, located in Shimoga, Karnataka. Established in 2008, GTTC Shimoga offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. GTTC Shimoga fees range from INR 20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Course and Fee (2)

Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Vijayapura, Karnataka
Private Unaided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University is a Private Unaided University, located in Vijayapura, Karnataka. Established in 2003, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University offers 13 programs such as M.Lib, MSc, BPEd, MA, M.Ed in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

Sanatan Dharma College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Local Body
UGC
...+2 NAAC , KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY

DU Arts & Commerce Exams
...+3 HBSE 12th , DU Science , CBSE 12th

Sanatan Dharma College is a Local Body Institute, located in Ambala, Haryana. Established in 2011, Sanatan Dharma College offers 12 programs such as B.Voc, BA, BSc, B.Com, MSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

MSJ Government College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Government
others

MSJ Government College is a Government Institute, located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Established in 1941, MSJ Government College offers 15 programs such as BA, BSc, B.Com, MSc, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 488+ students

SHREE VASUDEVBHAI AND KANTIBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mehsana, Gujarat
Private Unaided

36,000
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SHREE VASUDEVBHAI AND KANTIBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Mehsana, Gujarat. Established in 2013, SHREE VASUDEVBHAI AND KANTIBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. SHREE VASUDEVBHAI AND KANTIBHAI PATEL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING fees range from INR 36,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Course and Fee (6)

Central University of Haryana

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Mahendergarh, Haryana
Government
NAAC

2,000 - 7,710
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CUET PG Exams
...+2 CUET , JEE Main

Central University of Haryana is a Government University, located in Mahendergarh, Haryana. Established in 2009, Central University of Haryana offers 20 programs such as BSc, MSc, M.Ed, MHM, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Central University of Haryana fees range from INR 2,000 - INR 7,710. Read More

Shortlisted by 224+ students

ISL Engineering College

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE

55,000 - 2,20,000
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GATE Exams
...+3 TS PGECET , TSICET , TS EAMCET

ISL Engineering College is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2008, ISL Engineering College offers 3 programs such as MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. ISL Engineering College fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Union Christian College (UCC), Ri Bhoi

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Union Christian College (UCC), Ri Bhoi is a Private Institute, located in Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya. Established in 1952, Union Christian College (UCC), Ri Bhoi offers 5 programs such as BA, BSc, B.Com, MBA, Certificate in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

JC College of Law

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
BCI

1,600 - 37,000
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JC College of Law is a Private Institute, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1991, JC College of Law offers 4 programs such as PGD, LLB, BA+LLB, Certificate in multiple specializations. JC College of Law fees range from INR 1,600 - INR 37,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

AKTU

4.5
(74 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Public
AICTE

64,775 - 1,14,999
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CUET PG Exams

AKTU is a Public University, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2000, AKTU offers 10 programs such as B.Voc, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, BHMCT in multiple specializations. AKTU fees range from INR 64,775 - INR 1,14,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 1594+ students

Kohima College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kohima, Nagaland
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kohima College is a Government Institute, located in Kohima, Nagaland. Established in 1967, Kohima College offers 1 programs such as BA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 107+ students

Delhi Technical Campus (DTC), Noida

4.1
(26 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Council of
...+2 AICTE , NBA Delhi

1,02,300 - 1,67,400
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IPU CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Delhi Technical Campus (DTC), Noida is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2013, Delhi Technical Campus (DTC), Noida offers 7 programs such as B.Com, B.Arch, BCA, MBA, BHMCT in multiple specializations. Delhi Technical Campus (DTC), Noida fees range from INR 1,02,300 - INR 1,67,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 17694+ students

Emmanuel College

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

54,000 - 90,000
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Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 Kerala 12th , CBSE 12th

Emmanuel College is a Private Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 1995, Emmanuel College offers 6 programs such as BA, MSc, BSc, B.Com, MA in multiple specializations. Emmanuel College fees range from INR 54,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Shankarrao Dhawad Polytechnic

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Shankarrao Dhawad Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in , Shankarrao Dhawad Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Nivedita Polytechnic

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Yadgiri, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Karnataka SSLC

Nivedita Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Yadgiri, Karnataka. Established in 1993, Nivedita Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Rajaram College

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,568 - 1,696
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Rajaram College is a Government Institute, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1880, Rajaram College offers 5 programs such as BA, BSc, MSc, M.Phil, MA in multiple specializations. Rajaram College fees range from INR 1,568 - INR 1,696. Read More

Shortlisted by 469+ students

Shree Vidyadhiraj Polytechnic

Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Government
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Shree Vidyadhiraj Polytechnic is a Government Institute, located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. Established in 1996, Shree Vidyadhiraj Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

DS College Katihar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Katihar, Bihar
University
NAAC

BSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

DS College Katihar is a University Institute, located in Katihar, Bihar. Established in 1953, DS College Katihar offers 7 programs such as BA, BSc, MSc, BCA, BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 215+ students

V T Choksi Sarvajanik Law College

4.8
(17 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private
Other

V T Choksi Sarvajanik Law College is a Private Institute, located in Surat, Gujarat. Established in 2015, V T Choksi Sarvajanik Law College offers 2 programs such as LLM, LLB in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 131+ students

RIMT Polytechnic

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gobindgarh, Punjab
Private
AICTE

PSEB 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

RIMT Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Gobindgarh, Punjab. Established in 2006, RIMT Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , MCI , PCI , INC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

24,50,000
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NEET Exams

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2006, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam offers 1 programs such as MBBS in multiple specializations. Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam fees range from INR 24,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2204+ students

Course and Fee (2)

SET Polytechnic

Mandya, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

40,220
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CBSE 10th Exams

SET Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Mandya, Karnataka. Established in 1996, SET Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. SET Polytechnic fees range from INR 40,220. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

MPGC Amb

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Amb, Himachal Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+5 HPBOSE 12th , XAT , CBSE 12th , MAT , CAT

MPGC Amb is a Government Institute, located in Amb, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1972, MPGC Amb offers 8 programs such as BA, BSc, B.Com, BCA, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 96+ students

Rao Neki Ram Memorial College

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
NCTE
...+2 PCI , AICTE

25,800 - 2,00,000
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Rao Neki Ram Memorial College is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2006, Rao Neki Ram Memorial College offers 7 programs such as D Pharma, BCA, MBA, BBA, B.Ed in multiple specializations. Rao Neki Ram Memorial College fees range from INR 25,800 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21400+ students

Vasantrao More Polytechnic

Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Public
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams

Vasantrao More Polytechnic is a Public Institute, located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Established in , Vasantrao More Polytechnic offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

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Top Colleges in India 2026

Showing 21665 Colleges in India

GSEB 12th Exams

22,000 - 2,24,000

GATE Exams

50,000 - 54,000

CBSE 10th Exams

20,000

CBSE 10th Exams

Joint Exams

20,000

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

36,000

2,000 - 7,710

CUET PG Exams

55,000 - 2,20,000

GATE Exams

1,600 - 37,000

64,775 - 1,14,999

CUET PG Exams

1,02,300 - 1,67,400

IPU CET Exams

54,000 - 90,000

Kerala University Admission Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

1,568 - 1,696

CBSE 10th Exams

BSEB 12th Exams

PSEB 10th Exams

24,50,000

NEET Exams

40,220

CBSE 10th Exams

CMAT Exams

25,800 - 2,00,000

CBSE 10th Exams

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