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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 Pandit Moti Lal Nehru Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Osmania University, Patel Memorial National College, ICRI Bhopal, CCSU, Venkateshwar Group Of Institutions, Prayag Citizen Law College, Shivalik Group Of Institutions. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21672 Colleges in India

Pandit Moti Lal Nehru Vidhi Mahavidyalaya

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
Bar Counci

Pandit Moti Lal Nehru Vidhi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2015, Pandit Moti Lal Nehru Vidhi Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs in the stream of Law. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 1922, Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun offers 16 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Arts, Vocational, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

Shrimati Indira Gandhi College

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

16,200 - 60,000
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , XAT , CMAT , Tamilnadu 12th

Shrimati Indira Gandhi College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College offers 13 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts, Management. Shrimati Indira Gandhi College fees range from INR 16,200 - INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 201+ students

Osmania University

4.3
(82 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government

2,260 - 4,80,000
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#53 NIRF Ranking
CPGET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , TSBIE

Osmania University is a Government University, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1918, Osmania University offers 22 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts. Osmania University fees range from INR 2,260 - INR 4,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1986+ students

Patel Memorial National College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Rajpura, Punjab
Local Body

Patel Memorial National College is a Local Body Institute, located in Rajpura, Punjab. Established in 1966, Patel Memorial National College offers 14 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

ICRI Bhopal

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC

65,000 - 1,72,500
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

ICRI Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2004, ICRI Bhopal offers 7 programs in the stream of Science, Arts, Management, Engineering, Medical. ICRI Bhopal fees range from INR 65,000 - INR 1,72,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 11653+ students

CCSU

4.5
(47 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Public
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,310 - 1,90,000
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UP 12th Exams
...+2 UPSEE , CBSE 12th

CCSU is a Public University, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1965, CCSU offers 7 programs in the stream of Science, Education, Engineering, Arts. CCSU fees range from INR 9,310 - INR 1,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

Venkateshwar Group Of Institutions

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private

50,000 - 1,15,000
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Venkateshwar Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in , Venkateshwar Group Of Institutions offers 9 programs in the stream of IT, Vocational, Education, Management, Pharmacy. Venkateshwar Group Of Institutions fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 1,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Prayag Citizen Law College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

40,000
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Prayag Citizen Law College is a Private Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, Prayag Citizen Law College offers 1 programs in the stream of Law. Prayag Citizen Law College fees range from INR 40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Shivalik Group Of Institutions

Ambala, Haryana
Private

UBTER JEEP Exams

Shivalik Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Ambala, Haryana. Established in 2007, Shivalik Group Of Institutions offers 6 programs in the stream of Education, Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Dibrugarh University

4.2
(25 Reviews)
Dibrugarh, Assam
Government

42,000
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DUEE Exams

Dibrugarh University is a Government University, located in Dibrugarh, Assam. Established in 1965, Dibrugarh University offers 27 programs in the stream of Law, IT, Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts. Dibrugarh University fees range from INR 42,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 181+ students

Pillai Group Of Institutions

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

4,50,000
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MAT Exams
...+1 XAT

Pillai Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1992, Pillai Group Of Institutions offers 21 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Science, Vocational, Education, Management. Pillai Group Of Institutions fees range from INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Nopany Institute of Management Studies

4.4
(22 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private Unaided
UGC
...+1 MAKAUT WB

75,750 - 90,500
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Nopany Institute of Management Studies is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2002, Nopany Institute of Management Studies offers 2 programs in the stream of IT, Management. Nopany Institute of Management Studies fees range from INR 75,750 - INR 90,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 7494+ students

Saurashtra University Rajkot

3.8
(16 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

55,000
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Saurashtra University Rajkot is a Public University, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 1967, Saurashtra University Rajkot offers 17 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts. Saurashtra University Rajkot fees range from INR 55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 488+ students

Mass Group Of Colleges

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private

6,000 - 42,000
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Mass Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Established in , Mass Group Of Colleges offers 12 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts, Management. Mass Group Of Colleges fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 42,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Priyadarshini College of Pharmacy

Tumkur, Karnataka
Private
Pharmacy C

30,000 - 70,200
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HP PAT Exams

Priyadarshini College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Tumkur, Karnataka. Established in 2004, Priyadarshini College of Pharmacy offers 5 programs in the stream of Pharmacy, Management. Priyadarshini College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 70,200. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ students

Lucknow University

4.4
(176 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Public
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

13,500 - 4,80,000
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UPSEE Exams

Lucknow University is a Public University, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1920, Lucknow University offers 19 programs in the stream of Law, IT, Science, Arts, Vocational. Lucknow University fees range from INR 13,500 - INR 4,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 657+ students

MSIT Haldia

2.0
(2 Reviews)
Haldia, West Bengal
Private

MSIT Haldia is a Private Institute, located in Haldia, West Bengal. Established in 1994, MSIT Haldia offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

Course and Fee (11)

AQJ Centre For PG Studies

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

27,000 - 35,400
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AP PGCET Exams

AQJ Centre For PG Studies is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1996, AQJ Centre For PG Studies offers 5 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Science, IT, Management. AQJ Centre For PG Studies fees range from INR 27,000 - INR 35,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 96+ students

Progressive Education Society's Modern Law College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
BCI

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Progressive Education Society's Modern Law College is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2003, Progressive Education Society's Modern Law College offers 4 programs in the stream of Law, Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

NANDINI NAGAR TECHNICAL CAMPUS

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
Private

28,000 - 46,700
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NANDINI NAGAR TECHNICAL CAMPUS is a Private Institute, located in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2012, NANDINI NAGAR TECHNICAL CAMPUS offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. NANDINI NAGAR TECHNICAL CAMPUS fees range from INR 28,000 - INR 46,700. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Course and Fee (7)

ANC Patna

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
University
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

ANC Patna is a University Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 1956, ANC Patna offers 11 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Arts, Education, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 1086+ students

CEST Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private

28,000 - 58,400
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CEST Lucknow is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, CEST Lucknow offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. CEST Lucknow fees range from INR 28,000 - INR 58,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

UTU

4.4
(17 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
State University
UGC

UK 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , MAT , UKSEE , GPAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

UTU is a State University University, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2005, UTU offers 11 programs in the stream of Law, Science, Hotel Management, Management, Pharmacy. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

BABA VISHWANATH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Private

28,000
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BABA VISHWANATH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute, located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, BABA VISHWANATH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. BABA VISHWANATH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY fees range from INR 28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Course and Fee (5)

Syed Ammal Arts and Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

8,000 - 26,500
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Syed Ammal Arts and Science College is a Private Institute, located in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, Syed Ammal Arts and Science College offers 8 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, IT, Science, Arts, Management. Syed Ammal Arts and Science College fees range from INR 8,000 - INR 26,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Smt. Kanti Singh Law College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
BCI

Smt. Kanti Singh Law College is a Private Institute, located in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2005, Smt. Kanti Singh Law College offers 1 programs in the stream of Law. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS

Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided

40,000 - 2,00,000
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2.23 Lacs
Avg Package
Placement Trends
TNEA Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , TANCET MBA , MAT , TANCET , GATE

JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS is a Private Aided Institute, located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2009, JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. JAY SHRIRAM GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Acharya Nagarjuna University

4.0
(25 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
University
National A

Acharya Nagarjuna University is a University University, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1976, Acharya Nagarjuna University offers 13 programs in the stream of Law, Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts, Vocational. Read More

Shortlisted by 521+ students

Sudhakar Mahila PG College

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NCTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 UP 12th , B.Ed. , Joint , MP , DU , BHU UET

Sudhakar Mahila PG College is a Private Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1977, Sudhakar Mahila PG College offers 5 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Education, Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 229+ 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.

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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

16,200 - 60,000

GMAT Exams

2,260 - 4,80,000

#53 NIRF Ranking

CPGET Exams

65,000 - 1,72,500

CBSE 12th Exams

9,310 - 1,90,000

UP 12th Exams

50,000 - 1,15,000

40,000

UBTER JEEP Exams

42,000

DUEE Exams

4,50,000

MAT Exams

75,750 - 90,500

55,000

6,000 - 42,000

30,000 - 70,200

HP PAT Exams

13,500 - 4,80,000

UPSEE Exams

27,000 - 35,400

AP PGCET Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

28,000 - 46,700

28,000 - 58,400

UK 12th Exams

28,000

8,000 - 26,500

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

40,000 - 2,00,000

Avg Package

TNEA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

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