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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Nov 17, 2025 12:07 AM IST

There are 21669 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 JK Lakshmipat University, NIT Patna, MSRMC Bangalore, TOCS bangalore, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hamirpur, RGGDC Shimla, Dr. S.P. Singh College of Teacher Education, Global Institute of Management Science, Lakshay College of Education, Army institute of Law (AIL), Mohali. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21669 Colleges in India

JK Lakshmipat University

3.6
(28 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,36,000 - 3,32,000
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6.95 Lacs
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UCEED Exams
...+5 RBSE 12th , CEED , CBSE 12th , NID Entrance Exam , GATE

JK Lakshmipat University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2011, JK Lakshmipat University offers 7 programs in the stream of IT, Design, Management, Engineering. JK Lakshmipat University fees range from INR 1,36,000 - INR 3,32,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 56418+ students

NIT Patna

4.4
(22 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

15,000 - 5,00,000
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14 Lacs
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 CCMT , JEE Advanced , DASA UG , GATE , JEE Main , NIMCET

NIT Patna is a Government Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 1924, NIT Patna offers 8 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Engineering. NIT Patna fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 411+ students

MSRMC Bangalore

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Testing
...+2 NABL , MCI

1,28,036 - 65,00,000
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NEET SS Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , Karnataka 2nd PUC , NEET PG

MSRMC Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1979, MSRMC Bangalore offers 9 programs in the stream of Media and Mass Communication, Management, Engineering, Science, Medical. MSRMC Bangalore fees range from INR 1,28,036 - INR 65,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 285+ students

TOCS bangalore

4.2
(20 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 2,10,000
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

TOCS bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1992, TOCS bangalore offers 6 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Management, Arts. TOCS bangalore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3452+ students

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hamirpur

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
Govt. of I

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 NCHMCT JEE

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hamirpur is a Private Institute, located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hamirpur offers 2 programs in the stream of Science, Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

RGGDC Shimla

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Government

2,564 - 3,284
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RGGDC Shimla is a Government Institute, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1986, RGGDC Shimla offers 4 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Arts, Commerce and Banking. RGGDC Shimla fees range from INR 2,564 - INR 3,284. Read More

Shortlisted by 200+ students

Dr. S.P. Singh College of Teacher Education

East Champaran, Bihar
Private
NCTE

1,50,000
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Dr. S.P. Singh College of Teacher Education is a Private Institute, located in East Champaran, Bihar. Established in 2008, Dr. S.P. Singh College of Teacher Education offers 1 programs in the stream of Education. Dr. S.P. Singh College of Teacher Education fees range from INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Global Institute of Management Science

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 AICTE

Global Institute of Management Science is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1999, Global Institute of Management Science offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Management, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Lakshay College of Education

Panipat, Haryana
Private
NCTE

27,300 - 49,000
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Lakshay College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Panipat, Haryana. Established in 2007, Lakshay College of Education offers 2 programs in the stream of Education, Engineering. Lakshay College of Education fees range from INR 27,300 - INR 49,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 439+ students

Army institute of Law (AIL), Mohali

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private Unaided
BCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,45,392 - 1,61,778
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8 Lacs
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Army institute of Law (AIL), Mohali is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Mohali, Punjab. Established in 1999, Army institute of Law (AIL), Mohali offers 2 programs in the stream of Law. Army institute of Law (AIL), Mohali fees range from INR 1,45,392 - INR 1,61,778. Read More

Shortlisted by 471+ students

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak

4.2
(60 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Government

5,500 - 2,20,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GPAT

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak is a Government Institute, located in Rohtak, Haryana. Established in 1976, Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak offers 19 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering, Arts, Pharmacy, IT. Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak fees range from INR 5,500 - INR 2,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1393+ students

DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

60,000 - 2,96,000
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GATE Exams
...+2 CCMT , CCMN

DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2008, DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY offers 4 programs in the stream of Science, Management, Engineering. DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 2,96,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 163+ students

DMC Darbhanga

Darbhanga, Bihar
Government
AICTE

41,220
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DCECE Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

DMC Darbhanga is a Government Institute, located in Darbhanga, Bihar. Established in 1925, DMC Darbhanga offers 6 programs in the stream of Science, Management, Engineering, Medical. DMC Darbhanga fees range from INR 41,220. Read More

Shortlisted by 339+ students

Subharti University

4.4
(25 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

10,000 - 25,92,000
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2.29 Lacs
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UP 12th Exams
...+6 IHM-JEE , NEET MDS , LSAT , JEE , UPSEE , Subharti

Subharti University is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, Subharti University offers 51 programs in the stream of Media and Mass Communication, Vocational, Performing Arts, Management, Engineering. Subharti University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 25,92,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2256+ students

Lalgola College

Murshidabad, West Bengal
Local Body
UGC

2,170 - 67,692
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Lalgola College is a Local Body Institute, located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Established in 2005, Lalgola College offers 1 programs in the stream of Arts. Lalgola College fees range from INR 2,170 - INR 67,692. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

IIM Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Government
AACSB
...+2 MHRD , AICTE

2,75,000
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16.7 Lacs
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CAT Exams

IIM Nagpur is a Government Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 2015, IIM Nagpur offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. IIM Nagpur fees range from INR 2,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Government College of Teacher Education (GCTE), Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government College of Teacher Education (GCTE), Kozhikode is a Government Institute, located in Kozhikode, Kerala. Established in 1950, Government College of Teacher Education (GCTE), Kozhikode offers 3 programs in the stream of Education, Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Geeta Institute of Education

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
NCTE

58,500 - 73,000
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HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Geeta Institute of Education is a Private Institute, located in Panipat, Haryana. Established in 2008, Geeta Institute of Education offers 2 programs in the stream of Education, Engineering. Geeta Institute of Education fees range from INR 58,500 - INR 73,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 424+ students

Alagappa Government Arts College (AGAC), Sivaganga

4.2
(14 Reviews)
Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
University

Alagappa Government Arts College (AGAC), Sivaganga is a University Institute, located in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1994, Alagappa Government Arts College (AGAC), Sivaganga offers 9 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 507+ students

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Delhi

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 IGNOU

1,30,000 - 2,25,000
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3.5 Lacs
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International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Delhi is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 1994, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Delhi offers 3 programs in the stream of Science, Engineering, Arts. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Delhi fees range from INR 1,30,000 - INR 2,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 17832+ students

BBD University

4.1
(117 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

22,500 - 19,47,000
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8.7 Lacs
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UP 12th Exams
...+6 NEET MDS , LSAT , Lucknow University B.Ed. , NCHM JEE , AILET , CAT

BBD University is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2010, BBD University offers 27 programs in the stream of Vocational, Management, Engineering, Design, Education. BBD University fees range from INR 22,500 - INR 19,47,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12947+ students

Lokseva Education Society's Arts & Science College

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Lokseva Education Society's Arts & Science College is a Private Institute, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Established in 1997, Lokseva Education Society's Arts & Science College offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Geeta College of Education

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
NCTE

27,000 - 49,000
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Geeta College of Education is a Private Institute, located in Panipat, Haryana. Established in 2007, Geeta College of Education offers 3 programs in the stream of Education, Engineering. Geeta College of Education fees range from INR 27,000 - INR 49,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1427+ students

NIT Kurukshetra

4.1
(17 Reviews)
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Autonomous University
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

20,000 - 5,00,000
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11.2 Lacs
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 CCMT , JEE Advanced , DASA UG , GATE , JEE Main , NIMCET

NIT Kurukshetra is a Autonomous University Institute, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Established in 1963, NIT Kurukshetra offers 8 programs in the stream of IT, Management, Engineering. NIT Kurukshetra fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 611+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital

3.0
(3 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
DCI

3,85,333
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1989, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Dental. Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital fees range from INR 3,85,333. Read More

Shortlisted by 234+ students

Mamata Medical College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Khammam, Telangana
Private
MCI

7,50,000 - 12,00,000
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NEET SS Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

Mamata Medical College is a Private Institute, located in Khammam, Telangana. Established in 1998, Mamata Medical College offers 6 programs in the stream of Engineering, Medical. Mamata Medical College fees range from INR 7,50,000 - INR 12,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

4.1
(66 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE
...+2 PCI , COA

25,000 - 2,56,000
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3.76 Lacs
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JEE Exams
...+6 UGC NET , NIPER , NCHMCT JEE , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , GPAT

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2005, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University offers 43 programs in the stream of Media and Mass Communication, Vocational, Management, Engineering, Design. Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 2,56,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 126661+ students

COER Roorkee

4.3
(57 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private
MHRD
...+2 ISO , AICTE

35,000 - 4,51,000
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39.5 Lacs
Highest Package
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , UBTER JEEP , CAT , MAT , UK 12th , CMAT

COER Roorkee is a Private Institute, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Established in 1998, COER Roorkee offers 9 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking. COER Roorkee fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 4,51,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1770+ students

Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College

Burdwan, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,480 - 6,050
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Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College is a Private Institute, located in Burdwan, West Bengal. Established in 1955, Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College offers 3 programs in the stream of Science, Arts. Maharajadhiraj Uday Chand Women's College fees range from INR 1,480 - INR 6,050. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

MSRCASC bangalore

4.1
(27 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

MSRCASC bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1994, MSRCASC bangalore offers 7 programs in the stream of Management, Arts, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 175+ 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 21669 Colleges in India

1,36,000 - 3,32,000

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UCEED Exams

15,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

UGC NET Exams

1,28,036 - 65,00,000

NEET SS Exams

50,000 - 2,10,000

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

2,564 - 3,284

1,50,000

27,300 - 49,000

1,45,392 - 1,61,778

Avg Package

5,500 - 2,20,000

CBSE 12th Exams

60,000 - 2,96,000

GATE Exams

41,220

DCECE Exams

10,000 - 25,92,000

Avg Package

UP 12th Exams

2,170 - 67,692

2,75,000

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CAT Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

58,500 - 73,000

HBSE 12th Exams

1,30,000 - 2,25,000

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22,500 - 19,47,000

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UP 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

27,000 - 49,000

20,000 - 5,00,000

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UGC NET Exams

3,85,333

NEET MDS Exams

7,50,000 - 12,00,000

NEET SS Exams

25,000 - 2,56,000

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JEE Exams

35,000 - 4,51,000

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GMAT Exams

1,480 - 6,050

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