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 - Jan 20, 2026 12:13 AM IST

Top colleges in India include GCET Bikaner, Sant Hari Dass College of Higher Education, Himachal Institute of Technology, Mar Augusthinose College, KIT Jamnagar, Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Mangalore, Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science, JDBI Kolkata, RPS College of Engineering & Technology, North Gauhati College. India has around 21666 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 21666 Colleges in India

GCET Bikaner

Bikaner, Rajasthan
Government
MHRD
...+2 Govt. of India , AICTE

REAP Exams

GCET Bikaner is a Government Institute, located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Established in 2007, GCET Bikaner offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Sant Hari Dass College of Higher Education

4.3
(3 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

77,200 - 95,500
Get Fee Details
IPU CET Exams

Sant Hari Dass College of Higher Education is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 2009, Sant Hari Dass College of Higher Education offers 4 programs such as B.Ed, BBA, Diploma, B.Com in multiple specializations. Sant Hari Dass College of Higher Education fees range from INR 77,200 - INR 95,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 2803+ students

Himachal Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

Himachal Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2011, Himachal Institute of Technology offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Mar Augusthinose College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

15,000 - 29,000
Get Fee Details
CMAT Exams
...+6 XAT , Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , KMAT , MAT , CAT

Mar Augusthinose College is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 1995, Mar Augusthinose College offers 10 programs such as MHRDM, MA, BSc, MSc, BA in multiple specializations. Mar Augusthinose College fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 29,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

KIT Jamnagar

Jamnagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

30,000
Get Fee Details
GUJCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , JEE Main , GSEB 10th

KIT Jamnagar is a Private Institute, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Established in 2014, KIT Jamnagar offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. KIT Jamnagar fees range from INR 30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Mangalore

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

1,25,000
Get Fee Details
CAT Exams

Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Mangalore is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2008, Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Mangalore offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.E., MBA in multiple specializations. Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Mangalore fees range from INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 179+ students

Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

1,21,008 - 1,41,996
Get Fee Details
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , CBSE 12th

Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2007, Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science offers 7 programs such as BMM, BSc, MSc, B.Ed, BMS in multiple specializations. Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science fees range from INR 1,21,008 - INR 1,41,996. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

JDBI Kolkata

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

JDBI Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1962, JDBI Kolkata offers 1 programs such as BBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 63+ students

RPS College of Engineering & Technology

3.7
(6 Reviews)
Mahendergarh, Haryana
Private
AICTE

35,000 - 90,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 HSTES , JEE Main

RPS College of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute, located in Mahendergarh, Haryana. Established in 2008, RPS College of Engineering & Technology offers 6 programs such as Diploma, MBA, M.Tech, BCA, B.Tech in multiple specializations. RPS College of Engineering & Technology fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2151+ students

North Gauhati College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kamrup, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

4,370 - 4,990
Get Fee Details

North Gauhati College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Kamrup, Assam. Established in 1979, North Gauhati College offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. North Gauhati College fees range from INR 4,370 - INR 4,990. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Local Body
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya is a Local Body Institute, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Established in 1972, Vasantrao Naik Mahavidyalaya offers 6 programs such as Diploma, BSc, MSc, BA, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 113+ students

GEM Hospital and Research Centre

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
Indian Nur
...+1 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL

GEM Hospital and Research Centre is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2009, GEM Hospital and Research Centre offers 2 programs such as PGD, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

Hyderabad Institute of Technology & Management

4.7
(9 Reviews)
Rangareddi, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE

TS EAMCET Exams

Hyderabad Institute of Technology & Management is a Private Institute, located in Rangareddi, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2001, Hyderabad Institute of Technology & Management offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Panampilly Memorial Government College

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

1,050 - 3,150
Get Fee Details
Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Panampilly Memorial Government College is a Government Institute, located in Thrissur, Kerala. Established in 1975, Panampilly Memorial Government College offers 6 programs such as MA, BSc, MSc, BA, M.Com in multiple specializations. Panampilly Memorial Government College fees range from INR 1,050 - INR 3,150. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,390 - 74,700
Get Fee Details
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 MAH MBA CET , ATMA , CBSE 12th

Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1970, Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College offers 5 programs such as BMM, BSc, BMS, M.Com, B.Com in multiple specializations. Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College fees range from INR 30,390 - INR 74,700. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

NRI Gwalior

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided

NRI Gwalior is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2009, NRI Gwalior offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

CEM Kapurthala

Kapurthala, Punjab
Private
Other

3.2 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

CEM Kapurthala is a Private Institute, located in Kapurthala, Punjab. Established in 2002, CEM Kapurthala offers 4 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MCA, MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

SCHOOL OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDAYALA

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh

2,500 - 90,000
Get Fee Details
MPBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CUET PG , CUET , CBSE 12th

SCHOOL OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDAYALA is a None Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1990, SCHOOL OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDAYALA offers 10 programs such as PGD, MA, M.Phil, MBA, BSc in multiple specializations. SCHOOL OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDAYALA fees range from INR 2,500 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

North Bank College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Lakhimpur, Assam
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,700
Get Fee Details
AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

North Bank College is a Government Institute, located in Lakhimpur, Assam. Established in 1661, North Bank College offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. North Bank College fees range from INR 3,700. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women

Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,00,000
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+3 TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th

Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women is a Private Institute, located in Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2009, Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women offers 2 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech in multiple specializations. Rajas International Institute of Technology for Women fees range from INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,629
Get Fee Details
HPBOSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1977, Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs such as BA, BSc, B.Com in multiple specializations. Rajkiya Kanya Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 1,629. Read More

Shortlisted by 206+ students

Nandi Institute of Technology and Management Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

KCET Exams

Nandi Institute of Technology and Management Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in , Nandi Institute of Technology and Management Sciences offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, B.E., MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

SCHOOL OF INSTRUMENTATION, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh

30,600
Get Fee Details
CMAT Exams
...+6 MPBSE 12th , GATE , MP BE , CUET PG , CBSE 12th , GPAT

SCHOOL OF INSTRUMENTATION, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA is a None Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1998, SCHOOL OF INSTRUMENTATION, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA offers 17 programs such as PGD, M.Pharm, B.E., M.E., MA in multiple specializations. SCHOOL OF INSTRUMENTATION, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA fees range from INR 30,600. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

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NICM Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

49,000
Get Fee Details
6 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends

NICM Gandhinagar is a Private Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 1995, NICM Gandhinagar offers 1 programs such as MBA in multiple specializations. NICM Gandhinagar fees range from INR 49,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

Institute of Design Environment and Architecture

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

1,15,000 - 2,50,000
Get Fee Details

Institute of Design Environment and Architecture is a Private Institute, located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Established in , Institute of Design Environment and Architecture offers 4 programs such as B.Des, Diploma, M.Arch, B.Arch in multiple specializations. Institute of Design Environment and Architecture fees range from INR 1,15,000 - INR 2,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

MCOERC Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

1,60,000 - 3,20,000
Get Fee Details
MHT-CET Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , MHTCET MTech

MCOERC Nashik is a Private Institute, located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Established in 2008, MCOERC Nashik offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, B.E. in multiple specializations. MCOERC Nashik fees range from INR 1,60,000 - INR 3,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya

Puruliya, West Bengal
University

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya is a University Institute, located in Puruliya, West Bengal. Established in 2000, Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya offers 2 programs such as BA, BSc in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Jagannath University - Center for Excellence

4.0
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi

36,500 - 1,10,000
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+4 REAP , CBSE 12th , CUET , JEE Main

Jagannath University - Center for Excellence is a None Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 2013, Jagannath University - Center for Excellence offers 12 programs such as PGD, Diploma, MA, MBA, PhD in multiple specializations. Jagannath University - Center for Excellence fees range from INR 36,500 - INR 1,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 182+ students

St Joseph Industrial Training Institute

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NCVT

St Joseph Industrial Training Institute is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1970, St Joseph Industrial Training Institute offers 2 programs such as Certificate, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology & Management

4.4
(23 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 1,00,000
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+3 TS PGECET , TSICET , TS EAMCET

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology & Management is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2009, Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology & Management offers 3 programs such as M.Tech, B.Tech, MBA in multiple specializations. Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology & Management fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ 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 21666 Colleges in India

REAP Exams

77,200 - 95,500

IPU CET Exams

15,000 - 29,000

CMAT Exams

30,000

GUJCET Exams

1,25,000

CAT Exams

1,21,008 - 1,41,996

Maharashtra HSC Exams

35,000 - 90,000

CBSE 10th Exams

4,370 - 4,990

TS EAMCET Exams

1,050 - 3,150

Kerala 12th Exams

30,390 - 74,700

Maharashtra HSC Exams

Highest Package

PSEB 12th Exams

2,500 - 90,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

3,700

AHSEC Exams

1,00,000

GATE Exams

1,629

HPBOSE 12th Exams

KCET Exams

30,600

CMAT Exams

49,000

Highest Package

1,15,000 - 2,50,000

1,60,000 - 3,20,000

MHT-CET Exams

WBCHSE Exams

36,500 - 1,10,000

GATE Exams

30,000 - 1,00,000

GATE Exams

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