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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 Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy, Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies, Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for women, Southern International Hotel Management Academy, Arunamai College of Pharmacy (ACP), Jalgaon, Sri Chanakya Institute of Hotel Management & CT, Nanasaheb R. G. Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Galaxy Institute of Technology & Management, T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology. 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

Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers 5 programs such as MA, Certificate, BA, PhD, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy

Kasaragod, Kerala
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

45,000 - 85,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 KEAM

Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Kasaragod, Kerala. Established in 2004, Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Malik Deenar College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 85,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 ISO

Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012, Vivekananda Institute of Management Studies offers 1 programs such as MBA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for women

4.5
(20 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+1 ISO 9001:2008

GATE Exams
...+3 TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th

Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for women is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2006, Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for women offers 4 programs such as MCA, B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Southern International Hotel Management Academy

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Government

85,000 - 95,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 BIEAP , CBSE 12th

Southern International Hotel Management Academy is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2017, Southern International Hotel Management Academy offers 3 programs such as BSc, BHM, Diploma in multiple specializations. Southern International Hotel Management Academy fees range from INR 85,000 - INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2564+ students

Arunamai College of Pharmacy (ACP), Jalgaon

Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

MHT-CET Exams
...+1 NEET

Arunamai College of Pharmacy (ACP), Jalgaon is a Private Institute, located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Established in 2005, Arunamai College of Pharmacy (ACP), Jalgaon offers 2 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Sri Chanakya Institute of Hotel Management & CT

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

61,333
Get Fee Details

Sri Chanakya Institute of Hotel Management & CT is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1998, Sri Chanakya Institute of Hotel Management & CT offers 2 programs such as M.Tech+PhD, BHMCT in multiple specializations. Sri Chanakya Institute of Hotel Management & CT fees range from INR 61,333. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Nanasaheb R. G. Patil Institute of Pharmacy

Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

12,000
Get Fee Details
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Nanasaheb R. G. Patil Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Established in , Nanasaheb R. G. Patil Institute of Pharmacy offers 2 programs such as D Pharma, Diploma in multiple specializations. Nanasaheb R. G. Patil Institute of Pharmacy fees range from INR 12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Galaxy Institute of Technology & Management

Karnal, Haryana
Private
AICTE

38,250 - 68,000
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HSTES Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Galaxy Institute of Technology & Management is a Private Institute, located in Karnal, Haryana. Established in 2011, Galaxy Institute of Technology & Management offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. Galaxy Institute of Technology & Management fees range from INR 38,250 - INR 68,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Private
Other

29,000 - 1,15,999
Get Fee Details
HP PAT Exams
...+2 JEE Main , HPCET

T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology fees range from INR 29,000 - INR 1,15,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

L.T.R. Education Group

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private

28,000 - 58,500
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L.T.R. Education Group is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2006, L.T.R. Education Group offers 5 programs such as B.Pharm, B.Ed, MBA, M.Pharm, Diploma in multiple specializations. L.T.R. Education Group fees range from INR 28,000 - INR 58,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

MIT School of Business

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

2,17,000 - 6,50,000
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CMAT Exams
...+6 MAH MBA CET , PERA CET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC , MAH MCA CET

MIT School of Business is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2005, MIT School of Business offers 6 programs such as MCA, Executive MBA, BBA, M.Tech, PGDM in multiple specializations. MIT School of Business fees range from INR 2,17,000 - INR 6,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

Royal College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Berhampur, Odisha
Private
AICTE

Odisha CHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Royal College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Berhampur, Odisha. Established in 2003, Royal College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Rvs Group Of Colleges

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Rvs Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2005, Rvs Group Of Colleges offers 5 programs such as B.Ed, M.Ed, BHMS, BPT, MPT in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Allahabad Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Allahabad

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 UP 10th

Allahabad Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Allahabad is a Private Institute, located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, Allahabad Institute of Engineering & Technology (AIET), Allahabad offers 4 programs such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, PGDM in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Chandanvan Group of Institutions

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

Chandanvan Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2007, Chandanvan Group of Institutions offers 7 programs such as B.Ed, BBA, MSc, BTC, BCA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Late Dr. R.M. Sojatia College of Pharmacy

Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
PCI

Late Dr. R.M. Sojatia College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2001, Late Dr. R.M. Sojatia College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

MVSIT Mangalore

Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka
...+1 AICTE

87,500 - 2,00,000
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KCET Exams

MVSIT Mangalore is a Private Institute, located in Mangalore, Karnataka. Established in 2007, MVSIT Mangalore offers 1 programs such as B.Tech in multiple specializations. MVSIT Mangalore fees range from INR 87,500 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Aarsh Mahavidyalaya

Rajkot, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

Aarsh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Established in 2010, Aarsh Mahavidyalaya offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Gujranwala Gurunanak Khalsa College of Pharmacy

Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
AICTE

PSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Gujranwala Gurunanak Khalsa College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Ludhiana, Punjab. Established in 1984, Gujranwala Gurunanak Khalsa College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as PGD, D Pharma, MA in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

GOVERNMENT LEATHER INSTITUTE KANPUR

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh

10,370 - 21,000
Get Fee Details
JEECUP Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , UP 10th

GOVERNMENT LEATHER INSTITUTE KANPUR is a None Institute, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2002, GOVERNMENT LEATHER INSTITUTE KANPUR offers 2 programs such as PGD, Diploma in multiple specializations. GOVERNMENT LEATHER INSTITUTE KANPUR fees range from INR 10,370 - INR 21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

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Shri N.M. Gopani Polytechnic Institute

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

45,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 GSEB 10th

Shri N.M. Gopani Polytechnic Institute is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 1997, Shri N.M. Gopani Polytechnic Institute offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Shri N.M. Gopani Polytechnic Institute fees range from INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Pt. J.R.Govt Polytechnic

Hoshiarpur, Punjab
Private
AICTE

Pt. J.R.Govt Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Established in 1994, Pt. J.R.Govt Polytechnic offers 2 programs such as D Pharma, Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

Universal College of Engineering and Technology (UCET), Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private Unaided
AICTE

GUJCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , JEE Main , GSEB 10th

Universal College of Engineering and Technology (UCET), Gandhinagar is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2013, Universal College of Engineering and Technology (UCET), Gandhinagar offers 3 programs such as B.Tech, B.E., Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Sarvodaya Polytechnic Institute

Surendranagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

JEECUP Exams

Sarvodaya Polytechnic Institute is a Private Institute, located in Surendranagar, Gujarat. Established in 2005, Sarvodaya Polytechnic Institute offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Polytechnic and Pharmacy

Tarn Taran, Punjab
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

51,500 - 1,26,000
Get Fee Details
PSEB 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

Shaheed Bhagat Singh Polytechnic and Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Tarn Taran, Punjab. Established in 2007, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Polytechnic and Pharmacy offers 4 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D Pharma, Diploma in multiple specializations. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Polytechnic and Pharmacy fees range from INR 51,500 - INR 1,26,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Government Polytechnic (GPV), Mehsana

Mehsana, Gujarat
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 GSEB 10th

Government Polytechnic (GPV), Mehsana is a Private Institute, located in Mehsana, Gujarat. Established in 2011, Government Polytechnic (GPV), Mehsana offers 1 programs such as Diploma in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

TKSCT Theni

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Theni, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+3 TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th

TKSCT Theni is a Private Institute, located in Theni, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2007, TKSCT Theni offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech in multiple specializations. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Institute of Professional Studies College of Pharmacy

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

57,000
Get Fee Details
MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Institute of Professional Studies College of Pharmacy is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2005, Institute of Professional Studies College of Pharmacy offers 3 programs such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Diploma in multiple specializations. Institute of Professional Studies College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 57,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Genesis Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

49,500 - 99,000
Get Fee Details
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Genesis Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Established in 2012, Genesis Institute of Technology offers 2 programs such as B.Tech, Diploma in multiple specializations. Genesis Institute of Technology fees range from INR 49,500 - INR 99,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ 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

UP 12th Exams

45,000 - 85,000

CBSE 12th Exams

GATE Exams

85,000 - 95,000

CBSE 10th Exams

MHT-CET Exams

61,333

12,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

38,250 - 68,000

HSTES Exams

29,000 - 1,15,999

HP PAT Exams

28,000 - 58,500

2,17,000 - 6,50,000

CMAT Exams

Odisha CHSE Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

87,500 - 2,00,000

KCET Exams

PSEB 12th Exams

10,370 - 21,000

JEECUP Exams

45,000

CBSE 10th Exams

GUJCET Exams

JEECUP Exams

51,500 - 1,26,000

PSEB 10th Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

GATE Exams

57,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

49,500 - 99,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

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