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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 ESEDS School of Design, Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai, Idea Worldwide, Assumption College, C.V. Raman Polytechnic, JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY, Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College, PES University, Goa College of Pharmacy, JB Institute of Hospitality Management. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21669 Colleges in India

ESEDS School of Design

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
MAKAUT WB

1,29,800 - 2,10,000
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ESEDS School of Design is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2015, ESEDS School of Design offers 3 programs in the stream of Design, Engineering. ESEDS School of Design fees range from INR 1,29,800 - INR 2,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3881+ students

Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,300 - 86,000
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1.6 Lacs
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Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985, Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai offers 9 programs in the stream of Arts, IT, Commerce and Banking, Science. Anna Adarsh College for Women (AACW), Chennai fees range from INR 11,300 - INR 86,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 254+ students

Idea Worldwide

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Govt of Ka

1,49,000 - 2,49,000
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Idea Worldwide is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1995, Idea Worldwide offers 5 programs in the stream of Design, IT, Engineering, Science. Idea Worldwide fees range from INR 1,49,000 - INR 2,49,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 13164+ students

Assumption College

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,350 - 2,550
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3.8 Lacs
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KEAM Exams

Assumption College is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 1950, Assumption College offers 12 programs in the stream of Arts, Medical, Design, Engineering, Science. Assumption College fees range from INR 1,350 - INR 2,550. Read More

Shortlisted by 105+ students

C.V. Raman Polytechnic

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

26,500
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CBSE 12th Exams

C.V. Raman Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2010, C.V. Raman Polytechnic offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. C.V. Raman Polytechnic fees range from INR 26,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

1,25,000
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JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2022, JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. JOIN BRICK DESIGN ACADEMY fees range from INR 1,25,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 904+ students

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Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College is a Government Institute, located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1964, Bharathi Women's Arts & Science College offers 8 programs in the stream of Arts, Science, IT, Management, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

PES University

4.6
(47 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
University
UGC
...+3 NBA , NAAC , AICTE

50,000 - 7,20,000
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5 Lacs
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , CAT , MAT , KCET , LSAT-India , CLAT

PES University is a University Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2013, PES University offers 27 programs in the stream of Arts, Design, Medical, Engineering, Science. PES University fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 7,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1989+ students

Goa College of Pharmacy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Panaji, Goa
Government
PCI
...+1 AICTE

2,88,000
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NEET Exams
...+2 GPAT , Goa CET

Goa College of Pharmacy is a Government Institute, located in Panaji, Goa. Established in 1963, Goa College of Pharmacy offers 4 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. Goa College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 2,88,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 453+ students

JB Institute of Hospitality Management

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NSDC

53,500 - 1,02,750
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UGAT Exams
...+1 NCHMCT JEE

JB Institute of Hospitality Management is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2013, JB Institute of Hospitality Management offers 6 programs in the stream of Engineering, Paramedical, Management, Hotel Management. JB Institute of Hospitality Management fees range from INR 53,500 - INR 1,02,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 11423+ students

Catholicate College

Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Catholicate College is a Private Institute, located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Established in 1952, Catholicate College offers 10 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Science, IT, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

SMVDU

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Katra, Jammu & Kashmir
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , ACITE

47,080 - 5,28,000
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CUET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CCMT , CAT , JEE Advanced , MAT , GATE

SMVDU is a Government Institute, located in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. Established in 1999, SMVDU offers 7 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Science, Management. SMVDU fees range from INR 47,080 - INR 5,28,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 312+ students

Rajagiri Business School

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kochi, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , ACBSP , NAAC

3,25,000 - 7,00,000
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4.8 Lacs
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CMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

Rajagiri Business School is a Private Institute, located in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 2011, Rajagiri Business School offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. Rajagiri Business School fees range from INR 3,25,000 - INR 7,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

10,000 - 14,00,000
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CEED , AILET , CBSE 12th , NID DAT , CAT , CLAT

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1999, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology offers 19 programs in the stream of Arts, Design, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 14,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Christian College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chengannur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala University Admission

Christian College is a Private Institute, located in Chengannur, Kerala. Established in 1964, Christian College offers 6 programs in the stream of Arts, Management, Science, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore

4.3
(23 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , PCI , INC , DTE , NAAC

13,405 - 4,50,000
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4.25 Lacs
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NCHM JEE Exams
...+6 UGC NET , NCHMCT JEE , GMAT , BITSAT , CSIR NET , GPAT

Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2004, Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore offers 30 programs in the stream of Arts, Design, Engineering, Science, Paramedical. Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangalore fees range from INR 13,405 - INR 4,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 34415+ students

Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private Unaided
NBA
...+7 SAQS , AACSB , AMDISA , AIU , AICTE , EFMD , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

45,000 - 11,30,000
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6.97 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+3 CMAT , CAT , XAT

Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2011, Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad offers 5 programs in the stream of Engineering, Management. Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad fees range from INR 45,000 - INR 11,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2549+ students

Coimbatore Institute of Technology

4.4
(13 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

23,360 - 2,00,000
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5 Lacs
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TNEA Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , TANCET , GATE , XAT

Coimbatore Institute of Technology is a Private Aided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1956, Coimbatore Institute of Technology offers 7 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Science, Management. Coimbatore Institute of Technology fees range from INR 23,360 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 962+ students

S.K.B. College of Pharmacy

Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

12,000 - 2,73,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GPAT

S.K.B. College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute, located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Established in 1997, S.K.B. College of Pharmacy offers 5 programs in the stream of Pharmacy, Engineering. S.K.B. College of Pharmacy fees range from INR 12,000 - INR 2,73,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

3.6
(11 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , MHRD , NAAC

65,000 - 10,00,000
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6.6 Lacs
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Uni GAUGE Exams
...+6 CUET , CBSE 12th , CAT , SAT India , MAT , GATE

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies is a Private Institute, located in Faridabad, Haryana. Established in 1997, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies offers 23 programs in the stream of Arts, Design, Engineering, Science, Dental. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies fees range from INR 65,000 - INR 10,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18319+ students

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+6 NIMCET , CMAT , MAT , TANCET , CAT , CBSE 12th

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1999, Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College Of Arts And Science offers 13 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Science, IT, Management. Read More

Shortlisted by 117+ students

Pandit Deendayal Energy University

3.9
(17 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,000 - 6,15,300
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5 Lacs
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CAT Exams
...+5 MAT , GATE , XAT , JEE Main , GUJCET

Pandit Deendayal Energy University is a Private Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2007, Pandit Deendayal Energy University offers 11 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Science, Management, Commerce and Banking. Pandit Deendayal Energy University fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 6,15,300. Read More

Shortlisted by 3804+ students

BIM Trichy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Public
AICTE
...+1 ACBSP

6,40,850 - 7,07,870
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6 Lacs
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CAT Exams

BIM Trichy is a Public Institute, located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, BIM Trichy offers 1 programs in the stream of Management. BIM Trichy fees range from INR 6,40,850 - INR 7,07,870. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

IIFT Bangalore

4.1
(31 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC

50,000 - 2,50,000
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2.5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

IIFT Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2001, IIFT Bangalore offers 4 programs in the stream of Design, Engineering, Science, Management. IIFT Bangalore fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 32835+ students

Fatima College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC

27,000 - 37,000
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CAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CMAT , MAT , XAT , Tamilnadu 12th

Fatima College is a Private Aided Institute, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1953, Fatima College offers 15 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Science, IT, Management. Fatima College fees range from INR 27,000 - INR 37,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 395+ students

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College

4.5
(16 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
UGC

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

Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College is a Private Institute, located in Chandigarh. Established in 1973, Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College offers 13 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Science, Vocational, IT. Read More

Shortlisted by 441+ students

KCT Coimbatore

4.3
(44 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

35,000 - 2,00,000
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28 Lacs
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JEST Exams
...+6 UGC NET , TNEA , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , CAT

KCT Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, KCT Coimbatore offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Management. KCT Coimbatore fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3127+ students

CII Institute of Hospitality Kolkata

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

1,40,400 - 4,48,400
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CII Institute of Hospitality Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2021, CII Institute of Hospitality Kolkata offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering, Hotel Management. CII Institute of Hospitality Kolkata fees range from INR 1,40,400 - INR 4,48,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 6072+ students

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Jagan Institute of Management Studies

4.1
(19 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+6 NBA , SAQS , AIU , MHRD , NAAC , PGDM

1,05,000 - 4,02,500
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6.5 Lacs
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CAT Exams
...+2 MAT , XAT

Jagan Institute of Management Studies is a Private Unaided Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1993, Jagan Institute of Management Studies offers 7 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, IT, Management. Jagan Institute of Management Studies fees range from INR 1,05,000 - INR 4,02,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 6291+ students

Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC

Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala University Admission

Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 2013, Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram offers 8 programs in the stream of Arts, Engineering, Commerce and Banking, Science. Read More

Shortlisted by 134+ 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

1,29,800 - 2,10,000

11,300 - 86,000

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1,49,000 - 2,49,000

1,350 - 2,550

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KEAM Exams

26,500

CBSE 12th Exams

1,25,000

50,000 - 7,20,000

Avg Package

UCEED Exams

2,88,000

NEET Exams

53,500 - 1,02,750

UGAT Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

47,080 - 5,28,000

CUET Exams

3,25,000 - 7,00,000

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CMAT Exams

10,000 - 14,00,000

UCEED Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

13,405 - 4,50,000

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NCHM JEE Exams

45,000 - 11,30,000

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GATE Exams

23,360 - 2,00,000

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TNEA Exams

12,000 - 2,73,000

CBSE 12th Exams

65,000 - 10,00,000

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Uni GAUGE Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

7,000 - 6,15,300

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CAT Exams

6,40,850 - 7,07,870

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CAT Exams

50,000 - 2,50,000

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

27,000 - 37,000

CAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

35,000 - 2,00,000

Highest Package

JEST Exams

1,40,400 - 4,48,400

1,05,000 - 4,02,500

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CAT Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

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