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 - Nov 18, 2025 12:26 AM IST

Top colleges in India include Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara, SGT University, VIT-AP University, JIS University Kolkata, VIT Bhopal, S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research, Woxsen University, IIMT University, GNDU, Desh Bhagat University. India has around 21669 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 21669 Colleges in India

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Government
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 PSEB 12th , NEET

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara is a Government Institute, located in Phagwara, Punjab. Established in , Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara offers 10 programs in the stream of Management, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

SGT University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 28,00,000
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3.5 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+3 NEET MDS , NEET , NEET PG

SGT University is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2010, SGT University offers 47 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, Medical, Nursing. SGT University fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 28,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 942+ students

VIT-AP University

4.5
(57 Reviews)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Private

55,000 - 7,80,000
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14.4 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 VITMEE , AP PGECET , AP EAMCET , CBSE 12th , BIEAP , CLAT

VIT-AP University is a Private Institute, located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Established in , VIT-AP University offers 11 programs in the stream of Management, Science, Commerce and Banking, Law, Arts. VIT-AP University fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 7,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 700+ students

JIS University Kolkata

4.0
(43 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE

30,500 - 3,00,000
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3.75 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 WBCHSE , CAT , MAT , WBJEE

JIS University Kolkata is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2014, JIS University Kolkata offers 18 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, IT, Science, Law. JIS University Kolkata fees range from INR 30,500 - INR 3,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 51690+ students

VIT Bhopal

4.2
(66 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

40,000 - 3,75,000
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59 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 VITEEE , NATA , MPBSE 12th

VIT Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2017, VIT Bhopal offers 10 programs in the stream of IT, Science, Management, Engineering. VIT Bhopal fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 3,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 860+ students

S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research

Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private

10,000 - 98,400
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4.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 UP 12th , JEECUP , CBSE 10th , UP 10th

S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research is a Private Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research offers 11 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, IT, Science, Engineering. S.S. Institute Of Medical Sciences Management Technology & Research fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 98,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

Woxsen University

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , AMBA , AACSB , COA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

16,667 - 15,90,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 CAT , TS LAWCET , GATE , TS EAMCET , XAT , JEE Main

Woxsen University is a Private Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2014, Woxsen University offers 10 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Commerce and Banking, Arts, Engineering. Woxsen University fees range from INR 16,667 - INR 15,90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16403+ students

IIMT University

4.5
(67 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+4 BCI , PCI , NCTE , INC

10,000 - 1,49,800
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17 Lacs
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UP 10th Exams
...+6 CUET , CBSE 12th , JEECUP , UP 12th , JEE Main , UPSEE

IIMT University is a Private Institute, located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2016, IIMT University offers 31 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, Vocational, Nursing, IT. IIMT University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 1,49,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 38908+ students

GNDU

4.5
(30 Reviews)
Amritsar, Punjab
Government
AICTE
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,200 - 10,29,000
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6.58 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 GNDU CET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NIPER JEE , PSEB 12th , CLAT

GNDU is a Government Institute, located in Amritsar, Punjab. Established in 1969, GNDU offers 38 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, Vocational, IT, Hotel Management. GNDU fees range from INR 5,200 - INR 10,29,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2722+ students

Desh Bhagat University

4.5
(63 Reviews)
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 5,00,000
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2.36 Crore
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GPAT Exams
...+6 NEET MDS , LSAT , CTET , AILET , CET , PSEB 10th

Desh Bhagat University is a Private Institute, located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Established in 1972, Desh Bhagat University offers 43 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, Medical, Nursing, Dental. Desh Bhagat University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18029+ students

PSIT Kanpur

4.3
(68 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+3 ISO , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

75,000 - 7,21,000
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7 Lacs
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NEET Exams
...+6 CUET , NIMCET , GMAT , JEECUP , CAT , MAT

PSIT Kanpur is a Private Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2004, PSIT Kanpur offers 10 programs in the stream of Management, IT, Law, Engineering, Pharmacy. PSIT Kanpur fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 7,21,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 7441+ students

SNDT Women's University

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Government
Govt. of M
...+2 UGC , NAAC

6,000 - 1,42,730
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AILET Exams
...+6 MU OET , NIMCET , NIPER JEE , MHT-CET , BITSAT , CAT

SNDT Women's University is a Government Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1916, SNDT Women's University offers 27 programs in the stream of Design, Management, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking. SNDT Women's University fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 1,42,730. Read More

Shortlisted by 1286+ students

SGT Gurgaon

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE

60,000 - 24,00,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+4 HSTES , GATE , JEE Main , NEET MDS

SGT Gurgaon is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2010, SGT Gurgaon offers 21 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, Medical, Dental. SGT Gurgaon fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 24,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

IIT Jodhpur

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government
AICTE

10,000 - 8,00,000
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28.8 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#66 NIRF Ranking
GRE Exams
...+6 GMAT , CAT , JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM , XAT

IIT Jodhpur is a Government Institute, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, IIT Jodhpur offers 7 programs in the stream of Science, Management, Engineering. IIT Jodhpur fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 8,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 563+ students

Guru Kashi University

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Bathinda, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , ICAR , Govt of Punjab , NAAC

10,000 - 4,80,000
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3 Lacs
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GPAT Exams
...+6 LSAT , AILET , CET , PSEB 10th , Lovely Professional University B.Ed. Entrance Test , CAT

Guru Kashi University is a Private Institute, located in Bathinda, Punjab. Established in 2011, Guru Kashi University offers 42 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, Vocational, Medical, Media and Mass Communication. Guru Kashi University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 4,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2117+ students

Government College (GC), Ernakulam

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Government College (GC), Ernakulam is a Government Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 1981, Government College (GC), Ernakulam offers 6 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Quantum University

4.4
(130 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,13,000
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5.8 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CAT , MAT , UK 12th , GATE , JEE Main , UKSEE

Quantum University is a Private Institute, located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Established in 2017, Quantum University offers 26 programs in the stream of Management, Paramedical, Media and Mass Communication, IT, Hotel Management. Quantum University fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,13,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 89171+ students

Central University of South Bihar

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
National A

7,000 - 1,24,000
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4 Lacs
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CUET PG Exams
...+1 GPAT

Central University of South Bihar is a Government Institute, located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2009, Central University of South Bihar offers 5 programs in the stream of Management, Science, Arts, Engineering, Pharmacy. Central University of South Bihar fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 1,24,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 257+ students

TIT Bhopal

3.9
(33 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

22,000 - 3,04,000
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5 Lacs
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NIPER JEE Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , GPAT , MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th , GATE , JEE Main

TIT Bhopal is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1999, TIT Bhopal offers 9 programs in the stream of Management, IT, Commerce and Banking, Engineering, Pharmacy. TIT Bhopal fees range from INR 22,000 - INR 3,04,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 988+ students

Burdwan University

4.6
(10 Reviews)
Burdwan, West Bengal
Public
AICTE
...+1 NBA

1,200 - 62,500
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MAT Exams
...+5 JEE Main , CAT , CBSE 12th , BITSAT , GATE

Burdwan University is a Public Institute, located in Burdwan, West Bengal. Established in 1960, Burdwan University offers 13 programs in the stream of Management, Science, Commerce and Banking, Law, Arts. Burdwan University fees range from INR 1,200 - INR 62,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 163+ students

Suresh Gyan Vihar University

4.3
(90 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE, Dir

39,800 - 12,00,000
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24 Lacs
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CUET Exams
...+2 SGVUEE , JEE Main

Suresh Gyan Vihar University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, Suresh Gyan Vihar University offers 24 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, IT, Hotel Management. Suresh Gyan Vihar University fees range from INR 39,800 - INR 12,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 21531+ students

Indus University

4.0
(79 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI

10,000 - 3,18,000
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3.6 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , CAT , MAT , GATE , ACPC Admission , JEE Main

Indus University is a Private University, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2012, Indus University offers 28 programs in the stream of Design, Management, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking. Indus University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 3,18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 130847+ students

Apex University

4.5
(99 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+5 RCI , INC , NCTE , BCI , PCI

15,000 - 6,00,000
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7 Lacs
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CUET , Rajasthan PTET , CBSE 12th , CAT , GATE , Rajasthan BSTC

Apex University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2018, Apex University offers 43 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, Vocational, Medical. Apex University fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 6,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 123884+ students

Silver Oak University

4.3
(55 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC

36,500 - 3,20,000
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4.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 GSEB 12th , GSEB 10th , CBSE 10th , CMAT

Silver Oak University is a Private Institute, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Established in 2009, Silver Oak University offers 37 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, Vocational, Nursing. Silver Oak University fees range from INR 36,500 - INR 3,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 4309+ students

Medical College of Baroda

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
Government
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)

7 Lacs
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NEET Exams

Medical College of Baroda is a Private Institute, located in Vadodara, Gujarat. Established in 1949, Medical College of Baroda offers 7 programs in the stream of Medical, Science, Engineering, Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 413+ students

Arni University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private

26,250 - 4,20,000
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3 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 MAT , GATE , JEE Main , CMAT , HPCET

Arni University is a Private Institute, located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Established in 2009, Arni University offers 17 programs in the stream of Management, Media and Mass Communication, IT, Science, Commerce and Banking. Arni University fees range from INR 26,250 - INR 4,20,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 166+ students

Saarvy Institute of Health and Management

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
Other

Saarvy Institute of Health and Management is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2011, Saarvy Institute of Health and Management offers 6 programs in the stream of Science, Management, Engineering. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

Mewar University

4.3
(60 Reviews)
Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+7 IAP , INC , NCTE , BCI , NAAC , PCI , AICTE

4,000 - 3,75,000
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6 Lacs
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CUET , MUEE , AMUEE , CBSE 12th , Rajasthan PTET , Rajasthan JET

Mewar University is a Private Institute, located in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Established in 2008, Mewar University offers 43 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, Vocational, Media and Mass Communication. Mewar University fees range from INR 4,000 - INR 3,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 52544+ students

LNCT University

4.3
(24 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 MCI , PCI , NABL , NABH

10,000 - 16,76,667
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FMGE Exams
...+6 GATE , NEET , JEE Main , MPBSE 12th , NEET PG , GPAT

LNCT University is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2007, LNCT University offers 49 programs in the stream of Design, Management, Paramedical, Medical, Nursing. LNCT University fees range from INR 10,000 - INR 16,76,667. Read More

Shortlisted by 7270+ students

Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
MCI

3,74,000
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12 Lacs
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NEET Exams
...+1 NEET PG

Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College is a Private Institute, located in Solapur, Maharashtra. Established in 1963, Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College offers 8 programs in the stream of Management, Medical, Dental, Science, Engineering. Dr Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College fees range from INR 3,74,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 122+ 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

CBSE 12th Exams

35,000 - 28,00,000

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GATE Exams

55,000 - 7,80,000

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AILET Exams

30,500 - 3,00,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

40,000 - 3,75,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

10,000 - 98,400

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CBSE 12th Exams

16,667 - 15,90,000

UGC NET Exams

10,000 - 1,49,800

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UP 10th Exams

5,200 - 10,29,000

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AILET Exams

10,000 - 5,00,000

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GPAT Exams

75,000 - 7,21,000

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NEET Exams

6,000 - 1,42,730

AILET Exams

60,000 - 24,00,000

NEET PG Exams

10,000 - 8,00,000

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#66 NIRF Ranking

GRE Exams

10,000 - 4,80,000

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GPAT Exams

Kerala 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,13,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

7,000 - 1,24,000

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CUET PG Exams

22,000 - 3,04,000

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NIPER JEE Exams

1,200 - 62,500

MAT Exams

39,800 - 12,00,000

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CUET Exams

10,000 - 3,18,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 6,00,000

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RBSE 12th Exams

36,500 - 3,20,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

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NEET Exams

26,250 - 4,20,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

4,000 - 3,75,000

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RBSE 12th Exams

10,000 - 16,76,667

FMGE Exams

3,74,000

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