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 IDEAS Gwalior, Doon University, Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College, Flame University, Bhairab Ganguly College, MSRDC bangalore, Gautam Buddha University, RRDCH bangalore, Vivekananda Global University, Masters' Union. 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

IDEAS Gwalior

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
DCI

2,37,000
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IDEAS Gwalior is a Private Institute, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2008, IDEAS Gwalior offers 3 programs in the stream of Nursing, Science, Dental. IDEAS Gwalior fees range from INR 2,37,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

Doon University

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Government

34,000 - 74,000
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4.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams

Doon University is a Government Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2005, Doon University offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Science, Arts. Doon University fees range from INR 34,000 - INR 74,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1399+ students

Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College

3.6
(19 Reviews)
Panchkula, Haryana
Private
DCI

55,107 - 2,28,333
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Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College is a Private Institute, located in Panchkula, Haryana. Established in 2004, Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College fees range from INR 55,107 - INR 2,28,333. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Flame University

4.7
(10 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

90,000 - 10,95,000
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6.64 Lacs
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CSIR NET Exams
...+4 FEAT , XAT , CMAT , NIFT Entrance Exam

Flame University is a Private Institute, located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2015, Flame University offers 10 programs in the stream of Science, Design, Management, Engineering, Arts. Flame University fees range from INR 90,000 - INR 10,95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 758+ students

Bhairab Ganguly College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 - 60,000
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2.7 Lacs
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Bhairab Ganguly College is a Government Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1968, Bhairab Ganguly College offers 6 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts. Bhairab Ganguly College fees range from INR 5,000 - INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

MSRDC bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

13,11,000
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NEET MDS Exams

MSRDC bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1991, MSRDC bangalore offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Dental. MSRDC bangalore fees range from INR 13,11,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Gautam Buddha University

4.4
(38 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC
...+6 BCI , AIU , NCTE , RCI , NAAC , COA

52,500 - 3,62,500
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4.5 Lacs
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UGC NET Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , LSAT , UCEED , AILET , NID DAT , JEE B.Ed.

Gautam Buddha University is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2010, Gautam Buddha University offers 27 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Law, Education, Science, Design. Gautam Buddha University fees range from INR 52,500 - INR 3,62,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 1787+ students

RRDCH bangalore

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
DCI
...+4 IAO , ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,27,667 - 5,59,000
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

RRDCH bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1992, RRDCH bangalore offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Dental. RRDCH bangalore fees range from INR 1,27,667 - INR 5,59,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Vivekananda Global University

4.4
(109 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , AIU , NAAC

37,500 - 3,00,000
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4.6 Lacs
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NCHM JEE Exams
...+6 AILET , NEET , UCEED , CUET , Uni GAUGE , Rajasthan JET Agriculture

Vivekananda Global University is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2012, Vivekananda Global University offers 35 programs in the stream of Hotel Management, Commerce and Banking, Law, Vocational, Pharmacy. Vivekananda Global University fees range from INR 37,500 - INR 3,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 107920+ students

Masters' Union

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private

9,25,500
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Masters' Union is a Private Institute, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. Established in 2020, Masters' Union offers 3 programs in the stream of Management, Science, Arts. Masters' Union fees range from INR 9,25,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 2328+ students

Royal Global University

4.0
(11 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
UGC
...+4 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , AIU

56,500 - 3,80,000
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AHSEC Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CAT , CLAT , Assam CEE , XAT

Royal Global University is a None Institute, located in Guwahati, Assam. Established in 2017, Royal Global University offers 26 programs in the stream of Performing Arts, Commerce and Banking, Law, Science, Design. Royal Global University fees range from INR 56,500 - INR 3,80,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 485+ students

Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Ministry o

NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2003, Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Science & Research offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 135+ students

LNCT Bhopal

4.1
(49 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+2 DTE , AICTE

62,000 - 1,32,500
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8 Lacs
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MP PPT Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , MPBSE 12th , GATE , JEE Main

LNCT Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1994, LNCT Bhopal offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. LNCT Bhopal fees range from INR 62,000 - INR 1,32,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 348+ students

MRDC Faridabad

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
DCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

60,000 - 6,50,000
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

MRDC Faridabad is a Private Institute, located in Faridabad, Haryana. Established in 2006, MRDC Faridabad offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Dental. MRDC Faridabad fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 6,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 135+ students

Uttarakhand Open University

4.6
(13 Reviews)
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Public
UGC
...+1 DEB

1,200 - 40,000
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AILET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , UP 12th , MAT , UK 12th , CAT

Uttarakhand Open University is a Public Institute, located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Established in 2005, Uttarakhand Open University offers 24 programs in the stream of Hotel Management, Arts, Law, Vocational, Media and Mass Communication. Uttarakhand Open University fees range from INR 1,200 - INR 40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 760+ students

NIIT University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Neemrana, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

94,600 - 13,00,000
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6.67 Lacs
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UGC NET Exams
...+5 CUET , BITSAT , SAT India , GATE , JEE Main

NIIT University is a Private Institute, located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. Established in 2009, NIIT University offers 10 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering, Science. NIIT University fees range from INR 94,600 - INR 13,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 11455+ students

KCDS bangalore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
DCI

NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

KCDS bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1992, KCDS bangalore offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(70 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

30,000 - 3,15,000
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7.58 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+6 JEE Main , NEET MDS , SRMJEEE , SRMJEEE (PG) , CBSE 10th , Tamilnadu 10th

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1985, SRM Institute of Science and Technology offers 17 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Science, Design, IT, Management. SRM Institute of Science and Technology fees range from INR 30,000 - INR 3,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 11594+ students

Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS), Bhubaneswar

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
DCI

7,50,000 - 22,50,000
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS), Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2005, Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS), Bhubaneswar offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Institute of Dental Sciences (IDS), Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 7,50,000 - INR 22,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 131+ students

Lakshmi Narain College of Technology & Science (LNCTS), Bhopal

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
DCI
...+6 MCI , PCI , Indian Nursing Council (INC) , DTE , CCH , AICTE

33,150 - 5,30,000
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+4 GATE , JEE Main , CBSE 12th , MP BE

Lakshmi Narain College of Technology & Science (LNCTS), Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2006, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology & Science (LNCTS), Bhopal offers 5 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. Lakshmi Narain College of Technology & Science (LNCTS), Bhopal fees range from INR 33,150 - INR 5,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 135+ students

SJCE Chennai

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

25,000 - 99,000
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12 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , TNEA , TANCET

SJCE Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1994, SJCE Chennai offers 4 programs in the stream of IT, Management, Engineering. SJCE Chennai fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 99,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 330+ students

Ragas Dental College & Hospital

Uthangudi, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
DCI

73,400
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NEET MDS Exams

Ragas Dental College & Hospital is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Uthangudi, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1988, Ragas Dental College & Hospital offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering, Dental. Ragas Dental College & Hospital fees range from INR 73,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow

4.3
(19 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government Aided
AICTE

40,000 - 91,333
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5 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CUET PG Exams
...+3 UP B.Ed JEE , UPSEE , JEE Main

Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow is a Government Aided Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1984, Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Management, Engineering. Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 91,333. Read More

Shortlisted by 670+ students

Heritage Institute of Technology

4.7
(26 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

57,500 - 4,26,576
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WBUT PGET Exams
...+4 WB JECA , GATE , JEE Main , WBJEE

Heritage Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2001, Heritage Institute of Technology offers 4 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering, Design. Heritage Institute of Technology fees range from INR 57,500 - INR 4,26,576. Read More

Shortlisted by 37791+ students

Uttar Pradesh Dental College and Research Centre

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
DCI

Uttar Pradesh Dental College and Research Centre is a Private Institute, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, Uttar Pradesh Dental College and Research Centre offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

CSJMU

4.2
(64 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Public
UGC
...+1 AAA

7,000 - 4,40,000
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NCHM JEE Exams
...+6 CET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , JEECUP , UP 12th , MAT

CSJMU is a Public Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1966, CSJMU offers 32 programs in the stream of Performing Arts, Hotel Management, Vocational, Pharmacy, Education. CSJMU fees range from INR 7,000 - INR 4,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 2445+ students

ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad

3.6
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Deemed to be University
SAQS
...+3 AACSB , ICRA , NAAC

15,000 - 4,54,500
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33.4 Lacs
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Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CAT , IBSAT , XAT , NMAT by GMAC

ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad is a Deemed to be University Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 1995, ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad offers 7 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering, Arts. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 4,54,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 29482+ students

St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,600 - 78,000
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam is a Private Institute, located in Kottayam, Kerala. Established in 1950, St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam offers 9 programs in the stream of Arts, Vocational, Science, IT, Engineering. St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam fees range from INR 1,600 - INR 78,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre (AECS), Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Dental Cou

AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre (AECS), Bangalore is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1992, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre (AECS), Bangalore offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

K.D. Dental College

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Dental Cou

13,12,000
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

K.D. Dental College is a Private Institute, located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2001, K.D. Dental College offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. K.D. Dental College fees range from INR 13,12,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ 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

2,37,000

34,000 - 74,000

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

55,107 - 2,28,333

90,000 - 10,95,000

Avg Package

CSIR NET Exams

5,000 - 60,000

Avg Package

13,11,000

NEET MDS Exams

52,500 - 3,62,500

Avg Package

UGC NET Exams

1,27,667 - 5,59,000

NEET MDS Exams

37,500 - 3,00,000

Avg Package

NCHM JEE Exams

9,25,500

56,500 - 3,80,000

AHSEC Exams

NEET MDS Exams

62,000 - 1,32,500

Highest Package

MP PPT Exams

60,000 - 6,50,000

NEET MDS Exams

1,200 - 40,000

AILET Exams

94,600 - 13,00,000

Avg Package

UGC NET Exams

NEET MDS Exams

30,000 - 3,15,000

Avg Package

GATE Exams

7,50,000 - 22,50,000

NEET MDS Exams

33,150 - 5,30,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 99,000

Highest Package

GATE Exams

73,400

NEET MDS Exams

40,000 - 91,333

Median Package

CUET PG Exams

57,500 - 4,26,576

WBUT PGET Exams

7,000 - 4,40,000

NCHM JEE Exams

15,000 - 4,54,500

Avg Package

CBSE 12th Exams

1,600 - 78,000

Kerala 12th Exams

13,12,000

NEET MDS Exams

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