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 IIITDM Kurnool, Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital, MAP Nashik, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS), Rajampet, Govt ITI, MCKV Institute of Engineering, Karnavati School of Dentistry, IMI Noida, RCDS Bhopal. 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

IIITDM Kurnool

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Government
MHRD

1,21,650 - 2,77,800
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9.51 Lacs
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Placement Trends
UGC NET Exams
...+6 AP EAMCET , CSIR NET , CCMT , JEE Advanced , GATE , JEE Main

IIITDM Kurnool is a Government Institute, located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2014, IIITDM Kurnool offers 5 programs in the stream of Engineering. IIITDM Kurnool fees range from INR 1,21,650 - INR 2,77,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 158+ students

Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
DCI

Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital is a Private Institute, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2011, Asan Memorial Dental College and Hospital offers 1 programs in the stream of Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

MAP Nashik

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private

6,000
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CBSE 10th Exams

MAP Nashik is a Private Institute, located in Nashik, Maharashtra. Established in 2009, MAP Nashik offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. MAP Nashik fees range from INR 6,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government

20,000 - 6,62,000
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NEET SS Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET PG

Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences is a Government Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1957, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences offers 9 programs in the stream of Medical, Management, Science, Dental. Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences fees range from INR 20,000 - INR 6,62,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 161+ students

Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS), Rajampet

4.5
(17 Reviews)
Rajampet, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

35,000 - 90,000
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Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS), Rajampet is a Private Institute, located in Rajampet, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1996, Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS), Rajampet offers 4 programs in the stream of IT, Management, Engineering. Annamacharya Institute of Technology & Sciences (AITS), Rajampet fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 116+ students

Govt ITI

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NCVT

26,000
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AP PGLCET Exams

Govt ITI is a Private Institute, located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Established in , Govt ITI offers 2 programs in the stream of Law, Engineering. Govt ITI fees range from INR 26,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 175+ students

MCKV Institute of Engineering

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+3 AICTE , MAKAUT WB , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

36,667 - 2,30,000
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5.6 Lacs
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GMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , GATE , XAT , JEE Main

MCKV Institute of Engineering is a Private Institute, located in Howrah, West Bengal. Established in 1999, MCKV Institute of Engineering offers 5 programs in the stream of Management, Vocational, Engineering. MCKV Institute of Engineering fees range from INR 36,667 - INR 2,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 38162+ students

Karnavati School of Dentistry

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
Other

18,66,000
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NEET MDS Exams

Karnavati School of Dentistry is a Private Institute, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Established in 2005, Karnavati School of Dentistry offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Karnavati School of Dentistry fees range from INR 18,66,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

IMI Noida

4.5
(8 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
AICTE

5,72,000 - 10,00,000
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10 Lacs
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IMUCET Exams

IMI Noida is a Private Institute, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1991, IMI Noida offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. IMI Noida fees range from INR 5,72,000 - INR 10,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 733+ students

RCDS Bhopal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Dental Cou

4,55,000 - 12,22,000
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

RCDS Bhopal is a Private Institute, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 1994, RCDS Bhopal offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. RCDS Bhopal fees range from INR 4,55,000 - INR 12,22,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 193+ students

ANITS

4.4
(22 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

43,000 - 96,800
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5.41 Lacs
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Placement Trends
#151 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+2 AP EAMCET , AP ECET

ANITS is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2001, ANITS offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering. ANITS fees range from INR 43,000 - INR 96,800. Read More

Shortlisted by 307+ students

Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Barrackpore, West Bengal
Government
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute, located in Barrackpore, West Bengal. Established in 1968, Mahadevananda Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

Aditi Mahavidyalaya

3.7
(9 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC

5,360 - 8,710
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2.99 Lacs
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DU Arts & Commerce Exams

Aditi Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1994, Aditi Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs in the stream of Commerce and Banking, Arts, Education. Aditi Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 5,360 - INR 8,710. Read More

Shortlisted by 554+ students

Meenakshi College for Women

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Meenakshi College for Women is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1975, Meenakshi College for Women offers 10 programs in the stream of Arts, Science, IT, Engineering, Commerce and Banking. Read More

Shortlisted by 362+ students

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions

4.8
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

75,000 - 3,50,000
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Krupanidhi Group of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 1985, Krupanidhi Group of Institutions offers 20 programs in the stream of Arts, Pharmacy, Science, IT, Management. Krupanidhi Group of Institutions fees range from INR 75,000 - INR 3,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 68420+ students

Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

27,000 - 2,75,000
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3.6 Lacs
Median Package
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GMAT Exams
...+6 AP EAMCET , CAT , MAT , GATE , TS EAMCET , XAT

Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Established in 2005, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences offers 5 programs in the stream of IT, Management, Engineering. Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences fees range from INR 27,000 - INR 2,75,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 542+ students

PMCH Dhanbad

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Government
MCI

NEET Exams

PMCH Dhanbad is a Government Institute, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Established in 1970, PMCH Dhanbad offers 5 programs in the stream of Medical, Engineering, Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 280+ students

Sai Vidya Institute of Technology

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

6,55,000
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5.62 Lacs
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Placement Trends
KMAT Exams
...+4 GATE , Karnataka PGCET , COMEDK UGET , KCET

Sai Vidya Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established in 2008, Sai Vidya Institute of Technology offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. Sai Vidya Institute of Technology fees range from INR 6,55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

D.B.S. College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,800 - 8,36,999
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6.69 Lacs
Median Package
Placement Trends
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CAT , MAT , UK 12th

D.B.S. College is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 1961, D.B.S. College offers 13 programs in the stream of Hotel Management, Science, Management, Engineering, Arts. D.B.S. College fees range from INR 9,800 - INR 8,36,999. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

St. Francis Institute of Technology

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 ISO , AICTE

99,000 - 5,00,000
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5 Lacs
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Placement Trends
JEST Exams
...+5 UGC , MHT-CET , GATE , JEE Main , CSIR

St. Francis Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 2002, St. Francis Institute of Technology offers 4 programs in the stream of Engineering. St. Francis Institute of Technology fees range from INR 99,000 - INR 5,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 216+ students

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences

Puducherry, Puducherry
University
Dental Cou
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,02,333 - 24,07,000
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NEET MDS Exams
...+1 NEET

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences is a University Institute, located in Puducherry. Established in 2006, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences fees range from INR 4,02,333 - INR 24,07,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 161+ students

Thakur Polytechnic

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

6,000 - 73,000
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4 Lacs
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Thakur Polytechnic is a Private Institute, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1998, Thakur Polytechnic offers 1 programs in the stream of Engineering. Thakur Polytechnic fees range from INR 6,000 - INR 73,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 253+ students

Birjhora Mahavidyalaya

Bongaigaon, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

Birjhora Mahavidyalaya is a Government Aided Institute, located in Bongaigaon, Assam. Established in 1986, Birjhora Mahavidyalaya offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering, Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Godavari Global University

4.1
(107 Reviews)
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

27,000 - 2,30,000
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20 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
AP PGECET Exams
...+4 AP EAMCET , GATE , AP POLYCET , AP ICET

Godavari Global University is a Private Institute, located in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1998, Godavari Global University offers 9 programs in the stream of Science, IT, Management, Engineering, Commerce and Banking. Godavari Global University fees range from INR 27,000 - INR 2,30,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 16047+ students

Anil Neerukonda Institute Of Dental Sciences

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Other

Anil Neerukonda Institute Of Dental Sciences is a Private Institute, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 1970, Anil Neerukonda Institute Of Dental Sciences offers 1 programs in the stream of Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NBA
...+3 UGC , NAAC , AICTE

35,000 - 2,00,000
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10 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
UGC Exams
...+6 TNEA , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , TANCET , GATE

Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2007, Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology offers 5 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 599+ students

UIT Dehradun

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE

80,892 - 1,48,400
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10.5 Lacs
Highest Package
Placement Trends
JEE Main Exams

UIT Dehradun is a Private Institute, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Established in 2006, UIT Dehradun offers 5 programs in the stream of Engineering, Science. UIT Dehradun fees range from INR 80,892 - INR 1,48,400. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

HMR Institute of Technology & Management

3.2
(6 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE

1,43,000 - 2,18,000
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CAT Exams
...+3 IPU CET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

HMR Institute of Technology & Management is a Private Institute, located in Delhi. Established in 2002, HMR Institute of Technology & Management offers 2 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. HMR Institute of Technology & Management fees range from INR 1,43,000 - INR 2,18,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 626+ students

CDS Davangere

Davangere, Karnataka
Private
Dental Cou
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

NEET MDS Exams

CDS Davangere is a Private Institute, located in Davangere, Karnataka. Established in 1991, CDS Davangere offers 2 programs in the stream of Dental. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Sree Chaitanya College

Haldia, West Bengal
Private
NAAC

WBCHSE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sree Chaitanya College is a Private Institute, located in Haldia, West Bengal. Established in 1956, Sree Chaitanya College offers 2 programs in the stream of Science, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ 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

1,21,650 - 2,77,800

Avg Package

UGC NET Exams

6,000

CBSE 10th Exams

20,000 - 6,62,000

NEET SS Exams

35,000 - 90,000

26,000

AP PGLCET Exams

36,667 - 2,30,000

Avg Package

GMAT Exams

18,66,000

NEET MDS Exams

5,72,000 - 10,00,000

Highest Package

IMUCET Exams

4,55,000 - 12,22,000

NEET MDS Exams

43,000 - 96,800

Avg Package

#151 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

5,360 - 8,710

Avg Package

DU Arts & Commerce Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

75,000 - 3,50,000

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

27,000 - 2,75,000

Median Package

GMAT Exams

NEET Exams

6,55,000

Avg Package

KMAT Exams

9,800 - 8,36,999

Median Package

CBSE 12th Exams

99,000 - 5,00,000

Avg Package

JEST Exams

4,02,333 - 24,07,000

NEET MDS Exams

6,000 - 73,000

Avg Package

27,000 - 2,30,000

Highest Package

AP PGECET Exams

35,000 - 2,00,000

Highest Package

UGC Exams

80,892 - 1,48,400

Highest Package

JEE Main Exams

1,43,000 - 2,18,000

CAT Exams

NEET MDS Exams

WBCHSE Exams

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