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Top Colleges in India 2026

Written By Amit Singh - Content Writer

Updated on - Nov 19, 2025 12:13 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 VARANASI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, GIET Bhubaneswar, Cotton College, Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal Campus, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology, R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur, Agra College, KLE Institute of Technology, Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore. Check all details for colleges in India and find your perfect fit.

Showing 21669 Colleges in India

VARANASI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private

49,370 - 70,000
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3 Lacs
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VARANASI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a Private Institute, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 2008, VARANASI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers 2 programs in the stream of Pharmacy. VARANASI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY fees range from INR 49,370 - INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 177+ students

GIET Bhubaneswar

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
AICTE

35,000 - 84,000
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OJEE Exams

GIET Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2009, GIET Bhubaneswar offers 8 programs in the stream of Science, Management, IT, Engineering. GIET Bhubaneswar fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 84,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 166+ students

Cotton College

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Kamrup, Assam
Government Aided
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,200 - 1,33,000
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6 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

Cotton College is a Government Aided Institute, located in Kamrup, Assam. Established in 1901, Cotton College offers 7 programs in the stream of Science, IT, Arts, Engineering. Cotton College fees range from INR 1,200 - INR 1,33,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 138+ students

Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal Campus

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC

55,550 - 1,78,000
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5.38 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal Campus is a Private Institute, located in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand. Established in 2011, Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal Campus offers 13 programs in the stream of Science, Hotel Management, Commerce and Banking, Pharmacy, Engineering. Graphic Era Hill University Bhimtal Campus fees range from INR 55,550 - INR 1,78,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1043+ students

Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

69,150 - 1,67,750
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3.5 Lacs
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WBJEE Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2011, Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology offers 3 programs in the stream of Pharmacy, Engineering. Gargi Memorial Institute of Technology fees range from INR 69,150 - INR 1,67,750. Read More

Shortlisted by 99+ students

R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur

3.4
(14 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
AICTE

43,000 - 1,52,000
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GATE Exams
...+3 NIMCET , JEE Main , JEECE

R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur is a Private Institute, located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Established in 2004, R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur offers 6 programs in the stream of Management, IT, Engineering. R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Jamshedpur fees range from INR 43,000 - INR 1,52,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 8964+ students

Agra College

4.2
(78 Reviews)
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Private Unaided
NAAC

4,047 - 15,440
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5 Lacs
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Agra College is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1823, Agra College offers 10 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts, Engineering, Law. Agra College fees range from INR 4,047 - INR 15,440. Read More

Shortlisted by 3158+ students

KLE Institute of Technology

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

25,000 - 3,34,000
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4 Lacs
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#201-300 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 KCET , GATE , COMEDK UGET , Karnataka PGCET

KLE Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Hubli, Karnataka. Established in 2008, KLE Institute of Technology offers 3 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering. KLE Institute of Technology fees range from INR 25,000 - INR 3,34,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 153+ students

Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies

4.5
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

79,400 - 2,17,000
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6 Lacs
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CAT Exams
...+2 IPU CET , CMAT

Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies is a Private Institute, located in New Delhi, Delhi. Established in 1999, Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Media and Mass Communication, IT. Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies fees range from INR 79,400 - INR 2,17,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

40,000 - 1,50,000
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4 Lacs
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Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2008, Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore offers 10 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts, Engineering, Management. Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore fees range from INR 40,000 - INR 1,50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 1283+ students

St. John s College

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

1,100 - 23,700
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3 Lacs
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Kerala 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala University Admission

St. John s College is a Private Institute, located in Kollam, Kerala. Established in 1964, St. John s College offers 5 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts. St. John s College fees range from INR 1,100 - INR 23,700. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

LICET Chennai

3.8
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 55,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

LICET Chennai is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2010, LICET Chennai offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. LICET Chennai fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 55,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 132+ students

Pope s college

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

649 - 766
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Pope s college is a Private Institute, located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1962, Pope s college offers 11 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts, Engineering, Management. Pope s college fees range from INR 649 - INR 766. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

10,220 - 2,00,000
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2 Lacs
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GATE Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , TNEA , NIMCET

Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology is a Government Institute, located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1990, Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology offers 4 programs in the stream of IT, Engineering. Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology fees range from INR 10,220 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 117+ students

Kalna College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bishnupur (Wb), West Bengal
Local Body
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Kalna College is a Local Body Institute, located in Bishnupur (Wb), West Bengal. Established in 1943, Kalna College offers 3 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Sri Satya Sai University Of Technology & Medical Sciences

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Sehore, Madhya Pradesh

60,000 - 2,48,000
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4.5 Lacs
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UCEED Exams
...+6 CEED , NIMCET , GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT

Sri Satya Sai University Of Technology & Medical Sciences is a None Institute, located in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2003, Sri Satya Sai University Of Technology & Medical Sciences offers 7 programs in the stream of Hotel Management, Management, Pharmacy, Design, Engineering. Sri Satya Sai University Of Technology & Medical Sciences fees range from INR 60,000 - INR 2,48,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 216+ students

ESIC Dental College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gulbarga, Karnataka

1,00,000
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NEET Exams

ESIC Dental College is a None Institute, located in Gulbarga, Karnataka. Established in 1990, ESIC Dental College offers 1 programs in the stream of Dental. ESIC Dental College fees range from INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 237+ students

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Knowledge Institute of Technology

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

55,000 - 2,00,000
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JEST Exams
...+6 UGC NET , TNEA , CBSE 12th , TANCET MBA , CSIR NET , TANCET

Knowledge Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2009, Knowledge Institute of Technology offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. Knowledge Institute of Technology fees range from INR 55,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

Vidyanagar College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Panagarh, West Bengal
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 WBCHSE

Vidyanagar College is a Private Institute, located in Panagarh, West Bengal. Established in 1963, Vidyanagar College offers 3 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

Karpagam Institute of Technology

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

1,00,000 - 2,10,000
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6.5 Lacs
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

Karpagam Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2007, Karpagam Institute of Technology offers 3 programs in the stream of Engineering. Karpagam Institute of Technology fees range from INR 1,00,000 - INR 2,10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3730+ students

Svs Group Of Institutions

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Warangal, Telangana
Private
National B

14,900 - 2,40,000
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6 Lacs
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GPAT Exams
...+5 TS POLYCET , TSICET , GATE , TS EAMCET , TS PGECET

Svs Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute, located in Warangal, Telangana. Established in 2008, Svs Group Of Institutions offers 6 programs in the stream of Management, Pharmacy, Engineering. Svs Group Of Institutions fees range from INR 14,900 - INR 2,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000
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2.89 Lacs
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TNEA Exams
...+6 GMAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , MAT , XAT , CMAT

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology is a Private Institute, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2011, St. Joseph's Institute of Technology offers 2 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. St. Joseph's Institute of Technology fees range from INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ students

Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
Private
Other

13,650 - 18,530
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1.5 Lacs
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Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Established in 1998, Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya offers 3 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Surya Sen Mahavidyalaya fees range from INR 13,650 - INR 18,530. Read More

Shortlisted by 258+ students

Altius Institute of Universal Studies (AIUS), Indore

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC

15,000 - 45,000
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Altius Institute of Universal Studies (AIUS), Indore is a Private Institute, located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2010, Altius Institute of Universal Studies (AIUS), Indore offers 4 programs in the stream of Science, Management, Commerce and Banking, Arts. Altius Institute of Universal Studies (AIUS), Indore fees range from INR 15,000 - INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,000 - 2,60,000
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5 Lacs
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CUSAT CAT Exams
...+2 KEAM , GATE

Toc H Institute of Science and Technology is a Private Institute, located in Ernakulam, Kerala. Established in 2002, Toc H Institute of Science and Technology offers 3 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. Toc H Institute of Science and Technology fees range from INR 35,000 - INR 2,60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

GSSS Mysore

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,17,000 - 6,40,000
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20 Lacs
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KMAT Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , KCET , GATE , COMEDK UGET , Karnataka PGCET

GSSS Mysore is a Private Institute, located in Mysuru, Karnataka. Established in 2003, GSSS Mysore offers 3 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. GSSS Mysore fees range from INR 1,17,000 - INR 6,40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 463+ students

CSMSS College of Agriculture

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private

CSMSS College of Agriculture is a Private Institute, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Established in 2006, CSMSS College of Agriculture offers 1 programs in the stream of Science. Read More

Shortlisted by 295+ students

Shri Bhawani Niketan Institute of Technology & Management

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

77,500
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18 Lacs
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Placement Trends
RBSE 10th Exams
...+3 REAP , JEE Main , CBSE 10th

Shri Bhawani Niketan Institute of Technology & Management is a Private Institute, located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Established in 2014, Shri Bhawani Niketan Institute of Technology & Management offers 2 programs in the stream of Engineering. Shri Bhawani Niketan Institute of Technology & Management fees range from INR 77,500. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Dr Ambedkar Institute Of Technology For Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur

3.7
(6 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UPTU
...+1 AICTE

38,000 - 2,67,000
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7 Lacs
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UPCET BTech Exams
...+3 JEECUP , UPSEE , JEE Main

Dr Ambedkar Institute Of Technology For Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur is a Private Institute, located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1997, Dr Ambedkar Institute Of Technology For Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur offers 4 programs in the stream of Management, Engineering. Dr Ambedkar Institute Of Technology For Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur fees range from INR 38,000 - INR 2,67,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 162+ students

Birla Global University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+1 AIU

62,500 - 4,00,000
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7.4 Lacs
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AILET Exams
...+6 OJEE , CBSE 12th , MAT , CLAT , XAT , Odisha CHSE

Birla Global University is a Private Institute, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Established in 2015, Birla Global University offers 13 programs in the stream of Science, Commerce and Banking, Arts, Engineering, Law. Birla Global University fees range from INR 62,500 - INR 4,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9849+ 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

49,370 - 70,000

Avg Package

35,000 - 84,000

OJEE Exams

1,200 - 1,33,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

55,550 - 1,78,000

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CBSE 12th Exams

69,150 - 1,67,750

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WBJEE Exams

43,000 - 1,52,000

GATE Exams

4,047 - 15,440

Avg Package

25,000 - 3,34,000

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#201-300 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

79,400 - 2,17,000

Avg Package

CAT Exams

40,000 - 1,50,000

Avg Package

1,100 - 23,700

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Kerala 12th Exams

50,000 - 55,000

CBSE 12th Exams

649 - 766

CBSE 12th Exams

10,220 - 2,00,000

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GATE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

60,000 - 2,48,000

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UCEED Exams

1,00,000

NEET Exams

55,000 - 2,00,000

JEST Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

1,00,000 - 2,10,000

Highest Package

CBSE 12th Exams

14,900 - 2,40,000

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GPAT Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000

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TNEA Exams

13,650 - 18,530

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15,000 - 45,000

35,000 - 2,60,000

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CUSAT CAT Exams

1,17,000 - 6,40,000

Highest Package

KMAT Exams

77,500

Highest Package

RBSE 10th Exams

38,000 - 2,67,000

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UPCET BTech Exams

62,500 - 4,00,000

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AILET Exams

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