Top Colleges in India 2026
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KIIT School of Law
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Fees
₹ 4,29,000/year
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay
Fees
₹ 7,667/year
Sri Balaji Society
Fees
₹ 2,75,250/year
Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education
C.V. Raman College of Engineering
Fees
₹ 3,11,000/year
ICFAI Business School Hyderabad
Fees
₹ 3,10,000/year
National Institute of Design
National Institute of Design, Jorhat, an autonomous institution established in 2019 under the NID Act, is a premier hub for design education in Assam. Located in Jorhat, it offers a Bachelor of Design program across four specialized disciplines, nurturing creative talent and fostering innovation.
Fees
₹ 2,39,400/year
Alliance School of Business
Alliance School of Business, a premier institution established in 2006 under Alliance University in Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka, is renowned for its academic excellence. Offering popular MBA and BBA programs, it provides a dynamic learning environment. The school boasts strong placements, with a highest package of ₹26.10 LPA in 2023.
Fees
₹ 2,11,000/year
University School of Business, Chandigarh University
Chandigarh School of Business is a distinguished management and technical institute, established in 2001 in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. This reputed institute offers a total of 6 courses across various disciplines. For instance, CSB Landran provides programs in both Engineering and Management, among other specialized fields. The Chandigarh School of Business has been ranked 80th by IIRF 2024 under the Private MBA Colleges (Pan India) category. It also secured a 101-125 band in NIRF 2024 for Management. Further, CSB, a non-private college member, was ranked 3rd by India Today 2024 for Best B-Schools Overall (Punjab), indicating its strong regional standing. This top-ranked premium college operates through its diverse engineering and management departments. Committed to academic excellence, the Chandigarh School of Business is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (affiliated with I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Jalandhar), often referred to as a premier college.
Fees
₹ 1,84,500/year
Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University
Institute of Architecture and Planning is a distinguished institute, established in 1962 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Institute of Architecture and Planning offers Over 15 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. CEPT, also known as the Institute, is renowned, with Over 2000 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Institute of Architecture and Planning) operates through more than 2 specialized departments with over Over 150 faculty members. CEPT is committed to academic excellence, recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The Institute has also secured 19th position by NIRF 2024 in Architecture and Planning, further ranked 10th by IIRF (Architecture 2025). The Institute of Architecture and Planning maintains 3 international collaborations, reflecting its global outlook.
Fees
₹ 83,200/year
Bishop's College of Nursing
Bishop''s College of Nursing, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, is a premier institution established in 1998. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, it offers comprehensive B.Sc., P.B.B.Sc., and M.Sc. Nursing programs, fostering skilled healthcare professionals in a vibrant academic environment.
Fees
₹ 1,00,000/year
Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital
Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, established in 1953, is a premier government institution affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Renowned for its BDS and MDS programs, TNGDCH offers comprehensive dental education and healthcare services, boasting strong academic foundations.
Fees
₹ 32,350/year
PG College of Nursing
P.G. College of Nursing, Bhilai, a premier Durg, Chhattisgarh institution, established in 2005. Affiliated with Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences & Ayush University, it offers B.Sc., M.Sc., GNM, and ANM nursing programs. Recognized for academic strength and a supportive campus, the college offers strong placement assistance for healthcare professionals.
Fees
₹ 1,46,000/year
Lokmanya Tilak College of Physiotheraphy
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth''s Lokmanya Medical College Of Physiotherapy is a distinguished medical college located in Raigad, Maharashtra. The Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth''s Lokmanya Medical College Of Physiotherapy offers a total of 2 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. This institution, often referred to as TMLMCP, is quite renowned; the institute provides programs in specialized medical fields. This top-ranked premium institute (Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth''s Lokmanya Medical College Of Physiotherapy) operates through more than engineering, management specialized departments. TMLMCP is committed to academic excellence, recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college) and affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. Key programs at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth''s Lokmanya Medical College Of Physiotherapy include the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), a 4.5-year course (avg. ₹99,600 per year, requires 10+2 PCB, MH-CET), and the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), a 2-year program (avg. ₹1,18,000 per year, with specializations like Musculoskeletal Sciences), ensuring comprehensive medical education.
Fees
₹ 1,04,500/year
Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Law College, Bengaluru, established in 1978, is a distinguished institution affiliated with Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi. Renowned for its comprehensive legal education, the college offers popular programs including BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLB, and LLM, fostering academic excellence and professional development within a dynamic campus environment.
Fees
₹ 20,000/year
RV Institute of Legal Studies
RV Institute of Legal Studies, established in 2023 in Bengaluru, is a premier institution affiliated with Karnataka State Law University. Offering flagship B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programs, RVILS focuses on contemporary legal education, preparing students for dynamic careers with its industry-aligned curriculum and experienced faculty.
Fees
₹ 80,000/year
Sri Devaraj Urs College of Nursing
Sri Devaraj Urs College of Nursing, Kolar, is a premier constituent institution of Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University). Established in 1993, the college is recognized by INC and KNC, offering a range of nursing programs including B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D., fostering skilled healthcare professionals.
Fees
₹ 1,12,667/year
JSS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital
JSS Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysuru, established in 1996, is a premier institution affiliated with RGUHS, Bengaluru. Spanning 15 acres, it offers BAMS and MD Ayurveda programs, fostering comprehensive Ayurvedic education and preparing skilled professionals.
Fees
₹ 2,50,000/year
Loyola College of Social Sciences
Loyola College of Social Sciences is a distinguished social sciences college established in 1963 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Spread across a 16-acre campus, Loyola College of Social Sciences offers a total of 12 courses across various disciplines; it's considered a non-private college member. LCSS (Loyola College of Social Sciences), affiliated with the University of Kerala, is quite renowned; the institute has 208 students enrolled in diverse programs, encompassing Social Sciences, Arts, Management, Science, and Commerce, across its 5 specialized departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Loyola College of Social Sciences) has been ranked 9th by India Today 2024 for its Master of Social Work (MSW) program, and 7th by Outlook ICARE 2024 in Social Work. LCSS is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), maintaining 4 international tie-ups with institutions like UNICEF and the University of Namur, Belgium.
Fees
₹ 37,500/year
Chettinad College of Dental & Research Institute, The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR medical university
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute is a distinguished dental college and research institute established in 2007 in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute offers 10 courses, including BDS, MDS, and PhD programs. CDCRI is renowned; the institute has 515 students enrolled in dental sciences across its 9 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute) operates on a 9-acre campus with over 199 faculty members. CDCRI is committed to academic excellence, having been ranked 33rd by NIRF 2024 (Dental) and 48th by India Today 2024 (Dental). The college is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies, affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, and also features an international collaboration with Ulster University, United Kingdom (often referred to as a premier college).
Fees
₹ 4,68,333/year
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University is a distinguished agricultural university established in 1970 in Hisar, Haryana. The Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University offers a total of 77 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. CCS HAU is renowned; the institute has 4500 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University) operates through more than engineering, management specialized departments with over 543 faculty members. HAU Hisar is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Further, the university, which spans 8645 acres, has a faculty-student ratio of 1:50. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) was also ranked among 11-20 by NIRF in 2023 under the Agriculture & Allied Sectors category, offering programs like M.Sc., Ph.D., and B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, among its diverse academic offerings.
Fees
₹ 20,335/year
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education is a distinguished Deemed University established in 2008 in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. The Chettinad Academy of Research and Education offers a total of 74 courses across various disciplines. CARE is renowned; the institute has 2500+ students enrolled in diverse programs, notably in Medical, Dental, Law, and Engineering fields, across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Chettinad Academy of Research and Education) operates through more than 8 specialized departments with over 253+ faculty members. CARE is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The Chettinad Academy of Research and Education has been notably ranked, securing 39th in Medical and 28th in Dental by NIRF 2023. Furthermore, it was placed in the 26-30 band for Law by NIRF 2023, and achieved a 'Performer' band in ARIIA 2021 for University & Deemed to be University (Private/Self Financed).
Fees
₹ 12,52,000/year
Pearl Academy South Campus
Fees
₹ 6,83,600/year
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Fees
₹ 1,03,000/year
CEPT University
Fees
₹ 5,35,000/year
Xavier Institute of Communications
Fees
₹ 3,53,460/year
International Institute of Hotel Management New Delhi
Fees
₹ 2,60,000/year
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
O.P. Jindal Global University, Jindal Global Law School
Fees
₹ 5,50,000/year
Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras
Fees
₹ 8,50,000/year
Xavier University
Fees
₹ 6,667/year
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition Pusa
Fees
₹ 99,700/year
Unitedworld Institute of Design, Karnavati University
Unitedworld Institute of Design, Gandhinagar, established in 2012, is a premier design institution affiliated with Karnavati University. It excels in offering diverse B.Des and M.Des programs like Product, Fashion, and Visual Communication Design. UID emphasizes creative education and global exposure through collaborations, shaping future-ready designers.
Fees
₹ 6,00,000/yearNational Institute of Design Ahmedabad
National Institute of Design is a distinguished design institute, established in 1961 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The National Institute of Design offers a total of 3 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. NID is renowned; the institute has 305 students enrolled in various programs, including Design and other specialized creative fields, across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (National Institute of Design) operates through more than Design, Design Research specialized departments with over 110 faculty members. NID is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The National Institute of Design has been ranked 1st by IIRF 2025 under the Design category, further securing a position of 51-100th globally by QS World University Rankings by Subject (Art & Design 2025). Its offerings include flagship courses such as the B.Des (a 4-year program) and M.Des, which notably covers areas like Medical & Health Sciences, alongside a PhD in Design Research.
Fees
₹ 5,35,400/year
CSIR Central Electro Chemical Research Institute
Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), established 1948 in Karaikudi, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu, is a premier national laboratory under CSIR. Renowned for pioneering research in electrochemistry, CECRI offers advanced Ph.D. and M.Tech programs, fostering a vibrant academic ecosystem with 115 scientists.
Fees
₹ 55,000/year
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital Sattur
SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 2003, is a premier medical institution affiliated with RGUHS, Bengaluru. It offers robust MBBS and diverse postgraduate programs, focusing on comprehensive medical education and quality healthcare services.
Fees
₹ 25,000/year
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Institute for the Physically Handicapped
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (Divyangjan) is a premier autonomous institution in New Delhi. Established in 1976 and affiliated with the University of Delhi, it excels in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Prosthetics & Orthotics, offering comprehensive rehabilitation and academic programs.
Fees
₹ 51,520/year
Hindu College New Delhi
Hindu College is a distinguished college established in 1899 in North Delhi, Delhi. The Hindu College offers a total of 39 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. Hindu College is renowned; the institute has 4000+ students enrolled in various programs including Arts, Science, and Commerce and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Hindu College) operates through more than 16 specialized departments with over 151 faculty members, maintaining a 1:20 faculty-student ratio. Hindu College is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The college has been ranked 2nd by NIRF 2023 under the Colleges category, and also notably 1st in Arts by Outlook 2023, The Week, and India Today 2023. Hindu College offers popular BA (Hons), B.Sc (Hons), and B.Com (Hons) courses, alongside various Master's programs.
Fees
₹ 28,670/year
Symbiosis Skills & Open University
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University is a distinguished university established in 2017 in Pune, Maharashtra. The Symbiosis Skills and Professional University offers a total of More than 16 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. SSPU is renowned; the institute has programs covering Engineering, Management, Science, Design, and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Symbiosis Skills and Professional University) operates through more than More than 10 specialized departments. SSPU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), functioning as a UGC Recognized Private University. Further, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University actively engages with 500+ Industry Partners for internships and curricula development, emphasizing practical skills.
