University fees in India in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 100 institutions in India that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in India
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in India is 174,096 INR per year, for the 36 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,628 INR per year, with a maximum observed of 500,000 INR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 36 universities
From
1,628
INR
Average
174,096
INR
Up to
500,000
INR
Master's degree
Based on 3 universities
From
3,600
INR
Average
52,867
INR
Up to
85,000
INR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in India
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in India?
A bachelor's degree in India costs between 1,628 and 500,000 INR per year, with an average of 174,096 INR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in India?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 174,357 INR at a public university versus 173,686 INR in the private sector, a difference of -0.4%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in India?
For a master's, fees range from 3,600 to 85,000 INR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 100 universities in India that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
Jagan Nath University
Punjab University Chandigarh
Jamia Millia Islamia
Indian Institute of Science
Chandigarh University
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru University
UPES Dehradun
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management
Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Delhi Technological University
Mewar University
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Jamia Hamdard
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Institute of Chemical Technology
Anna University
Graphic Era Hill University
Chitkara University
Shoolini University
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU)
Savitribai Phule Pune University