India — university guide
The 100 universities in India in 2026
An informative guide to the 100 higher education institutions in India: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Best ranking
Indian Institute of Science
1,628 INR
Min bachelor fee
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Bachelor fee range in India
Based on the 36 universities in India that published their fees.
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Universities in India: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
56
Public universities
The public institutions in India
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Private universities
The private institutions in India
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Best universities
Ranked by overall average
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The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Fields offered in India
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List of universities in India in 2026
100 universities listedManipal Academy of Higher Education
#599Private11 11 programs· Legendary private education group in Karnataka, a reference in medicine and engineering since 1953.
Thiagarajar College of Engineering
Public5 5 programs· Government-aided autonomous engineering college in Madurai, renowned in Tamil Nadu since 1957.
Christian Medical College Vellore
Public7 7 programs· Leading medical institution in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, founded in 1900 by a Christian mission.
Armed Forces Medical College
Public4 4 programs· Prestigious military medical college in Pune, training Indian armed forces doctors since 1948.
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College
Public5 5 programs· Public medical college in New Delhi attached to Safdarjung Hospital, one of India's largest.
PSG College of Technology
Public9 9 programs· Leading autonomous engineering college in Coimbatore, founded in 1951.
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, recognized for engineering and tech placements.
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra
#918Public9 9 programs· Reputed private engineering institute in Mesra, Jharkhand, founded in 1955 by the Birla group.
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani
#523Private10 10 programs· Elite private institute founded in 1964, famous for its no-mandatory-attendance pedagogy.
Institute of National Importance (AIIMS New Delhi)
#662Public8 8 programs· India's most prestigious public medical institution, founded in 1956 in New Delhi.
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management
Public6 6 programs· Public institute in Ahmedabad dedicated to civil, transportation and urban infrastructure engineering.
Institute of Technology Management and Research
Private6 6 programs· Private management and technology institute in Nashik, oriented toward industrial careers.
Institute of Chemical Technology
#594Public4 4 programs· Leading institute in Mumbai, world No.1 in chemical engineering and pharmaceutical technology.
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Public6 6 programs· Public engineering institute in Coimbatore founded in 1956, aided by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences
Public4 4 programs· Globally recognized public institute in New Delhi dedicated to liver and biliary sciences.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur
#879Public6 6 programs· Public IIIT in Bihar specializing in computer science and information technology.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli
#884Public6 6 programs· Public IIIT in Tamil Nadu specializing in computer science and information technology.
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
#586Public9 9 programs· IIT integrated into the venerable Banaras Hindu University, a unique setup in India since 1919.
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
#726Public9 9 programs· Legendary institute in Dhanbad, a world reference in mining, geology and energy since 1926.
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
#587Public9 9 programs· Dynamic IIT in Telangana, a pioneer of frugal innovation and applied research.
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
#765Public8 8 programs· Dynamic IIT founded in 2009, recognized for computing and interdisciplinary research.
Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai
#863Public7 7 programs· IIT of Chhattisgarh founded in 2016, located in the industrial region of Bhilai.
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
#835Public7 7 programs· IIT of Odisha founded in 2008, mentored by IIT Kharagpur, strong in ocean and climate sciences.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
#446Public10 10 programs· Top-ranked IIT in Mumbai, the cradle of founders of India's biggest startups.