Institute of National Importance (INI)
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1961
Central Government
β
4.8
(290 reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Affiliated: National Institute of Technology Calicut
Approved: Council of Architecture (COA)
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ75,000 - βΉ165,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ8.5 LPA (Max: βΉ22.0L)
Accepted Entrance
JEE Main (Paper 2A) via JoSAA...
Total Seats Intake
75 Seats
Department of Architecture and Planning, NIT Calicut (NIT Calicut Architecture) is one of India's pre-eminent institutions in architectural education, urban planning, and sustainable built-environment design. Located in Kozhikode, Kerala...
Institute of National Importance (INI)
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1964
Central Government
β
4.9
(380 reviews)
Chandigarh (Sector 12), Chandigarh
Affiliated: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Approved: Indian Nursing Council (INC), MoHFW
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ3,200 - βΉ6,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ8.8 LPA (Max: βΉ22.0L)
Accepted Entrance
PGIMER B.Sc Nursing & Paramed...
Total Seats Intake
140 Seats
National Institute of Nursing Education (NINE), PGIMER Chandigarh (NINE PGIMER Chandigarh) is one of India's pre-eminent institutions in Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences education. Located in Chandigarh (Sector 12), Chandi...
Armed Forces Premier Institute
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1964
Central Government (Ministry of Defence)
β
4.9
(290 reviews)
Pune (Wanowrie), Maharashtra
Affiliated: Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS)
Approved: Indian Nursing Council (INC), MoD
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ1,500 - βΉ4,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ12.0 LPA (Max: βΉ26.0L)
Accepted Entrance
NEET-UG + ToGIGE + PAT + Inte...
Total Seats Intake
60 Seats
College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, AFMC Pune (AFMC Pune Nursing (MNS)) is one of India's pre-eminent institutions in Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Health Sciences education. Located in Pune (Wanowrie), Maharashtra, the colleg...
Dental
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1965
Private Deemed University (Institute of Eminence)
β
4.8
(90 reviews)
Manipal, Karnataka
Affiliated: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE, NAAC A++ Grade)
Approved: Dental Council of India (DCI)
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ480,000 - βΉ750,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ8.0 LPA (Max: βΉ18.0L)
Accepted Entrance
NEET UG (for BDS) & NEET MDS ...
Total Seats Intake
100 Seats
Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Manipal is India's first private dental college and is ranked #2 in India by NIRF. It is celebrated globally for its high clinical patient volume, state-of-the-art phantom head pre-clinical sim...
Central University
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1969
Central University
β
4.8
(420 reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Affiliated: UGC / Autonomous Central / State Authority
Approved: UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.91), AIU Member
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ1,500 - βΉ65,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ11.5 LPA (Max: βΉ33.0L)
Accepted Entrance
CUET-UG, CUET-PG, JEE Main, U...
Total Seats Intake
3,200 Seats
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a world-renowned public central university in New Delhi, celebrated for its pioneering research in social sciences, international relations, computer applications, and life sciences.
IIM
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1973
Government
β
4.9
(250 reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Affiliated: Autonomous (IIM Act, Govt of India)
Approved: MoE, EQUIS, AACSB
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ1,250,000 - βΉ2,450,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ35.3 LPA (Max: βΉ100.0L)
Total Seats Intake
480 Seats
Located in India's technology capital, IIM Bangalore is an all-stone architectural marvel designed by Balkrishna Doshi. Renowned for its NSRCEL startup incubation hub, public policy leadership, and digital technology integration.
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1982
Government
β
4.5
(12 reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Annual Tuition Fee
Subsidized
Median CTC / High
Top Tier
Accepted Entrance
JMI Entrance
Total Seats Intake
100 Seats
Legendary media school founded by Anwar Jamal Kidwai, producer of top filmmakers.
Mass Comm
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1982
Central University
β
4.8
(78 reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Affiliated: Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University, NAAC A++ Grade)
Approved: UGC / Ministry of Education
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ60,000 - βΉ140,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ7.8 LPA (Max: βΉ22.0L)
Accepted Entrance
JMI Entrance Test (Written Te...
Total Seats Intake
150 Seats
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC) at Jamia Millia Islamia was founded in collaboration with York University, Toronto and the Canadian International Development Agency. It is widely acclaimed for producing award-winning...
Central University Department
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1982
Central Government
β
4.9
(380 reviews)
New Delhi (Jamia Nagar), Delhi NCR
Affiliated: Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University)
Approved: UGC, NAAC A++
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ75,000 - βΉ145,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ9.0 LPA (Max: βΉ24.0L)
Accepted Entrance
JMI Mass Comm Entrance Exam +...
Total Seats Intake
240 Seats
A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre (AJK MCRC), Jamia Millia Islamia (AJK MCRC Jamia Millia Islamia) located in New Delhi (Jamia Nagar), Delhi NCR is an elite benchmark institution in India for journalism, electronic broadcasting, ...
Pharmacy
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1989
Deemed to be University / Institute of Eminence
β
4.8
(110 reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Affiliated: Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University, NAAC 'A+' Grade)
Approved: PCI / AICTE / UGC
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ140,000 - βΉ210,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ7.2 LPA (Max: βΉ18.0L)
Accepted Entrance
NEET UG / JEE Main (for B.Pha...
Total Seats Intake
240 Seats
School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER) at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi is ranked #2 in India by NIRF in Pharmacy. It offers world-class training in synthetic drug design, phytomedicine, herbal pharmacovigilance, and industria...
Design & Fashion Institute
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 1995
Autonomous Statutory Institute (Govt. of India)
β
4.8
(234 reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Affiliated: NIFT Act, Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India
Approved: UGC / AICTE / Ministry of Textiles / DPIIT
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ290,000 - βΉ340,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ13.0 LPA (Max: βΉ28.0L)
Accepted Entrance
NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT / GAT...
Total Seats Intake
340 Seats
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai (NIFT Mumbai) is India's apex institute for fashion design, technology, and management, established by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute sets the national benchm...
Design & Fashion Institute
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 2004
Institute of National Importance (Govt. of India)
β
4.8
(278 reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Affiliated: Institute of National Importance (INI), DPIIT, Govt of India
Approved: UGC / AICTE / Ministry of Textiles / DPIIT
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ385,000 - βΉ440,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ17.0 LPA (Max: βΉ40.0L)
Accepted Entrance
NID Design Aptitude Test (NID...
Total Seats Intake
140 Seats
National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar (PG Campus) (NID Gandhinagar) is globally acclaimed as India's premier autonomous institution for industrial, communication, and environmental design. Conferred the status of Institute of Nationa...
Institute of National Importance (INI)
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 2007
Central Government
β
4.8
(142 reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Affiliated: Autonomous (Dept of Pharmaceuticals, Govt of India)
Approved: PCI, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ115,000 - βΉ185,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ9.0 LPA (Max: βΉ20.5L)
Accepted Entrance
NIPER JEE, GPAT
Total Seats Intake
380 Seats
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad (NIPER Hyderabad) located in Hyderabad, Telangana is a premier benchmark institution in India for higher studies in Pharmacy. Established in 2007, the institu...
Joint Venture Premier Flight Academy
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 2007
Private (CAE & AAI Joint Venture)
β
4.9
(320 reviews)
Gondia (Birsi Airport), Maharashtra
Affiliated: CAE Global Aviation Academy
Approved: DGCA Approved Flying Training Organization (FTO)
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ4,800,000 - βΉ5,500,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ20.0 LPA (Max: βΉ45.0L)
Accepted Entrance
CAE AirAsia / IndiGo Cadet Pi...
Total Seats Intake
100 Seats
National Flying Training Institute (NFTI) - CAE Gondia (CAE Gondia Flying School) is one of India's pre-eminent institutions in aviation flight training, aircraft maintenance engineering (AME), and airport management. Located in Gondia (...
Law College
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 2008
National Law University (NLU)
β
4.9
(165 reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Affiliated: Bar Council of India / University
Approved: Bar Council of India (BCI), UGC
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ260,000 - βΉ350,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ18.0 LPA (Max: βΉ42.0L)
Accepted Entrance
AILET (All India Law Entrance...
Total Seats Intake
180 Seats
National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi), situated in Sector 14 Dwarka, New Delhi, is ranked NIRF #2 in India. Renowned for its autonomous entrance exam (AILET), cutting-edge criminal justice research (Project 39A), and exceptional moo...
Design & Fashion Institute
π NIRF Rank #2
Estd 2017
Institute of National Importance (IIT / Central Govt)
β
4.8
(245 reviews)
Hauz Khas, Delhi NCR
Affiliated: IIT Delhi (Institute of National Importance)
Approved: UGC / AICTE / Ministry of Textiles / DPIIT
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ140,000 - βΉ200,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ20.0 LPA (Max: βΉ44.0L)
Accepted Entrance
UCEED (UG) / CEED (PG) / Join...
Total Seats Intake
70 Seats
Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Department of Design, IIT Delhi) is a premier centre of design excellence in India, combining world-class engineering infrastructure with creative human-centered design research.
π NIRF Rank #3
Estd 1840
Government
β
4.5
(12 reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Annual Tuition Fee
Subsidized
Median CTC / High
Top Tier
Total Seats Intake
1,100 Seats
Historic mother of Madras University on Marina Beach, Chennai.
Arts & Science
π NIRF Rank #3
Estd 1840
State Government / Autonomous
β
4.8
(110 reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Affiliated: University of Madras (Autonomous, NIRF #3 College in India)
Approved: UGC / Government of Tamil Nadu / NAAC 'A+' Grade
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ2,500 - βΉ6,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ6.2 LPA (Max: βΉ18.0L)
Accepted Entrance
Tamil Nadu Single Window Admi...
Total Seats Intake
1,400 Seats
Presidency College, Chennai is the 'Mother of Madras University', founded in 1840 on the scenic Marina Beach road. Ranked NIRF #3 College in India, it has the unique distinction of producing two Nobel Laureates in Physics: Sir C.V. Raman...
Arts & Science
π NIRF Rank #3
Estd 1881
Constituent Minority College of Central University
β
5.0
(130 reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Affiliated: University of Delhi (Central University)
Approved: UGC / NAAC 'A' Grade
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ42,000 - βΉ55,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ11.2 LPA (Max: βΉ38.0L)
Accepted Entrance
CUET UG (85% weightage) + Col...
Total Seats Intake
450 Seats
St. Stephen's College is the oldest college in Delhi, established in 1881. Renowned for its rich intellectual legacy, distinguished alumni (presidents, prime ministers, Nobel laureates, diplomats), and elite Oxford-style tutorial system,...
Autonomous Minority Constituent
π NIRF Rank #3
Estd 1881
Government-Aided (Autonomous)
β
4.9
(310 reviews)
New Delhi (North Campus), Delhi NCR
Affiliated: University of Delhi
Approved: UGC, NAAC A
Annual Tuition Fee
βΉ42,000 - βΉ58,000
Median CTC / High
βΉ11.2 LPA (Max: βΉ35.0L)
Accepted Entrance
CUET UG + College Aptitude / ...
Total Seats Intake
450 Seats
St. Stephen?s College, University of Delhi (St. Stephen?s College Delhi) located in New Delhi (North Campus), Delhi NCR is a premier benchmark institution in India for higher studies in Science. Established in 1881, the institution featu...
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