Best Yoga Colleges in Maharashtra - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Some different specialisations you'll find in Yoga colleges in India are here. Take a look

Top Specialisations	Number of Colleges
Naturopathy	62
Ayurved	3
Clinical Psychology	1
English	1
Home Science	1

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Some general eligibility requirements for admission to the best Yoga colleges in India for different course levels are

Yoga Course Level	Eligibility
Undergraduate/UG Diploma/Certification	Class 12 from any stream (Depending on the Yoga specialization chosen), With a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognized board.
Postgraduate/PG Diploma/Certification	A bachelor's degree in either BA/BSc from a relevant discipline, With a minimum of 50% aggregate score from a recognized university.
After 10th Diploma	Class 10 score or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

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Some of the top Yoga colleges in India with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters, are here. Take a look

College Name	Average Placement Package	Prominent Recruiters
University of Lucknow Placements	INR 14 LPA	ONGC, HCL, MRF, Samsung, etc.
CCSU - Chaudhary Charan Singh University Placements	INR 4 LPA	Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Services Commission, Canara Bank, Rasi Seeds, etc.

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Hi, joining Yoga colleges in India can be worthwhile for you, Listed below are some of the colleges along with their ROI (Return on Investment)

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Apex University Courses	INR 30,000 - INR 3 lakh	INR 15 LPA
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Courses	INR 8,000-26,710	INR 14.86 LPA
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research Courses	INR 10,000-80,000	INR 10.76 LPA
CUSB Courses	INR 7,0000	INR 8.4 LPA
University of Lucknow Courses	INR 18,000-2.5 Lakh	INR 7.46-8.13 LPA

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Savitribai Phule Pune University  (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), is a collegiate public state university. The University is located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University Act and is one of the premier universities in India. Recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University is accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. With over 40+ academic departments,  10+ faculties and 50+ research centres, the university also has about 300+ recognised research institutes and over 700 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, diploma, PG diploma, PhD and certificate courses.

More than 200 private colleges are offering full-time Yoga courses at multiple levels. Some of them are here. Take a look

Best Private Colleges	UG-Level Yoga Course Fees
National Sanskrit University	INR 2,550
University of Patanjali	INR 20,000 - INR 11.96 Lakh
College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth	INR 30,000
K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies	INR 30,000 - INR 16.6 Lakh
Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University	INR 35,000 - INR 1.05 Lakh

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It is a 3-year UG degree course. It is focused on the scientific study and application of yoga principles, practices, and techniques. 

With theoretical study, you'll get practical training in yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, physiology, and related subjects.

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IGNOU and YCMOU are both open universities present in India. IGNOU is located in Delhi whereas YCMOU is located in Nashik. Both offers great education to students. The admission to the MBA course at IGNOU is based on merit whereas the admission to YCMOU's MBA course is based on entrance exam score. The accepted entrance exam is APICET. Both are good universities. So in the end it depends on person to person which university or college is best for him or her.

No, admissions at College of Ayurved, Bharati Vidyapeeth are not merit-based. Students are selected strictly on an entrance basis. Interested students need to provide valid NEET/ AIAPGET score. Additionally, seat allotment is done via counselling conducted at the national-level. Aside from providing the entrance exam and appearing for counselling, students must also satisfy the admission criteria specified by the college.

Shivaji University offers more than 120 undergraduates, postgraduates, diploma, and doctoral courses through various departments of the Science, Arts, Technology, Management, and Commerce fields. Some of the Shivaji University course admissions fees are mentioned in the below table:

As per the MIT-WPU, Pune course admission process, the university conducts MIT-WPU, Pune CET for admission to the UG and PG courses particularly. Apart from this, MIT-WPU, Pune admission is also done based on valid scores of national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, MHT CET, PERA CET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT and NEET-UG, among others for admission to BTech, MBA and BPharm courses. The common selection criteria for MIT-WPU, Pune admission comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round that evaluates the capabilities of the applicants. Candidates must secure a minmum aggregate in Class 12 and graduation for admission to UG and PG level courses. 

Yes, BAMU is a good university as the university is ranked 83 by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2022 under the University category. BAMU offers various facilities to students like a library, cafeteria, hostel, sports complex, and also provides various other facilities to undergraduate and postgraduate course students. To get admission to various courses offered by this university, the candidates must qualify the accepted entrance exams. The accepted entrance exams for MCA, NEET, JEE MCA, and others are JEE Main,  MHT CET, NEET, and others. For passing the JEE Main exam, candidates must attempt the JEE2 Main question papers, and hence prepare well for the entrance exams. 

K J Somaiya Institute of Dharma Studies courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores. The university also accepts CUET UG or CUET PG scores as per respective courses. Students can check the list of course eligibility from the table presented below:

Course Name	Eligibility
BA	Class 12
MA	Graduation with a 55% aggregate in any stream
Certificate	Class 12 or equivalent
PG Diploma	Graduate in any stream
UG Diploma	Class 12 or equivalent

Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya is a well-known institution for M.A, MSW, M.Lib.I.Sc, PG Diploma, Certificate, M.Sc, UG Diploma, B.Com, BBA, B.A, BCA, After 10th Diploma, M.Ed courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya has course specializations in Public Administration, Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE), Environmental Sciences.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

The Council of Education and Development Programmes (CEDP) is among the most reputed institute located in Mumbai, especially for its niche courses in logistics, aviation and management. It may not be looked at as the 'best' institute in Mumbai although it has industry oriented course with good placement cells but compared to behemoth like University of Mumbai or NMIMS or IITB it may not be the numero uno. CEDP is known for offering hands on training and connections to companies, but its focus is not on a broad selection of fields of study.

Hi, As per the official website, DYPU is  recognised as one of the finest institutions in the field of education, healthcare and sports. Hence, it can be considered a good option for Ayurveda courses. The curriculum for different courses here encourages exploration of the design practice with focus on user-centered approach,  design thinking and beyond. The college, at university level also has a dedicated and efficient the Career Service Departments/Placement cells for all of its constituent colleges that provide customized placement options to its students.

Department of Sports, Yog Science and Physical Education, MGM University provide good facilities all around the campus such as Gym, Sports Complex.

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject. 

At the undergraduate level, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University offers four-year BTech and various other programmes to students. At the postgradaute level, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University provides MCom, MSc,  MCA, and other programmes to students. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University also provides PhD programmes to students. 

Yes, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University accepts the score of JEE/MHT CET or PERA to offer admission to Symbiosis Skills and Professional University’s Bachelor of Technology degree program. Also, It is mandatory for every aspiring student to study a combination of physics, mathematics, and optional subjects such as biotechnology/biology/chemistry at the 10+2 level with a minimum of 50 percent marks.

The Garware Institute of Career Education and Development (GICED) on the University of Mumbai sticks out for its commendable placement report, as suggested with the aid of assets like Shiksha. With a placement charge around 95%, GICED has constantly supplied promising profession possibilities for its students. The maximum package furnished in modern years, ranging among INR five LPA and INR 6 LPA, presents the institute's dedication to securing profitable placements for its graduates.

GICED has installed strong collaborations with outstanding businesses including JP Morgan, Deloitte, and JM Morgan Stanley, contributing to a various and enriching placement landscape. The institute's infrastructure, which includes well-organized libraries, laboratories, and sports activities sports centers, complements the overall gaining knowledge of and expert improvement experience for college kids.