Best Disaster Management Colleges in India: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are 75+ Disaster Management colleges in India. Students can study at 34 private and 36 government colleges, where they are selected based on merit as well as their marks in exams like CUET-PG, MAT, CAT, CMAT, etc.

The table below provides an overview of some important details about the top Disaster Management colleges in India.

Particulars	Details
Number of Disaster Management Colleges in India	75+ colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 40+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 14 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 4 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 6 colleges
Top Disaster Management Colleges in India	Jamia Millia Islamia, Amity University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Panjab University, Shoolini University, Sri University, Integral University, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-Based or CUET-PG, MAT, CAT, CMAT, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Yes, aJamia Disaster Management course from colleges in India can be a wise choice. Disaster Management graduates often choose to work in NGOs and in various government departments. They may also choose to work with the fire department, the military, etc. The table below compares the fees and the salary that the students can expect to earn after completing their course.

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Guru University Courses	INR 17,500 - 87,560	INR 4.2 - 12.42 LPA
IIT Guwahati Courses	INR 1.14 Lakh	INR 12 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia Courses	INR 17,480 - 1.18 Lakh	INR 9.25 LPA
TISS—Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Courses	INR 46,200 - 3 Lakh	INR 6.5 LPA
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Courses	INR 1.4 Lacs - 1.52 Lakh	INR 6.18 LPA

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The eligibility criteria for every level of Disaster Management course is different and varies from college to college. To get admission into an undergraduate degree specialising in Disaster Management, candidates must have completed Class 12, irrespective of the stream. The aspirant must have completed their 12th or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline. 

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

Students can take a look at the table below for complete details about the placement drives at some of the top Disaster Management colleges in India.

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
Panjab University Placements	INR 4.2 - 12.42 LPA	Amazon, American Express, Deloitte, KPMG, Cognizant, Policy Bazaar,   etc.
IIT Guwahati Placements	INR 12 LPA	Amazon, Accenture, CapGemini, Cognizant, Dell, Flipkart, Google, HCL, etc.
Jamia Millia Islamia Placements	INR 9.25 LPA	Wipro, KPMG, Microsoft, Adobe, Accenture, etc.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Placements	INR 6.5 LPA	Piramal Healthcare, Mumbai Mirror, Deloitte, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, etc.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Placements	INR 6.18 LPA	Amazon, Flipkart, TCS, Nagarro, IBM, Infosys, Cognizant, etc.

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The table below provides a fee-wise bifurcation of the Disaster Management colleges in India. 

Average Course Fees Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 Lakh	40+ colleges
INR 1-2 Lakh	14 colleges
INR 2-3 Lakh	4 colleges
INR 3-5 Lakh	6 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of the top recruiting companies that commonly hire students from the best Disaster Management colleges in India are tabulated below:

College Name	Top Recruiters
Panjab University Placements	Amazon, American Express, Deloitte, KPMG, Cognizant, Policy Bazaar,   etc.
IIT Guwahati Placements	Amazon, Accenture, CapGemini, Cognizant, Dell, Flipkart, Google, HCL, etc.
Jamia Millia Islamia Placements	Wipro, KPMG, Microsoft, Adobe, Accenture, etc.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Placements	Piramal Healthcare, Mumbai Mirror, Deloitte, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, etc.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Placements	Amazon, Flipkart, TCS, Nagarro, IBM, Infosys, Cognizant, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

A degree in Disaster Management opens up a range of career opportunities in various sectors. As societies and governments increasingly recognize the importance of disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Professionals in this field are in demand.
To meet the numerous challenges posed by disasters, professionals in the diversified field of disaster management frequently collaborate across industries. To improve job opportunities, it's critical to stay current on industry trends, technologies and best practices. Additionally, networking and gaining practical experience through internships or volunteering can be valuable for career development in this field.

Yes, UPRTOU Allahabad is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC Distance Education Bureau. Rajarshi Tandon Open University was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). UPRTOU Allahabad (now Prayagraj) offers over 127 UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. UPRTOU courses are offered across nine disciplines, namely Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Studies, Education, Computer and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Agriculture Sciences and Vocational Studies.

The tuition fees at the Disaster Management colleges in India are given in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
Jamia Millia Islamia Admission	INR 17,480- 1.18 Lakh
Deen Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Admission	INR 1.4 Lacs - 1.52 Lakh
Panjab University Admission	INR 17,500 - 87,560
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Admission	INR 46,200 - 3 Lakh
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Admission	INR 24,000

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The tuition fees at the Disaster Management colleges in India are given in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
Amity University, Noida Admission	INR 1.1 Lakh
Shoolini University Admission	INR 4.77 Lakh
Sri University Admission	INR 80,000 - 1 Lakh
Integral University - IUL Admission	INR 35,000 - 40,000
Mewar University Admission	INR 35,000 - 1.6 Lakh

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The Disaster Management courses offered are BA, BSc, BBA, MBA, MA, MSc, PhD, and MPhil. Students can choose one among these as per their preference. A Disaster Management course prepares students for risk management, mitigation and response. Depending on your level of education and specialisation, there is a range of Disaster Management courses available.

Some common Disaster Management courses include:

• Disaster Risk Assessment and Management: The basics of disaster risk assessment and management are covered in this course. You will learn how to recognise, assess, and handle natural and man-made hazards.
• Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness: This course covers disaster mitigation and preparedness principles. You will learn how to lessen the likelihood of disasters and prepare for them.
• Disaster Response and Recovery: The basics of disaster response and recovery are covered in this course. You will learn how to respond to disasters and how to assist communities in their recovery.

A Disaster Management Course can be pursued by:

• Students must have extensive knowledge, understanding, and a strong interest in philanthropy and disaster management.
• People who are interested in studying sustainable development, climate change, and the global disaster management situation, its causes, and its effects can also go for these courses.
• Candidates who wish to join non-governmental organizations can also pursue Disaster Management.

Some of the top USPs of IIT Guwahati are as follows:

• IITG has been awarded with the status of Indian Institute of Management Guwahati.
• It has been ranked 8 under the 'Engineering' category and 11 under the Overall category by the NIRF Ranking 2025.
• The highest package reached INR 1.25 crore per annum during IIT Guwahati placements.
• A total of 1,606 students registered out of which 1,001 were placed during IIT Guwahati placement season.

CAT is a speed-based test of analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, data interpretation and English comprehension. Now, it may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. What is required is to learn these subjects at advanced level. If you are an average student but have studied Science or Commerce in Class-12 and graduation, you will find a lot of familiar topics in Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. All you will need is brush up the basics and practice the concepts on advanced-level problems.

However, since the competition is so high in CAT and less than 95 percentile can break your dream of joining a top college like IIM, the preparation for CAT requires a lot of focus, dedication, discipline and diligence. If you can do that, despite being an average student, you can crack the CAT exam.

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The one-year-duration course of the Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management is available at IGNOU Regional Centre Ahmedabad through Open Distance Learning mode. It includes preparedness against disasters, risk assessment, and rehabilitation modules. Few courses to be undertaken by the students are Understanding Natural Disasters, Disaster Medicine, and Project Work to name a few, totaling 32 credits. The core objective of the course is to make learners practically capable of ensuring efficient management of disasters.

Following is the list of Post Graduate Courses:

• M.A in Disaster Management
• M.Sc in Disaster Management
• M.A in Disaster Management and Mitigation
• MBA in Disaster Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster and National Security Management
• Postgraduate certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

The average fee to pursue Diploma in Disaster Management ranges from INR 6,000 - INR 80,000. However the government colleges offering Diploma in Disaster Management charges less fees as compared to the private ones.

Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A+ by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 75 LPA during 2025. 

 

Yes, Alagappa University hostel facilities to its students. It has 15 hostels with 427 rooms for men and women research scholars and graduate students of the University. The hostel rooms are well-furnished and well-ventilated. One Reading Room is available for each hostel. The university also has three Guest Houses viz. University Main Guest House, International Students Residence and Faculty Guest House. The guest houses have telephone with intercom facility, Wi-Fi connectivity, computer with internet facility and 24-hours room service.

Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala accepts national entrance exams such as MGU CAT, KEAM, CPGET, etc. Mahatma Gandhi University admission process is conducted via online registrations. Candidates must have to qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university for the desired course. 

 UniPune MHTCET M.Tech Cutoff 2025 was published for all categories of students belonging to the Home State category. For the OBC HS category, the last round cutoff ranged from 0.32 to 330 according to the last round closing percentiles. According to the last round, the hardest college under the Pune University for admission to the MTech/ ME programme based on the MHTCET M.Tech cutoff 2025 percentiles was Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Society for Computer Technology and Research. 

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Bangalore University is a well-know institute which has been established by the 1964. The university is offering quality education under the guidance of experts with years of experience. The university is known for its BTech and MBA programme. The university has decent placements, the median package offered at the Class of 2024 for UG is INR 8 LPA and for PG is INR 3.5 LPA. 

Bangalore University has eminent alumni members like Anushka Sharma, Rahul Dravid, Deepika Praduko, etc. The university offers scholarships to the deserving students for financial assiatnce. 

No, it is not hard to get admission at Gujarat University. The university offer undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, certificate and PhD courses to students in streams such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law and Medicine & Health Sciences. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, and others. Aspiring candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university for the desired course. 

Mizoram University cutoff 2023 for BTech is based on JoSAA Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling and the CSAB Counselling. As per Mizoram University cutoff 2023, JEE Main cutoff was concluded after Round 8 Seat Allotment. Tabulated below is the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for Mizoram University for General category All India candidates:

Course	R1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	62269	796683
B.Tech. in Computer Engineering	46292	194055
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering	60888	338365
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	58155	320005
B.Tech. in Information Technology	53489	195933

 

Yes, there are public transport facility near the campus, but as a day scholar I like university transportation facility. Shoolini University has proper transportation facility for students. The transportation fares are also comparatively cheaper for all the routes in compared to other public transportation.

The course fees for the top programmes at TISS Mumbai are as follows:

• MA Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR): INR 1.85 Lakhs.
• Master of Hospital Administration (MHA): INR 1.45 Lakhs. 
• MA in Social Entrepreneurship: INR 1.59 Lakhs.
• BSW: INR 2.09 Lakhs.

Students must pay these course fees in either lump sum, yearly or semester-wise mode of payment.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University's annual hostel cost is INR 29,500. Mess and welfare fees are not included in the hostel fees. The fee for the mess is INR 36,000, while the cost of the welfare is INR 3,000. Candidates need to submit three demand drafts: one for hostel fees, one for mess charges, and one for welfare charges. Two hostels are maintained on campus for male students, and two are maintained for female students. There are more than 180 single-seat rooms in each hostel. Basic furnishings such as a cot, mattress, pillow, chair, table, cupboard, tube lamp, and fan are provided in each room. Mess facilities are available for residents in each hostel. Residents also have access to a common area, a gym, a reading room, and sports facilities. For the hostels, there is a provision for 24-hour water and electrical services.

Integral University Lucknow is a good university. As per the Shiksha reviews the overall rating is 4/5. The university is known for its quality education under the guidance of experts. The university has decent infrastrcture and it 4.3/5 as per Shiksha reviews. The university has decent placements and accredited by NAAC A+ Grade. 

Yes, SGVU Jaipur gives hostel facilities to the students. The university has over six hostels, named after freedom fighters such as Surya Sen, Ashfakullah, Birsa Munda, Bismil, Panna Dhay, and Manikarnika. The hostels also offer mess facilities to students.

S.S. Jain Subodh Pg College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
PG Diploma	Candidate who have passed graduation with 50% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.university in rajasthan state.
UG Diploma	Candidate who have passed 10+2 with 48% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.
Certificate	Candidate who have passed graduation with 48% marks in SOBC category can also eligible to apply.
MCA	Candidate must have completed BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. Candidate who have completed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) are also eligible to apply. Preference will be given as per below order: 1. Eligible candidates having valid NIMCET-2020 score and having Rajasthan state domicile 2. Eligible candidates having valid NIMCET-2020 score and not having Rajasthan state domicile 3. Eligible candidates that have passed in graduation and having Rajasthan state domicile 4. Eligible candidates that have passed in graduation and not having Rajasthan state domicile
B.Sc.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
BBA	Candidate passed 12th/equivalent under 10+2 scheme from any recognized institute/board are eligible to apply.
B.A.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.Com	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Sc.	Candidates completed B.A./B.Sc (Pass/Hons.) under the 10+2+3 scheme from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
M.A.	Candidates completed B.A./B.Sc (Pass/Hons.) under the 10+2+3 scheme from any recognized institute/university are eligible to apply.
M.Com	Candidates completed B.Com. degree with mentioned percentage or 55% marks in the subject of postgraduation or Bachelor or its equivalent degree recognized by this University with at least 55% marks in the aggregate are eligible to apply.
MSW	Candidate must have passed graduation with 55% marks in university of rajasthan/ any other university in rajasthan state.

Sri University Bhubaneswar is a private university accredited by NBA and with A Grade by NAAC. Sri University Bhubaneswar is approved by ICAR. Check the top highlights of SSU University below:

• Sri University has by ranked at the 429th position by the QS ranking 2026 under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia. 
• The the highest and median package recorded during SSU MBA placement 2025 was INR 15.5 LPA and 6.45 LPA.
• Top recruiters that have visited the university for placements are EY, Deloitte, KPMG,  and others.

Therefore, we can conclude that joining Sri University is worth it.

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

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Yes, Central University of Himachal Pradesh really good placements wise. Further, 63 students of PG (2 years) were placed during CUHP placements 2022. Additionally, as per the annual report for the academic year 2021-22, the School of Commerce and Management Studies recorded the highest number of students placed. The highest package offered during CUHP placements 2022 was INR 6.5 LPA.

For more accurate and the latest information please visit the official website of Central University of Himachal Pradesh.