How many colleges are there in Delhi?

There are about 1,000+ colleges in Delhi in various top streams like BMS, IT Software, Design, Medicine and Health Sciences, Engineering, etc. Admission will be based on merit or on entrance exam basis like JEE Main, GATE, UCEED, CEEDm etc. Top Delhi colleges include IIT Delhi, DTU, Hansraj College, Hindu College, St. Stephen's college, and many others.

Which is the No. 1 college in Delhi as per NIRF ranking?

As per NIRF ranking 2025, Hindu College ranked at No. 1 position under Colleges category followed by other colleges like Hansraj College and Kirori Mal College which are ranked at no. 2 and 3. Source: NIRF ranking official website.

What are the top ranked colleges in Delhi?

Hindu College ranked as the top Delhi colleges under “Colleges” category. Candidates can see the table below for the top colleges in Delhi with NIRF ranking over the past three years - Top Delhi Colleges NIRF 2024 NIRF 2025 top5 College Ranking 1 1 Miranda House Ranking 2 2 Hansraj College Ranking 12 3 Kirori Mal College Ranking 9 4 St. Stephen's College Ranking 3 5 Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College Ranking 5 7 Source: The above ranking has been taken from NIRF official website and hence may vary.

What are the stream wise colleges in Delhi?

Top streams offered by the best colleges in Delhi are BMS, IT Software, Humanities and Social Sciences, etc. Candidates can check the table below for the top stream wise courses offered by Delhi colleges - Top Streams Top Courses Top Colleges Business and Management Studies MBA/PGDM: 200+ colleges BBA: 160+ colleges Executive MBA/PGDM: 30+ colleges 400+ IT and Software BCA: 100+ colleges MCA: 80 colleges BSc: 20+ colleges 340+ colleges Humanities and Social Sciences BA: 100+ colleges MA: 90+ colleges BA (Hons.): 10+ colleges 200+ colleges Medicine and Health Sciences DNB: 40+ colleges BMLT: 20+ colleges 150+ colleges Design BDes: 30+ colleges MDes: 20+ colleges 170+ colleges Source: Official site and may vary.

What are the top private colleges in Delhi?

Candidates can check the table below for the top private colleges in Delhi with tuition fees and accepted entrance exams – Private Delhi Colleges Tuition Fee Accepted Entrance Exams Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies Admission INR 1.39 Lacs – INR 7.17 lakh CUET, CLAT Indian Agricultural Research Institute – IARI Admission INR 12.970 – INR 74,950 ICAR AIEEA Source: Official site and may vary.

What are the top government colleges in Delhi?

Candidates can check the top government colleges in Delhi with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exams – Government Delhi Colleges Tuition Fee Accepted Entrance Exams Hindu Delhi Admission INR 30,000 – INR 8.35 lakh GATE, JEE Main, UCEED, etc. DTU Admission INR 47,800 – INR 7.4 lakh GATE, JEE Main, UCEED, etc. Hindu College Admission INR 432 – INR 68,000 CUET, CUET PG Hindu College Admission INR 55,950 – INR 1.27 lakh CUET, CUET PG, GAT, etc. Miranda House Admission INR 500 – INR 56,790 CUET, CUET PG Source: Official site and may vary.

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Colleges in Delhi: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses

There are about 1,000+ colleges in Delhi including both private and government colleges in various streams like Business and Management Studies, IT & Software, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mass Communication and Media, Accounting and Commerce, Design, and many others. Top colleges include IIT Delhi, DTU, Hansraj College, Hindu College, Miranda House, Kirori Mal College, etc. As per NIRF ranking 2025, Hindu College emerged to be at the no. 1 position followed by other top ranked colleges like Miranda House and Hansraj College, which are ranked at no. 2 and 3 position. Admission to these colleges will be based on merit or through entrance exam scores like GATE, JEE Main, UCEED, etc.

Table of Contents

Features of the top Colleges in Delhi
NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Delhi Colleges
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Delhi Colleges
Types of Delhi Colleges

Table of Contents

Features of the top Colleges in Delhi
NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Delhi Colleges
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Delhi Colleges
Types of Delhi Colleges
- 4.1 Private Colleges in Delhi
- 4.2 Government Colleges in Delhi
Stream wise Colleges in Delhi
Top Colleges in Delhi: Comparison 2026

Features of the top Colleges in Delhi

Delhi offers numerous top colleges, primarily affiliated with Delhi University like Hindu College, Miranda House, Hansraj, LSR, and specialised institutes like IIT Delhi, DTU, JNU, JMI, and IIIT Delhi, covering diverse fields from Arts & Commerce to Engineering & Technology, catering to various interests with strong academics and placements. Candidates can see the table below for the key highlights of the top colleges in Delhi including total no. of colleges, top streams offered with admission process –

Particulars	Statistics
Total no. of colleges in Delhi	1,000+ colleges
Top streams offered by the best Delhi colleges	· BMS · IT & Software · Accounting and Commerce · Engineering, etc.
Top Delhi Colleges with NIRF ranking 2025	· Hindu College (1^st position) · Miranda House (2^nd Position) · Hansraj College (3^rd position)
Admission Process of Delhi Colleges	Merit based or entrance based like GATE JEE Main UCEED, etc.

Source: Official site and may vary.

NIRF Ranking 2025 of Top Delhi Colleges

The NIRF Ranking 2025 is India's released by the Ministry of Education in various top categories like Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Medical, etc. Hindu College emerged to be as the top ranked college in Delhi. Candidates can see the table below for the top colleges in Delhi as per NIRF ranking 2025.

Top Delhi Colleges	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Hindu College Ranking	1	1
Miranda House Ranking	2	2
Hansraj College Ranking	12	3
Kirori Mal College Ranking	9	4
St. Stephen’s College Ranking	3	5
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College Ranking	5	7

Source: The above ranking has been taken from NIRF official website and hence may vary.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Delhi Colleges

Admission to the top colleges in Delhi may vary from college to college. Candidates can see below for the eligibility criteria of the best Delhi colleges at various levels –

Delhi colleges, primarily DU, require passing Class 12 from a recognized board, with admissions largely based on CUET UG and CUET PG scores, with a minimum aggregate of 45-50% for General, lower for reserved categories

Specific marks in relevant subjects include English or Commerce for certain courses, all managed via CSAS portal for allocation.

Source: Official site and may vary.

Types of Delhi Colleges

Delhi Colleges are categorised into private and government Delhi colleges. Candidates can check below for the top private and government colleges in Delhi with their tuition fees –

Private Colleges in Delhi

Private colleges in Delhi are expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure, practical and modern labs, experienced faculty. Candidates can see the table below for the top private colleges in Delhi with tuition fees and accepted entrance exams –

Private Delhi Colleges	Tuition Fee	Accepted Entrance Exams
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies Admission	INR 1.39 lakh – INR 7.17 lakh	CUET, CLAT
Indian Agricultural Research Institute – IARI Admission	INR 12.970 – INR 74,950	ICAR AIEEA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Government Colleges in Delhi

Most of the colleges in Delhi are government colleges and are affiliated with Delhi University. Government colleges in Delhi are affordable than private colleges with limited seats and tough competition. Candidates can see the table below for the top government Delhi colleges with tuition fees and accepted entrance exams –

Government Delhi Colleges	Tuition Fee	Accepted Entrance Exams
IIT Delhi Admission	INR 30,000 – INR 8.35 lakh	GATE, JEE Main, UCEED, etc.
DTU Admission	INR 47,800 – INR 7.4 lakh	GATE, JEE Main, UCEED, etc.
Hansraj College Admission	INR 432 – INR 68,000	CUET, CUET PG
Hindu College Admission	INR 55,950 – INR 1.27 lakh	CUET, CUET PG, GAT, etc.
Miranda House Admission	INR 500 – INR 56,790	CUET, CUET PG

Source: Official site and may vary.

Stream wise Colleges in Delhi

About 1,000+ colleges are there in Delhi in various streams like BMS, IT and Software, Humanities and Social Sciences, etc. Candidates ca check the table below for the top stream wise colleges in Delhi with top courses offered –

Top Streams	Top Courses	Top Colleges
Business and Management Studies	MBA/PGDM: 200+ colleges BBA: 160+ colleges Executive MBA/PGDM: 30+ colleges	400+
IT and Software	BCA: 100+ colleges MCA: 80 colleges BSc: 20+ colleges	340+ colleges
Humanities and Social Sciences	BA: 100+ colleges MA: 90+ colleges BA (Hons.): 10+ colleges	200+ colleges
Medicine and Health Sciences	DNB: 40+ colleges BMLT: 20+ colleges	150+ colleges
Design	BDes: 30+ colleges MDes: 20+ colleges	170+ colleges

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Colleges in Delhi: Comparison 2026

Candidates can see below for the comparison of the top Delhi colleges with other colleges –

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Mahan Institute of Technologies, Nirman Vihar

Nirman Vihar

Courses Offered

7 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Delhi Institute Of Rural Development

DelhiPvt

Courses Offered

5 Courses

4.0

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

4.0

International Trade Promotion Center

Model Town

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹16.5 K - 32.5 K

Median Salary

– / –

Rama Krishna Teacher Training Institute

DelhiPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Appin Technology Lab, Dwarka

Dwarka

Courses Offered

8 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Most Preferred Locations

Andhra Pradesh (3780)

Madhya Pradesh (3427)

Telangana (3107)

Gujarat (3072)

Academy of Applied Arts, North Delhi

Kamla NagarPvt

Courses Offered

13 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Paradise Academy

Pitampura

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Dream Zone School of Creative Studies, Vikas Puri

Vikas Puri

Courses Offered

18 Courses

Exams Accepted

CBSE 12th

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Adianta School for Leadership and Innovation

Chattarpur

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

Global Institute of Construction Management and Research (GICMAR, Delhi)

Green Park

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹18 K - 1.5 L

Median Salary

– / –

Indian Institute of Human Rights

Saket

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Oxford Software Institute

Preet Vihar

Courses Offered

6 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹8.45 K

Median Salary

– / –

Appin Technology Lab, Pitampura

Pitampura

Courses Offered

19 Courses

Exams Accepted

CBSE 12th

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.5 K - 38.5 K

Median Salary

– / –

JP Institute of Excellence

Malviya Nagar

Courses Offered

10 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

English Helper

RohiniPvt

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹299 - 999

Median Salary

– / –

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital

Delhi

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Exams Accepted

NEET PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.25 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Colleges in Delhi: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses

Q: How can I get into Maharaja Agrasen Hospital for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
DNB	Candidates already pursuing a DNB course are not eligible for admission in DNB Course till such time they have completed the entire duration of the prescribed course or have been discharged from the course.

Don Bosco Institute of Technology

Okhla

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.7

Exams Accepted

IPU CET

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

3.7

Sanjeevana Institute for Career Advancement

Kalkaji

Courses Offered

4 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹15 K - 30 K

Median Salary

– / –

Cad Studio

Green Park

Courses Offered

18 Courses

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

FIMA - Frankfinn Institute of Modeling and Acting

Rajouri Garden

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.5

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.5 L

Placement Rating

5.0

Academy of Applied Arts - Dwarka Campus

DwarkaPvt

Courses Offered

8 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹85 K - 1.05 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Colleges in Delhi: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses

Q: How can I get into Don Bosco Institute of Technology for UG/PG courses? Am I eligible for admission?

Don Bosco Institute of Technology has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BCA	Candidate who have Diploma in a branch of Engineering from a Polytechnic duly approved by All India Council for Technical Education and affiliated to a recognised examining body with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate Candidate must not be beyond 21 years of age 01.08.2023.