Best Colleges in Kolkata 2026: Top Universities, Fees, Courses, Placements

Kolkata has about 900+ best colleges in various streams including top private and government colleges. Top colleges like Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, St. Xavier`s College, Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, etc. are known for their strong academic excellence and excellent placements. As per NIRF ranking 2025, Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College ranked no. 6^th as the top college in Kolkata. Kolkata colleges offer programs across diverse streams including Business and Management Studies, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, IT and Software, Science, Accounting and Commerce, etc. 

Important Features of the Best Colleges in Kolkata

Kolkata offers many affordable colleges in top streams with academic excellence. Government colleges in Kolkata are more affordable than private ones. Candidates can see the table below for the important highlights of the top Kolkata colleges in different parameters – 

Parameters	Statistics
Total no. of colleges in Kolkata	900+ colleges
Top streams offered in Kolkata colleges	BMS: 300+ colleges IT & Software: 270+ colleges Science: 200+ colleges Humanities & Social Sciences: 180+ colleges Medicine & Health Sciences: 160+ colleges
Best colleges in Kolkata (Private/Government)	·       Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College ·       St. Xavier`s College ·       Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, etc.
Admission process of top colleges in Kolkata	Merit based or entrance based

Note: Official site and may vary.

Best Colleges in Kolkata with NIRF Ranking 2025

Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College has secured Rank 6th in the “colleges” category followed by top colleges like St. Xavier's College that has maintained its position as one of India's top college. Candidates can see the table below for the Kolkata college list with NIRF ranking over the past three years -

Top Colleges in Kolkata	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College Ranking	8	3	6
St. Xavier's College Ranking	5	6	8
Ramakrishna Mission Residential College Ranking	19	24	24
Lady Brabourne College Ranking	NA	NA	47

Note: Official site and can change.

Government vs Private Colleges in Kolkata

There are many top government and private colleges in Kolkata in various streams like BMS, IT & Software, Science, Humanities, Medicine, etc.

Government Colleges in Kolkata

Government colleges in Kolkata are affordable than private colleges. With a limited number of seats, government colleges have great credibility. Check the government colleges in Kolkata below -

1. Jadavpur University:

Jadavpur University is the top government college ranked 9th nationally by NIRF 2025 under “University” category. It Offers BE and BTech, MTech, MBA, BSc across 130+ courses. Admissions will be based through WBJEE, GATE, GPAT entrance exams.

Parameters	Statistics
Tuition Fee	INR 1,200 – INR 1.68 lakh
Average Salary	INR 5.35 LPA – INR 10.5 LPA
Accepted entrance exams	WBJEE, GATE, CUET, NATA, etc.

Note: Official site and may vary.

2. Lady Brabourne College:

Lady Brabourne College stands as one of Kolkata's most prestigious women's colleges, ranked at 47^th position under “colleges” category. The top courses offered by this college include BA, BSc, MA, Mcom, etc. Chec the key highlights of the college below -

Parameters	Statistics
Cost	Rs. 27,170 – 88,530
Salary	Rs. 1.68 LPA – 10.5 LPA
Entrance tests	WBJEE, GATE, CUET, NATA, etc.

Note: Official site and may vary.

Private Colleges in Kolkata

Private colleges in Kolkata have more fees than government ones but have great infrastructure, experienced teaching staff, and provide great on-campus placements. Check the private colleges in Kolkata below with tuition fees -

1. J.D Birla Institute:

Parameters	Statistics
Tuition Fee	INR 74,400 – INR 4.27 lakh
Accepted entrance exams	NEET PG

Note: Official site and may vary.

2. Adamas University:

Parameters	Statistics
Tuition Fee	INR 65,000 – INR 8.83 lakh
Accepted entrance exams	Adamas AUAT, GATE, MAT, XAT, etc.

Note: Official site and may vary.

Stream wise Colleges in Kolkata

Top streams offered are BMS, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering, etc. See the table below for the top Kolkata colleges course wise-

Top Streams	Top Courses	No. of Colleges
Business & Management Studies	BBA: 130+ colleges MBA: 130+ colleges Certificate: 100+ colleges	300+ colleges
IT & Software	BCA: 90+ colleges MCA: 50+ colleges	270+ colleges
Science	BSc: 150+ colleges MSc: 80+ colleges BSc (Hons.): 20+ colleges	200+ colleges
Humanities & Social Sciences	BA: 130+ colleges BSc: 70+ colleges MA: 50+ colleges BA (Hons.): 30+ colleges	180+ colleges
Medicine & Health Sciences	BMLT: 20+ colleges MD: 20+ colleges MHA: 20+ colleges	160+ colleges

Note: Official site and may vary.

Top Kolkata Business and Management Colleges

Candidates can see the table below for the top Business and Management studies colleges in Kolkata with fees –

Top BMS Colleges	Tuition Fee
IIM Calcutta Courses	INR 82,600 – INR 31 lakh
Jadavpur University Courses	INR 1.5 lakh
IMI Kolkata Courses	INR 1.5 lakh – INR 12.08 lakh
Amity University Kolkata Courses	INR 10.84 lakh

Note: Official site and may vary.

Top Kolkata Medicine and Health Sciences Colleges

Candidates can see the table below  –

Top Medicine Colleges	Tuition Fee
NIPER Kolkata Courses	INR 1.19 lakh
Medical College Kolkata Courses	INR 31,000 – INR 48,000
MAKAUT Courses	INR 1.6 lakh
KPC Medical College and Hospital Courses	INR 17.25 lakh – INR 50.25 lakh

Note: Official site and may vary.

Top Kolkata BTech Engineering Colleges

Check the table below for the top BTech for Engineering colleges in Kolkata with cost–

Top BTech Colleges	Tuition Fee
Jadavpur University BTech	INR 15,630 – INR 1.21 lakh
Amity University Kolkata BTech	INR 6.76 lakh – INR 11.88 lakh
Institute of Engineering and Management BTech	INR 4.17 lakh
JIS College of Engineering BTech	INR 3.01 lakh – INR 6.52 lakh

Note: Official site and may vary.

Top Colleges in Kolkata - Comparison 2026

Candidates can check below for the top comparison of the best Kolkata colleges with other colleges -

• Jadavpur University Comparison with other colleges
• Xavier's College Kolkata Comparison with other colleges
• Ramakrishna Mission Residential College Comparison with other colleges
• Lady Brabourne College Comparison with other colleges

Tasbiya Khan12-23-2025 09:36