Colleges in Rajasthan

Rajasthan has some of India’s most reputable engineering, management, medical, law, and agricultural colleges. Cities such as Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur host most of them, be it government or private. IIT Jodhpur, BITS Pilani, MNIT, IIM Udaipur, SMS Medical College, and NLU Jodhpur are among the best-known of the 4,000+ institutes in the state. 

Top Colleges in Rajasthan by Stream: 2026 

If you are searching for the best colleges across engineering, MBA, medical, and law colleges in Rajasthan, city-wise and within a fee range, here are some important examples. 

Stream	Top Colleges in Rajasthan	Approx. Average Annual Fee*
Engineering	IIT Jodhpur  MNIT Jaipur  BITS Pilani  NIIT University, Neemrana Manipal University Jaipur	INR 3.5 lakh per year (mix of low‑fee government and higher‑fee private B.Tech programmes)
Management	IIM Udaipur BITS Pilani (management)  MNIT Jaipur MBA  Manipal University Jaipur Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur	INR 8 lakh per year (IIM Udaipur around INR 10 - 11 lakh per year; many private MBAs around INR 5 - 8 lakh)
Medical	SMS Medical College, Jaipur AIIMS Jodhpur Dr SN Medical College, Jodhpur RNT Medical College, Udaipur JLN Medical College, Ajmer​	INR 1 lakh per year (state government MBBS about INR 1.3 - 1.5 lakh; AIIMS significantly lower, pulling the average down)
Law	NLU Jodhpur  University of Rajasthan - Faculty of Law  Manipal University Jaipur  Amity University Jaipur  JECRC University, Jaipur	INR 1.5 lakh per year (NLU Jodhpur ~INR 3.3 - 3.5 lakh per year; public colleges < INR 0.5 lakh; private universities ~INR 1.5–2.5 lakh)
Agriculture	MPUAT Udaipur  Agriculture University, Jodhpur Agriculture University, Kota  SKRAU Bikaner	INR 0.6 lakh per year (most public B.Sc Agriculture programs ~INR 40,000 - 80,000 annually)

* The fee range is indicative-only of the publicly available information. Do check the latest information on the official websites of Rajasthan colleges. 

Best Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan: NIRF-Ranked and Popular

Three of the best engineering colleges in Rajasthan, out of 190+, are listed below, based on the 2025 NIRF Engineering category ranking.

1. IIT Jodhpur: Has a NIRF position of 27, and is popular for its strong teaching and research. 852-acre campus, established in 2008.
2. MNIT Jaipur (NIT Jaipur): One of the top NITs in India, it was established in the 1960s. In addition to B.Tech and M.Tech, it offers management and architecture programmes. 
3. BITS Pilani: It’s a private deemed university with a NIRF Engineering rank of 11. 

Other good engineering colleges in Rajasthan, which are affiliated or approved by national bodies, are:

1. NIIT University Neemrana 
2. Manipal University Jaipur 
3. RIET Jaipur
4. JECRC University 
5. RCEW Jaipur 

Government vs Private Engineering Colleges in Rajasthan

This is a list of government and private engineering colleges in Rajasthan. You can compare these with the annual fee ranges and entrance requirements (national and state levels). 

Type of College	Example Institutions in Rajasthan	Approx. Annual B.Tech Fee*
Government engineering colleges	Engineering College Ajmer Engineering College Bharatpur Government Engineering College Jhalawar	INR 1-2.5 lakh per year (via JEE Main - based state counselling such as REAP/RTU).
Private engineering colleges	BITS Pilani  RIET Jaipur JECRC University  Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women	INR 3-6+ lakh per year (via BITSAT/JEE Main/university tests or direct admission, depending on college).

* The fees are indicative of the publicly available data, and you must check the official sites, as the information might be different. 

Best MBA Colleges in Rajasthan

You have a couple of top NIRF-ranked management institutes in the state, with a number of valuable accreditations, strong industry connections, a range of MBA programmes and concentrations, and more. 

The top 3 MBA colleges in Rajasthan are:

• IIM Udaipur ranked 21st in the NIRF 2025 management category. In addition to the regular 2-year MBA, it has multiple one-year MBA programmes in new-age concentrations, including Global Supply Chain and Digital Enterprise Management. Executive MBA and doctoral programmes are also available.  

• The Department of Management at BITS Pilani is currently offering a Business Analytics specialisation. You can check more about it through BITS Pilani MBA course. It’s also well known for strong industry links and high average compensation packages, and takes in candidates from CAT and other entrances like GMAT and MAT. 
• Just like BITS Pilani, MNIT Jaipur (MBA) has one on‑campus MBA programme. It has over a 90 per cent placement rate, as per last year’s official records. 

Other private colleges in Rajasthan for MBA that are AICTE-approved, and have AACSB and similar prestigious accreditations are:

1. Manipal University Jaipur
2. Jaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur 

If looking for more options, check out the latest information on the best MBA colleges in Rajasthan 2026.

Medical Colleges in Rajasthan

Rajasthan has two government medical colleges in the top 50 of NIRF 2025 category of Medical Colleges.   

1. SMS Medical College, Jaipur: It was established in 1947 and is one of the country’s oldest medical colleges. It’s in the 39th rank of NIRF Medical Colleges category in 2025. 
2. AIIMS Jodhpur: In the 19th NIRF Medical Colleges rank of 2025, this one is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health. It offers MBBS and super speciality programmes. 

Other major government medical colleges with MBBS and PG seats under the state universities are:

1. Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur 
2. RNT Medical College Udaipur
3. JLN Medical College Ajmer

Across Rajasthan, you will find more than 10 government medical colleges. Also, there are more than 4,000 MBBS seats in them.

Best Medical College in Rajasthan: AIIMS Jodhpur vs SMS Medical College

• AIIMS Jodhpur carries the prestige and autonomy that national institutes in India have. The infrastructure is modern, and the MBBS seat intake is smaller due to high competition. 
• SMS Medical College has a large, attached hospital and a high patient load. The seat intake is larger compared to AIIMS Jodhpur, with 250 MBBS seats. The PG options are also extensive here. 

Find the best MBBS Colleges in Rajasthan for further comparison and details in 2026. 

Law Colleges in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is also a fine choice for studying law. The Bar Council of India recognises the programmes from most government and private law universities in this state. A few popular ones are:

1. NLU Jodhpur: It was established in 1999. It is also in the top 10 NIRF Law rankings, and offers BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM and more, through the dedicated CLAT exam. 
2. Faculty of Law - University of Rajasthan: This state government law institute offers the flagship LLB programme, and as per student reviews on our portal, the placement rate is around 60 to 70 per cent. 

Some other popular law colleges in Rajasthan that offer BCI-approved courses are:

1. Manipal University Jaipur LLB Courses
2. Amity University Jaipur Law Courses
3. JECRC University Law Courses
4. Banasthali Vidyapith Law Courses

Agriculture and Science Colleges in Rajasthan

• MPUAT Udaipur: A public university, with AICTE and ICAR approvals, it offers B.Tech in agriculture and allied fields
• Agriculture University Jodhpur -  It has B.Sc Agriculture and PG programmes.

How to Apply to Colleges in Rajasthan in 2026

The colleges in Rajasthan follow the same pattern of exams held nationally. Have a look below. 

Engineering Entrance in Rajasthan

• The national-level entrance for engineering aspirants is the JEE Main exam. 
• JoSAA counselling will allocate seats in IITs and NITs. The state-level counselling would be managing the 100+ RTU-affiliated engineering colleges in Rajasthan. 

MBA Entrances in Rajasthan 

• The CAT exam is for IIM Udaipur, and other B schools in Rajasthan take in candidates from GMAT, MAT, and others. 
• WAT/PI rounds are also there for the top-ranked MBA colleges in Rajasthan. 

Medical Entrance in Rajasthan

• NEET exam 2026 is the main entrance for the medical colleges in Rajasthan. 

Law Entrances in Rajasthan

• The CLAT exam is the main entrance for NLU Jodhpur. 
• CUET LLB and university-level entrances are also held for the law courses at Rajasthan law colleges. 

 

Aquib Rahman01-05-2026 15:45