Best Programming Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There are more than 930+ Programming colleges in India where students can study. Some of the top colleges where students can learn programming include Amity University, MIT-WPU, Parul University, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, School of Engineering and Technology, Coding Ninjas, IIT Bombay, K J Somaiya School of Engineering, IIT Delhi, etc.

Here are some details about the top programming institutes in India:

Particulars	Details
Number of Programming Colleges in India	930+ colleges
Annual Fees	Free of Cost: 40+ colleges Less than INR 1 Lakh: 340+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 25+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 15+ colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 10+ colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 20+ colleges
Top Programming Colleges in India	Amity University, MIT-WPU, Parul University, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, School of Engineering and Technology, Coding Ninjas, IIT Bombay, K J Somaiya School of Engineering, IIT Delhi, etc.
Top Programming Specializations	Java,  .NET,  C/C+,  Python,  J2EE,  PHP, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-Based or JEE MAIN, GATE, etc.

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

Some of the top programming colleges in India admit students on a merit basis; however, colleges mainly admit students based on the scores of entrance exams mentioned in the table below:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
GATE	February, 2026 (Tentative)	GATE Schedule	GATE Syllabus
JEE MAIN	January, 2026 (Tentative)	JEE MAIN Schedule	JEE MAIN Syllabus
CUET	May/June 2026 (Tentative)	CUET Schedule	CUET2 Syllabus

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

Yes, programming languages like C, C+, Java, Kotlin, Swift, etc. Are typically used to create apps. The app is becoming more important and useful for everyone's lives, so it has a very broad scope. Every business and company needs software to use for some tasks of their company.

Yes, Parul University has collaborated with varous companies and universities.  The below-mentioned table reflects on the Parul University Vadodara collaborations:

Parul University Collaborations
The Pontifical University of Salamanca	Carleton University	Ecole Centrale de Marseille
Frederick University Cyprus	Bern University of Applied Sciences	Lambton College

Some of the best cities where students can study at the top programming colleges in India are mentioned in the table below, along with the number of colleges in each city:

Location	No. of Colleges
Maharashtra	140+ colleges
Karnataka	70+ colleges
Uttar Pradesh	60+ colleges
West Bengal	45+ colleges
Tamil Nadu	40+ colleges
Gujarat	40+ colleges
Haryana	35+ colleges
Punjab	35+ colleges

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

Students can compare the fees and placement salary of the best programming colleges in India to evaluate the ROI of these colleges:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
IIT Delhi Courses	INR 70,000 - 8 Lakh	INR 14 - 20 LPA
LNM Institute of Information Technology Courses	INR 16.9 Lakh	INR 9.75 - 12.65 LPA
SR University Courses	INR 9 Lakh	INR 10 LPA
Manipal Institute of Technology Courses	INR 2.48 Lakh	INR 9.69 LPA
MIT School of Engineering & Science Courses	INR 3.17 Lakh	INR 8.05 LPA

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

The average placement salaries of students who have completed a programming course from colleges in India are listed in the table below:

College Name	Average Placement Salary
MIT Delhi Placements	INR 14 - 20 LPA
LNM Institute of Information Technology Placements	INR 9.75 - 12.65 LPA
SR University Placements	INR 10 LPA
Manipal Institute of Technology Placements	INR 9.69 LPA
MIT School of Engineering & Science Placements	INR 8.05 LPA

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

Hi Akansha,

Some of the top Programming languages at colleges in India are listed below:

1) C & C+

2) Java or JavaScript

3) R

4) Python

5) SQL

Hope this information helps. Wish you luck!

Coding Ninjas provides courses like Certificate in IT & Software stream, and have specializations such as Python, Java, C / C+, Android.

There are many programming colleges in India where students can study. Some of these colleges are mentioned in the table below along with their average fees:

College Name	Average Fees
Amity University Admission	INR 3 Lacs - 3.02 Lakh
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 4.1 Lacs - 15.75 Lakh
Parul University Admission	INR 2.49 Lakh
School of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 14 Lacs - 15.2 Lakh
K J Somaiya School of Engineering Admission	INR 1 Lakh

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

There are around 50+ government-run programming colleges in India. Students can take a look at the table below to know about the average course fees at these colleges:

College Name	Average Fees
IIT Kanpur Admission	INR 4,240
IIT Delhi Admission	INR 70,000-8 Lakh
IIT1 Hindu University Admission	INR 4,170
Aligarh Polytechnic, Mumbai Admission	INR 7,100
Aligarh Muslim University IIT1 1,700

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

 

Some of the prominent companies that hire students from the top programming colleges in India are listed in the table below:

College Name	Top Recruiters
IIT Delhi Placements	BCG, Barclays, American Express, Oracle, Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil, etc.
MIT Institute of Information Technology Placements	Google, Samsung, American Express, Microsoft, Adobe, etc.
SR University Placements	Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, Infosys, PwC, TCS, etc.
Manipal Institute of Technology Placements	Wells Fargo, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, etc.
MIT School of Engineering & Science Placements	Palo Alto, Xperi, Brillio, Virtusa, Whirlpool Corporation, TATA, Deloitte, etc.

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

Programmers work closely with software developers, and in some businesses their duties overlap. When such overlap occurs, programmers can do work that is typical of developers, such as designing the program. Program design entails planning the software initially, creating models and flowcharts detailing how the code is to be written, writing and debugging code, and designing an application or systems interface. Programmers often use an IDE, which allows them to create, edit, and test code. Without coding softwares are not imaginable. In India IT companies have lots of opportunities for good programmers. Languages like R, Python, JAVA, PHP and UNIX are some of the high demand programming languages. Pay scales for fresh graduates in with good programming skills range from 3-5 LPA and upside is immense.

The 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 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

Here are some of the fundamental skills that you should aim to acquire while learning Python:

There are no Python exams for taking admission in the course. Anyone who has completed their 12th class and has basic computer knowledge can take admission in a Python course. To fill out the online admission form, aspirants should visit the institute or college's official website and fill in the details. Once the registration is done, the college will contact the candidates for further information.

In Python, "branching" refers to the action of executing blocks of code based on whether certain conditions are met or not. This allows programs to take decisions and respond dynamically to various inputs or states.
Python contains only one kind of branch, the 'if' statement. If the predicate given is true, it executes a block of code and not execute it if the predicate is false.

Master's degrees on Coursera usually take 1-3 years to finish, depending on your enrollment status and program. Some accelerated options, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Master of Science in Management, can be completed in as little as one year.

The duration of your online degree depends on the degree programme you select, your course load, and your ability to transfer credits. Some programs, like the Master of Science in Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, can be completed in as little as one year.

Study Commitment: The amount of time you need to dedicate weekly varies by program. For instance, some universities recommend committing around 25 to 28 hours per week to your coursework.

K J Somaiya School of Engineering is a private school. It is recognised by UGC and the Government of Maharashtra have given the 'autonomous' status to KJSCE. NAAC has accredited it with Grade 'A'.

The application process for admission to MIT ADT University, School of Engineering has been given below:

1. Open the university page (mituniversity.ac.in).
2. Click on 'Apply Now'
3. Select 'MIT School of Engineering and Science' and preferred course.
4. Register an account.
5. Log in and fill the application form with details and documents.
6. Pay application fees and Submit.

IIT Kanpur has highly qualified faculty members. All the faculty memebers are alumnus of the top universities and institutes. IIT Kanpur also invites faculty for guest lectures and offers an opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

IIT Delhi admission is entrance-based for all the programmes (Except for PG Diploma). For the diploma course, selection is done merit-basis. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply for the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi undergraduate courses. More details around the admission process of some of the courses are provided below:

• Candidates, who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with an aggregate of 75% or above, can appear for JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA Counselling to seek BTech admission at IIT Delhi.
• Admission to MTech course is based on merit in GATE exam followed by GOAP counselling.
• For MSc, aspirants need to apply with a valid score of IIT JAM and selected candidates have to further go through CCMN counselling.

Yes, VIT Vellore campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Tamil Nadu. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

IIT BHU was just another engineering college within a university. By an ACT of Parliament, IT-BHU changed its affiliation to IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012. The Institute immediately created procedures and practises in accordance with IIT standards after becoming an IIT. IIT BHU was placed 13 among all Engineering colleges across the country in the NIRF Rankings 2022, making it one of the most sought-after engineering options.

 Selecting the best branch in BTech depends on interests and goals. Every branch has its opportunities. At BML Munjal University, computer Science and engineering and MBA graduates are two top courses offered by the college and management. The highest salary offered is 40 LPA, and the average for these courses is 13 LPA. The lowest Package offer is 8 LPA.

Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management is a reputed institute for B.Tech, BBA, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management has a review rating of 4 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.1 on campuslife, 3.9 on placements, 4.1 on faculty and 3.9 on Infrastructure.

LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

If the students are done registering for the CUET UG exam, they should wait for the exam date to release. Then, appear for the entrance exam and register on the DU CSAS portal. Only then, students can apply for their preferred course and college. At the end, pay the fee and seal your admission.

To know if a Great Learning course is right for you, we suggest you to explore course previews, read testimonials from past students, and attend informational webinars to get a better understanding of what each course offers. Additionally, you can reach out to the admissions team for personalized guidance based on your career goals and interests.