Best colleges in Ahmedabad 2026
253 colleges in Ahmedabad charge between ₹2,499 and ₹58.72 L in the first year, and CEPT University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Ahmedabad — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 253 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,499 – ₹58.72 L |
| Government / Private | 34 / 219 |
| NIRF-ranked | 23 of 253 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.1 Cr |
| Top rated | CEPT University |
Top 25 colleges in Ahmedabad
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1
CEPT University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1962
10.0 Fees from ₹58.72 L NIRF #6 Highest ₹7.5 L 26 courses -
2
B. J. Medical College - [BJMC]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1946
10.0 Fees from ₹1.25 L NIRF #45 40 courses -
3
Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2014
9.9 Fees from ₹14.39 L 4 courses -
4
MICA Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1991
9.9 Fees from ₹14.5 L NIRF #33 Highest ₹40.92 L 7 courses -
5
Institute of Law, Nirma University - [ILNU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2007
9.9 Fees from ₹19.54 L Highest ₹20 L 7 courses -
6
International Institute of Hotel Management - [IIHM]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1994
9.9 Fees from ₹1.3 L NIRF #78 Highest ₹8 L 11 courses -
7
Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute - [GCRI]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1972
9.8 Fees from ₹23,500 NIRF #44 20 courses -
8
Institute of Management, Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government
9.8 Fees from ₹28.68 L NIRF #40 Highest ₹70 L 13 courses -
9
Government Dental College & Hospital - [GDCH]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1963
9.8 Fees from ₹80,000 NIRF #37 Highest ₹10.5 L 11 courses -
10
Narendra Modi Medical College
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2008
9.7 Fees from ₹51.15 L 27 courses -
11
Hargovandas Lakhmichand College of Commerce (H L College of Commerce)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1936
9.7 Fees from ₹7,956 Highest ₹30,000 5 courses -
12
Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹5.93 L 6 courses -
13
Institute of Technology, Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government
9.7 Fees from ₹11.41 L NIRF #136 Highest ₹52.25 L 33 courses -
14
H. A. College of Commerce - [HACC]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1956
9.7 Fees from ₹28,800 4 courses -
15
Government Science College - [GSC]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2007
9.6 Fees from ₹84,000 6 courses -
16
Indus University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2012
9.6 Fees from ₹2.08 L Highest ₹30 L 136 courses -
17
LJ University - [ LJU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1980
9.6 Fees from ₹5.15 L Highest ₹15 L 79 courses -
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19
Narayana Business School - [NBS]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2001
9.5 Fees from ₹9.85 L Highest ₹20 L 4 courses -
20
Umiya Arts and Commerce College for Girls
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1998
9.5 Fees from ₹3,600 15 courses -
21
L.D. College of Engineering - [LDCE]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1948
9.4 Fees from ₹10,750 NIRF #11 Highest ₹19 L 54 courses -
22
L.J. School of Architecture - [LJSA]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2013
9.4 Fees from ₹1.08 L 8 courses -
23
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College - [VGEC]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1994
9.4 Fees from ₹6,000 NIRF #625 Highest ₹23 L 18 courses -
24
Rai University - [RU]
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 2012
9.4 Fees from ₹1.37 L Highest ₹7.2 L 77 courses -
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Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Government · est. 1994
9.3 Fees from ₹10.61 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹70 L 75 courses
Showing 25 of 253. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 253 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ahmedabad the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,499 to ₹58.72 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 34 of these are government-run and 219 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 23 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Ahmedabad?
There are 253 colleges listed in Ahmedabad on this page, of which 34 are government and 219 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Ahmedabad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,499 to ₹58.72 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ahmedabad?
CEPT University has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Ahmedabad.
What is the highest package from colleges in Ahmedabad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.1 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.