Best colleges in Bhopal 2026
254 colleges in Bhopal charge between ₹3,720 and ₹88.05 L in the first year, and National Law Institute University - [NLIU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Bhopal — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 254 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,720 – ₹88.05 L |
| Government / Private | 23 / 231 |
| NIRF-ranked | 14 of 254 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.12 Cr |
| Top rated | National Law Institute University - [NLIU] |
Top 25 colleges in Bhopal
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1
National Law Institute University - [NLIU]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1997
10.0 Fees from ₹3.62 L NIRF #10 20 courses -
2
School of Planning and Architecture - [SPA]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
10.0 Fees from ₹4 L NIRF #11 9 courses -
3
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2003
10.0 Fees from ₹42,885 NIRF #25 69 courses -
4
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology - [MANIT]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1960
9.9 Fees from ₹1.89 L NIRF #81 94 courses -
5
Indian Institute of Information Technology -[IIIT]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.8 Fees from ₹10.14 L Highest ₹85 L 24 courses -
6
L.N. Medical College and Research Centre - [LNMCRC]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government
9.8 Fees from ₹87.85 L 20 courses -
7
Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1986
9.7 Fees from ₹83,300 5 courses -
8
Indian Institute of Forest Management - [IIFM]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1982
9.7 Fees from ₹11.8 L NIRF #75 Highest ₹20.5 L 6 courses -
9
RKDF University
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2012
9.7 Fees from ₹6.03 L Highest ₹10 L 136 courses -
10
Gandhi Medical College
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1955
9.7 Fees from ₹5.81 L 52 courses -
11
The Bhopal School of Social Sciences - [BSSS]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1972
9.7 Fees from ₹2.9 L Highest ₹7.6 L 92 courses -
12
VIT Bhopal University
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.6 Fees from ₹7.95 L Highest ₹70 L 43 courses -
13
People's College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre - [PCMS]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government
9.6 Fees from ₹88.05 L 28 courses -
14
Jagran Lakecity University - [JLU]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.5 Fees from ₹2.95 L Highest ₹12 L 86 courses -
15
Career College
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1970
9.5 Fees from ₹3.52 L Highest ₹8 L 52 courses -
16
LNCT University - [LNCTU]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.5 Fees from ₹3.6 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹1.12 Cr 228 courses -
17
Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre - [RCDS]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1994
9.5 Fees from ₹13.28 L 9 courses -
18
Mansarovar Dental College, Hospital and Research Centre
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2007
9.5 Fees from ₹7.92 L 6 courses -
19
RKDF Dental College and Research Centre - [RDRC]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2003
9.4 Fees from ₹11.6 L 9 courses -
20
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya - [RGPV]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 1998
9.3 Fees from ₹1.32 L NIRF #251 Highest ₹18 L 223 courses -
21
Jagran Lake City Business School
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government
9.2 Fees from ₹3.35 L Highest ₹14.25 L 15 courses -
22
SISTec Business School
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.1 Fees from ₹1.5 L Highest ₹10 L 10 courses -
23
People's University
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Government · est. 2011
9.1 Fees from ₹3.4 L Highest ₹24.37 L 168 courses -
24
Institute for Excellence in Higher Education - [IEHE]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Private · est. 1995
8.9 Fees from ₹1.06 L NIRF #201 116 courses -
25
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University - [SRK]
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
8.9 Fees from ₹1.36 L Highest ₹7.5 L 197 courses
Showing 25 of 254. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 254 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Bhopal the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,720 to ₹88.05 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 23 of these are government-run and 231 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. 14 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 Bhopal?
There are 254 colleges listed in Bhopal on this page, of which 23 are government and 231 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Bhopal?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,720 to ₹88.05 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Bhopal?
National Law Institute University - [NLIU] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Bhopal.
What is the highest package from colleges in Bhopal?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.12 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.