Best colleges in Darjeeling 2026
15 colleges in Darjeeling charge between ₹1,280 and ₹6 L in the first year, and The North Bengal Dental College - [TNBDC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Darjeeling — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 15 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,280 – ₹6 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 12 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 15 |
| Highest package reported | ₹47 L |
| Top rated | The North Bengal Dental College - [TNBDC] |
Which college in Darjeeling is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Darjeeling compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Bengal Dental College Darjeeling Darjeeling | 9.8 | — | ₹31,200 | — | Government |
| NBMCH Darjeeling | 9.4 | — | ₹52,320 | — | Government |
| Darjeeling Universal Campus Darjeeling | 8.4 | — | ₹1.65 L | — | Private |
| Indian Institute of Legal Studies Darjeeling Darjeeling | 8.1 | — | ₹6 L | — | Private |
| NBU Darjeeling | 7.8 | #51 | ₹28,480 | — | Private |
| Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya Darjeeling Darjeeling | 6.1 | — | ₹12,355 | — | Private |
| Siliguri Institute of Technology Darjeeling Darjeeling | 4.7 | — | ₹2.02 L | ₹47 L | Private |
| Surendra Institute of Engineering and Management Darjeeling Darjeeling | 3.9 | — | ₹3.61 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 15 colleges in Darjeeling
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1
The North Bengal Dental College - [TNBDC]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Government · est. 1991
9.8 Fees from ₹31,200 1 courses -
2
North Bengal Medical College - [NBMC]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Government · est. 1968
9.4 Fees from ₹52,320 28 courses -
3
Darjeeling Universal Campus- [DUC]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹1.65 L 1 courses -
4
Indian Institute of Legal Studies - [IILS]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2009
8.1 Fees from ₹6 L 9 courses -
5
University of North Bengal
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1962
7.8 Fees from ₹28,480 NIRF #51 89 courses -
6
Kalipada Ghosh Tarai Mahavidyalaya
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1988
6.1 Fees from ₹12,355 27 courses -
7
Siliguri Institute of Technology - [SIT]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1999
4.7 Fees from ₹2.02 L Highest ₹47 L 31 courses -
8
Surendra Institute of Engineering and Management - [SIEM]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2009
3.9 Fees from ₹3.61 L 10 courses -
9
Darjeeling Government College - [DGC]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1948
3.6 Fees from ₹3,960 Highest ₹3.6 L 9 courses -
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Pragati College of Education - [PCOE]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2012
Fees from ₹3 L 3 courses -
13
Darjeeling Tea Research and Management Association - [DTRMA]
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 1994
Fees from ₹59,000 3 courses -
14
Darjeeling Hills University
Darjeeling, West Bengal · Private · est. 2021
Fees from ₹1,280 2 courses -
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Showing 15 of 15. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 15 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Darjeeling the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,280 to ₹6 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 12 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. 1 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 Darjeeling?
There are 15 colleges listed in Darjeeling on this page, of which 3 are government and 12 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Darjeeling?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,280 to ₹6 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Darjeeling?
The North Bengal Dental College - [TNBDC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Darjeeling.
What is the highest package from colleges in Darjeeling?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹47 L. Packages vary by course and year.