Best colleges in Howrah 2026
26 colleges in Howrah charge between ₹4,805 and ₹8.08 L in the first year, and Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Howrah — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 26 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,805 – ₹8.08 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 23 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 26 |
| Highest package reported | ₹11.25 L |
| Top rated | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur |
Top 25 colleges in Howrah
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1
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur
Howrah, West Bengal · Government · est. 1856
9.8 Fees from ₹8.08 L NIRF #2020 86 courses -
2
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital
Howrah, West Bengal · Government · est. 2022
9.2 Fees from ₹47,720 3 courses -
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Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira
Howrah, West Bengal · Government · est. 1960
9.2 Fees from ₹1.03 L NIRF #19 46 courses -
4
Bijoy Krishna Girls College - [BKGC]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1947
7.4 Fees from ₹20,700 51 courses -
5
Calcutta Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology & Allied Health Sciences
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2002
7.0 Fees from ₹5.66 L Highest ₹3.48 L 6 courses -
6
MCKV Institute of Engineering - [MCKVIE]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1999
5.2 Fees from ₹5.1 L Highest ₹11.25 L 20 courses -
7
Calcutta Institute of Technology - [CIT]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2004
5.0 Fees from ₹3.98 L Highest ₹9 L 27 courses -
8
Bagnan College
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1958
4.9 Fees from ₹11,440 Highest ₹7 L 6 courses -
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Shyampur Siddheswari Mahavidyalaya- [SSM]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1964
4.8 Fees from ₹5,775 6 courses -
10
Seacom Engineering College
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2006
4.6 Fees from ₹2.4 L Highest ₹6 L 33 courses -
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Engineering Institute for Junior Executives
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1969
3.8 Fees from ₹4,805 4 courses -
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Dinabandhu Institution
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1948
3.1 Fees from ₹30,000 Highest ₹1.92 L 7 courses -
14
Azad Hind Fouz Smriti Mahavidyalaya
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1986
1.0 Fees from ₹5,310 4 courses -
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Sovarani Memorial College - [SMC]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1971
Fees from ₹5,625 27 courses -
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Bharat Technology - [BT]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹3.4 L Highest ₹4.3 L 8 courses -
18
Hope Institute of Bengal (B.Ed Section)
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹80,000 2 courses -
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Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya College
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 1985
Fees from ₹17,140 33 courses -
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Agragati Primary Teachers' Training Institute
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2004
Fees from ₹48,000 1 courses -
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Seacom Pharmacy College
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2013
Fees from ₹3.01 L Highest ₹5.6 L 4 courses -
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Sureswar Dutta Law College - [SDLC]
Howrah, West Bengal · Private · est. 2014
Fees from ₹1.9 L 1 courses -
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Showing 25 of 26. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 26 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Howrah the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,805 to ₹8.08 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 23 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. 2 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 Howrah?
There are 26 colleges listed in Howrah on this page, of which 3 are government and 23 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Howrah?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,805 to ₹8.08 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Howrah?
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Howrah.
What is the highest package from colleges in Howrah?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹11.25 L. Packages vary by course and year.