Best colleges in Itanagar 2026
12 colleges in Itanagar charge between ₹6,000 and ₹4.27 L in the first year, and North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology - [NERIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Itanagar — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹6,000 – ₹4.27 L |
| Government / Private | 3 / 9 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 12 |
| Highest package reported | ₹9.72 L |
| Top rated | North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology - [NERIST] |
Which college in Itanagar 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 Itanagar compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NERIST Itanagar | 9.6 | #151 | ₹76,240 | ₹9.72 L | Government |
| Himalayan University Itanagar Itanagar | 9.2 | — | ₹7,000 | — | Government |
| Hills College of Teacher Education Itanagar Itanagar | 6.4 | — | ₹1.8 L | — | Private |
| RGU Itanagar | 6.3 | #151 | ₹1.22 L | ₹7.8 L | Private |
| Arunodaya University Itanagar Itanagar | 4.8 | — | ₹6,000 | — | Private |
| Don Bosco College Itanagar Itanagar | 3.3 | — | ₹54,000 | — | Private |
| Dera Natung Government College Itanagar Itanagar | 2.9 | — | ₹8,980 | — | Private |
| Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University Itanagar Itanagar | — | — | ₹1.5 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 colleges in Itanagar
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1
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology - [NERIST]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1984
9.6 Fees from ₹76,240 NIRF #151 Highest ₹9.72 L 61 courses -
2
Himalayan University - [HU]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.2 Fees from ₹7,000 532 courses -
3
Hills College of Teacher Education - [HCTE]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private
6.4 Fees from ₹1.8 L 2 courses -
4
Rajiv Gandhi University - [RGU]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1984
6.3 Fees from ₹1.22 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹7.8 L 99 courses -
5
Arunodaya University
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
4.8 Fees from ₹6,000 150 courses -
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Dera Natung Government College - [DNGC]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1979
2.9 Fees from ₹8,980 7 courses -
8
Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi University
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹1.5 L 21 courses -
9
Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic - [RGGPT]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
Fees from ₹35,250 1 courses -
10
North East Homoeopathic Medical College And Hospital
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2000
Fees from ₹4.27 L 1 courses -
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Sarah Institute of Paramedical Sciences
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.78 L 1 courses -
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Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Itanagar the published first-year fee runs from ₹6,000 to ₹4.27 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 3 of these are government-run and 9 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 Itanagar?
There are 12 colleges listed in Itanagar on this page, of which 3 are government and 9 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Itanagar?
Published first-year fees range from ₹6,000 to ₹4.27 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Itanagar?
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology - [NERIST] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Itanagar.
What is the highest package from colleges in Itanagar?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹9.72 L. Packages vary by course and year.