Best colleges in Jammu and Kashmir 2026
149 colleges in Jammu and Kashmir charge between ₹5,690 and ₹24.27 L in the first year, and IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 149 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,690 – ₹24.27 L |
| Government / Private | 27 / 122 |
| NIRF-ranked | 12 of 149 |
| Highest package reported | ₹53 L |
| Top rated | IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ] |
Top 25 colleges in Jammu and Kashmir
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1
IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 2016
9.9 Fees from ₹1.03 L NIRF #56 Highest ₹53 L 41 courses -
2
IIM Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 2016
9.9 Fees from ₹23.31 L NIRF #35 Highest ₹26.6 L 11 courses -
3
National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1960
9.8 Fees from ₹4.59 L NIRF #73 Highest ₹36.5 L 43 courses -
4
Government Medical College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1959
9.8 Fees from ₹1.71 L 43 courses -
5
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 2020
9.8 Fees from ₹5,856 30 courses -
6
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University - [SMVDU]
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1999
9.6 Fees from ₹6.58 L NIRF #2023 Highest ₹9.5 L 60 courses -
7
Government Medical College - [GMC]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1973
9.5 Fees from ₹1.31 L 40 courses -
8
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - [SKIMS]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1982
9.5 Fees from ₹94,500 55 courses -
9
Government College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1993
9.5 Fees from ₹1.72 L 13 courses -
10
Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology -[YCET]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 2013
9.4 Fees from ₹2.35 L 4 courses -
11
MBS College of Engineering and Technology
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1999
9.3 Fees from ₹1.84 L 12 courses -
12
Bhargava College of Engineering & Technology - [BCET]
Samba, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 2014
9.2 Fees from ₹1.2 L 5 courses -
13
University of Kashmir - [KU]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1948
9.0 Fees from ₹39,075 NIRF #59 Highest ₹7.5 L 113 courses -
14
University of Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1969
8.9 Fees from ₹75,000 NIRF #87 173 courses -
15
Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1996
8.6 Fees from ₹24.27 L 6 courses -
16
Indian Institute of Mass Communication - [IIMC]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹1.15 L 4 courses -
17
Islamia College of Science and Commerce
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1961
8.2 Fees from ₹15,270 29 courses -
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19
Islamic University of Science and Technology - [IUST]
Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2005
8.1 Fees from ₹3.08 L NIRF #151 79 courses -
20
Model Institute of Engineering and Technology - [MIET]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1996
8.1 Fees from ₹2.91 L Highest ₹12.45 L 22 courses -
21
Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1905
8.1 Fees from ₹42,495 20 courses -
22
SSM College of Engineering and Technology - [SSM]
Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1998
8.0 Fees from ₹1.84 L 11 courses -
23
Kashmir Law College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2005
8.0 Fees from ₹1.05 L 2 courses -
24
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu - [SKUAST-J]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1999
7.9 Fees from ₹2.55 L NIRF #23 86 courses -
25
The Business School University of Jammu - [TBS]
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1987
7.8 Fees from ₹78,241 3 courses
Showing 25 of 149. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 149 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Jammu and Kashmir the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,690 to ₹24.27 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 27 of these are government-run and 122 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. 12 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 Jammu and Kashmir?
There are 149 colleges listed in Jammu and Kashmir on this page, of which 27 are government and 122 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Jammu and Kashmir?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,690 to ₹24.27 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Jammu and Kashmir?
IIT Jammu - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Jammu.
What is the highest package from colleges in Jammu and Kashmir?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹53 L. Packages vary by course and year.