Best colleges in Lucknow 2026
282 colleges in Lucknow charge between ₹1,607 and ₹1.01 Cr in the first year, and IIML - Indian Institute of Management is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Lucknow — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 282 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,607 – ₹1.01 Cr |
| Government / Private | 24 / 258 |
| NIRF-ranked | 11 of 282 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.45 Cr |
| Top rated | IIML - Indian Institute of Management |
Top 25 colleges in Lucknow
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1
IIML - Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1984
10.0 Fees from ₹20.75 L NIRF #5 Highest ₹1 Cr 19 courses -
2
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University - [RMLNLU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹9.45 L NIRF #21 15 courses -
3
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITL]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹3.02 L Highest ₹1.45 Cr 12 courses -
4
King George's Medical University - [KGMU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1905
9.9 Fees from ₹43,200 NIRF #2018 120 courses -
5
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences - [RMLIMS]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2006
9.9 Fees from ₹1.82 L 31 courses -
6
Faculty of Architecture, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹4.55 L NIRF #39 4 courses -
7
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences - [SGPGIMS]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.8 Fees from ₹2.49 L NIRF #5 74 courses -
8
Isabella Thoburn Degree College - [ITDC]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1870
9.8 Fees from ₹1 L Highest ₹8 L 28 courses -
9
UEI Global
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2006
9.7 Fees from ₹3 L Highest ₹24 L 21 courses -
10
Jaipuria Institute of Management
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1995
9.7 Fees from ₹18.2 L NIRF #67 Highest ₹22.57 L 5 courses -
11
Lucknow Public College of Professional Studies
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.6 Fees from ₹3.35 L Highest ₹7.2 L 9 courses -
12
SRM Business School - [SRMBS]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.5 Fees from ₹3.25 L 7 courses -
13
Institute of Engineering and Technology - [IET]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1984
9.5 Fees from ₹4.04 L Highest ₹49 L 34 courses -
14
Babu Banarasi Das University - [BBDU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2010
9.5 Fees from ₹2.94 L Highest ₹23.22 L 102 courses -
15
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University - [ABVMU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2020
9.5 Fees from ₹1.25 L 32 courses -
16
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University - [AKTU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2000
9.4 Fees from ₹2.53 L Highest ₹49 L 213 courses -
17
Babu Banarasi Das College of Dental Sciences - [BBDCODS]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2000
9.4 Fees from ₹12.49 L 12 courses -
18
Saraswati Dental College - [SDC]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1998
9.4 Fees from ₹15.82 L NIRF #40 9 courses -
19
University of Lucknow - [LU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1920
9.3 Fees from ₹27,390 NIRF #151 Highest ₹26 L 270 courses -
20
Hind Institute of Medical Sciences - [HIMS]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.3 Fees from ₹1.01 Cr Highest ₹16.8 L 30 courses -
21
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University - [BBAU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1996
9.2 Fees from ₹9,000 NIRF #69 139 courses -
22
Integral University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2004
9.0 Fees from ₹5.8 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹32.5 L 339 courses -
23
Institute of Technology & Management - [ITM]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.0 Fees from ₹2.67 L Highest ₹8.6 L 30 courses -
24
Lucknow Institute of Technology - [LIT]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.0 Fees from ₹2.4 L 29 courses -
25
Amity University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
8.9 Fees from ₹2.94 L Highest ₹45 L 154 courses
Showing 25 of 282. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 282 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Lucknow the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,607 to ₹1.01 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 24 of these are government-run and 258 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. 11 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 Lucknow?
There are 282 colleges listed in Lucknow on this page, of which 24 are government and 258 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Lucknow?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,607 to ₹1.01 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Lucknow?
IIML - Indian Institute of Management has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Lucknow.
What is the highest package from colleges in Lucknow?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.45 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.