Best colleges in Ludhiana 2026
76 colleges in Ludhiana charge between ₹3,240 and ₹42.79 L in the first year, and Christian Medical College - [CMC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Ludhiana — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 76 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹3,240 – ₹42.79 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 70 |
| NIRF-ranked | 7 of 76 |
| Highest package reported | ₹70 L |
| Top rated | Christian Medical College - [CMC] |
Top 25 colleges in Ludhiana
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1
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1894
9.9 Fees from ₹42.79 L NIRF #1 62 courses -
2
Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women - [DDJMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1971
9.6 Fees from ₹80,667 22 courses -
3
Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College Hospital & Research Institute
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1998
9.5 Fees from ₹28 L 4 courses -
4
Saheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Dental College and Hospital
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 2009
9.5 Fees from ₹3.38 L 1 courses -
5
Dayanand Medical College and Hospital - [DMCH]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1937
9.0 Fees from ₹23.75 L NIRF #36 64 courses -
6
Christian Dental College
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1992
8.5 Fees from ₹11 L NIRF #24 4 courses -
7
Gulzar Group of Institutes - [GGI]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 2009
8.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L Highest ₹17 L 27 courses -
8
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College - [GNDEC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1956
8.4 Fees from ₹4.49 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹10 L 41 courses -
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10
Arya College
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1946
8.1 Fees from ₹1.37 L Highest ₹2.82 L 39 courses -
11
Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College - [GGNKC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1953
8.0 Fees from ₹49,482 13 courses -
12
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - [GADVASU]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 2005
8.0 Fees from ₹4.84 L NIRF #151200 60 courses -
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Govind National College - [GNC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1966
7.3 Fees from ₹1.26 L 11 courses -
15
Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khasla College of Pharmacy - [GGNKCP]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1984
6.0 Fees from ₹58,300 7 courses -
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17
Punjab Agricultural University - [PAU]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1962
5.1 Fees from ₹2.44 L NIRF #81 88 courses -
18
Punjab college of technical education - PCTE Group of Institutes
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1999
5.0 Fees from ₹2 L Highest ₹70 L 111 courses -
19
Punjab College of Technical Education - [PCTE]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private
4.9 Fees from ₹1.79 L Highest ₹70 L 21 courses -
20
Government Institute Of Textile Chemistry & Knitting Technology - [GITCKT ]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1916
4.9 2 courses -
21
Gobindgarh College of Education
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 2004
4.7 Fees from ₹29,770 1 courses -
22
Bhutta College of Engineering and Technology - [BCET]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 2003
4.4 Fees from ₹3.66 L 5 courses -
23
The Institution of Civil Engineers - [ICE]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1860
4.2 Fees from ₹13.92 L 2 courses -
24
Government College for Girls - [GCG]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 1943
4.0 Fees from ₹51,846 12 courses -
25
Ludhiana Group of Colleges
Ludhiana, Punjab · Private · est. 2010
3.9 Fees from ₹2.8 L Highest ₹13.4 L 26 courses
Showing 25 of 76. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 76 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ludhiana the published first-year fee runs from ₹3,240 to ₹42.79 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 70 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. 7 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 Ludhiana?
There are 76 colleges listed in Ludhiana on this page, of which 6 are government and 70 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Ludhiana?
Published first-year fees range from ₹3,240 to ₹42.79 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ludhiana?
Christian Medical College - [CMC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Ludhiana.
What is the highest package from colleges in Ludhiana?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹70 L. Packages vary by course and year.