Best colleges in Patiala 2026
54 colleges in Patiala charge between ₹7,400 and ₹25.3 L in the first year, and Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Patiala — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 54 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹7,400 – ₹25.3 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 50 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 54 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.23 Cr |
| Top rated | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL] |
Top 25 colleges in Patiala
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 2006
10.0 Fees from ₹11.88 L NIRF #24 6 courses -
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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar University]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1956
9.8 Fees from ₹25.3 L NIRF #29 Highest ₹1.23 Cr 129 courses -
3
Government Medical College / Rajindra Hospital-[GMCP]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1953
9.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 56 courses -
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Govt. Dental College & Hospital
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1956
9.7 Fees from ₹4.5 L 5 courses -
5
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2007
8.6 Fees from ₹24.14 L 3 courses -
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Government Mohindra College
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 1875
8.2 Fees from ₹69,060 Highest ₹9.86 L 35 courses -
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Government Bikram College of Commerce
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 1945
7.4 Fees from ₹32,805 NIRF #151 6 courses -
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Bahra College of Law & Bahra Institute of Pharmacy
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2011
7.1 Fees from ₹3.6 L 5 courses -
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General Shivdev Singh Diwan Gurbachan Singh Khalsa College
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 1960
5.3 Fees from ₹98,247 55 courses -
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Patiala Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2009
4.1 Fees from ₹3.66 L 5 courses -
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Surya School of Architecture - [SSA]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2009
4.0 Fees from ₹4.55 L 1 courses -
16
Surya School of Engineering and Technology - [SSET]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2009
3.8 Fees from ₹3.45 L 9 courses -
17
Gurukul Vidyapeeth Institute of Engineering and Technology
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2010
3.6 Fees from ₹84,920 23 courses -
18
Jasdev Singh Sandhu Institute of Engineering and Technology - [JSSIET]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2008
3.3 Fees from ₹3.66 L 12 courses -
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Bahra Faculty of Engineering & Technology - [BFE]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2001
3.1 Fees from ₹4.6 L 6 courses -
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Gurukul Vidyapeeth South Campus
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2007
2.0 Fees from ₹3.66 L 9 courses -
21
Swift Technical Campus - [STC]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2011
1.1 Fees from ₹93,000 7 courses -
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Swami Vivekanand Faculty of Technology and Management - [SVFTM]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2004
1.0 Fees from ₹20,000 8 courses -
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Sri Guru Harkrishan College of Management and Technology
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 1998
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 10 courses -
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Surya World Institute of Business Management - [SWIBM]
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 2009
1.0 Fees from ₹75,000 4 courses -
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College of Management & Technology
Patiala, Punjab · Private · est. 1998
1.0 Fees from ₹78,100 8 courses
Showing 25 of 54. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 54 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Patiala the published first-year fee runs from ₹7,400 to ₹25.3 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 50 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. 3 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 Patiala?
There are 54 colleges listed in Patiala on this page, of which 4 are government and 50 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Patiala?
Published first-year fees range from ₹7,400 to ₹25.3 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Patiala?
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Patiala.
What is the highest package from colleges in Patiala?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.23 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.