Best colleges in Ranchi 2026
101 colleges in Ranchi charge between ₹5,215 and ₹39.6 L in the first year, and National University of Study and Research in Law - [NUSRL] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Ranchi — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 101 |
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| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,215 – ₹39.6 L |
| Government / Private | 13 / 88 |
| NIRF-ranked | 7 of 101 |
| Highest package reported | ₹54 L |
| Top rated | National University of Study and Research in Law - [NUSRL] |
Top 25 colleges in Ranchi
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National University of Study and Research in Law - [NUSRL]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2010
9.9 Fees from ₹14.95 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹10 L 12 courses -
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IIM Ranchi - Indian Institute of Management
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2009
9.9 Fees from ₹39.6 L NIRF #601 Highest ₹50.39 L 11 courses -
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Birla Institute of Technology - [BIT Mesra]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1955
9.8 Fees from ₹6.63 L NIRF #51 103 courses -
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Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹12.13 L Highest ₹54 L 19 courses -
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Xavier Institute of Social Service - [XISS]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1955
9.8 Fees from ₹12 L NIRF #76 Highest ₹21.33 L 8 courses -
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St. Xavier's College - [SXC]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1944
9.7 Fees from ₹3.3 L Highest ₹42 L 47 courses -
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Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences - [RIMS]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1960
9.7 Fees from ₹27,000 34 courses -
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Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2019
9.7 Fees from ₹3.54 L 5 courses -
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National Institute Of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT)
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1966
9.6 Fees from ₹2.87 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹15 L 16 courses -
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Cambridge Institute of Technology - [CIT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2001
9.5 Fees from ₹3.35 L Highest ₹15 L 15 courses -
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Jharkhand Rai University - [JRU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2012
9.3 Fees from ₹4.97 L Highest ₹11.25 L 45 courses -
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NIPS School of Hotel Management
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1993
8.8 Fees from ₹30,000 3 courses -
13
Sai Nath University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2012
8.8 Fees from ₹4.97 L Highest ₹21 L 70 courses -
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Sarala Birla University - [SBU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2017
8.5 Fees from ₹3.42 L Highest ₹16 L 91 courses -
15
Usha Martin University - [UMU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2012
8.5 Fees from ₹3.99 L Highest ₹10 L 101 courses -
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Nilai Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2009
7.2 Fees from ₹3.06 L 8 courses -
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Ranchi University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1960
7.0 Fees from ₹6,850 Highest ₹7.25 L 160 courses -
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Central University of Jharkhand - [CUJ]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2009
7.0 Fees from ₹2.78 L Highest ₹11.5 L 96 courses -
20
Birsa Agricultural University - [BAU]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1981
6.8 Fees from ₹1.28 L 52 courses -
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Institute of Science and Management - [ISMR]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1985
6.6 Fees from ₹1.8 L Highest ₹19 L 14 courses -
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Bethesda Women Teacher's Training (B.Ed.) College - [BWTTC]
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 1987
5.7 Fees from ₹2.45 L 2 courses -
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Amity University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · Private · est. 2016
5.5 Fees from ₹7.64 L NIRF #201300 Highest ₹46.99 L 51 courses
Showing 25 of 101. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 101 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ranchi the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,215 to ₹39.6 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 13 of these are government-run and 88 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 Ranchi?
There are 101 colleges listed in Ranchi on this page, of which 13 are government and 88 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Ranchi?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,215 to ₹39.6 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ranchi?
National University of Study and Research in Law - [NUSRL] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Ranchi.
What is the highest package from colleges in Ranchi?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹54 L. Packages vary by course and year.