Best colleges in Rishikesh 2026
9 colleges in Rishikesh charge between ₹4,800 and ₹9.55 L in the first year, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Rishikesh — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,800 – ₹9.55 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 7 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 9 |
| Highest package reported | ₹5 L |
| Top rated | All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] |
Which college in Rishikesh is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 colleges in Rishikesh compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Rishikesh Rishikesh | 10 | — | ₹19,950 | — | Government |
| Seema Dental College and Hospital Rishikesh Rishikesh | 9.7 | — | ₹9.55 L | — | Government |
| Lalit Mohan Sharma Government PG College Rishikesh Rishikesh | 7.9 | — | ₹9,000 | — | Private |
| Omkarananda Institute of Management & Technology Rishikesh Rishikesh | 4.4 | — | ₹1.2 L | ₹5 L | Private |
| Modern Institute of Technology Rishikesh Rishikesh | 1.2 | — | ₹4,800 | — | Private |
| GIHM, Rishikesh Rishikesh | — | — | ₹1.8 L | — | Private |
| IHM Rishikesh Rishikesh | — | — | ₹2.8 L | — | Private |
| Annapurna Food Craft Institute (AFCI) , Rishikesh Rishikesh | — | — | ₹35,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 9 colleges in Rishikesh
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1
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹19,950 136 courses -
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Seema Dental College and Hospital - [SDCH]
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Government · est. 2003
9.7 Fees from ₹9.55 L 7 courses -
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Lalit Mohan Sharma Government PG College
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1973
7.9 Fees from ₹9,000 34 courses -
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Omkarananda Institute of Management & Technology- [OIMT]
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1999
4.4 Fees from ₹1.2 L Highest ₹5 L 15 courses -
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Modern Institute of Technology
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 1970
1.2 Fees from ₹4,800 22 courses -
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Annapurna Food Craft Institute (AFCI)
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹35,000 3 courses -
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Doon College of Nursing & Paramedical Science
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹2.28 L 2 courses
Showing 9 of 9. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 9 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Rishikesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,800 to ₹9.55 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 7 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. 1 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 Rishikesh?
There are 9 colleges listed in Rishikesh on this page, of which 2 are government and 7 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Rishikesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,800 to ₹9.55 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Rishikesh?
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Rishikesh.
What is the highest package from colleges in Rishikesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹5 L. Packages vary by course and year.