Best colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026
2,127 colleges in Uttar Pradesh charge between ₹1,607 and ₹1.37 Cr in the first year, and IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Uttar Pradesh — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 2,127 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,607 – ₹1.37 Cr |
| Government / Private | 214 / 1,913 |
| NIRF-ranked | 72 of 2,127 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] |
Top 25 colleges in Uttar Pradesh
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1
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1959
10.0 Fees from ₹9.19 L NIRF #4 Highest ₹2.5 Cr 114 courses -
2
IIT BHU - Indian Institute of Technology
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1919
10.0 Fees from ₹79,650 NIRF #10 Highest ₹1.67 Cr 9 courses -
3
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 -
4
National Council For Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1982
10.0 Fees from ₹3.38 L 11 courses -
5
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 -
6
MNNIT Allahabad - Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology - [MNNIT]
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1961
10.0 Fees from ₹2.1 L NIRF #2021 67 courses -
7
Amity School of Hospitality
Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2004
9.9 Fees from ₹8.8 L 5 courses -
8
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1999
9.9 Fees from ₹5.33 L NIRF #101 34 courses -
9
Institute of Medical Sciences - [IMS BHU]
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1920
9.9 Fees from ₹1.49 L NIRF #18 62 courses -
10
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (Noida Campus)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2005
9.9 Fees from ₹26.25 L NIRF #26 Highest ₹45.37 L 4 courses -
11
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 -
12
King George's Medical University - [KGMU]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1905
9.9 Fees from ₹43,200 NIRF #2018 120 courses -
13
Lloyd Law College
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2003
9.9 Fees from ₹9 L 17 courses -
14
IMT - Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1980
9.9 Fees from ₹39.79 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹35 L 7 courses -
15
Amity School of Architecture and Planning
Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2005
9.9 Fees from ₹3.2 L Highest ₹17 L 7 courses -
16
Department of Management Sciences, IIT Kanpur- [DOMS IITKP]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2001
9.9 Fees from ₹18.5 L NIRF #29 Highest ₹36 L 19 courses -
17
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences - [RMLIMS]
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2006
9.9 Fees from ₹1.82 L 31 courses -
18
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM]
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1987
9.9 Fees from ₹2.85 L Highest ₹4.2 L 4 courses -
19
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 -
20
Harcourt Butler Technical University, School of Engineering
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.9 Fees from ₹5.25 L NIRF #166 26 courses -
21
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.9 Fees from ₹4,356 32 courses -
22
Aligarh Muslim University - [AMU]
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1920
9.8 Fees from ₹1.2 L NIRF #19 345 courses -
23
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 -
24
Birla Institute of Management Technology - [BIMTECH]
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1988
9.8 Fees from ₹14 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹22 L 7 courses -
25
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology - [RGIPT]
Amethi, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2007
9.8 Fees from ₹9.79 L NIRF #78 Highest ₹24 L 29 courses
Showing 25 of 2,127. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 2,127 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Uttar Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,607 to ₹1.37 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 214 of these are government-run and 1,913 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. 72 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 Uttar Pradesh?
There are 2,127 colleges listed in Uttar Pradesh on this page, of which 214 are government and 1,913 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Uttar Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,607 to ₹1.37 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Uttar Pradesh?
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Kanpur.
What is the highest package from colleges in Uttar Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.