Best Science colleges in Maharashtra 2026
729 Science colleges in Maharashtra charge between ₹500 and ₹1.55 Cr in the first year, and Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Maharashtra — at a glance
| Science colleges | 729 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹500 – ₹1.55 Cr |
| Government / Private | 73 / 656 |
| NIRF-ranked | 74 of 729 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.2 Cr |
| Top rated | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics |
Which science college in Maharashtra is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Science colleges in Maharashtra compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMCCE Mumbai | 10 | — | ₹1.67 L | — | Government |
| MNLU Mumbai Mumbai | 10 | #31 | ₹2.35 L | — | Government |
| IIM Mumbai Mumbai | 10 | — | ₹25.5 L | — | Government |
| DPU Pune | 10 | — | ₹1.53 Cr | — | Government |
| JBIMS Mumbai Mumbai | 10 | — | ₹6 L | — | Government |
| SJMSOM Mumbai | 10 | #10 | ₹16.43 L | — | Government |
| NMIMS Mumbai Mumbai | 10 | #95 | ₹8 L | — | Government |
| VNIT Nagpur Nagpur | 9.9 | #44 | ₹10.23 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Science colleges in Maharashtra
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1
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1964
10.0 Fees from ₹1.67 L 21 courses -
2
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai - [MNLU]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2014
10.0 Fees from ₹2.35 L NIRF #31 16 courses -
3
IIM Mumbai - Indian Institute of Management
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1963
10.0 Fees from ₹25.5 L 20 courses -
4
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth - [DPU]
Pune, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2003
10.0 Fees from ₹1.53 Cr 217 courses -
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6
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay - [SJMSOM]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1995
10.0 Fees from ₹16.43 L NIRF #10 17 courses -
7
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - [NMIMS Deemed to be University]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1981
10.0 Fees from ₹8 L NIRF #95 127 courses -
8
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology - [VNIT]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2002
9.9 Fees from ₹10.23 L NIRF #44 73 courses -
9
Mithibai College of Arts
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1961
9.9 Fees from ₹90,000 59 courses -
10
SP Jain School of Global Management -[SPJSGM]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2004
9.9 Fees from ₹84.52 L NIRF #7 12 courses -
11
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2018
9.9 Fees from ₹6,080 56 courses -
12
Seth GS Medical College - [GSMC]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1926
9.9 Fees from ₹2.23 L 61 courses -
13
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research - [DMIHER]
Wardha, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2005
9.9 Fees from ₹1.27 Cr NIRF #20 Highest ₹12 L 327 courses -
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15
AISSMS College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology - [AISSMS CHMCT]
Pune, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1997
9.9 Fees from ₹7.6 L Highest ₹18 L 5 courses -
16
Kishinchand Chellaram College - [KC College]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1954
9.9 Fees from ₹29,460 63 courses -
17
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology - [DIAT]
Pune, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1952
9.9 Fees from ₹2.06 L NIRF #92 Highest ₹18 L 48 courses -
18
K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce - [KJSSC]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1972
9.9 Fees from ₹48,255 Highest ₹58 L 26 courses -
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Grant Medical College and Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1845
9.9 Fees from ₹7.74 L 66 courses -
20
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE)
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1983
9.9 Fees from ₹1.38 L Highest ₹22.5 L 5 courses -
21
B.K Birla College Of Arts Science & Commerce
Thane, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1972
9.8 Fees from ₹1.65 L 88 courses -
22
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1937
9.8 Fees from ₹1.97 L 88 courses -
23
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Pune, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹12 L Highest ₹45 L 12 courses -
24
Topiwala National Medical College - [TNMC]
Mumbai, Maharashtra · Government · est. 1921
9.8 Fees from ₹2.49 L 43 courses -
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Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Nagpur, Maharashtra · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹9.32 L Highest ₹60 L 8 courses
Showing 25 of 729. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 729 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Maharashtra the published first-year fee runs from ₹500 to ₹1.55 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 73 of these are government-run and 656 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. 74 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 Science colleges are there in Maharashtra?
There are 729 Science colleges listed in Maharashtra on this page, of which 73 are government and 656 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Maharashtra?
Published first-year fees range from ₹500 to ₹1.55 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Maharashtra for Science?
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Mumbai.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Maharashtra?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.2 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.