Best Science colleges in Punjab 2026
263 Science colleges in Punjab charge between ₹2,000 and ₹45.54 L in the first year, and Chandigarh University - [CU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Science colleges in Punjab — at a glance
| Science colleges | 263 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹45.54 L |
| Government / Private | 32 / 231 |
| NIRF-ranked | 31 of 263 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | Chandigarh University - [CU] |
Top 25 Science colleges in Punjab
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1
Chandigarh University - [CU]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹11.73 L NIRF #2025 219 courses -
2
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1894
9.9 Fees from ₹42.79 L NIRF #1 62 courses -
3
IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITR]
Ropar, Punjab · Government · est. 2008
9.9 Fees from ₹2.36 L NIRF #32 Highest ₹65.76 L 64 courses -
4
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Bathinda, Punjab · Government · est. 2019
9.9 Fees from ₹3,465 NIRF #2 40 courses -
5
Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1987
9.9 Fees from ₹2.18 L NIRF #55 Highest ₹52 L 90 courses -
6
IIM Amritsar - Indian Institute of Management
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹14.78 L NIRF #64 Highest ₹28 L 15 courses -
7
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 -
8
Government Medical College / Rajindra Hospital-[GMCP]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1953
9.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 56 courses -
9
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya - [HRMMV]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1927
9.7 Fees from ₹1.35 L NIRF #151 61 courses -
10
Kanya Mahavidyalaya - [KMV]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1886
9.6 Fees from ₹3.52 L Highest ₹3 L 69 courses -
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12
DAV College
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1918
9.6 Fees from ₹1.79 L NIRF #201300 Highest ₹6.5 L 36 courses -
13
Government Medical College - [GMC]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1920
9.6 Fees from ₹2.04 L 38 courses -
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15
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology - [SLIET]
Sangrur, Punjab · Government · est. 1991
9.6 Fees from ₹2.86 L NIRF #79 Highest ₹27 L 72 courses -
16
Chandigarh Group of Colleges - [CGC] Landran
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2001
9.6 Fees from ₹3.07 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹54 L 52 courses -
17
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital - [GGSMCH]
Faridkot, Punjab · Government · est. 1973
9.6 Fees from ₹9.6 L 37 courses -
18
Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women - [DDJMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1971
9.6 Fees from ₹80,667 22 courses -
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Amritsar Group of Colleges - [AGC]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 2002
9.5 Fees from ₹5.08 L Highest ₹1.5 Cr 45 courses -
21
Chandigarh Business School of Administration - [CBSA] Landran
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2001
9.4 Fees from ₹1.89 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹18 L 13 courses -
22
CGC University
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2025
9.4 Fees from ₹8.4 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹1 Cr 93 courses -
23
Lovely Professional University - [LPU]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 2005
9.3 Fees from ₹13.2 L NIRF #49 Highest ₹2.5 Cr 440 courses -
24
Guru Nanak Dev University - [GNDU]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1969
9.3 Fees from ₹75,180 NIRF #87 Highest ₹44 L 221 courses -
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RIMT University
Gobindgarh, Punjab · Government · est. 1998
9.3 Fees from ₹6.23 L Highest ₹6 L 246 courses
Showing 25 of 263. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 263 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Punjab the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹45.54 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 32 of these are government-run and 231 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. 31 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 Punjab?
There are 263 Science colleges listed in Punjab on this page, of which 32 are government and 231 are private.
What is the fee for Science colleges in Punjab?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹45.54 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Punjab for Science?
Chandigarh University - [CU] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Mohali.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Punjab?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.