Best colleges in Ambala 2026
43 colleges in Ambala charge between ₹4,500 and ₹1.05 Cr in the first year, and Ambala Institute of Hotel Management - [AIHM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Ambala — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 43 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,500 – ₹1.05 Cr |
| Government / Private | 6 / 37 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 43 |
| Highest package reported | ₹42 L |
| Top rated | Ambala Institute of Hotel Management - [AIHM] |
Which college in Ambala 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 Ambala compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala Institute of Hotel Management Ambala | 9.9 | — | ₹3.47 L | — | Government |
| MM University Ambala Ambala | 9.6 | #26 | ₹1.04 Cr | ₹42 L | Government |
| MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management Ambala Ambala | 9.4 | — | ₹1.97 L | ₹42 L | Government |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research Ambala Ambala | 9.3 | — | ₹9.6 L | — | Government |
| MMIMSR Ambala | 9 | — | ₹1.04 Cr | — | Government |
| Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology Ambala Ambala | 9 | — | ₹2.8 L | — | Government |
| ICL Institute of Architecture and Town Planning Ambala Ambala | 8.8 | — | ₹3.68 L | — | Private |
| ICL Institute of Engineering and Technology Ambala Ambala | 8.7 | — | ₹3.4 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Ambala
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1
Ambala Institute of Hotel Management - [AIHM]
Ambala, Haryana · Government · est. 2019
9.9 Fees from ₹3.47 L 2 courses -
2
Maharishi Markandeshwar - [MMU]
Ambala, Haryana · Government · est. 1993
9.6 Fees from ₹1.04 Cr NIRF #26 Highest ₹42 L 239 courses -
3
MM Institute of Computer Technology & Business Management - [MMICT & BM]
Ambala, Haryana · Government
9.4 Fees from ₹1.97 L Highest ₹42 L 3 courses -
4
Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research
Ambala, Haryana · Government · est. 2000
9.3 Fees from ₹9.6 L 11 courses -
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Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research - [MMIMSR]
Ambala, Haryana · Government
9.0 Fees from ₹1.04 Cr 27 courses -
6
Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering and Technology - [SRMIET]
Ambala, Haryana · Government · est. 2007
9.0 Fees from ₹2.8 L 17 courses -
7
ICL Institute of Architecture and Town Planning
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹3.68 L 1 courses -
8
ICL Institute of Engineering and Technology
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2008
8.7 Fees from ₹3.4 L 24 courses -
9
ICL Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - [ICLIHMCT]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2009
8.2 Fees from ₹1.25 L 1 courses -
10
Government Post Graduate College
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 1997
7.9 Fees from ₹22,830 19 courses -
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MM Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - [MMICT & BM]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2002
7.5 Fees from ₹36,000 Highest ₹42 L 8 courses -
12
Maharishi Markandeshwar, Department of Law
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2008
6.4 Fees from ₹4.87 L Highest ₹42 L 4 courses -
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Maharishi Markandeshwar Online
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 1993
6.0 Fees from ₹1.4 L Highest ₹42 L 6 courses -
15
Sohan Lal DAV College of Education
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 1939
5.6 Fees from ₹24,000 2 courses -
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Lala Ami Chand Monga Memorial College of Education
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2006
5.3 Fees from ₹29,770 3 courses -
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Guru Nanak Institute of Technology - [GNI]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2008
5.0 Fees from ₹2.76 L Highest ₹16 L 11 courses -
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Galaxy Global Group of Institutions - [GGGI]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2009
4.9 Fees from ₹2.4 L 14 courses -
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Lord Krishna College of Education - [LKCOE]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2007
4.9 Fees from ₹97,560 2 courses -
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Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2002
4.7 Fees from ₹2.44 L Highest ₹5.27 L 12 courses -
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Maa Bala Sundri College of Education
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2008
4.7 Fees from ₹88,000 1 courses -
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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management - [HITM]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 2008
3.9 Fees from ₹85,000 14 courses -
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Gandhi Memorial National College - [GMN]
Ambala, Haryana · Private · est. 1948
3.6 Fees from ₹60,000 7 courses
Showing 25 of 43. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 43 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Ambala the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,500 to ₹1.05 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 37 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 Ambala?
There are 43 colleges listed in Ambala on this page, of which 6 are government and 37 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Ambala?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,500 to ₹1.05 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Ambala?
Ambala Institute of Hotel Management - [AIHM] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Ambala.
What is the highest package from colleges in Ambala?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹42 L. Packages vary by course and year.