Best colleges in Punjab 2026
659 colleges in Punjab charge between ₹2,000 and ₹83.36 L in the first year, and Indian School of Business - [ISB] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Punjab — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 659 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹83.36 L |
| Government / Private | 71 / 588 |
| NIRF-ranked | 40 of 659 |
| Highest package reported | ₹2.5 Cr |
| Top rated | Indian School of Business - [ISB] |
Which college in Punjab 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 Punjab compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISB Mohali Mohali | 10 | — | ₹45.12 L | — | Government |
| CT Institute of Hotel Management Jalandhar Jalandhar | 10 | — | ₹1.9 L | — | Government |
| Chandigarh University Mohali | 10 | #14 | ₹11.73 L | — | Government |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Patiala Patiala | 10 | #24 | ₹11.88 L | — | Government |
| CMC Ludhiana Ludhiana | 9.9 | #49 | ₹42.79 L | — | Government |
| Army Institute of Law Mohali Mohali | 9.9 | #37 | ₹14.94 L | ₹16.1 L | Government |
| IIT Ropar Ropar | 9.9 | #32 | ₹2.36 L | ₹65.76 L | Government |
| AIIMS Bathinda Bathinda | 9.9 | #2 | ₹3,465 | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Punjab
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1
Indian School of Business - [ISB]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹45.12 L 9 courses -
2
CT Institute of Hotel Management
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 2004
10.0 Fees from ₹1.9 L 5 courses -
3
Chandigarh University - [CU]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
10.0 Fees from ₹11.73 L NIRF #14 219 courses -
4
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 2006
10.0 Fees from ₹11.88 L NIRF #24 6 courses -
5
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1894
9.9 Fees from ₹42.79 L NIRF #49 62 courses -
6
Army Institute of Law - [AIL]
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 1999
9.9 Fees from ₹14.94 L NIRF #37 Highest ₹16.1 L 3 courses -
7
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 -
8
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Bathinda, Punjab · Government · est. 2019
9.9 Fees from ₹3,465 NIRF #2 40 courses -
9
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 -
10
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 -
11
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar University]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1956
9.8 Fees from ₹25.3 L NIRF #26 Highest ₹1.23 Cr 129 courses -
12
Chandigarh College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - [CCHMCT] Landran
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2009
9.8 Fees from ₹4.8 L Highest ₹45.5 L 5 courses -
13
Government Medical College / Rajindra Hospital-[GMCP]
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1953
9.8 Fees from ₹1.6 L 56 courses -
14
University School of Business, Chandigarh University - [USB]
Mohali, Punjab · Government
9.8 Fees from ₹6.83 L NIRF #64 Highest ₹54.75 L 39 courses -
15
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences
Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2021
9.8 Fees from ₹9.98 L 10 courses -
16
Institute of Hotel Management - [IHM]
Gurdaspur, Punjab · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹62,400 Highest ₹3.65 L 6 courses -
17
Govt. Dental College & Hospital
Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1956
9.7 Fees from ₹4.5 L 5 courses -
18
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya - [HRMMV]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1927
9.7 Fees from ₹1.35 L NIRF #151 61 courses -
19
Punjab Govt. Dental college and hospital - [GDC]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1952
9.7 Fees from ₹4.5 L 7 courses -
20
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research - [AIMSR]
Bathinda, Punjab · Government
9.7 Fees from ₹83.36 L 44 courses -
21
Mittal School of Business, LPU
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government
9.7 Fees from ₹8 L Highest ₹49 L 2 courses -
22
Kanya Mahavidyalaya - [KMV]
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1886
9.6 Fees from ₹3.52 L Highest ₹3 L 69 courses -
23
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24
DAV College
Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 1918
9.6 Fees from ₹1.79 L Highest ₹6.5 L 36 courses -
25
Government Medical College - [GMC]
Amritsar, Punjab · Government · est. 1920
9.6 Fees from ₹2.04 L 38 courses
Showing 25 of 659. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 659 →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 ₹83.36 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 71 of these are government-run and 588 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. 40 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 Punjab?
There are 659 colleges listed in Punjab on this page, of which 71 are government and 588 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Punjab?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹83.36 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Punjab?
Indian School of Business - [ISB] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Mohali.
What is the highest package from colleges in Punjab?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹2.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.