Best colleges in Srinagar 2026
29 colleges in Srinagar charge between ₹5,690 and ₹14.09 L in the first year, and National Institute of Technology - [NIT] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Srinagar — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 29 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹5,690 – ₹14.09 L |
| Government / Private | 7 / 22 |
| NIRF-ranked | 4 of 29 |
| Highest package reported | ₹36.5 L |
| Top rated | National Institute of Technology - [NIT] |
Top 25 colleges in Srinagar
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1
National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1960
9.8 Fees from ₹4.59 L NIRF #73 Highest ₹36.5 L 43 courses -
2
Government Medical College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1959
9.8 Fees from ₹1.71 L 43 courses -
3
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - [SKIMS]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1982
9.5 Fees from ₹94,500 55 courses -
4
Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Government Institute Of Medical Science and Research- [VCSGGMS & RI]
Srinagar, Uttarakhand · Government · est. 2007
9.4 Fees from ₹7.66 L 20 courses -
5
University of Kashmir - [KU]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1948
9.0 Fees from ₹39,075 NIRF #59 Highest ₹7.5 L 113 courses -
6
Islamia College of Science and Commerce
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1961
8.2 Fees from ₹15,270 29 courses -
7
Kashmir Law College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2005
8.0 Fees from ₹1.05 L 2 courses -
8
Government College for Women
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1961
7.5 Fees from ₹40,656 16 courses -
9
Gandhi Memorial College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1943
5.7 Fees from ₹19,794 9 courses -
10
Dr Iqbal Training College of Education - [DITCE]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1994
5.1 Fees from ₹25,925 1 courses -
11
Central University of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2009
4.9 Fees from ₹42,180 NIRF #151 59 courses -
12
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir - [SKUAST]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1982
4.9 Fees from ₹2.08 L NIRF #94 86 courses -
13
Amar Singh Government Degree College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1942
4.9 Fees from ₹23,378 38 courses -
14
Sarafraz College of Education - [SCE]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1994
4.7 Fees from ₹25,925 1 courses -
15
National Institute of Fashion Technology - [NIFT]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2006
4.3 Fees from ₹14.09 L Highest ₹30 L 10 courses -
16
Government Degree College
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1970
3.9 Fees from ₹60,000 12 courses -
17
Sri pratap college
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1905
3.8 Fees from ₹35,685 19 courses -
18
Cluster University of Srinagar - [CUS]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2016
0.9 Fees from ₹9,700 44 courses -
19
Directorate of Distance Education, University Of Kashmir
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1948
0.3 Fees from ₹34,614 17 courses -
20
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1982
Fees from ₹3.17 L 6 courses -
21
Shanti Niketan College of Education - [SNCE]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses -
22
Central Institute of Temperate Horticultural - [CITH]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1991
Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses -
23
Government Polytechnic For Women
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1988
Fees from ₹5,690 1 courses -
24
Jamia Tul Banat Saifni
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Private · est. 1999
Fees from ₹43,000 1 courses -
25
Kashmir Government Polytechnic - [KGP]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · Government · est. 1958
Fees from ₹5,790 1 courses
Showing 25 of 29. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 29 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Srinagar the published first-year fee runs from ₹5,690 to ₹14.09 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 7 of these are government-run and 22 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. 4 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 Srinagar?
There are 29 colleges listed in Srinagar on this page, of which 7 are government and 22 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Srinagar?
Published first-year fees range from ₹5,690 to ₹14.09 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Srinagar?
National Institute of Technology - [NIT] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Srinagar.
What is the highest package from colleges in Srinagar?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹36.5 L. Packages vary by course and year.