Best colleges in Hyderabad 2026
12 colleges in Hyderabad charge between ₹38,385 and ₹40.47 L in the first year, and ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Hyderabad — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹38,385 – ₹40.47 L |
| Government / Private | 12 / 0 |
| NIRF-ranked | 4 of 12 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.28 Cr |
| Top rated | ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business |
Which college in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISB Hyderabad Hyderabad | 10 | — | ₹40.47 L | ₹66 L | Government |
| Institute Of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition Hyderabad Hyderabad | 10 | — | ₹4.53 L | — | Government |
| IIT Hyderabad Hyderabad | 10 | #6 | ₹11.94 L | — | Government |
| IIIT Hyderabad Hyderabad | 10 | #38 | ₹20 L | ₹1.28 Cr | Government |
| ICFAI Law School Hyderabad Hyderabad | 9.9 | — | ₹14.3 L | ₹12.2 L | Government |
| BITS Hyderabad Hyderabad | 9.9 | — | ₹11.47 L | ₹1 Cr | Government |
| St Francis College for Women Hyderabad Hyderabad | 9.8 | #98 | ₹1.52 L | ₹24 L | Government |
| MANAGE Hyderabad Hyderabad | 9.8 | #95 | ₹9.75 L | ₹21 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 colleges in Hyderabad
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1
ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 2001
star 10.0 Fees from ₹40.47 L Highest ₹66 L 12 courses -
2
Institute Of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition - [IHMH ]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1972
star 10.0 Fees from ₹4.53 L 4 courses -
3
IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITH]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 2008
star 10.0 Fees from ₹11.94 L NIRF #6 9 courses -
4
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1998
star 10.0 Fees from ₹20 L NIRF #38 Highest ₹1.28 Cr 8 courses -
5
ICFAI Law School
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 2010
star 9.9 Fees from ₹14.3 L Highest ₹12.2 L 13 courses -
6
Birla Institute of Technology and Science - [BITS]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 2008
star 9.9 Fees from ₹11.47 L Highest ₹1 Cr 8 courses -
7
St Francis College for Women
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1959
star 9.8 Fees from ₹1.52 L NIRF #98 Highest ₹24 L 13 courses -
8
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management - [MANAGE]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1987
star 9.8 Fees from ₹9.75 L NIRF #95 Highest ₹21 L 4 courses -
9
IBS
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1995
star 9.8 Fees from ₹17.01 L Highest ₹21 L 6 courses -
10
Institute of Hotel Management Shri Shakti- [IHM]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1993
star 9.8 Fees from ₹3.97 L Highest ₹3.48 L 2 courses -
11
Pendekanti Law College
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1991
star 9.7 Fees from ₹48,000 3 courses -
12
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College - [RBVRR]
location_on Hyderabad, Telangana · Government · est. 1954
star 9.7 Fees from ₹38,385 Highest ₹6 L 8 courses
Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Hyderabad the published first-year fee runs from ₹38,385 to ₹40.47 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
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 Hyderabad?
There are 12 colleges listed in Hyderabad on this page, of which 12 are government and 0 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Hyderabad?
Published first-year fees range from ₹38,385 to ₹40.47 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Hyderabad?
ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Hyderabad.
What is the highest package from colleges in Hyderabad?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.28 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.
