Best colleges in Jharkhand 2026
7 colleges in Jharkhand charge between ₹16,356 and ₹25.9 L in the first year, and XLRI is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Jharkhand — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹16,356 – ₹25.9 L |
| Government / Private | 7 / 0 |
| NIRF-ranked | 4 of 7 |
| Highest package reported | ₹59 L |
| Top rated | XLRI |
Which college in Jharkhand is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 7 colleges in Jharkhand compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLRI Jamshedpur Jamshedpur | 10 | #10 | ₹25.9 L | ₹59 L | Government |
| IIT Dhanbad Dhanbad | 10 | #15 | ₹3.68 L | — | Government |
| NUSRL Ranchi Ranchi | 9.9 | #30 | ₹14.95 L | ₹10 L | Government |
| IIIT Ranchi Ranchi | 9.8 | — | ₹12.13 L | ₹54 L | Government |
| AIIMS Deoghar Deoghar | 9.8 | — | ₹16,356 | — | Government |
| XISS Ranchi Ranchi | 9.8 | — | ₹12 L | ₹21.33 L | Government |
| BIT Mesra Ranchi | 9.8 | #22 | ₹6.63 L | — | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 7 colleges in Jharkhand
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1
XLRI
location_on Jamshedpur, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1949
star 10.0 Fees from ₹25.9 L NIRF #10 Highest ₹59 L 36 courses -
2
ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITISM]
location_on Dhanbad, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1926
star 10.0 Fees from ₹3.68 L NIRF #15 13 courses -
3
National University of Study and Research in Law - [NUSRL]
location_on Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2010
star 9.9 Fees from ₹14.95 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹10 L 5 courses -
4
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
location_on Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2016
star 9.8 Fees from ₹12.13 L Highest ₹54 L 9 courses -
5
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
location_on Deoghar, Jharkhand · Government · est. 2019
star 9.8 Fees from ₹16,356 14 courses -
6
Xavier Institute of Social Service - [XISS]
location_on Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1955
star 9.8 Fees from ₹12 L Highest ₹21.33 L 4 courses -
7
Birla Institute of Technology - [BIT Mesra]
location_on Ranchi, Jharkhand · Government · est. 1955
star 9.8 Fees from ₹6.63 L NIRF #22 20 courses
Showing 7 of 7. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 7 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Jharkhand the published first-year fee runs from ₹16,356 to ₹25.9 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 Jharkhand?
There are 7 colleges listed in Jharkhand on this page, of which 7 are government and 0 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Jharkhand?
Published first-year fees range from ₹16,356 to ₹25.9 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Jharkhand?
XLRI has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Jamshedpur.
What is the highest package from colleges in Jharkhand?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹59 L. Packages vary by course and year.
