Best colleges in Punjab 2026
7 colleges in Punjab charge between ₹20,000 and ₹45.12 L in the first year, and CT Institute of Hotel Management is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Punjab — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹20,000 – ₹45.12 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 1 |
| NIRF-ranked | 3 of 7 |
| Highest package reported | ₹24 L |
| Top rated | CT Institute of Hotel Management |
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 7 colleges in Punjab compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Institute of Hotel Management Jalandhar Jalandhar | 10 | — | ₹1.9 L | — | Government |
| ISB Mohali Mohali | 10 | — | ₹45.12 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 |
| Govt. Dental College & Hospital Patiala Patiala | 9.7 | — | ₹4.5 L | — | Government |
| Dev Samaj College For Women Firozpur Firozpur | — | — | ₹20,000 | ₹24 L | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 7 colleges in Punjab
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1
CT Institute of Hotel Management
location_on Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · est. 2004
star 10.0 Fees from ₹1.9 L 3 courses -
2
Indian School of Business - [ISB]
location_on Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
star 10.0 Fees from ₹45.12 L 7 courses -
3
Chandigarh University - [CU]
location_on Mohali, Punjab · Government · est. 2012
star 10.0 Fees from ₹11.73 L NIRF #14 53 courses -
4
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL]
location_on Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 2006
star 10.0 Fees from ₹11.88 L NIRF #24 5 courses -
5
Christian Medical College - [CMC]
location_on Ludhiana, Punjab · Government · est. 1894
star 9.9 Fees from ₹42.79 L NIRF #49 16 courses -
6
Govt. Dental College & Hospital
location_on Patiala, Punjab · Government · est. 1956
star 9.7 Fees from ₹4.5 L 2 courses -
7
Dev Samaj College For Women - [DSCW]
location_on Firozpur, Punjab · Private · est. 1934
Fees from ₹20,000 Highest ₹24 L 14 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 Punjab the published first-year fee runs from ₹20,000 to ₹45.12 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 1 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. 3 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 7 colleges listed in Punjab on this page, of which 6 are government and 1 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Punjab?
Published first-year fees range from ₹20,000 to ₹45.12 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Punjab?
CT Institute of Hotel Management has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Jalandhar.
What is the highest package from colleges in Punjab?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹24 L. Packages vary by course and year.
