Top Private Colleges in India- Private colleges have a unique aura. With smaller classes, better student-teacher interaction, equal participation in class and more extracurricular opportunities, private colleges create an atmosphere that is truly its own. Unlike government colleges, private colleges get no financial support from the state or central government. They tend to be generally smaller than public universities. With a plethora of private colleges in India today, here are a few which make it to the list of top private colleges in India in various fields like Engineering, Medicine, Law, Management, Fashion etc.

Top Private Colleges in India:

1. Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
2. Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani
3. International Management Institute, New Delhi
4. Xavier Labour Research Institute, Jamshedpur
5. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
6. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
7. Fergusson College, Pune
8. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
9. Symbiosis Law School, Pune
10. Whistling Woods International Institute, Mumbai
11. Pearl Academy, New Delhi

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

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Year of establishment: 1984

The Ministry of Human Resource Development ranks Vellore Institute of Technology, commonly known as VIT, is the No.1 private engineering institution and one of the top engineering colleges in India. It comprises of seven schools offering 18 undergraduate courses and 34 postgraduate courses, some of which are:

• B.Tech in Civil engineering
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• MBA in Information Technology
• MBA in International Business
• M.Tech in Mechatronics
• 5-year, full-time, Bachelors + Masters in Science

Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani

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Year of establishment: 1964

BITS Pilani is one of the top private engineering colleges in India and is in the list of premier engineering and management schools. In all India ranking 2020 for private colleges, BITS Pilani grabbed the 2nd spot. It offers various courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level, which include:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)
• Master of Science (Hons)
• Master of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Science and Engineering
• Master of Management Studies

International Management Institute, Delhi

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Year of Establishment: 1981

IMI, New Delhi, established in the year 1981, is one of the top private colleges in India and ranks No.1 in the list of top MBA Colleges in India. It is India’s first corporate sponsored Business School. IMI offers various courses such as:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources  Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management- Financial and Banking Services
• Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Management
• Fellowship Programme in Management

Xavier Labour Research Institute, Jamshedpur

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Year of Establishment: 1955

Founded by the Society of Jesus in the year 1955, Xavier Labour Research Institute (XLRI) is India’s oldest business school. It ranks 3rd in the list of top private colleges in India for Management. XLRI offers a wide range of programmes in Personnel Management, Global Business Management, a fellowship programme and various executive education programmes. Those interested in knowing more courses that XLRI offer can see the list below.

• Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management
• Post Graduate Programme in Management- Human Resources
• Post Graduate Programme in General Management
• Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship Management
• Fellowship Programme in Management
• Executive Fellowship Programme in Management
• International Student Exchange Programme

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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Year of Establishment: 1953

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, was established in 1953 and is India’s first self-financing medical college. One of the top private colleges in India for Medical Sciences, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses aside from programmes in the super speciality. Few of the programmes offered at KMC are include:

• MBBS- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• MD in Anesthesiology
• MD in Forensic Medicine
• MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• MS in Ophthalmology
• Advanced Clinical Programme in Clinical Genetics
• MCH in Neurosurgery

St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore

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Year of Establishment: 1963

Started in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, St. John's Medical College is one of the top medical colleges in India (Private). With a 5-star grading from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the institute offers graduate, postgraduate and diploma courses along with super speciality programmes, some of which are:

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesia
• Doctor of Medicine in Anatomy
• Doctor of Medicine in Psychiatry
• Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology
• Doctorate of Medicine in Cardiology

Fergusson College, Pune

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Year of Establishment: 1884

Fergusson College, popularly known as FC, is the oldest degree college and among the top private colleges in India. Founded by the Deccan Education Society, it was the first privately governed college in India. The institute offers undergraduate courses in Arts with specialisation in English, Geography, Hindi, History, Economics and Sociology among many others. Some of the postgraduate and diploma courses on offer are:

• MA in Economics
• MA in English
• MA in Psychology
• M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry
• M.Sc in Electronic Science
• M.Sc in Microbiology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

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Year of Establishment: 1948

Mount Carmel College, or MCC, is a women’s college located in the garden city of Bangalore. It ranks among the top art colleges in India. It offers a wide variety of BA courses and specialisations in Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology and English among many others. Courses at the postgraduate level include:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
• MA in Economics
• MA in English
• M.Com in International Business
• M.Sc in Psychology

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

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Year of Establishment: 1977

Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune, is a part of Symbiosis International University and is rated as one of the top Law colleges in India. It offers a 5-year integrated undergraduate programme in Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws (BA, LLB (Hons)) and Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Laws (BBA, LLB (Hons)).  SLS also offers 1-year LLM degree at the postgraduate level. Apart from these, the institute offers a number of diploma and certificate courses.

Whistling Woods International Institute, Mumbai

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Year of Establishment: 2006

Whistling Woods International is a Film, Communication and Media Arts College. It is among the top private colleges in India for Filmmaking, Acting and Animation. It was established in 2006 and is promoted by Filmmaker Subash Ghai, Film City Mumbai and Mukta Arts limited. It offers various courses across multiple fields like Acting, Music, Filmmaking, Fashion Design etc. Some of the popular courses on offer are mentioned below.

• BA in Acting
• BA in Fashion Design
• BA in Screenwriting
• B.Sc in Filmmaking
• B.Sc in Animation
• Diploma in Music Composition/Production
• Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Entertainment

Pearl Academy, Delhi

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Year of Establishment: 1993

Pearl Academy is one the leading fashion schools and is among the top design colleges in India. The campus is completely equipped with the latest facilities and has been a launch pad for many, over the last 23 years. It offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma level, some of which are:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Design
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Communication Design 
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion and Lifestyle Business
• Master of Arts in Fashion MarketingMaster of Arts in Textile Design
• Post Graduate Diploma in Luxury Brands
• Post Graduate Diploma in Media & Entertainment Business

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