Stream hub
Overall (NIRF)
Best overall institutes across streams.
NIRF's 'Overall' list ranks the best multi-disciplinary institutes in India — IITs, IISc, JNU, AIIMS, IIMs, BHU, Jamia, and more. Useful when you are open across streams and want the best campus experience.
Who this fits
- Open to multiple streams
- Care about campus ecosystem, research, peer group
- Long-term optimiser (PhD / research / civil services)
Typical fees
- Varies
- Refer to stream-specific hubs
Indicative. Verify with the institute before enrolling.
UG courses you can pick
B.Tech
4 years
Integrated MSc / BS Research
5 years
BA / B.Com / BBA (central universities)
3 years
MBBS (AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.)
5.5 years
Key exams & 2026 timelines
As of May 2026 · verify on the official site before applying| Exam | Body | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Scholastic Assessment Test Overseas · UG Abroad · International US undergrad | College Board | 2026-05 Multiple sittings | Check slot | 12th students | Visit |
ACT American College Testing Overseas · UG Abroad · International US undergrad alternative | ACT Inc. | 2026-Q2 Multiple sittings | Check slot | 12th students | Visit |
GRE Graduate Record Examination Overseas · PG Abroad · International US grad schools | ETS | Rolling On-demand | Check slot | Graduate | Visit |
GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test Overseas · MBA Abroad · International Global MBA programs | GMAC | Rolling On-demand | Check slot | Graduate | Visit |
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overseas · English Proficiency · International | British Council / IDP | Rolling Check slot | ielts.org | None | Visit |
TOEFL iBT Test of English as a Foreign Language Overseas · English Proficiency · International | ETS | Rolling Check slot | ets.org/toefl | None | Visit |
PTE Academic Pearson Test of English - Academic Overseas · English Proficiency · International | Pearson | Rolling Check slot | pearsonpte.com | None | Visit |
Career paths
Tips before you commit
- NIRF ranks are one data point — look at placement reports, research output, and student reviews.
- Prefer institute > course where you have the luxury of choice at IITs / NITs / IIMs.
Scholarships: Institute-specific need-based aid + central schemes.
Top colleges (NIRF-ranked)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
top100
Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru, Karnataka
top100
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
top100
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
top100
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
top100
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
top100
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
top100
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
top100