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The Unending Quest For EXCELLENCE • As the India Today Group’s Best Colleges Survey enters its 30th edition, 30 insights on how this comprehensive guide charts the country’s higher education landscape

WHERE ARE THE BEST COLLEGES? • Cities with the maximum number of colleges in the top 10, top 25 and top 50 ranks

WHICH CITY IS GOOD FOR WHICH COURSE? • Number of colleges among the top 30 per stream

How the Colleges were Ranked

STILL KING OF THE ARTS • Hindu College holds on to the No. 1 position through a pioneering public policy programme, expanding research opportunities and global engagement

The Power of Humane Touch • Mount Carmel’s rapid rise reflects an educational model where digital tools, sustainability projects and experiential learning converge

PUSHING THE ENVELOPE • Specialised research labs, experiential learning help Hindu maintain a lead in innovative science education

Breaking Silos, Climbing Ranks • A growing emphasis on research and interdisciplinary learning has helped Kirori Mal College carve out a distinct identity among Delhi University’s leading science colleges

A CENTURY OF ACADEMIC DISTINCTION • In its centenary year, SRCC continues to set high standards for commerce education through increasing focus on emerging technology, as well as research and an unparalled alumni network

Fast Mover In Commerce • Entrepreneurship modules, student-run consultancy and innovation power ARSD College’s forward march

AT THE PINNACLE OF MEDICINE • As medicine embraces AI and digital technologies, AIIMS New Delhi is blending innovation with clinical rigour to remain the benchmark for training future doctors

A Prescription For Progress • By expanding clinical services, investing in innovation and creating a student-friendly ecosystem, AIIMS Jodhpur has emerged as one of the country’s leading new-generation medical institutes

CROWNING GLORY • With cutting-edge technologies, translational research and exceptional clinical exposure, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences remains firmly at the top

Rise And Smile • Advanced training, research and innovation are driving the rise of Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur

CUTTING EDGE OF INNOVATION • AI is not just a standalone specialisation at IIT Delhi but a foundational skill, driving a broader transformation in how students learn, collaborate and innovate

Gaining Traction • From AI and data science to undergraduate research and innovation, NIT Delhi is charting a growth story that belies its young age

ENGINEERING THE NEXT CONVERGENCE • BITS Pilani maintains its top spot in private engineering education and is moving to an interdisciplinary approach that combines AI, health tech, sustainability and more

Breeding New-Gen Techies • This institute in the foothills of the Western Ghats is gaining repute among engineering aspirants on the back of strong industry partnerships and a modern curriculum

BUILDING DESIGN LEADERS • IIT Roorkee students are exploring new frontiers of architecture, including habitats even outside...