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Best Colleges in Telangana

Telangana has numerous colleges and universities that include government colleges in Hyderabad, Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar and other districts, as well as private colleges and universities across the state. The top colleges in Telangana offer programmes in distance, full-time, and part-time modes.

Some of the top colleges in Telangana include IIT Hyderabad, NIT Warangal, Osmania, University of Hyderabad and top private universities like IBS Hyderabad, and BITS Hyderabad providing exceptional infrastructure and quality education. These colleges are among the well-known colleges in India offering courses in streams of Engineering and Architecture, Management and Business Administration, Medicine and allied sciences, Law, Education, and Pharmacy. Admission to the top colleges in Telangana is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, TS EAMCET, TS PGECET, MAT, TS LAWCET, CAT, merit and institutional-based tests.

Top Colleges in Telangana: Entrance Exam Schedule 2024

CAT - Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted every year in online mode for admission to  IIMs, IITs, NITs, MNITs and other B schools and colleges in India. 

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) is a national-level exam conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur in online mode every year.

JEE Mains- Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is conducted by NTA twice a year in online mode.

TS EAMCET: Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. The examination is conducted once a year in online mode.

TS ICET: Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test or TS ICET is a state-level examination conducted by Kakatiya University. The examination is conducted in English language in online mode. 

Top 5 Colleges/Universities in Telangana: Admission Process 2024

Admissions to the top colleges in Telangana are given based on eligible criteria and modes of selection, most of the Engineering colleges in Telangana offer Admission on the basis of Entrance tests (TS EAMCET or  JEE Main) scores, Engineering, Medical, and other prospective candidates are required to meet the cutoff rank to get admission. All the candidates must register for the respective counselling process to get admission. Read the below table to learn more about top colleges in Telangana's admission process for the year 2024. 

College Name

Admission process

IIT Hyderabad 

IIT Hyderabad Admission for UG courses is based on JEE Advanced and PG courses are based on GATE/JAM/CAT and CCMT/JoSAA counselling process. 

University of Hyderabad

For University of Hyderabad (UoH) Admission, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. And qualify in one of the entrance tests such as  CUET,  UGC-NET/ GATE, university entrance exam, etc. Admissions are given based on the counselling process.

ISB Hyderabad

ISB Hyderabad admissions are based on entrance exams like GMAT/GRE/CAT/UGC-NET

BITS Hyderabad


BITS Pilani Hyderabad admissions are given based on BITSAT score.

Osmania University

Osmania University Admissions B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch, B.Sc Agriculture given based on TS EAMCET, and L.LB on the basis of TS LAWCET.Admission to PG programmes is based on entrance tests such as TS ICET, TS PGCET, etc, and the counselling process.

Top Colleges/Universities in Telangana  - NIRF Rank-wise

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a platform working under MHRD with data on educational institutions, courses, and related information in all streams and disciplines of education and higher studies. Every year NIRF releases rankings of top colleges and universities in India across various fields such as engineering, management, law, and other disciplines. The NIRF ranking 2024 for the top colleges in Telangana is mentioned below:

List of Top Colleges/Universities in Telangana: NIRF Ranking 2024

College Name

Category

NIRF 2024

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Engineering

8

University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Overall

25

NIT Warangal

Engineering

53

Osmania University, Hyderabad

Overall

70

NLU Hyderabad

Law

3

Top Government Colleges in Telangana: Fee-wise

College Name

Fee Wise

IIT Hyderabad

Rs 66,990 to Rs 9,08,000

University of Hyderabad

Rs 15,380 to Rs 2,94,000

NIT Warangal

Rs 500 to Rs 5,74,000

Osmania University

Rs 4,52,000 to Rs 5,60,000

NIMS Hyderabad 

Rs 39,600 to Rs 3,50,000

Top Private Colleges in Telangana: Fee-wise

College Name

Fee Wise

IIIT Hyderabad

Rs 1,20,000 to Rs 20,00,000

BITS Hyderabad

Rs 10,35,000 to Rs 22,32,000

GITAM School of Pharmacy, Hyderabad

Rs 3,98,000 to Rs 7,15,000

ISB Hyderabad

Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.41 Crore

Anurag University Hyderabad

Rs 1,14,000 to Rs 11,40,000

Top Colleges in Telangana: Course-wise

College Name

Fee Wise

IIT Hyderabad

B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D

IIIT Hyderabad

B.Tech, MS, M.Tech, Ph.D. 

NIT Warangal

B.E/B,Tech, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech

Osmania University

B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, Ph.D

ISB Hyderabad

P.G.P, FPM, Executive MBA

Top Colleges in Telangana: Placements-wise

These colleges have dedicated placement cells that work actively to facilitate internships and job placements for their students. Students from these colleges have opportunities for placements in various sectors, including IT, Engineering, Management, Hospitality, Healthcare, Education, and more. The placement records of the top colleges in Telangana with placement links are given below in the table. 

Top Colleges in Telangana : Placement Statistics (NIRF 2024)

College Name

Median Salary UG -2023

Median Salary PG -2023

Osmania University Placements

Rs 7,50,000

Rs 6,00,000

IIT Hyderabad Placements

Rs 21,00,000

Rs 21,88,000

University of Hyderabad Placements

NA

Rs 6,50,000

IMT Hyderabad Placements

NA

Rs 11,00,000

IPE Hyderabad Placements

NA

Rs 7,60,000

Top Colleges in Telangana: Cutoff wise

Top Colleges in  Telangana: College Predictor

Note: The top colleges in Telangana maintain strong relationships with leading companies and industries, organising recruitment drives and inviting companies for campus placements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many colleges are there in Telangana?

Ans: Telangana has many colleges and universities offering courses at different levels. Telangana has around 1591 colleges and 37 universities. The universities in Telangana comprise of departments, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges. 

Q. Which university is the best in Telangana?

Ans: The top universities in Hyderabad are the University of Hyderabad, Osmania University and International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad as per NIRF ranking 2024. The NIRF ranking details of these universities for the year 2024 in the university category is mentioned below:

University Name 

NIRF Rank 2024

NIRF Score

University of Hyderabad

17

62.18

Osmania University

43

54.69

IIIT Hyderabad

74

48.32

Q. Which are the top engineering colleges in Hyderabad?

Ans: The top engineering colleges in Telangana are IIT Hyderabad, NIT Warangal, Osmania University, IIIT Hyderabad and many more. 

Q. Which is the top college in Telangana?

Ans: The top college in Telangana is the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. As per NIRF ranking 2024, IIT Hyderabad has been ranked at 8th position in Engineering. 

Q. Which colleges have the highest placement in Telangana?

Ans: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has the highest placement record among top colleges in Telangana with a median salary of Rs 21,00,000 for UG students and Rs Rs 21,88,000 during placements 2023. 

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IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Public/Govt

IIT Hyderabad - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana Public/Govt 4.6/527 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 12
NIRF Ranking: 12
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
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NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology Warangal

Warangal, Telangana
Public/Govt

NIT Warangal - National Institute of Technology Warangal

Warangal, Telangana Public/Govt 4.6/5142 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 53
NIRF Ranking: 53
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
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Osmania University - Osmania University, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Public/Govt

Osmania University - Osmania University, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana Public/Govt 4.0/552 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 70
NIRF Ranking: 70
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
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SR University, Warangal

Warangal, Telangana
Private

SR University, Warangal

Warangal, Telangana Private 4.7/514 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
NIRF Ranking: 151-200
B.Com Computer Applications
  • Fees : 3.05 Lakhs
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AAR Mahaveer Engineering College, Keshavgiri

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Aarushi Group of Institutions, Warangal

Warangal, Telangana
Private

Aarushi Group of Institutions, Warangal

Warangal, Telangana Private
B.Tech Civil Engineering
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Abdulkalam Institute of Technological Sciences, Khammam

Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana
3.4/51 Reviews
Private

Abdulkalam Institute of Technological Sciences, Khammam

Bhadradri Kothagudem, Telangana Private 3.4/51 Reviews
Diploma in Computer Science Engineering
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Abhinav Hi-Tech College of Engineering, Hyderabad

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ABV Government Degree College, Jangaon

Jangaon, Telangana
Public/Govt

ABV Government Degree College, Jangaon

Jangaon, Telangana Public/Govt
B.Com Computer Applications
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Academy of Management Studies, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
5.0/51 Reviews
Private

Academy of Management Studies, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana Private 5.0/51 Reviews
MBA
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Adam's Engineering College, Khammam

Khammam, Telangana
Private

Adam's Engineering College, Khammam

Khammam, Telangana Private 3.9/511 Reviews
B.Tech Civil Engineering
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Adarsha College of Education, Narayanpet

Mahabubnagar, Telangana
Private

Adarsha College of Education, Narayanpet

Mahabubnagar, Telangana Private
B.Ed
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    Adarsha College of Elementary Teacher Education, Narayanpet

    Mahabubnagar Rural, Telangana
    Private
    D.El.Ed
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      Adarsha College of Teacher Education, Mahabubnagar

      Mahabubnagar, Telangana
      Private
      B.Ed
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        Adarsha Law College, Warangal

        Hanamkonda, Telangana
        4.5/52 Reviews
        Private

        Adarsha Law College, Warangal

        Hanamkonda, Telangana Private 4.5/52 Reviews
        LLB
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        Adarsh Degree and PG College, Mahabubnagar

        Mahabubabad, Telangana
        Private

        Adarsh Degree and PG College, Mahabubnagar

        Mahabubabad, Telangana Private
        M.Sc Organic Chemistry
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          Adarsh Post Graduate College of Computer Science, Mahabubnagar

          Mahabubnagar, Telangana
          Private
          MBA
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            ASCI Hyderabad - Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad

            Hyderabad, Telangana
            4.5/53 Reviews
            Public/Govt
            PGDM
            • Fees : 8 Lakhs
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            Aesthetic of Interiors Academy, Hyderabad

            Hyderabad, Telangana
            Private

            Aesthetic of Interiors Academy, Hyderabad

            Hyderabad, Telangana Private
            Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
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              Aizza College of Engineering and Technology, Adilabad

              Adilabad, Telangana
              4.4/55 Reviews
              Private
              MBA
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              Akshara Institute of Management, Rangareddy

              Rangareddy, Telangana
              Private

              Akshara Institute of Management, Rangareddy

              Rangareddy, Telangana Private
              MBA
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                Akshara Polytechnic College, Chilkur

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                Akshaya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

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                Alexander College, Karim Nagar

                Karimnagar, Telangana
                Private

                Alexander College, Karim Nagar

                Karimnagar, Telangana Private
                MBA
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                  Al-Habeeb College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad

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                  Alimineti Madhava Reddy Memorial College of Education, Nalgonda

                  Nalgonda, Telangana
                  Private
                  B.Ed
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                    AIIMS Bibinagar - All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bibinagar

                    Hyderabad, Telangana
                    Public/Govt
                    MBBS
                    • Exams : NEET
                    • Fees : 13.69 K
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                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    AIMS Warangal - Alluri Institute of Management Sciences, Warangal

                    Hanamkonda, Telangana
                    5.0/51 Reviews
                    Private
                    MBA
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                    Al Madina College of Education, Mahabubnagar

                    Mahabubnagar, Telangana
                    Private

                    Al Madina College of Education, Mahabubnagar

                    Mahabubnagar, Telangana Private
                    B.Ed
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                      AL Madina College of Education, Nalgonda

                      Nalgonda, Telangana
                      Private

                      AL Madina College of Education, Nalgonda

                      Nalgonda, Telangana Private
                      B.Ed
                      • Fees : 56 K
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                      Alphores Womens Degree College, Karimnagar

                      Karimnagar, Telangana
                      Private

                      Alphores Womens Degree College, Karimnagar

                      Karimnagar, Telangana Private
                      B.Com Computer Applications
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                      Al Qurmoshi Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad

                      Hyderabad, Telangana
                      Private
                      MBA
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                      Al Rahman College of Education, Nalgonda

                      Nalgonda, Telangana
                      Private

                      Al Rahman College of Education, Nalgonda

                      Nalgonda, Telangana Private
                      B.Ed
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                        Amina Institute of Technology, Shamirpet

                        Secunderabad, Telangana
                        Private

                        Amina Institute of Technology, Shamirpet

                        Secunderabad, Telangana Private
                        B.Tech Civil Engineering
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                        AGBS Hyderabad - Amity Global Business School, Hyderabad

                        Hyderabad, Telangana
                        Private
                        PGPM and MBA
                        • Fees : 8.20 Lakhs
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                        AMR Institute of Technology, Adilabad

                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                        Amritha Akshitha College of Education, Mahabubnagar

                        Mahabubnagar, Telangana
                        4.4/51 Reviews
                        Private
                        B.Ed
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                          Amritha Akshitha College of Elementary Teacher Education, Mahabubnagar

                          Mahabubnagar, Telangana
                          Private
                          D.El.Ed
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                            AMS Law College for Women, Hyderabad

                            Hyderabad, Telangana
                            Private

                            AMS Law College for Women, Hyderabad

                            Hyderabad, Telangana Private
                            LLB
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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                              AMS School of Informatics, Hyderabad

                              Hyderabad, Telangana
                              4.0/51 Reviews
                              Private

                              AMS School of Informatics, Hyderabad

                              Hyderabad, Telangana Private 4.0/51 Reviews
                              MBA
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                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

                              Hyderabad, Telangana
                              Private

                              Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

                              Hyderabad, Telangana Private
                              LLB
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