Best Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Explore 121 top colleges in Maharashtra with detailed information on fees, placements, NIRF rankings, courses, and admission processes.

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Total Colleges

Streams Available

3.5-33.0

Avg Package (LPA)

Medical, Engineering, MBA

Top Streams

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Medical(29)Engineering(28)MBA(15)Multidisciplinary(13)Law(11)Arts(8)Science(6)Commerce(4)Design(2)Pharmacy(2)Medical, Dental, Nursing, Management, Engineering

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IIT

#1 NIRF

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Mumbai, Maharashtra

EngineeringGovernmentNAAC Not Applicable

Fees/Year

₹35.0K

Avg Package

₹21.82 LPA

Placement

94%

Highest

₹200 LPA

Est. 1958Apply Now

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IB(

#3 NIRF

IIT Bombay (Industrial Design Centre)

Mumbai, Maharashtra

DesignGovernment

Fees/Year

₹70.0K

Avg Package

₹15 LPA

Placement

92%

Highest

₹35 LPA

Est. 1969Apply Now

Popular Streams in Maharashtra

Top College Cities in Maharashtra

Mumbai(41)Pune(38)Nagpur(8)Aurangabad(3)Navi Mumbai(3)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Colleges in Maharashtra

How many colleges are there in Maharashtra?

SeekCampus lists 121 colleges in Maharashtra across 13 streams including Medical, Engineering, MBA and more. These include 59 Government, 31 Private, 25 Deemed, 2 Private (Aided), 1 Government Aided Autonomous, 1 Government-aided, 2 Public-Private colleges.

What are the top streams in Maharashtra?

The most popular streams in Maharashtra are Medical (29 colleges), Engineering (28 colleges), MBA (15 colleges), Multidisciplinary (13 colleges), Law (11 colleges). Each stream offers diverse course options and career paths.

What is the average placement package in Maharashtra colleges?

Average placement packages in Maharashtra colleges range from ₹3.5 LPA to ₹33 LPA, depending on the college, stream, and course. Top-ranked institutions typically offer significantly higher packages.

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SXC

#5 NIRF

St. Xavier's College Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

MultidisciplinaryPrivateNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹12.0K

Avg Package

₹7 LPA

Placement

70%

Highest

₹22 LPA

Est. 1869Apply Now

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#6 NIRF

IIM Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

MBAGovernmentNAAC A++

Fees/Year

₹68.0K

Avg Package

₹28.5 LPA

Placement

100%

Highest

₹78.2 LPA

Est. 1960View Details →

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SLS

#6 NIRF

Symbiosis Law School Pune

Pune, Maharashtra

LawDeemedNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹1.00 L

Avg Package

₹8.5 LPA

Placement

85%

Highest

₹22 LPA

Est. 1977Apply Now

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#6 NIRF

NIFT Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

DesignGovernmentNAAC Not Applicable

Fees/Year

₹3.20 L

Avg Package

₹7.5 LPA

Placement

85%

Highest

₹22 LPA

Est. 1995View Details →

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AFM

#8 NIRF

Armed Forces Medical College Pune

Pune, Maharashtra

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹14.0K

Avg Package

₹12 LPA

Placement

100%

Highest

₹30 LPA

Est. 1948Apply Now

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SGM

#8 NIRF

Seth GS Medical College Mumbai (KEM)

Mumbai, Maharashtra

MedicalGovernmentNAAC A+

Fees/Year

₹50.0K

Avg Package

₹11 LPA

Placement

97%

Highest

₹25 LPA

Est. 1926Apply Now

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HBN

#10 NIRF

Homi Bhabha National Institute

Mumbai, Maharashtra

ScienceDeemedNAAC A++

Fees/Year

₹30.0K

Avg Package

₹8 LPA

Placement

85%

Highest

₹23.1 LPA

Est. 2005Apply Now

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KCM

#10 NIRF

KC College Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

CommercePrivateNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹40.0K

Avg Package

₹5.5 LPA

Placement

70%

Highest

₹13.8 LPA

Est. 1954View Details →

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#11 NIRF

TISS Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

ArtsGovernmentNAAC A++

Fees/Year

₹80.0K

Avg Package

₹22 LPA

Placement

90%

Highest

₹40 LPA

Est. 1936Apply Now

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#12 NIRF

MNLU Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra

LawGovernmentNAAC A

Fees/Year

₹1.00 L

Avg Package

₹12 LPA

Placement

90%

Highest

₹28 LPA

Est. 2014View Details →

Avg: ₹7.56 LPA5 NIRF ranked

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Best Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

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Top Colleges in Maharashtra

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

IIT Bombay (Industrial Design Centre)

Popular Streams in Maharashtra

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MBA

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Law

Top College Cities in Maharashtra

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St. Xavier's College Mumbai

IIM Mumbai

Symbiosis Law School Pune

NIFT Mumbai

Armed Forces Medical College Pune

Seth GS Medical College Mumbai (KEM)

Homi Bhabha National Institute

KC College Mumbai

TISS Mumbai

MNLU Mumbai

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