Best Colleges in India

The city of Agra is famous for its history, architecture and tourism. Dr BR Ambedkar University, ACE College of Engineering and Management, and Dayalbagh Educational Institute are among the top colleges in Agra. The best colleges in Agra offer courses in full-time, part-time and distance modes. The courses offered by the top colleges in Agra include several fields like engineering, medicine, management, pharmacy, science, commerce, and computer applications.

The top colleges in Agra are owned both by the government and private bodies. The top 10 colleges in Agra also extend financial support to students through various merit based scholarships, employee ward scholarships, and talent based scholarships.

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Entrance Exams Accepted by Top Colleges/Universities in Agra

The entrance examinations accepted by top colleges in Agra for admission are UPCET/ JEE Main/ NEET /JEECUP/ NEET PG/ NEET MDS/ CUET/ CMAT/ GATE/ GPAT/ MAT.

UPCET - Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test is conducted for candidates seeking admission to various courses offered by all affiliated institutes of Dr A.P.J at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

JEECUP - State level examination for the candidates seeking admission in the polytechnic colleges (government and private) of Uttar Pradesh.

JEE Mains - Computer-based standardised test for admission to technical undergraduate programmes in engineering, planning, and architecture across colleges in India.

CAT - The annual test conducted online for admission into IIMs and other B-schools offering MBA/PGDM courses.

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam conducted in online mode every year. Organising Institute for GATE 2024 is Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru.

NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is an entrance exam conducted every year for admission to undergraduate courses in the field of Medical and Allied Sciences.

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Top Colleges/Universities in Agra: NIRF Rank-wise

The government of India has initiated the ranking methodology to conduct a ranking of colleges and universities every year. The rankings are given to higher education institutions functioning in our country based on the parameters of Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research & Professional Practice, Graduation Outcome, Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception. The NIRF Ranking 2024 of the top colleges in Agra is mentioned below:

Top College in Agra: NIRF Ranking 2024

College Name	Category	NIRF Rank 2024
Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra	University	101-150

Top Government Colleges in Agra: Fee-Wise

College Name	Fees Range
DBRAU Agra - Dr BR Ambedkar University, Agra	Rs 2,040 - Rs 1,27,00,000
DEI Agra - Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra	Rs 7,200 - Rs Rs 63,500
Institute of Engineering And Technology, Dr BR Ambedkar University, Agra	Rs 15,630 - Rs 2,85,000

Top Private Colleges in Agra: Fee-Wise

College Name	Fees Range
Dr Tandon Nursing College, Agra	Rs 72,000 - Rs 3,88,000
Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism, Agra	Rs 2,00,000 - Rs 6,00,000
Raja Balwant Singh Management Technical Campus, Agra	Rs 1,14,000 - Rs 2,24,000
Anand Engineering College, Agra	Rs 1,62,000 - Rs 4,80,000

Top Courses Offered by the Top Colleges in Agra

College Name	Course offered
DBRAU Agra - Dr BR Ambedkar University, Agra	B.Sc, B.B.A
ACE College of Engineering and Management, Agra	B.E / B.Tech, Diploma
DEI Agra - Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra	B.E / B.Tech, B.Sc (Hons.)
Dr Tandon Nursing College, Agra	B.Sc, Diploma
Institute of Engineering And Technology, Dr BR Ambedkar University, Agra	B.E/ B.Tech, M.C.A
Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism, Agra	B.Sc Hospitality Management, Diploma
Raja Balwant Singh Management Technical Campus, Agra	M.B.A, M.C.A
Neelam College of Engineering and Technology, Agra	B.E/ B.Tech, M.B.A
Anand Engineering College, Agra	B.E/ B.Tech, M.B.A
Anand Engineering College, Agra	B.E/ B.Tech, M.B.A
Anand College of Pharmacy, Agra	B.Pharma, D.Pharma
Anand College of Pharmacy, Agra	B.Pharma, D.Pharma

Top Colleges in Agra: Placements Wise

The training and placement activities of top colleges in Agra are managed by the Placement cell and training which provides industry exposure to students through various workshops, training programs, industrial visits and seminars. The placement cells of the top colleges in Agra help students with summer internships and final placements. The placement details of some of the top colleges in Agra along with top recruiters and median salary as per NIRF 2024 data are mentioned below:

College name and placement link	Median Salary	Top recruiters
DBRAU Agra Placements	Rs 3,86,000 - Rs 6,00,000	Bajaj Capital, British Telecom, Universal Data Solution
DEI Agra Placements	Rs 6,00,000 - Rs 3,75,000	Headstrong, HDFC Ltd, Axis Bank, BHEL, Jaypee Group, American Express Bank, Hotel Trident

Top Colleges in Agra: Cutoff Wise

Top Colleges in Agra: College Predictor

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Note: Agra in Uttar Pradesh is also easily accessible from the national capital Delhi. Agra's extensive network of roads, air routes, and railways facilitates accessibility from various regions across the country.