Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand and a major education hub of India. The top colleges in Dehradun offer courses in the streams of engineering, architecture, management, medicine, animation and design, pharmacy, law, computer application and IT, pharmacy, hospitality and tourism.

The city is a leading educational centre with a good number of colleges and educational institutes including leading colleges in India. The top 10 Colleges in Dehradun offer courses in full-time, part-time, distance and online modes. Admission to the top colleges in Dehradun is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE, CAT, XAT, MAT, NEET, CUET, UKSEE, UPESPAT, Uttarakhand JEEP. The colleges in Dehradun are owned both by the government and private bodies.

Top Colleges in Dehradun: Entrance Examination

CAT - The Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted every year in online mode for admission to IIMs and other B schools offering MBA/PGDM courses.

NEET - National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is a national-level entrance for admission to undergraduate courses in the field of Medical and Allied Sciences. The exam is conducted once a year by NTA.

JEE Main: The Joint Entrance Examination (Main) is conducted twice a year by NTA. The exam is conducted in online mode.

CUET UG: Common University Entrance Test (UG) is conducted by NTAfor admission to undergraduate courses at central universities. The exam is conducted once a year in online mode.

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE) is a national-level exam conducted in online mode every year.

CMAT: The Common Management Admission Test or CMAT is a national-level examination conducted by NTA in English. The examination is conducted in online mode once a year.

Top 5 Colleges/Universities in Dehradun: Admission Process

College Name	Admission process
UPES Dehradun	UPES Dehradun Admission is based on entrance tests like UPESEAT/JEE main ( B.Tech), and CLAT/LSAT/ ULSAT (LLB courses).
Graphic Era University, Dehradun	Graphic Era University, Dehradun Admission is based on JEE main (B.Tech), CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT (MBA), GATE (M.Tech),
DIT University, Dehradun	DIT University Dehradun Admission is based on JEE, NATA, DUET, UKSEE, GATE, NET, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GPAT.
FRI Dehradun	FRI Dehradun Admission is done on a merit basis.
IBS Dehradun	IBS Dehradun Admission is based on CAT/ NMAT/ GMAT/ SNAP/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ CET/IBSAT.

Top Colleges in Dehradun - Eligibility Criteria

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech	Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are required as compulsory subjects in Class 12th.
M.Tech	B.Tech/B.E degree and/or master’s degree in sciences in a relevant discipline and valid score in GATE.
BA LLB	Candidates must have secured 50 percent marks in class X and class XII with a valid score in ULSAT / CLAT / LSAT- India.
M.Sc	Bachelor's degree with relevant subjects.
M.B.A	Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with the qualifying marks.
M.C.A	Candidates must have completed a BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level.
M.B.B.S	Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 50 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Candidates must have qualified NEET(UG).

List of Top Colleges in Dehradun - NIRF Ranking 2024

The government of India releases a ranking for educational institutions imparting higher education every year. The rankings are based on specified parameters like teaching, learning & resources, research and professional practice, outreach and inclusivity. The details of top colleges in Dehradun as per NIRF ranking 2024 is mentioned below

College Name	Category	NIRF Rank 2024
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	Management	41
Graphic Era University, Dehradun	Engineering	52
DIT University, Dehradun	Engineering	201-300

Top Colleges in Dehradun: Fee-Wise

The details of fee structure followed by different colleges in Dehradun under government and private ownership is mentioned below:

Top Government Colleges in Dehradun: Fee-Wise

College Name	Fee Structure
DIT University, Dehradun	Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 14,10,000
FRI Dehradun	Rs 1,33,000 to Rs
Doon University, Dehradun	Rs 28,200 to Rs 3,72,000
DBS PG College Dehradun	Rs 3,110 to Rs 80,000
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun	Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,64,000

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Top 5 Private Colleges in Dehradun: Fee-Wise

College Name	Fee Structure
Graphic Era University, Dehradun	Rs 70,000 to Rs 99,00,000
IBS Business School, Dehradun	Rs 1,33,000 to Rs 7,02,000
ICFAI Law School, Dehradun	Rs 1,06,000 to Rs 6,76,000
Advance Institute of Science and Technology, Dehradun	Rs 98,600 to Rs 2,71,000
Dev Bhoomi Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Dehradun	Rs 75,700 to Rs 3,67,000

Top Colleges in Dehradun: Popular Courses Offered

College Name	Courses offered
UPES Dehradun	B.E/ B.Tech, BA LLB (Hons.), MBA
Graphic Era University, Dehradun	B.E/ B.Tech, M.E/ M.Tech, M.B.A
DIT University, Dehradun	B.E/B.Tech, B.Arch, MCA
FRI Dehradun - Forest Research Institute, Dehradun	M.Sc, Ph.D
Uttaranchal Institute of Management, Dehradun	M.B.A, MCA

Top 5 Colleges/Universities in Dehradun: Placements Wise

Top colleges in Dehradun have placement cells or placement departments which conduct placement drives and assist students with placement and internship opportunities. The top recruiters from best colleges of Dehradun are Amazon, Adobe, Accenture Tech Mahindra, HSBC, IBM, Samsung, Sapient, Wipro, Goldman Sachs, Nestle, HCL Technologies, Dell, Genpact, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Capegemini, Deloitte, Honeywell, Microsoft and many more. The placement link for some of the top colleges of Dehradun along with placement statistics for the year 2023 is mentioned below :

Placement Link of College	Median Package 2023-UG	Median Package 2023-PG
UPES Dehradun Placements	Rs 6,50,000	Rs 7,00,000
Graphic Era University Dehradun Placements	Rs 6,42,000	Rs 6,30,000
DIT University, Dehradun Placements	Rs 5,70,000	Rs 4,75,000
IBS Dehradun Placements	–	Rs 6,32,000

Note: The placement details mentioned above are as per NIRF report 2024.

Top Colleges in Dehradun: Cutoff Wise

DIT University Cutoff

IBS Dehradun Cutoff

Top Colleges in Dehradun: College Predictor

CAT College Predictor	NEET Rank Predictor
NEET College Predictor	JEE Main & Advanced College Predictor

Note: The Top 10 colleges in Dehradun have facilities like libraries, hostels, sports facilities, auditoriums, well-equipped laboratories and cafeterias. The top colleges in Dehradun support its students financially by providing scholarships, fee waiver schemes, and freeships to deserving candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which is the best college in Dehradun?

Ans: The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun is one among the top colleges in Dehradun. As per NIRF ranking 2024, UPES Dehradun has secured 59th position in overall category.

Q. Which is the number one private college in Dehradun?

Ans: DIT University, Dehradun is one of the best private colleges in Dehradun. It is a state-private university. The other well-known private colleges in Dehradun are Graphic Era University, Dehradun, IBS Business School, Dehradun, ICFAI Law School, Dehradun and more.

Q. What all courses are offered by Graphic Era University Dehradun?

Ans: The courses offered by Graphic Era University are B.E/B. Tech, M.E/M.Tech, B.B.A, MBA, BCA, B.Sc (Hons.), B.A (Hons.), B.Com (Hons.), M.A, M.Sc, M.C.A and Ph.D.

Q. Which are the specialisations offered by DIT University Dehradun for B.Tech Programme?

Ans: DIT University Dehradun offers B.Tech courses in the branches of computer science and engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, information technology, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, cloud computing and cyber security.

Q. Which entrance examinations are accepted by IBS Dehradun for admission to MBA programmes?

Ans: The entrance examinations accepted by IBS Dehradun for admission to MBA programmes are CAT, CMAT, IBSAT, NMAT, XAT, SNAP, MAT, GMAT.

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