REASON TO SMILE: College life is all about lessons and laughter

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Est: 1956) Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029
Tel: 26588000 Website: www.aiims.ac.in E-mail:director@aiims.edu Seats: 50 MBBS, 50 BSc Honours Nursing, 20 BSc (post-certificate), 18 BSc paramedical courses. Cut-off: Entrance test. (See story)

Anna University (Est: 1978) S.P. Road, Chennai-600025 Tel: 22351126 Website: annauniv.edu E-mail: registrar@annauniv.edu
Seats: 1,440 Cut-off: Merit.
Collaborations with several universities abroad have opened up a wide range of options for students.

Armed Forces Medical College (Est: 1948) Sholapur Road, Pune- 411040 Tel: 020-26306030 Website: www.afmc.com E-mail: afmc@pn2.vsnl.net.in Seats: 130
Cut-off: Entrance test.
A committed institute, it instils a high standard of discipline in its students. But it is strictly for those interested in joining the armed forces.

Bangalore Medical College (Est: 1956) Fort, Bangalore-560002 Tel: 26701529 E-mail: bmc-bng@vsnl.net
Seats: 150 Cut-off: Entrance test.
The competition here is so stiff that even a 0.001 difference matters. Little wonder then that the students work all day and night.

Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (Est: 1993), Vijaya College campus, R.V. Road, Basavangudi, Bangalore-560004 Tel: 26561072 E-mail: bils2004@rediffmail.com Seats: 80 Cut-off: 50 per cent.
Has made a name for itself in a relatively short span of time. This has been possible because it has adopted the newer approaches to teaching law.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Colleges (Est: 1946) Munshi Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400 058
Tel: 56964921 Website: www.bhavans.ac.in E-mail: principal@bhavans.ac.in
Seats: 900 Science, 480 Commerce, Cut Off: 80 per cent, 75 per cent.
With a sprawling campus and over 8,000 students, Bhavan's has six new courses, including degrees in biotechnology, computer science and mass communication.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Est: 1964) Vidya Vihar, Pilani-333031 Tel: 242211 Website: www.bits-pilani.ac.in E-mail: admoc@bits-pilani.ac.in
Seats: 410 Cut-off: Entrance test.
An active interface with the corporate sector keeps students keyed in with the times. Has invariably been in the reckoning along with the IITs.

Christ College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Est: 1969) Hosur Road, Bangalore-560029 Tel: 25536280 Website: www.christcollege.edu E-mail: princi@christcollege.edu
Seats: 250 Arts, 300 Commerce, 130 Science Cut-off: 72 per cent, 84 per cent, 62 per cent.
The 20-acre campus houses one of Bangalore's best cafeterias and an aviary too. Its active Kannada department has published over 40 books.

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Christian Medical College (Est: 1942) Bagayam, Vellore-632004 Tel: 2222121 Website: home.cmcvellore.ac.in
Seats: 60 Cut-off: Entrance test.
The limited intake of students allows for personalised attention. The institute is credited with conducting India's first open heart surgery as also the first kidney and liver transplants.

City College (Est:1879) 102/1 Raja Ram Mohan Roy Sarani, Kolkata-700 009 Tel: 23501565 E-mail: city coll@cal3.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 30-50 each in various subjects in Arts and Science streams Cut-off: Merit.
With a good mix of subjects, the college believes in a wholesome, integrated approach to teaching.

City College of Commerce and Business Administration (Est: 1961) 13, Surya Sen Street, Kolkata-700012 Tel: 22411065 E-mail: citycommerce@vsnl.net Seats:1,000 Commerce Cut off: 60 per cent.
Constantly updates its syllabus so that students keep pace with what is happening around them.

Delhi College of Engineering (Est: 1940) Bawana Road, New Delhi-110042 Tel: 27871018 Website: www.dceonline.net E-mail: dceadmin@dceonline.net Seats: 550 Cut-off: Entrance exam.
Its plus points include an experienced faculty besides good hostel facilities.

Elphinstone College (Est: 1856) 156 M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai-400032 Tel: 22843797 E-mail: maqsoodkhhan@hotmail.com Seats: 120 Arts, 360 Science Cut-off: Merit
This college with a modest fee structure and a rich heritage welcomes students with a new biotechnology lab.

Ethiraj College for Women (Est: 1856) Ethiraj Salai, Chennai-600008 Tel: 28279189 Website: www.ethirajcollege.org Seats: 240 Commerce Cut-off: 75 per cent
Its co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are a big hit as they nurture a healthy sense of freedom among its students. Overall development is the aim.

Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (Est: 1920) Aligarh Tel: 2700994 Website: www.amu.ac.in E-mail: vcamu@sancharnet.in
Seats: 120 Cut-off: Entrance test.
Has almost always figured in the top 10 law list thanks to a stable and experienced body of teachers.

Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (Est: 1924) University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667725 Website: www.du.ac.in E-mail: parmanand_singh@hotmail.com
Seats: 1,500 Cut-off: Entrance test.
Graduates from any stream can apply. Alumni like Arun Jaitley and B.N. Kirpal speak for the institute's calibre.

Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration (Est: 1905) 210, B.B. Ganguly Street, Kolkata-700012 Tel: 22412216 E-mail: gcba@vsnl.com
Seats: 420 Accountancy (Honours) Cut-off: 65 per cent.
One of the few co-ed institutions in Kolkata for commerce. Stresses on a vocation-based curriculum and runs an entrepreneurship development centre.

Government College of Law, University of Mumbai (Est: 1855), A-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020 Tel: 22041707 Website: www.glc.edu E-mail: webmaster@glc.edu
Seats: 320 for three-year course, 160 for five-year course Cut-off: 70.75 per cent, 78.5 per cent.
Maharashtra's oldest law college, it has evolved as a premier institute over the years. Will soon offer 100-lecture courses in real estate and cyberlaws.

Hans Raj College (Est: 1948) University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667747 Website: www.hansrajcollege.com E-mail: hrcdu@cranes.org
Seats: 380 Science Cut-off: 71-77 per cent.
Boasts of a high academic standard besides a well-stocked library, an active placement cell and a comfortable boys' hostel which make it an ideal choice.

Hindu College (Est: 1899) University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667184 Website: www.hinducollege.org E-mail: hinducol@del3.vsnl.net.in Seats: 210 Arts, 210 Science, 40 Commerce, Cut-off: 70-89 per cent
Its teachers have helped mould many great minds both before and after Independence. An animated students' parliament is another feather in its cap.

IIT Chennai (Est: 1959) Sardar Patel Road, Chennai-600036 Tel: 22578000 Website: www.iitm.ac.in Seats: 425 Cut-off: Joint Entrance Exam (JEE).
A colossal epitome of education, it houses over 100 laboratories. Has a faculty of global repute and excellent technical and supporting staff.

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IIT Delhi (Est: 1963), Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 Tel: 26591977 Website: www.iitd.ernet.in E-mail: deanugs@admin.iitd.ac.in Seats: 529 Cut-off: JEE.
On a par with any world-class technology institute, its objectives include providing leadership in curriculum planning and laboratory development.

IIT Guwahati (Est: 1994) North Guwahati, Guwahati-781039 Assam, Tel: (0361) 2690321/28 Website: www.iitg.ernet.in E-mail: acad@iitg.ernet.in Seats: 280 Cut-off: JEE
A relative newcomer, it has been quick to develop the requisite infrastructure and facilities for advanced research. The effort is showing.

IIT Kanpur (Est: 1960) Kalyanpur, Kanpur-208016 Website: www.iitk.ac.in E-mail: infocell@iitk.ac.in
Seats: 450 Cut-off: JEE (See story)

IIT Kharagpur (Est: 1950) Kharagpur - 721302 West Bengal Tel: (03222)-255221 Website: www.iitkgp.ernet.in E-mail: jee@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in
Seats: 628 Cut-off: JEE
With research as the focus, it is charting a well thought out 13-point mission. Has made Rs 90 crore from sponsored projects this year.

IIT Mumbai (Est: 1958), Powai, Mumbai-400076 Tel: 25722545 Website: www.iitb.ac.in E-mail: jee@cc.iitb.ac.in Seats: 519 Cut-off: JEE.
Its ideas and ideals have evolved with national aspirations and trends worldwide. Live projects with several foreign universities and other organisations have facilitated the process.

SEIZE THE MOMENT: Students make the most of what campus life offers

IIT Roorkee (Est:1847) Roorkee 247667, Uttaranchal Tel: 01332-272430 Website: www. iitr.ac.in E-mail: dugs@iitr.ernet.in
Seats: 505 Cut-off: JEE
The country's first technical university, it was converted into an IIT in 2001 after which it has witnessed an upsurge in research and development and industrial consultancy services.

ILS Law College (Est: 1924) Law College Road, Pune-411004 Tel: 020-25656775 Website: www.ilslaw.edu E-mail: ilslaw@vsnl.com Seats:160 for three-year course, 240 for five-year course Cut-off: 84 per cent.
Has a tie-up with the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. On its menu shortly will be courses in subjects as diverse as intellectual property rights, investment and securities and medical jurisprudence.

Indraprastha College for Women (Est: 1952) 33, Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi Tel: 23954085 Website: www.ipcollege.com Seats: 65 B.Com (Honours) Cut-off: 87.5 per cent
Among the highlights of this college is its well-equipped girls' hostel.

Jadavpur University (Est: 1955) 188, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700 032 Tel: 24146666 Website: www.jadavpur.edu E-mail: registrar@jdvu.ac.in
Offers a wide selection of undergraduate courses. The UGC has designated it as one of five Centres of Excellence across India.

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Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) (Est: 1956) Dhanvantari Nagar, Tindivanam Road, Pondicherry Tel: 0413-2272380 Website: www.jipmer.edu E-mail: direcjip@md5.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 75 Cut-off: Entrance test.
The institute is active in research on modern medicine. Holds regular conferences, workshops, seminars and training courses.

Jesus and Mary College (Est:1968 ) University of Delhi, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110 021 Tel: 26110041 Website: www.jmcdelhi.com E-mail: info@jmcdelhi.com Seats: 85 Commerce Cut-off: 87.5 per cent
Makes it a point to interact with parents, government agencies and other private, social, cultural and educational bodies.

Jyothi Nivas College: (Est:1966) Hosur Road, Bangalore-560095 Tel: 25530137 E-mail: jnc@bgl.vsnl.net.in Seats: 100 Arts, 180 Science, Cut-off: 60 per cent.
A happening college where sports is as much a priority as studying.

K.P.B. Hinduja College (Est: 1974) 315, New Charni Road, Mumbai-400004 Website: www.hindujacollege.org Seats: 720 Commerce Cut-off: 65 per cent.
It has a Hindi Sahitya Mandal, a Gujarati Sahitya Mandal and a Marathi Wangmay Mandal, besides an English Association. In short, the emphasis here is on languages.

K.J. Somaiya College (Est: 1960), Vidya Nagar, Vidya Vihar East, Mumbai-400077 Tel: 25115915 E-mail: kjsac@vsnl.net.in
Seats: 220 Arts, 720 Commerce Cut-off: 70 per cent
Has joined hands with several US universities. Is introducing a degree in banking and insurance this year.

Kasturba Medical College (Est: 1953) Madhavnagar, Manipal-576104 Tel: 0820-2571201 Website: www.manipal.edu E-mail: admissions@manipal.edu
Seats: 250 Cut-off: Entrance test.
Houses one of the largest medical college libraries and anatomy museums in the world. Considered expensive but facilities are excellent.

Lady Brabourne College (Est: 1939) P1/2, Suhrawardy Avenue, Kolkata-700017 Tel: 22448120 Website: ladybrabourne.8m.com
Seats: 25-35 in each Science subject Cut-off: 65 per cent
The college has upped its research activities and has introduced post-graduate studies in geography.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (Est: 1956) Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi -110024 Tel: 26434459 Website: www.lsrcollege.org E-mail: lsrc@ndf.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 365 Arts, 35 Commerce Cut-off: 80 per cent, 91.5 per cent.
The LSR tag carries much weight. A smart and energetic student body makes learning great fun.

Loreto College (Est: 1912) 7, Middleton Row, Kolkata-700071 Tel: 22296030 E-mail: loretocol@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 30-35 in each Arts subject Cut-off: 55-80 per cent.
Discipline is the buzz word here-in academics or otherwise. Has an impressive library besides other facilities.

Loyola College (Est:1925) Sterling Road, Chennai-600034 Tel: 28175662 Website: www.loyolacollege.edu E-mail: welcome@loyolacollege.edu Seats: 400 Arts, 120 Commerce, 500 Science Cut-off: 75 per cent , 95 per cent and 80 per cent. (See story)

M.S. Ramaiah College of Commerce (Est: 1995) M.S.R. Nagar, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560054 Tel: 23600966 Website: www.msrsas.org E-mail:msrsas@vsnl.com
Seats: 200 Cut-off: 75 per cent.
The nine-year old college offers the latest commerce programmes backed by rigorous practicals.

Madras Christian College (Est: 1837) Tambaram East, Chennai- 600059 Tel: 22397731 E-mail: mcc@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in Seats: 510 Arts, 70 Commerce, 660 Science Cut-off: 50 per cent, 85 per cent and 80 per cent.
Interactive teaching methods and constant updation of the syllabus make MCC a sound choice.

Madras Medical College (Est: 1835) E.V. R. Salai, Park Town, Chennai-600003 Tel: 25341650 Website: madrasmedicalcollege.edu Seats:175 Cut off: Entrance exam
Credited with conducting the first cadaveric bone transplant in India.

GOAL: All-round development is the aim everywhere

Maharani Arts College (Est: 1939) Palace Road Bangalore-560001 Tel: 22912392 Seats: 550 Arts Cut-off: 50 per cent.
Its strength lies in the number of languages it offers for study. Has entire courses in Kannada.

Mahatma Gandhi Law College (Est: 1991) Kothapet, Lakshmi Nagar, Hyderabad-500035 Tel: 24051720 Seats: 160 three-year course, 80 five-year course Cut-off: 50 per cent.
Emphasis is on practical training with legal aid camps being conducted every now and then.

Maulana Azad Medical College (Est: 1959) Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 Tel: 23239271 Website: www.health.delhigovt.nic.in E-mail:deanmamc@vsnl.net
Seats: 180 medicine, 20 dental Cut-off: 85 per cent.
Has a tuned in faculty with the latest training methods in medicine.

Miranda House (Est: 1948) Patel Chest Marg, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007 Tel: 27667367 Website: www.mirandahouse.ac.in E-mail: mhouse@ndf.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 470 Arts, 195 Science Cut-off: 75 per cent, 80 per cent
Has a sound track record in academics and credits itself with producing some outstanding alumni.

Mount Carmel College (Est: 1948) 58, Palace Road, Bangalore-560052 Tel: 22261759 E-mail: mounts@bgl.vsnl.net.in Seats: 222 Arts, 358 Commerce 336 Science
Cut-off: 75-85 per cent
Bags a good chunk of ranks each year. Has a good counselling centre in place.

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University (Est: 1998) Justice City, Shameerpet, R.R. District, Hyderabad-500014 Tel: 8245160 Website: www.nalsarlawuniv.org E-mail: admissions@nalsarlawuniv.org Seats: 80 Cut-off: Entrance test.
A residential university, it promotes research. Career offers are made one semester in advance for many.

National College (Est: 1945) V.V. Road, Basavangudi, Bangalore- 560001 Tel: 26674441 Seats: 200 Science
Cut-off: 60 per cent.
An old horse, it is the venue for weekly lectures on popular science themes run by the Bangalore Science Forum.

National Law School of India University (Est:1987) P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560072 Tel: 23213160 Website: www.nls.ac.in E-mail: registrar@nls.ac.in Seats: 80 Cut-off: Entrance test. (See story)

Osmania Medical College (Est: 1846) Kothi, Hyderabad-500001 Tel: 24651936 E-mail: osmania_medical@yahoo.co.in Seats: 200 (MBBS), 261(PG)
Cut-off: Entrance test.
Provides students wide exposure as they have access to 10 government-run teaching hospitals.

Oxford College of Business Management (Est: 1974) C.A. Site No. 40, 1st Phase, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore- 560078 Tel: 26630855 Website: www.theoxford.edu E-mail: info@theoxford.edu
Seats: 60 (B.Com Computer Science) Cut-off: Entrance test
Provides professional education in the various aspects of modern business.

Presidency College (Est: 1840) Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600005 Tel: 28544894 E-mail: presmca@rediffmail.com
Seats: 376 Arts, 40 Commerce 396 Science. Cut-off: 75 per cent, 70 per cent, 80 per cent. (See story)

Presidency College (Est: 1817) 86/1 College Street, Kolkata-700073 Tel: 22412738 Website: www.education.vsnl.com/presidency Seats: 30-50 in each subject in the different streams Cut-off: Merit.
This is a college that everyone wants to go to, provided they meet the exacting standards of the premier institution.

Queen Mary's College (Est: 1914) Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600004 Tel: 28445910
Seats: 466 Arts 542 Science Cut-off: 60 per cent, 70 per cent.
The scenic beauty of the campus overlooking the Marina Beach is a huge attraction.

R.A. Poddar College of Commerce and Economics (Est: 1941), Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Matunga, Mumbai-400019. Tel: 24143178. E-mail: podcol@vsnl.net.in.
Seats: 740 Cut-off: 78 per cent.
Has a reputation for churning out rankers year after year in the state university exams.

Shri Ram College of Commerce (Est: 1926) University of Delhi, Maurice Nagar, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667905
Website: www.srcc.edu E-mail: srcc@delnet.ren.nic.in Seats: 325 Commerce, 80 Economics Cut-off: 90.5 per cent, 90 per cent. (See story)

Shri Shikshayatan College (Est: 1955), 11, Lord Sinha Road, Kolkata-700071 Tel: 2826033 Seats: 395 Commerce Cut-off: 65 per cent
A women's college, it is coming up with new courses like community building, tourism and computers.

Shibnath Sastri College (Est: 1961) 23/49,Gariahat Road, Kolkata-700029 Tel: 24612689 Seats: 300 Commerce Honours Cut-off: 65 per cent.
Classes are held early so that students can pursue other career-enhancing programmes.

Sophia College for Women (Est: 1941) Convent of the Sacred Heart, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai-400026 Tel: 23633304 Website: www.scwsd.org E-mail: sophia@vsnl.com
Seats: 425 Arts, 240 Science
In this all-girls' college, even male professors are a rare species. Women empowerment is what matters here.

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College (Est: 1951), New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667186 E-mail: khalsaadmin@ khalsacollegedu.com Seats: 100 Science
Cut-off: 75 per cent.
With a good academic track record, the college also promotes Punjabi language and culture.

TIME OUT: Students relax between classes

Stella Maris College (Est: 1947) 17, Cathedral Road, Chennai Tel: 28111987 E-mail: smc@md3.vsnl.net.in Seats: 300 Arts, 300 Science, 240 Commerce Cut-off: 70 per cent, 80 per cent, 90 per cent.
Student participation in arts and cultural activities are its hallmark.

St John's Medical College (Est: 1963) Sarjapur Road, Bangalore-560034,Tel: 22065700 Seats: 60
Cut-off: Entrance test.
"He shall live because of me"-that is the motto of this college.

St Joseph's College of Arts and Science (Est: 1882) 36, Langford Road, Langford Town, Bangalore-560027 Tel: 22211429 Seats: 250 Arts, 476
Science Cut-off: 50 per cent
Has popular courses in industrial relations, environment science and microbiology. Alumni include Sabeer Bhatia and Raja Ramanna.

St Joseph's College of Commerce (Est: 1972) 163, Brigade Road, Bangalore-560025 Tel: 25570955, Website: www.saintjosephs.edu E-mail: sjcc@blr.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 200 Cut-off: 75 per cent
Offers free computer programmes to backward children who are even absorbed if they prove themselves.

St Paul's Cathedral Mission College (Est: 1865), 33/1, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Sarani, Kolkata-700009 Tel: 23503682 Seats: 50 in each Science subject Cut-off: 55-60 per cent.
New subjects like microbiology, zoology and physiology have been added to an already extensive fare.

St Stephen's College (Est: 1881) University Enclave, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 22766727 Website: www.ststephens.edu E-mail: info@ststephens.edu
Seats: 215 Arts, 190 Science Cut-off: 84 per cent, 88 per cent.
It is a café, not a canteen; a Rez, not a hostel and a Shakespeare Society, not a theatre group, at this elite college that is going strong.

St Xavier's, Mumbai (Est: 1869), 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai-400001 Tel: 22620662 Website: www.xaviers.edu E-mail: admin@ xaviers.edu Seats: 330 Arts, 240 Commerce, 330 Science
Cut-off: 81 per cent
Much talked about for its audio-visual centre, herbarium and, of course, the college fest Malhar.

St Xavier's, Kolkata (Est: 1860) 30, Park Street, Kolkata-700016 Tel: 22477278 Website: www.sxccal.edu E-mail: xaviers@cal3.vsnl.net.in Seats: 50 in each subject in Arts, Science, 700 Commerce Cut-off: 65-70 per cent
Has taken up novel research projects, including a joint effort with the European Union.

Symbiosis Society's Law College (Est: 1977), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004 Tel: 25655114, Website: www.symlaw.ac.in E-mail: info@symlaw.ac.in Seats: 80 BA LLB, 240 BBA-LLB Cut-off: 55 per cent
A unique healthcare centre insures students under Mediclaim and Road Traffic Accident policies.

University Law College, Bangalore University (Est: 1947), 1, Palace Road, Bangalore-560001 Tel: 22245566 Website: www.bangaloreuniversity.net/faculties/ccb/law/law.htm Seats:100
Cut-off: 75 per cent.
Started as the Government Law College, it has been a consistent performer.

Wilson College (Est: 1836 ), Pandita Ramabai Marg, Chowpatty, Mumbai-400007 Tel: 23637663 Website: wilsoncollege.edu E-mail: wilsoncollege.edu Seats: 300 Arts Cut-off: 55 per cent.
Areas of focus include women's empowerment, nature conservation and co-operative education.

-Compiled by Sharmila Dhal, Bindu Menon and Deepanjali Kakati with bureau inputs