 A A.V. College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Est: 1968), Gagan Mahal, Hyderabad-500029
Tel: 040-27637751
Seats: 450 in science
Cut-off: 65 per cent
An array of innovative courses and sound infrastructure, including sprawling grounds, figures among its many pluses. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Est: 1956), Ansari Nagar, Delhi-110029
Tel: 011-26588500
Website: www.aiims.ac.in
Seats: 50 (Five seats are nominated)
Cut-off: Entrance test
(For profile see story) Amity Law School (Est: 1999), Yasho Bhawan, Okhla Road, Delhi-110025
Tel: 011-26325901
Website: www.amity.edu
Seats: 80
Cut-off: 60 per cent
Its credibility received a boost with its affiliation to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Job offers for its students come as far a field as Singapore and Dubai. Armed Forces Medical College (Est: 1948), Sholapur Road, Pune-411040
Tel: 020-26306030
Website: www.armedforces.nic.in
E-mail: afmc@pn2.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 135
Cut-off: Entrance exam
A premier medical and research institution, it gives top priority to patient care. Service and responsibility go hand in hand in this institute. Army Institute of Law (Est: 1999), Sec-68, Mohali-160062
Tel: 0172-5095336-38
Website: www.armyinstituteoflaw.org Seats: 80
Cut-off: Entrance exam
The learning process is interactive and participative. Aurora's Degree College (Est: 1989), Chikkadpally, Hyderabad-500020
Tel: 040-27661801
Seats: 600 in science
Cut-off: 87 per cent
A proactive teaching programme includes active research, industry visits and adventure trips. More than 550 students were helped with placements in 2005. Avanthi Degree and P.G. College (Est: 1992), Barkatpura, Hyderabad-500027. Tel: 040-27564527
Seats: 130 in science
Cut-off: 90 per cent
The institute invites guest faculty to provide additional inputs to students in special classes and hosts science exhibitions to cultivate a practical approach. B Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (Est: 1993), Vijaya College Campus, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004
Tel: 080-2656107
Seats: 80
Cut-off: 60-70 per cent
The college has an active legal aid clinic and special lectures are delivered by eminent personalities. Bangalore Medical College (Est: 1955), Fort, Bangalore-560002
Tel: 080-26704342
E-mail: bmc-bng@vsnl.net
Seats: 150
Cut-off: Entrance test
There is a high level of credibility because of the high standards of academics and discipline here. Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering (Est: 1983), Katraj-Dhankawadi Campus, Pune-Satara Road, Pune-411043. Tel: 020-24360572 Website: www.engg.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Seats: 40
Cut-off: Entrance exam
It is one of the largest engineering colleges in Maharashtra with a hostel to accommodate over 1,200 students. Special training is imparted in communication skills. Bharati Vidyapeeth's New Law College (Est: 1978), Erandwane Campus, Paud Road, Pune-411038
Tel: 020-25230855
Website: http://law.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Seats: 320 for a three-year course, 240 for a five-year course
Cut-off: Entrance test
The college has a library that stocks all Supreme Court judgements from 1950. Students also provide consultancy and counselling to villagers on local issues and family problems. Bhavan's (Est: 1946), Munshi Nagar, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400058
Tel: 022-56970066
Website: www.bhavans.ac.in
Seats: 240 in arts
Cut-off: 50 per cent
The college, known for its vast campus in the western suburbs, recently started two separate cells for placement and entrepreneurship. It also conducts leadership development camps. Bhavan's New Science College (Est: 1956), Narayanguda, Hyderabad
Tel: 040-24754812
Seats: 247 in science
Cut-off: 50 per cent.
Part of Osmania University, the college is a good option for students who want a holistic teaching environment. Birla Institute of Technology (Est: 1955), BIT Mesra, Ranchi-835215
Tel: 0651-2275896
Website: www.bitmesra.ac.in
E-mail: bbpant@bitmesra.ac.in Seats: 495
Cut-off: Entrance test
The institute's 6,000 alumni play an important role in training students. Irrespective of where they are, they act as mentors and provide guidance to students under a unique mentorship programme. Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (Est: 1943), 845, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411004 Tel: 020-25654943
Website: www.bmcc.ac.in
E-mail: bmccpn@pn3.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 120 in commerce
Cut-off: 83.6 per cent
The college has introduced two new degree courses in business administration and finance and autonomous courses in event management, business journalism, travel and tourism and e-commerce. The language laboratory and commerce museum are other major draws. Byramjee Jeejabhoy Medical College (Est: 1946), Civil Hospital Campus Asarwa, Ahmedabad-380016
Tel: 079-22680074
E-mail: bjmcad1@sancharnet.in
Seats: 250
Cut-off: 92 per cent
One of the largest medical manpower houses. A large number of college students are now practising or serving in the US and the UK. Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College (Est: 1946), Pune-411001. Tel: 020-26128000
Seats: 200
Cut-off: Entrance test
The college offers 40 different courses. Prides itself with 100 per cent results. C Calcutta Medical College (Est: 1837), 88, College Street, Kolkata-700072 Tel: 033-24512644
Website: www.medicalcollegekolkata.org
E-mail: msvp@medicalcollegekolkata.org
Seats: 150 Cut-off: West Bengal joint entrance exam
Recognised as one of the six national institutes under the prime minister's Swasthya Yojana, it recently added a gastroenterology department. Christ College (Est: 1969), Hosur Road, Bangalore-560029 Tel: 080-25536280
Website: www.christcollege.edu
E-mail: princi@christcollege.edu
Seats: 680 in arts, 740 in commerce and 465 in science
Cut-off: 70-85 per cent
The first institution in Karnataka to be accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), it is housed in a new complex spread over 20 acres-the largest for any degree college in Bangalore. Christian Medical College (Est: 1894), Brown Road, Ludhiana-141008
Tel: 0161-5010809
Website: www.cmcludhiana.org
Seats: 200
Cut-off: Entrance test
A missionary institution, it was initially a school of medicine for women but later began taking in men as well. Christian Medical College (Est: 1900), Vellore-632002
Tel: 0146-2222121
Website: www.cmch-vellore.edu
Seats: 92
Cut-off: Entrance test
The Christian Medical College tag carries considerable weight, not just in India but also abroad, thanks to the uncompromising standards of academics and discipline at the college. City College (Est: 1879), 102/1, Ram Mohan Roy Sarani, Kolkata-700009
Tel: 033-23501565
Seats: 1,200 in arts, 300 in commerce, 30-50 in different subjects in science
Cut-off: Merit
New courses in microbiology and computer science in a heritage building give the students the best of the old and new worlds. College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University (Est: 1859), Guindy, Chennai-600025 Tel: 044-22203200. Website: www.annauniv.edu/ceg
E-mail: ceg@annauniversity.com. Seats: 799
Cut-off: Entrance test
The university fosters co-operation between the academic and research communities on the one hand and industry and government on the other to promote entrepreneurship among students. D D.G. Ruparel College (Est: 1952), Matunga, Mumbai-400016
Tel: 022-24303733
Seats: 360 in science
Cut-off: 65 per cent
Churns out toppers every year. Ranks second in sports in the university. One of the few colleges that offer German and Japanese as optional languages at the junior level. Delhi College of Engineering (Est: 1940), Bawana Road, Delhi-110042
Tel: 011-27871018
Website: www.dce.edu
E-mail: dce@dce.edu
Seats: 570
Cut-off: Entrance test
DCE students, who show exceptional entrepreneurial skills, gave the country its first hybrid vehicle that runs on both battery and petrol. The college is also at the helm of research in biodiesel. Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (Est: 2002), G.T. Road Bypass, Jalandhar-144011
Tel: 0181-2690301
Website: www.nitj.ac.in
Seats: 430
Cut-off: Entrance test
The institute offers B.Tech in nine disciplines along with research programmes leading to M.Tech and PhD degrees. E Elphistone College (Est: 1856), 156, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai-400032
Tel: 022-22844060
Seats: 120 in arts, 360 in commerce and 360 in science
Cut-off: 70-85 per cent
As part of the 150th year celebrations, the college has introduced new courses in computer science, horticulture and food processing as applied components for B.Sc and is tying up with the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University for a BBA in tourism management. Ethiraj College for Women (Est: 1948), 27, Ethiraj Salai, Chennai-600008
Tel: 044-28279189 Website: www.ethirajcollege.com
Seats: 488 in arts, 618 in commerce and 50 in science
Cut-off: 65-75 per cent
An aided college of the University of Madras, this women's college is a centre of all-round education. F Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (Est: 1916), Varanasi-221005 Tel: 0542-2369018
Website: www.bhu.ac.in
Seats: 275
Cut-off: Entrance test
It was the first college in the region to have started environmental law courses which has held it in good stead. Faculty of Law, Punjab University (Est: 1976), Sector-14, Chandigarh
Tel: 0172-2541577
Website: www.puchd.ac.in
E-mail: regr@pu.ac.in
Seats: 360
Cut-off: Entrance test
A recognised institution for aspiring lawyers, it offers post-graduate and doctoral programmes as well. Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (Est: 1924), Delhi-110007
Tel: 011-27667765
Website: www.du.ac.in
E-mail: lawfaculty@vsnl.net
Seats: 1,500
Cut-off: Entrance test
The present chief justice of India is an alumnus of this institute. Three-quarters of high court judges are also alumni of this institute. Faculty of Law, University of Lucknow (Est: 1921), 2nd Campus, Lucknow University, Sitapur Road, Lucknow
Tel: 0522-2363113
Seats: 320
Cut-off: Entrance test
A committed law institution, the graduates it produces are a competent lot. Fergusson College (Est: 1885), F.C. Road, Dellan, Pune-411004
Tel: 020-25675359 Website: www.fergusson.edu
E-mail: fip_comp@vsnl.com
Seats: 360 in arts and 600 in science
Cut-off: 70-77 per cent
It is one of the few colleges that offer degree courses in geography besides subjects like philosophy, sociology and languages. The science department recently introduced courses in biotechnology and microbiology. G Gandhi Medical College (Est: 1956), Mushirabad, Hyderabad
Tel: 040-27502856
Seats: 150
Cut-off: Entrance test
Initially started as the People's Medical College, it has come a long way with its alumni practising in different parts of the world. Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration (Est: 1905), B.B. Ganguly Street, Kolkata, Tel: 033-22412216
E-mail: gcba@vsnl.net.com
Seats: 420 in commerce
Cut-off: 60 per cent
A commerce-only college, its focus is borne out by the excellent results it posts in the university exams. Gopaldas Jamatmal Advani Law College (Est: 1977), 32nd Road, Bandra, Mumbai-400050
Tel: 022-26497484
Seats: 320
Cut-off: Entrance test
The college offers tutorials to students at its own cost. National and state-level seminars are organised periodically which are presided over by a Supreme Court judge. Library is available for current students as well as the alumni. Grant Medical College (Est: 1848), Building No. 1, Sri J.J. Hospital Campus, Mumbai-400007
Tel: 022-23735555 Website: www.grantmedicalcollege.com
Seats: 400
Cut-off: Entrance test
The college is a good training ground for young medicos and provides some of the best emergency services in the city. A large number of doctors in Mumbai are part of the faculty here. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (Est: 1953), Gill Road, Near VPO Gill, Ludhiana-141006,
Tel: 0161-2490339
Website: www.gndec.ac.in
Seats: 420
Cut-off: Common entrance exam
The thrust is on practical learning and the empowerment of the disadvantaged sections is given considerable importance. H H.R. College of Commerce & Economics (Est: 1960), Churchgate, Mumbai
Tel: 022-22876115
Website: www.hrcollege.edu
E-mail: info@hrcollege.edu
Seats: 960 in commerce
Cut-off: 78 per cent
The college believes in a student-oriented pattern of education and has been awarded an A grade by the naac for overall excellence. It was recently given autonomy to frame its own courses and assessment patterns. H.A. College of Commerce (Est: 1959), Opposite Law Garden, Ahmedabad-308006
Tel: 079-26445459
Seats: 520 in commerce
Cut-off: 80 per cent
Is considered as one of the better commerce colleges in Gujarat. Maintains good academic standards. Hansraj College (Est: 1948), North Campus, Delhi University-110007
Tel: 011-27667747
Website: www.hansrajcollege.com
Seats: 250 in arts, 145 in commerce and 340 in science
Cut-off: 88-91 per cent
The college boasts of excellent academic performance. "From 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., I do the rounds in the college to make sure that no student misses class and no teacher is dawdling," says principal S.R. Arora. Hargovandas Lakhmichand (H.L.) College of Commerce (Est: 1936), S.V. Desai Road, Navarangpura, Ahmedabad-380009
Tel: 079-26468231
Seats: 440 in commerce
Cut-off: 85 per cent
Carries the tag of the "best" commerce college in Gujarat and western India. Known for its illustrious faculty. Hindu College (Est: 1899), North Campus, Delhi University, Delhi-110007
Tel: 011-27667284. Website: www.hinducollege.org
Seats: 210 in arts, 40 in commerce, 210 in science
Cut-off: 69-96.5 per cent
The college is one of the only liberal co-ed colleges of its kind. It has its own parliament, cabinet, prime minister, complete with the opposition and periodic sessions. This year, short courses in media studies and diction have been introduced. I Indian Institute of Management and Commerce (Est: 1973), 6-1-91, Saifabad, AC Guards, Hyderabad-500004
Tel: 040-23237902
Seats: 120 in commerce
Cut-off: 75 per cent
Has a placement bureau that enables its graduates to join leading information technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Alumni offer 18 scholarships to the students. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai (Est: 1951), Guindy, Chennai-600036
Tel: 044-22578034 Website: www.iitm.ac.in
E-mail: dracad@iitm.ac.in
Seats: 497
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
A faculty of international repute, a brilliant student community, excellent technical and supporting staff and an effective administration have all contributed to its pre-eminent status. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (Est: 1959), Hauz Khas, Delhi-110016.
Tel: 011-26581988
Website: www.iitd.ernet.in
E-mail: webmaster@admin.iitd.ac.in
Seats: 510
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam (For profile see story) Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (Est: 1994), Guwahati-781039
Tel: 0361-2690790
Website: www.iitg.ernet.in
E-mail: ads@iitg.ernet.in Seats: 302
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
With a beautiful campus in the hills, it offers new and innovative short-term courses like seismology from time to time. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Est: 1959), Kanpur-208016
Tel: 0512-2597178
Website: www.iitk.ac.in
E-mail: scs@iitk.ac.in
Seats: 489
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
A consistent leader in the engineering stream, this institute is surging ahead in computer science and other fields also. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (Est: 1950), Kharagpur-721302
Tel: 03222-282002
Website: www.iitkgp.ernet.in
E-mail: director@iitkgp.ernet.in
Seats: 696
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
The institute has made great progress in research and development. Latest developments: a new boys' hostel and a clutch of new courses. Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai (Est: 1958), Mumbai-400076 Tel: 022-25767025
Website: www.iitb.ac.in
E-mail: pro@iith.ac.in
Seats: 1,000
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
This IIT has one of the biggest and most picturesque campuses in Mumbai. It is in the news not just for its pioneering research and stellar academic performance but also for its college festivals like Mood Indigo. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (Est: 1847), Roorkee-247667
Tel: 01332-285090
Website: www.iitr.ac.in
E-mail: spgfee@iitr.ernet.in
Seats: 494
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
Its forte lies in civil engineering. Has produced seven chairpersons of the Indian Railways. Also has the world's only earthquake engineering department and pulp and paper engineering programme. Indian Law Society, Law College (Est: 1924) Law College Road, Pune-411004 Tel: 020-25656775
Website: www.ilslaw.edu
Seats: 240 for a three-year course and 400 for a five-year course
Cut-off: Merit
Emphasis is equally on academics and sports. Besides the regular Bachelor's and Master's degrees in law, the college offers six diploma courses in subjects like intellectual property rights, cyber law and medical jurisprudence. Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University (Est: 1919), Varanasi-221005
Tel: 0542-2368427
Website: www.itbhu.ac.in
E-mail: director_it@bhu.ac.in
Seats: 643
Cut-off: Joint entrance exam
The institute is known for its transparent admission procedure, fair selection and 100 per cent placements. Indraprastha College (Est: 1904), 31, Shamnath Marg, Delhi University (North Campus), Delhi-110054
Tel: 011-23962009
Website: www.ipcollege.com E-mail: principal@ipcollege.com
Seats: 75 in commerce
Cut-off: 87 per cent
The oldest women's college in Delhi, its principal Aruna Sitesh says the college values its roots but strives for the latest in every sphere of learning. It offers a unique mass media course. J Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research (Est: 1956), Dhanvatri Nagar, Pondicherry-605006
Tel: 0413-2272380
Website: www.jipmer.edu
Seats: 75
Cut-off: Entrance test
Competition here is fierce. In addition to being a leading centre of undergraduate and post-graduate medical training, it is a key medical research institution in the country. Jesus & Mary College (Est: 1968), Chanakyapuri, Delhi-110021
Tel: 011-26110041
Website: www.jmcdelhi.com
Seats: 435 in arts and
130 in commerce
Cut-off: 88-95 per cent
In a disciplined environment, this all-girls' college claims to groom the students with a strong social orientation. Jyoti Nivas College (Est: 1966), Hosur Road, Bangalore-560095
Tel: 080-25631730
Website: www.jyotinivas.org
E-mail: info@jyotinives.org Seats: 500 in arts
Cut-off: 55 per cent
This girls' college gives equal importance to academics and co-curricular activities. K K.J. Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce (Est: 1960), Vidya Vihar East, Mumbai-400077
Tel: 022-25115915
Website: www.somaiya.edu
Seats: 200 in arts
Cut-off: 70 per cent
The arts department here produces regular top-rankers at the higher-secondary and university levels. K.J. Somaiya Medical College (Est: 1991), 1st Floor, Everald Nagar, Chunrabhali Sain, Mumbai
Tel: 022-24090253
Seats: 150
Cut-off: Entrance test
Has a dedicated faculty. Claims that its results are always higher than the Mumbai University averages. Karnataka Lingayat Education Society's Law College (Est: 1976), PB-1059, 2nd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore-560010
Tel: 080-23324529
Website: www.klesociety.org/law/banlc.htm
Seats: 115 for a three-year course, 65 for a five-year course
Cut-off: Written test
Its plus points include above-average results, good hostel accommodation and a well-equipped library. Kasturba Medical College (Est: 1953), Manipal-576104
Website: www.manipal.edu
E-mail: kmc@manipal.edu Seats: 250
Cut-off: Entrance test
From this year onwards, there is 100 per cent tuition fee waiver for meritorious students seeking admission. King George's Medical University College (Est: 1905), Lucknow-226003
Tel: 09335902776
Website: www.kgmcindia.edu
Seats: 185
Cut-off: Entrance test
Georgians never miss an opportunity to talk of the established brand that the institution is. L Lady Brabourne College (Est: 1939), P-1/2 Suhrawardi Avenue, Kolkata-700017
Tel: 033-22448120
Website: www.ladybrabourne.com
Seats: 220 in arts and 300 in science
Cut-off: 65-70 per cent
Unique Honours courses in Arabic and Persian besides a statistics Honours course which was introduced last year. Lady Hardinge Medical College (Est: 1914), Bhagat Singh Marg, Delhi-110001
Tel: 011-23363596
Seats: 130
Cut-off: Entrance test
The hospital associated with this all-girls' medical college is one of the oldest in the country. Better known for its paediatric and gynaecology departments. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (Est: 1956), Lajpat Nagar-IV, Delhi-110024
Tel: 011-26434459
Website: www.lsrcollege.org
Seats: 625 in arts and 45 in commerce
Cut-off: 90-93 per cent
Often referred to as the Wellesley of the East, the college has moved away from its feminist image. Alumni include Aung Sang Su Kyi, Naina Lal Kidwai, Vinita Bali, Maneka Gandhi and Ritu Beri. Loyola College (Est: 1925), Chennai-600034
Tel: 044-28178200
Website: www.loyolacollege.edu
E-mail: helpdesk@loyolacollege.edu
Seats: 712 in arts, 492 in commerce and 770 in science Cut-off: 60-80 per cent (For profile see story) M M.E.S. College (Est: 1956), 15th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore
Tel: 080-23347045
E-mail: mescoll@yahoo.com
Seats: 370 in science
Cut-off: 60 per cent
One of the more traditional colleges, it has been a steady performer over the years. Maulana Azad College (Est: 1926), 8, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Kolkata-700013
Tel: 033-22443737
Seats: 132 in science
Cut-off: 60 per cent
Its economics department has a good reputation across the country. Fares well in university examinations. Maulana Azad Medical College (Est: 1959), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi-110002
Tel: 011-23239271
Website: www.mamc.ac.in
E-mail: info@mamc.ac.in Seats: 180
Cut-off: Entrance test
Professors here are believed to be institutions unto themselves. Medicos are encouraged to take part in debates and cultural activities. Miranda House (Est: 1948), Patel Chest Marg, Delhi-110007
Tel: 011-27667367
Website: www.mirandahouse.ac.in
E-mail: mhouse@ndf.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 454 in arts and 195 in science
Cut-off: 75-90 per cent
Has a tradition of liberalism that is marked by its manner of instruction. Offers a unique combination of add-on courses in languages, theatre direction, Web design and automation and tourism along with their main disciplines. Mithibai College (Est: 1960), Vile Parle West, Mumbai-400056
Tel: 022-26184354
Website: www.mithibai.svkm.ac.in
Seats: 480 in arts, 960 in science and 1,080 in commerce Cut-off: Merit
The college attaches great importance to extra-curricular programmes. It also produces university toppers. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (Est: 1961), Teliarganj, Allahabad -211004
Tel: 0532-2641520
Website: www.mnrec.nic.in
Seats: 450
Cut-off: Entrance exam
Discipline and a conducive work culture mark this college out. Mount Carmel College (Est: 1949), 58, Palace Road, Bangalore-560052
Tel: 080-22261750
Website: www.mountcarmelcollegeblr.org.
E-mail: mounts@bgl.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 300 in arts, 300 in commerce and 800 in science
Cut-off: 50-75 per cent
Stress is on ICT (Information and Communication Technology) in education, both for students as well as teachers. Adequate infrastructure is available for this purpose. M.S. Ramaiah College of Law (Est: 1995), M.S. Ramaiah Road, MSRIT Post, Bangalore-560054
Tel: 080-57708015
E-mail: info@msrcl.org Seats: 70
Cut-off: 55 per cent
A relatively new entrant, it has managed to carve a niche for itself in the highly competitive field of law education. N Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (Est: 1964), Vile Parle, Mumbai-400056
Tel: 022-26136059
Seats: 1,133 in commerce Cut-off: 83 per cent
Ranks from this college are a regular affair. Its annual festival Umang is written about in equal measure. National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (Est: 1998), 3-4, 761, Barkatpura, Hyderabad-500027
Tel: 040-27567955
Website: www.nalsaruniv.org Seats: 80
Cut-off: Entrance test
Apart from the routine courses, its post-graduate programmes in human rights law, medical law and ethics and environmental law are very popular. National College, Basavanagudi (Est : 1945), Vanivilas Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004.
Tel: 080-26674441
Seats: 279 in science
Cut-off: 45 per cent
Some of Bangalore's finest cricketers like Anil Kumble, E.A.S. Prasanna and B.S. Chandrashekar are alumni of this college. National College, Jayanagar (Est: 1965), 36B, 7th Phase, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560082
Tel: 080-26549684
Seats: 115 in arts
Cut-off: Merit
Students are known to excel in both studies and sports. National Institute of Technology, Surathkal (Est: 1960), Srinivas Nagar, Suratkhal-575025
Tel: 0824-2474034
Website: www.nitk.ac.in
E-mail: shieskumar@nillk.ac.in
Seats: 480
Cut-off: Entrance exam
Established originally as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College, the institute's motto is to transform youth not only into good technologists and specialist professionals but also into good human beings. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapally (Est: 1964), Tanjore Road, Tiruchirapally-620015
Tel: 0431-2501801
Website: www.nitt.edu
Seats: 625
Cut-off: Entrance exam
The institute consciously seeks to lessen the burden of labour through training and innovation and also develop eco-friendly processes for industries. National Institute of Technology, Warangal, (Est: 1959), Warangal-506004
Tel: 0870-2462014
Website: www.nitw.ernet.in
Seats: 375
Cut-off: Entrance exam
Holds many technical and cultural events like Spring Spree. Among its alumni is Rao Remala, the first Indian employee of Microsoft. National Law Institute University (Est: 1997), Bhadbhada Road, Barkheri Kalan, Bhopal-462002
Tel: 0755-2696965
Website: www.nliu.edu
Seats: 80
Cut-off: Entrance test
Has a huge sylvan campus. A cyber law centre funded by the Union HRD Ministry, the only one of its kind in Asia, is coming up soon. National Law School of India University (Est: 1988), Post Bag No. 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560072
Tel: 080-23213160
Website: www.nls.ac.in
E-mail:registrar@nls.ac.in
Seats: 80
Cut-off: Entrance test. (For profile see story) NMKRV College (Est: 1971), Jayanagar, Bangalore-560011.
Tel: 080-26340116
Seats: 360 in commerce
Cut-off: Merit
An autonomous institution, it is a pioneer in starting vocational courses in taxation and tax procedure, tourism and travel management) and women's studies. O Osmania Medical College (Est: 1919), 4/7/1127, Rangmahal, Hyderabad
Tel: 040-24651936
Seats: 200
Cut-off: Entrance test
Began with Urdu as the medium of instruction but now includes English. Students get wide exposure as they have access to 4,688 beds in 10 government-run teaching hospitals. P Pachiayappa's College (Est: 1842), No. 113, E.V. R. Periyar High Road, Chennai-600030.
Tel: 044-26412094
Seats: Not Available
Cut-off: Not Available
One of the oldest colleges in Chennai, it has a strong network among its alumni. PIET's College of Engineering (Est: 1854), Wellsley Road, Pune-411005
Tel: 020-25507101
Website: www.coep.org.in
Seats: 582
Cut-off: Entrance test Presidency College, Chennai (Est: 1840), Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600005
Tel: 044-28544894
Website: www.presidencychennai.com
Seats: 780 in arts, 40 in commerce and 350 in science
Cut-off: 70-90 per cent
Ever since it was granted autonomy in 1987, the college has attempted several reforms to make education more contemporary. It has been accredited with four stars by the NAAC. Presidency College, Kolkata (Est: 1817), 86/1, College Street, Kolkata-700073
Tel: 033-22412738
Website: www.presidencycollegekolkata.org
Seats: 245 in arts and 270 in science
Cut-off: 70 per cent
The college has had so many important dates with history that recounting them can fill up pages. But 2006 stands out as another key year as the college was given autonomous status by alumnus and West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya. Q Queen Mary's College (Est: 1914), MR Railway Station, Chennai-600004.
Tel: 044-28445910.
Website: www.queenmarys.net
E-mail: info@queenmarys.net
Seats: 225 in arts
Cut-off: 50 per cent
That it is a college with a difference is reflected in the first few lines on its website which say the college is "open to everyone who wants to be here: young people of all levels of ability, with all kinds of talents, backgrounds, interests and ambitions". R R.A. Poddar College of Commerce and Economics (Est: 1941), Mumbai-400019
Tel: 022-24141968
Seats: 840 in commerce
Cut-off: 78 per cent
The college has a reputation of having more than three students in the top 10 rankers every year at the higher-secondary level. Students also have literary circles in various languages and an artists' guild. Ramnarain Ruia College (Est: 1937), L.N. Road, Matunga Central, Mumbai
Tel: 022-24141335
Seats: 400 in science
Cut-off: 75 per cent
Ruia has one of the oldest Marathi and Sanskrit departments in the university. The college will also introduce a degree course in Marathi dramatics and a language centre which will offer Indian and foreign language courses. S Scottish Church College (Est: 1830), 1&3 Urquhart Square, Kolkata-700006
Tel: 033-23505207
Website: www.scottishchurchcollege.ac.in
Seats: 380 in science
Cut-off: 75 per cent.
The college, other than being steeped in history, has also been awarded the NAAC Grade A recently. It has started a host of new courses such as microbiology, computer science and BBA. Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (Est: 1925), Acharya Donda Marg, Parel, Mumbai-400012
Tel: 022-24136051
Website: www.kem.edu
Seats: 180
Cut-off: Entrance test
Students of this college played a remarkable role during the 2005 Mumbai floods. Last year, an undergraduate student of this college won the prestigious Kishore Vaygyanic award which is given to five researches every year. Shri Ram College of Commerce (Est: 1926), University of Delhi, Maurice Nagar, Delhi-110007
Tel: 011-27667905
Website: www.srcc.edu
Seats: 405 in commerce
Cut-off: 92 per cent (For profile see story) Shri Shikshayatan College (Est: 1955), 11 Lord Sinha Road, Kolkata-700071
Tel: 033-22826033
Website: www.shrishikshyatancollege.com
Seats: 395 in commerce
Cut-off: 60 per cent
This NAAC-accredited women's college is offering a BBA course from this year. Sivanath Sastri College (Est: 1955), 23/49 Gariahat Road, Kolkata-700029
Tel: 033-24612889
Website: www.sivanathsastricollege.com
Seats: 150 in commerce
Cut-off: 65 per cent
It has introduced online forms to ensure hassle-free admissions. A considered choice for commerce students in Kolkata.
Sophia College for Women (Est: 1941), Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai-400026
Tel: 23512642
Seats: 400 in arts
Cut-off: 70 per cent
This all-girls' college is a stickler for discipline. Kaleidoscope, which is its inter-college festival, is hugely popular in Mumbai. Sri Bhagawan Mahavir Jain College (Est: 1990), 91/2, Dr A.N. Krishna Rao Road, V.V. Puram, Bangalore-560004
Tel: 080-26615246
Website: www.jaincollege.ac.in
E-mail: info@jaincollege.ac.in
Seats: 520 in commerce
Cut-off: 85 per cent
Students from this Jain college bag ranks every year at the undergraduate level. Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (Est: 1985), No. 1, Ramachandra Nagar, Chennai-600116
Tel: 044-24768423
Website: www.srmc.edu
E-mail: registrar@srmc.edu
Seats: 150
Cut-off: Entrance test
A tertiary care, multi-speciality university hospital, its connectivity and telemedicine services are among its many benefits. Sri Venkateshwara College (Est: 1961), Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi-110021
Tel: 011-24112196
Seats: 120 in science
Cut-off: 90.5 per cent
This is the only Delhi University college to offer the coveted B.Sc Honours course in biological sciences. The college has been identified by NASSCOM and UGC as one of the four "techno-business skill centres" in the country. St. Ann's College (Est: 1983), Santosh Nagar Colony, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad-500028
Tel: 040-23513020
Seats: 120 in science
Cut-off: 60 per cent
Has developed excellent infrastructure for sports facilities. Total development of the girl student is encouraged. St. John's Medical College (Est: 1950), Bangalore-560034
Tel: 080-25530139
Seats: 60
Cut-off: Entrance test
Community health is all-important. One of the biggest Catholic-run medical colleges, it prepares health professionals to serve in the medically disadvantaged areas of India. St. Joseph's College (Est: 1882), 36, Lalbagh Road, Shanthi Nagar, Bangalore-560027
Tel: 080-22274079
Website: www.sjc.ac.in
E-mail: principal@sjc.ac.in Seats: 300 in arts and 604 in science
Cut-off: 50 per cent for both
A trusted institution for all-rounders, it bagged the largest number of gold medals at the Bangalore University Convocation in 2005. St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Est: 1949), No.163, Brigade Road, Bangalore-560025
Tel: 080-25360644
Website: www.sjcc.ac.in
E-mail: sjcc@blr.vsnl.net.in Seats: 280
Cut-off: 85 per cent
An industry-campus interface, it-enabled teaching methodology, an emphasis on value-centred education and a strong community service orientation give this college an edge. St. Stephen's College (Est: 1881), University of Delhi Campus, Delhi-110007
Tel: 011-27667271 Website: www.ststephens.edu
E-mail: webmaster@ststephens.edu
Seats: 250 in arts and 100 in science
Cut-off: 87-95 per cent
Probably one of the only degree colleges which is recognised outside the country as a centre of excellence. Has a coveted place for its unique combination of academic rigour and creative expression. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata (Est: 1860), 30, Park Street, Kolkata-700016
Tel: 033-22875995
Website: www.sxccal.edu Seats: 200 in arts, 700 in commerce and 550 in science
Cut-off: 88 per cent
The commerce department, which boasts of a glittering alumni, will throw open its doors to women this year for an evening course. St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad (Est: 1955), Navrangpur, Ahmedabad-308009
Tel: 079-26308057
Seats: 260 in arts and 260 in science
Cut-off: 45-60 per cent
The English department of this college is particularly good. Its alumni are well-placed all over the world. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (Est: 1869), 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai-400001
Tel: 022-22620662 Website: www.xaviers.edu
E-mail: admin@xaviers.edu
Seats: 400 in arts, 240 in commerce and 360 in science Cut-off: 80-85 per cent (For profile see story) Stella Maris College (Est: 1947), 17, Cathedral Road, Chennai-600086
Tel: 044-28111987
Website: www.stellamariscollege.org.
E-mail: smc@md3.vsnl.net.in
Seats: 355 in arts, 280 in commerce and 426 in science
Cut-off: 70-98.5 per cent
Another institution with a social conscience, it is committed to serving economically weak, socially backward and needy students. Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics (Est: 1948), B. Road Churchgate, Mumbai-400020
Tel: 022-22042897
Website: www.sydenham.edu
E-mail: webmaster@sydenham.edu
Seats: 600 in commerce
Cut-off: 75 per cent
A range of degree and diploma options is available here, including banking, insurance and foreign trade. The college is also strong in extra-curricular activities like photography, culture and sports. Symbiosis International Cultural Centre's Arts & Commerce College (Est: 1983), 8th Floor, Symbiosis Vishwa Bhavan, Ganesh Khind, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004
Tel: 020-25652444
Website: www.siec.ac.in
Seats: 120 in arts and 720 in commerce
Cut-off: 75-80 per cent
The college will introduce a three-year diploma course in liberal arts where students can study humanities, natural sciences and languages along with their regular degree course. It boasts of 12 student associations dealing with theatre, music, film appreciation and other areas. Symbiosis Society's Law College (Est: 1977), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004
Tel: 020-25655114
Website: www.symlaw.ac.in
Seats: 200
Cut-off: Entrance exam
The students moved the Bombay High Court to make helmets compulsory for two-wheeler riders in Maharashtra and have brought to the court's attention the state of the Consumer Protection Forum in Pune. T Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (Est: 1956), P.O. Box 32, Patiala-147004
Tel: 0175-2393021 Website: www.tiet.ac.in
E-mail: registrar@tiet.ac.in
Seats: 446
Cut-off: Entrance exam
Granted full autonomy and the status of a deemed university, it interacts closely with industry and places emphasis on research. The Government Law College (Est: 1855), A Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020
Tel: 020-22041707
Website: www.glc.edu
E-mail: webmaster@glc.edu
Seats: 480
Cut-off: CET exam
The college recently installed an electronic laboratory for legal research. Law students are also required to write articles on contemporary legal issues, which are edited by an editorial board headed by former chief justice Y.V. Chandrachud. U University College of Law (Est: 1918), Hyderabad-500007
Tel: 040-27098928
Seats: 160
Cut-off: Written exam
A tried and tested institution where law is concerned. Its library is a storehouse of the latest information. University Institute of Legal Studies (Est: 1956), Sector-14, Chandigarh-160014
Tel: 0172-2534158
Website: http://uils.puchd.ac.in
Seats: 150
Cut-off: Entrance exam
Regular visits to district courts, high courts and the Supreme Court are part of the curriculum. Moot court competitions are also held within the institute. University Law College, Bangalore University (Est: 1948), Palace Road, Bangalore-560001
Tel: 080-22262137
Seats: 80
Cut-off: 85 per cent
Five student teams have represented India in the Jessup International Law moot court competitions in the US and Vienna in Europe. This college has also entered into a MoU with Nanterre University, Paris, France, for a student-and-faculty exchange programme. University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (Est: 1917), K.R. Circle, Bangalore-560001
Tel: 080-22210694
Website: www.uvce.in
E-mail: principal@uvce.ac.in
Seats: 517
Cut-off: Entrance test
A geographical landmark in Bangalore, this college occupies a prime place on the map of the city's engineering institutes as well. W Wilson College (Est: 1832), Chowpatty, Near Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai-400007
Tel: 022-23637663 Website: www.wilsoncollege.edu
Seats: 250 in science
Cut-off: 70 per cent
Located on the Marine Drive, this venerable institute has many feathers in its cap, including counselling centres, nature clubs and its media centre. The information may not be complete for all colleges. Index
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