List of Colleges in Jaipur 2026: Top Colleges & Universities

Searching for a dependable list of colleges in Jaipur for 2026? Rajasthan's capital is the state's biggest education hub. It has a National Institute of Technology, the oldest state university in Rajasthan, the state's health sciences university, a national Ayurveda institute, a large government medical college and a fast-growing group of private universities. This guide sorts the top colleges in Jaipur by stream and gives NIRF ranks, admission routes, localities and official websites.

All ranks here come from the NIRF India Rankings 2025 (released 4 September 2025), the latest edition we could verify. Where an institute is not in a NIRF list, we say so.

Top 10 colleges in Jaipur at a glance (2026)

This table mixes streams, ordered by NIRF 2025 results. Use the stream sections below to compare like with like.

Universities in Jaipur

Jaipur has a mix of public and private universities. The University of Rajasthan was founded in 1947 as the University of Rajputana and is the largest public university in the city. Manipal University Jaipur was set up under a Rajasthan state Act in 2011. It is now the highest-ranked university located inside the city. For a wider view of the state, see our guide to the top universities in Rajasthan.

Manipal University Jaipur

MUJ is run by the Manipal education group and appears in six NIRF 2025 lists, more than any other private university in the city.

• Established: 2011 (Manipal University Jaipur Act, 2011)
• Type: State private university
• NIRF 2025: University 58, Engineering 58, Law 32, Architecture 21, Management 81, Overall 98
• Popular courses: B.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE), BA LLB, B.Des, BBA, MBA
• Approx. fees: B.Tech is roughly ₹4–5 lakh per year (2025–26 estimate); check the official fee page

University of Rajasthan

This public university runs postgraduate departments on its JLN Marg campus. It also has constituent colleges such as Maharaja College, Maharani College, Rajasthan College and the University Commerce College. It affiliates many private colleges in and around Jaipur, so it is the most common route for affordable BA, BSc and BCom degrees.

• Established: 1947 (as the University of Rajputana; renamed in 1956)
• Type: State public university
• NIRF 2025: Not in the University top 100
• Admission via: Merit lists based on Class 12 marks for most UG courses; entrance tests for some PG and professional courses

Engineering and architecture colleges in Jaipur

MNIT Jaipur is the clear leader for engineering and architecture. LNMIIT and Manipal University Jaipur are the strongest private options. Many affiliated engineering colleges also fill seats through Rajasthan's REAP counselling. To compare these with colleges in other cities, read our list of top engineering colleges in Rajasthan.

MNIT Jaipur

MNIT started in 1963 as Malaviya Regional Engineering College, a joint project of the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan. It became an NIT in 2002 and was declared an Institute of National Importance in 2007. Its architecture department is among the top 15 in India.

• Established: 1963 (NIT status 2002; Institute of National Importance 2007)
• Type: Institute of National Importance (Central Government)
• NIRF 2025: Engineering 42, Architecture 12, Research 50, Management 62, Overall 77
• Popular courses: B.Tech (CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgy), B.Arch, MBA, M.Tech
• Admission via: JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB counselling (B.Tech); JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch); GATE + CCMT (M.Tech); CAT (MBA)
• Approx. fees: Follows NIT fee rules, with waivers for eligible students by category and family income; check the official fee notice

LNMIIT Jaipur

LNMIIT is a computing-focused deemed university set up in 2002. Its small, residential campus is popular with JEE Main candidates who want a strong CSE and ECE programme outside the JoSAA system.

• Established: 2002
• Type: Deemed to be university (private)
• NIRF 2025: 201–300 band (Engineering)
• Admission via: JEE Main score and the institute's own counselling

Medical, dental, Ayurveda and pharmacy colleges in Jaipur

SMS Medical College is the oldest and best-known medical college in Jaipur and is the city's only entry in the NIRF 2025 Medical list. RUHS is the state's health sciences university and affiliates most medical, dental, nursing and paramedical colleges in Rajasthan. NIA Jaipur is India's leading central institute for Ayurveda.

NIMS University is also ranked 79 in the NIRF 2025 Pharmacy list. RUHS was set up by a state Act in 2005. NIA dates from 1976 and was the first central Ayush institute declared a deemed university.

Management colleges in Jaipur

Jaipur has no IIM. The closest is IIM Udaipur (NIRF 2025 Management rank 21). In the city itself, Jaipuria Jaipur, MNIT's Department of Management Studies and Manipal University Jaipur are the NIRF-ranked choices. IIHMR University is a well-known niche option for hospital and health management.

Law colleges in Jaipur

Rajasthan's National Law University is in Jodhpur, not Jaipur. In Jaipur, Manipal University Jaipur is the only institute in the NIRF 2025 Law list. The state's own law university and the University of Rajasthan's law faculty are the main public options.

Arts, science and commerce colleges in Jaipur

Most of Jaipur's well-known degree colleges are constituent or affiliated colleges of the University of Rajasthan. None appears in the NIRF 2025 College list, but they offer good value, and several are long-established women's colleges.

How admission works in Jaipur colleges

Jaipur's institutes use national exams, Rajasthan state counselling and their own processes. Plan your exams by stream early.

1. Engineering: Take JEE Main. MNIT seats go through JoSAA. LNMIIT and MUJ use JEE Main scores (MUJ also runs MET). State and private engineering colleges fill seats through REAP.
2. Architecture: MNIT uses JEE Main Paper 2. Private colleges usually accept NATA.
3. Medical, dental and Ayurveda: NEET UG is compulsory. The 15% All India Quota seats at SMS go through MCC. State quota seats go through Rajasthan's NEET UG counselling. BAMS seats at NIA go through AACCC.
4. General UG (BA, BSc, BCom): The University of Rajasthan and its colleges mainly admit on Class 12 merit. St. Xavier's, IIS and private universities run their own processes.
5. Management: CAT for MNIT. CAT, XAT, MAT or CMAT for Jaipuria and IIHMR, followed by group discussion or interview.
6. Law: Check each university's notice. Private universities often accept CLAT or LSAT India scores, and public universities follow their own entrance or merit rules.

How to choose the right college in Jaipur

• Check the right NIRF list. MNIT's rank 42 is an Engineering rank and SMS's rank 39 is a Medical rank. Compare institutes only within the same category and edition.
• Confirm approvals. Check UGC recognition for universities, AICTE approval for engineering and PGDM, NMC for MBBS, and NCISM for BAMS.
• Look at total cost. Private university fees can be several times higher than government fees. Add hostel and transport, since MUJ, Amity and LNMIIT are on the outskirts.
• Ask for real placement data. Use the median salary in the institute's NIRF data file, not only the highest package in advertisements.

Scholarships and funding for Jaipur students

Students in Rajasthan can combine several types of support:

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Central schemes such as the Central Sector Scheme for college students, plus post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
• Rajasthan state schemes: State post-matric scholarships and schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Uchch Shiksha Chhatravriti, applied for through the state's SSO portal. Check the current eligibility notice each year.
• Institute scholarships: NITs give fee waivers based on family income. Private universities such as MUJ, LNMIIT, JECRC and Poornima offer merit scholarships tied to JEE Main or Class 12 scores.
• AISEE: The AISEE scholarship for engineering students and other streams helps Class 12 and college students reduce their fee burden through a national merit test.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best college in Jaipur?

For engineering and architecture, MNIT Jaipur is the best, with NIRF 2025 ranks of 42 in Engineering and 12 in Architecture. For medicine, SMS Medical College leads with Medical rank 39. Among universities, Manipal University Jaipur ranks highest at 58 in the University category.

Which government colleges in Jaipur are good?

MNIT Jaipur, SMS Medical College, the University of Rajasthan and its constituent colleges (such as Maharaja College and Maharani College), RUHS and NIA are the main government-run choices. Fees at these institutes are usually much lower than at private universities.

Is Banasthali Vidyapith in Jaipur?

No. Banasthali Vidyapith is in Tonk district, about 70 km from Jaipur. Many Jaipur students still consider it because it is a large women's university with NIRF 2025 ranks of 66 (University), 71 (Engineering) and 22 (Pharmacy).

How can I get admission to SMS Medical College Jaipur?

You need a strong NEET UG score. The 15% All India Quota seats are filled through MCC counselling. The remaining state quota seats are filled through Rajasthan's state NEET UG counselling. Follow only the official counselling websites for dates and fees.

Has NIRF 2026 been released?

When we checked in late October 2026, the NIRF 2026 results had not been officially published. This guide uses NIRF 2025, the latest verified edition. Check nirfindia.org for the newest list.

Conclusion: making the most of this list of colleges in Jaipur

This list of colleges in Jaipur shows a city with real strength in engineering (MNIT), medicine (SMS Medical College), Ayurveda (NIA) and private multi-stream universities (Manipal University Jaipur). Pick your stream and entrance exam, shortlist three to five institutes from the tables above, confirm fees and dates on their official websites, and apply for every scholarship you qualify for.