Top Colleges, Universities and Institutes in Ranchi 2026

Find 8 verified colleges and institutes in Ranchi. Compare 2026 fees, courses, placements, hostel, approvals and connectivity.

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All Institutions in Ranchi

InstitutionFees (Approx.)Avg LPAHostelNearest RailwayStatus
AIIMS Ranchi — Note: AIIMS Jharkhand is under construction/early operations in Deoghar. Ranchi has: Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) ₹25,000 – ₹65,000 per annum (Govt. Quota) NA Yes Ranchi RS (5 km) Partial
Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Kanke, Ranchi ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per annum 4.5 LPA Yes Ranchi RS (10 km) Verified
BIT Mesra (Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra) ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,20,000 per annum 9.5 LPA Yes (Mandatory Residential) Ranchi RS (15 km) Verified
Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Brambe, Ranchi ₹8,000 – ₹45,000 per annum 4.5 LPA Yes Ranchi RS (18 km) Verified
Government Engineering College, Ramgarh — (Ranchi cluster: GECE Ramgarh adjacent; Ranchi’s own: JCET, Ranchi) ₹55,000 – ₹80,000 per annum 4.5 LPA Yes Ranchi RS (10 km) Partial
Jharkhand Rai University (JRU), Ranchi ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 per annum 4.5 LPA Yes Ranchi RS (8 km) Verified
National Law University Jharkhand (NLU Jharkhand), Ranchi ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 per annum 8.0 LPA Yes Ranchi RS (5 km) Verified
Ranchi University ₹4,000 – ₹35,000 per annum 4.0 LPA Yes Ranchi RS (5 km) Verified

Colleges with Hostel in Ranchi

Colleges Near Railway Station in Ranchi

InstitutionNearest RailwayFees
AIIMS Ranchi — Note: AIIMS Jharkhand is under construction/early operations in Deoghar. Ranchi has: Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Ranchi RS (5 km) ₹25,000 – ₹65,000 per annum (Govt. Quota)
Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Kanke, Ranchi Ranchi RS (10 km) ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per annum
BIT Mesra (Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra) Ranchi RS (15 km) ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,20,000 per annum
Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Brambe, Ranchi Ranchi RS (18 km) ₹8,000 – ₹45,000 per annum
Government Engineering College, Ramgarh — (Ranchi cluster: GECE Ramgarh adjacent; Ranchi’s own: JCET, Ranchi) Ranchi RS (10 km) ₹55,000 – ₹80,000 per annum
Jharkhand Rai University (JRU), Ranchi Ranchi RS (8 km) ₹80,000 – ₹1,50,000 per annum
National Law University Jharkhand (NLU Jharkhand), Ranchi Ranchi RS (5 km) ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 per annum
Ranchi University Ranchi RS (5 km) ₹4,000 – ₹35,000 per annum

Frequently Asked Questions — Colleges in Ranchi

How many colleges are there in Ranchi?
topuniversities.info lists 8 verified institutions in Ranchi. New institutions are added regularly.
Which colleges in Ranchi have hostel facilities?
AIIMS Ranchi — Note: AIIMS Jharkhand is under construction/early operations in Deoghar. Ranchi has: Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Kanke, Ranchi, Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ), Brambe, Ranchi, Government Engineering College, Ramgarh — (Ranchi cluster: GECE Ramgarh adjacent; Ranchi’s own: JCET, Ranchi), Jharkhand Rai University (JRU), Ranchi and others offer hostel facilities. Check individual pages for details.
How do I find low-fee colleges in Ranchi?
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