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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 for MBBS
Cut-off: Entrance test.
(See story)

Armed Forces Medical College (Est: 1948),
Sholapur Road, Pune-411040
Tel: 26306030 Website: www.indianarmy.nic.in
Seats: 105 for boys and 25 for girls
Cut-off: Entrance exam.
An MBBS from AFMC is considered a degree in discipline,
service and responsibility as well.

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BJ Medical College (Est: 1964), Pune-411001
Tel: 26126010 E-mail: exambjmc@hotmail.com Seats: 200
Cut-off: Entrance exam.
Offering 40 courses, it is one of the premier medical colleges in the country.

BM College of Commerce (Est: 1943), BMCC Road, Pune-411004
Tel: 25654943 E-mail: bmccpn@pn3.vsnl.net.in
Website: www.bmcc.ac.in Seats: 120
Cut-off: 87 per cent.
The college is constantly reinventing itself based on the feedback it receives from students.

Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (Est: 1993), Vijaya College Campus, R.V. Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560004
Tel: 26561072 E-mail: bils2004@rediffmail.com Seats: 100 Cut-off: 50 per cent
In tune with the times, the college grooms students for the real world.

Bangalore Medical College (Est: 1954), Fort, Bangalore-560002
Tel: 22917988
E-mail: bmc-bng@vsnl.net
Seats: 116
Cut-off: Entrance test.
Diligence and studiousness are trademarks of the students of this highly competitive institution.

Bhavan's Colleges (Est: 1946), Munshi Nagar, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400058
Tel: 56970066 Website: www.bhavans.ac.in E-mail: principal@bhavans.ac.in
Seats: 900 for science and 480 for commerce
Cut-off: 80 per cent for science and 75 per cent for commerce.
A landmark in Mumbai's western suburbs, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's massive campus accommodates
over 7,000 students.

Birla Institute of Technology (Est: 1955), Mesra, Ranchi-835215
Tel: 2275444
Website: www.bitmesra.ac.in Seats: 620
Cut-off: Entrance test.
Has a range of courses from polymer engineering to remote sensing and rocketry.

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Christ College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Est: 1969),
Hosur Road, Bangalore-560029
Tel: 25536280 E-mail: princi@christcollege.edu
Website: www.christcollege.edu Seats: 250 for arts, 130 for science and 300 for commerce Cut-off: 72 per cent for arts, 62 per cent for science, and 84 per cent for commerce.
A happening campus where facilities are constantly updated and modernised. The latest additions are swanky new buildings and a basement parking for 800 two-wheelers and 200 cars.

Christian Medical College (Est: 1942), Bagayam, Vellore Tel: 2222121 Website: home.cmcvellore.ac.in Seats: 60
Cut-off: Entrance exam.
The high teacher-student ratio ensures that each student receives personal attention.

City College (Est: 1879), 102/1, Ram Mohan Roy Sarani, Kolkata-700009
Tel: 23501565 E-mail: citycoll@cal3.vsnl.net.in Seats: 1,200 for arts
Cut-off: Merit.
Housed in a heritage building, it is under renovation and will soon apply for NAAC approval.

College of Engineering, Guindy (Est: 1857), Sardar Patel Road, Chennai- 600025 Tel: 22301357 Website: www.annauniv.edu E-mail: registrar@annauniv.edu Seats: 725
Cut-off: Entrance test.
One of the three prestigious colleges of Anna University, it has proposed open-book exams at postgraduate level.

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DG Ruparel College (Est: 1952), Senapati Bapat Marg, Matunga West, Mumbai-400016
Tel: 24361139 Website: www.elecom.com/ruparel
E-mail: ruparel@ruparel.edu
Number of seats: 600 for science Cut-off: 91 per cent.
Besides consistently producing toppers in state-level exams, the college's sprawling campus with its rare species of plants is a treat for botanists.

Daulat Ram College (Est: 1960), 4 Patel Marg, Maurice Nagar, New Delhi-110007
Tel: 27667863 Website: www.daulatramcollege.net
E-mail: info@daulatramcollege.net Seats: 462 for arts and 158 for science
Cut-off: 81 per cent.
Among other things, this women's college prides itself on an active Women's Development Centre and a well-maintained hostel.

Dr Ambedkar College (Est: 1985), Jai Jawan Nagar, Yerwada, Pune-411006
Tel: 26694300
Seats: 120 for commerce and 520 for arts
Cut-off: 50 per cent.
In a short span of time, this college has become well-known for its commerce and economics courses.

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Elphinstone College (Est: 1856), 156 MG Road, Fort, Mumbai-400032
Tel: 22844060/ 22843797 Seats: 120 for arts and 360 each for science and commerce
Cut-off: 70 per cent.
Housed in one of the finest Victorian structures in India, this college boasts an experienced faculty. Recognised by Bombay University as a centre of research in English, Hindi, Marathi and history.

Ethiraj College for Women (Est: 1948), 70 Ethiraj Salai, Chennai-600008
Tel: 28279189 Website: www.ethirajcollege.org
E-mail: ethiraj_princy@yahoo.co.in
Seats: 420 in arts and 240 in commerce
Cut-off: 65-85 per cent.
The autonomous college offers unique subject combinations which are a huge draw.

Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (Est: 1923), Varanasi-221005
Tel: 2369018 E-mail: deanlaw@rediffmail.com Seats: 250
Cut-off: Entrance test.
It was the first law college to start a course in law and environment in 1973. Still keeps its syllabus relevant to the times.

Faculty of Law, Delhi University (Est: 1924), University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007
Tel: 27667483 Website: www.du.ac.in E-mail: lawfaculty@vsnl.net Seats: 1,500 Cut-off: Entrance test.
The "Law Fac" tries to live up to the Nehruvian ideal that lawyers should "wipe a tear from every eye".

Fergusson College (Est: 1885), Fergusson College Road, Pune-411004 Tel: 25654212 Website: www.fergusson.edu E-mail: principal@fergusson.edu
Seats: 360 for arts and 600 for science Cut-off: 80 per cent for science and 78 per cent for arts.
Offers specialisation in languages like German, Sanskrit and French.

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Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration (Est: 1905), 210 BB Ganguly Street, Kolkata-700012
Tel: 22412216
E-mail: gcba@vsnl.com Seats: 400 for commerce Cut-off: 60 per cent.
A new placement cell is in place. Students are encouraged to participate in practical workshops.

Government Law College (Est: 1855), A-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai- 400020 Tel: 22041707
Website: www.glc.edu
Seats: 320 for the three-year course and 160 for the five-year course Cut-off: 70 per cent for the three-year and 79 for the five-year course.
Maharashtra's oldest law college now offers courses in securities law, real estate and cyber law.

Grant Medical College (Est: 1845), JJ Hospital Compound, Grant Road,
Mumbai-400007
Tel: 23739031 E-mail: mcjjh@bom7.vsnl.net.in Seats: 200 Cut-off: According to the merit list of the common entrance test.
Some of the best doctors in Mumbai teach here and the JJ Hospital provides a good exposure to house surgeons.

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Hans Raj College (Est: 1948), Mahatma Hans Raj College Road, Malkaganj,
New Delhi-110007
Tel: 27667747 Website: www.hansrajcollege.com
E-mail: hrcdu@cranes.org
Seats: 240 for arts, 380 for science and 135 for commerce Cut-off: 71-77 per cent.
In the past two years they had toppers in commerce, economics and electronics and took home the coveted Chancellor's Trophy.

Hindu College (Est: 1899), University of Delhi, New Delhi-110007
Tel: 27667184 Website: www.hinducollege.org
Seats: 210 each for arts and science and 90 for commerce Cut-off: 70-89 per cent.
Known for its students' parliament where youngsters learn the nuances of political debate and participation.

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IIT Delhi (Est: 1963), Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
Tel: 26582222
Website: www.iitd.ernet.in
E-mail: deanugs@admin.iitd.ac.in Seats: 552 Cut-off: Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) (See story)

IIT Guwahati (Est: 1994) Guwahati, Assam-781039, Tel: 2583000
Website: www.iitg.ernet.in
E-mail: acad@iitg.ernet.in Seats: 350 Cut-off: JEE
Rigorous summer training and an active placement cell guarantee students plum jobs within and outside India.

IIT Kanpur (Est: 1959), Kalyanpur, Kanpur-208016 Website: www.iitk.ac.in
E-mail: infocell@iitk.ac.in Seats: 450 Cut-off: JEE
Alumni like N.R. Narayana Murthy of Infosys and Satish Kaura of Samtel reflect the high standards of the institution.

IIT Kharagpur (Est: 1950), Kharagpur-721302
Tel: 255221 Website: www.iitkgp.ernet.in E-mail: deanac@hijli.iitkgp.ernet.in Seats: 779 Cut-off: JEE
Its curriculum is being reviewed to include new programmes like intellectual property rights. Student welfare schemes like Mediclaim are a plus.

IIT Madras (Est: 1959), Sardar Patel Road, Chennai-600036 Tel: 22578000
Website: www.iitm.ac.in
E-mail: director@iitm.ac.in Seats: 550 Cut-off: JEE.
With over 100 labs and a world-renowned faculty, it offers the best in technology.

IIT Mumbai (Est: 1958), Powai, Mumbai-400076 Tel: 25722545
Website: www.iitb.ac.in
E-mail: jee@cc.iitb.ac.in Seats: 574 for undergraduate programme. Cut-off: JEE.
Spread over 200 hectares, the IIT-Mumbai campus is picturesque one. It trains a world-class team of engineers and scientists. Its festival Mood Indigo is one of the best in the country.

IIT Roorkee (Est: 1847), Roorkee, Uttaranchal-247667
Tel: 272349 Website: www.iitr.ac.in
E-mail: dugs@iitr.ernet.in Seats: 577 Cut-off: JEE.
Roorkee is synonymous with R&D. The industrial consultancy services of the institution are in demand.

ILS Law College (Est: 1924), Law College Road, Pune- 411004 Tel: 25656775
Website: www.ilslaw.edu E-mail: ilslaw@vsnl.com Seats: 240 for five-year course and 160 for three-year course Cut off: 85 per cent. (See story)

Indraprastha College for Women (Est: 1925), University of Delhi, Sham Nath Marg Tel: 23954085 Website: www.ipcollege.com Seats: 525 for arts and 65 for B.Com honours
Cut-off: 75-85 per cent for arts and 87 for BCom.
It offers one of the best psychology courses and is the only women's college in Delhi University to have a swimming pool.

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Jadavpur University (Est: 1955), Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur, Kolkata-700032
Tel: 24146666 Website: www.jadavpur.edu E-mail: registrar@jdvu.ac.in
Seats: 50-55 for each course
Cut-off: 50-60 per cent.
Has a wide variety of courses and an efficient semester system. The results are out usually in a fortnight.

Jawaharlal Institute of Post-graduate Medical Education and Research (jipmer) (Est: 1956), Dhanvantari Nagar, Tindivanam Road, Pondicherry Tel: 2272380
Website: www.jipmer.edu
E-mail: direcjip@md5.vsnl.net.in Seats: 75
Cut-off: Entrance test.
More than 350 resident doctors and 150 teachers ensure hands-on training for students.

K

KJ Somaiya College of Commerce (Est: 1960), Vidya Vihar East, Mumbai-400077 Tel: 25115915 Website: www.education.vsnl.com/kjsac
Seats: 710 for commerce
Cut off: 72 per cent.
Besides regular courses, the college offers BMS and BCom in banking and insurance.

Kasturba Medical College (Est: 1953), Madhavnagar, Manipal-576104
Tel: 2571201 Website: www.manipal.edu E-mail: admissions@manipal.edu Seats: 250
Cut-off: According to entrance test.
In a class of its own, its USP are its stimulating environs and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

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Lady Shri Ram College for Women (Est: 1956), Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi-110024
Tel: 26434459
Website: www.lsrcollege.org E-mail: lsrc@vsnl.com
Seats: 365 for arts, 35 for commerce Cut-off: 92 per cent for economics and commerce. (See story)

Loreto College (Est: 1912), 7 Middleton Row, Kolkata-700071
Tel: 22296030 E-mail: loretocol@cal2.vsnl.net.in Website: www.loretocollege.org
Seats: 30-35 in each subject Cut-off: 50 per cent.
A girls' college, its standards of discipline are high. Makes it a point to keep its huge library updated.

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

M

Madras Christian College (Est: 1837), Tambaram East, Chennai-600059
Tel: 22397731 E-mail: mcc@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in Seats: 350 for arts, 670 for science and 170 for commerce Cut-off: 55 per cent for arts, 90 for science and 95 for commerce.
A serene campus on the city's outskirts with excellent hostels. Has an Australian-turf cricket ground.

Maulana Azad College (Est: 1926), 8 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Kolkata-700013
Tel: 22443737 Seats: 135 for science Cut-off: 60 per cent.
Has good hostels, an active interaction between disciplines and a library stocked with ancient Persian and Urdu manuscripts.

Maulana Azad Medical College (Est: 1961), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 Tel: 23239271
Website: www.mamc.ac.in E-mail: info@mamc.ac.in Seats: 180
Cut-off: Entrance test.
An active association with hospitals gives students the right blend of education and experience.

MES College (Est: 1956), 10th Main, 15th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore- 560003 Tel: 23347045
E-mail: mescollege@yahoo.com Seats: 200 for commerce Cut-off: Merit
One of the oldest colleges in Bangalore, it offers a variety of courses but is becoming increasingly popular for its commerce stream.

Miranda House (Est: 1948), Patel Chest Marg, New Delhi-110007
Tel: 27666201 Website: www.mirandahouse.ac.in
E-mail: mhouse@ndf.vsnl.net.in Seats: 470 for arts and
195 for science
Cut-off: 75-80 per cent.
Alumnae like Sheila Dikshit, Jaya Jaitly and Anjolie Ela Menon say it all.

Mithibai College (Est: 1960), Vile Parle West, Mumbai-400056
Tel: 26184354 Website: www.mithibai.svkm.ac.in Seats: 480 for arts,
960 for science and 1,080 for commerce
Cut-off: Merit list.
It produces university toppers as well as gives emphasis to extracurricular activities. Has a good gym.

Mount Carmel College (Est: 1947), 58 Palace Road, Bangalore-560052
Tel: 22261759 E-mail: mounts@bgl.vsnl.net.in Seats: 222 for arts, 336 for science and 358 for commerce
Cut-off: 75-85 per cent.
Trendy and on track, girls from this college walk away with quite a few ranks.

Mulund College of Commerce (Est: 1970), SN Road, Mulund West, Mumbai-400080
Tel: 25600017 Website: www.mccmulund.com
Seats: 600 for commerce Cut-off: 85 per cent.
The university rank-holders are often from Mulund.

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NMKRV College (Est: 1971), 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560011
Tel: 26340116 E-mail: nmkrv_college@yahoo.com Seats: 360 for commerce Cut-off: Merit.
A champion of social issues, it is a safe bet for girls.
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University (NALSAR) (Est: 1998), Justice City, Shameerpet, R.R. District, Hyderabad-500014
Tel: 27567955 Website: www.nalsarlawuniv.org E-mail: admissions@nalsarlawuniv.org
Seats: 60, plus 20 for NRIs Cut-off: Entrance test.
Planning is the key. Most students get job offers before the last semester.

National College (Est: 1945), V.V. Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560001
Tel: 26674441 Seats: 200 for science and 100 for arts
Cut-off: 60 per cent for science and merit list for arts.
Stalwarts in their fields, the experienced faculty members make all the difference.

National College (Est: 1964), 36B, 7th Phase, Jayanagar, Bangalore-560082
Tel: 26533541 Seats: 400 for science and 300 for arts Cut-off: Merit.
A fine choice for students in the south of Bangalore.

National Law Institute University (Est: 1998), Kerwa Road, Mandori, Bhopal Tel: 2696717 Website: www.nliu.com
E-mail: nliu@sancharnet.in Seats: 80, Cut-off: 64 per cent.
A new entrant on the Top 10 list, it is beginning to make a name for itself.

National Law School of India University (Est: 1987), P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-560072
Tel: 23160531 Website: www.nls.ac.in E-mail: registrar@nls.ac.in Seats: 80
Cut-off: Entrance test.
Job offers and international scholarships come easy to nlsiu students.

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Presidency College (Est: 1840), Kamarajar Salai, Chennai Tel: 28544894
E-mail: presca@rediffmail.com Seats: 376 for arts and 396 for science Cut-off: 75-80 per cent.
Traditionally known for its quality of education and excellent faculty.

Presidency College
(Est: 1817), 86/1 College Street, Kolkata-700073
Tel: 22412738 Website: www.education.vsnl.com/presidency
E-mail: dianoia@vsnl.net
Seats: 220 for arts, 302 for science Cut-off: 50 per cent, plus admission test.
Students dream of being part of this old and prestigious institution that is evolving with the times.

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Queen Mary's College (Est: 1914), Kamarajar Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-600004
Tel: 28445910 Website: www.queenmarys.net
E-mail: qmc@eth.net.in Seats: 542 for science
Cut-off: 70 per cent.
Has been at the forefront of women's education. Still is, with its variety of courses.

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RA Poddar College of Commerce and Economics (Est: 1941), L. Napoo Road, Matunga East, Mumbai- 400019 Tel: 24142960
E-mail: podcol@vsnl.net.in
Seats: 785 seats for commerce Cut-off: 83 per cent.
Churns out rankers. Has vocational courses like office management, marketing and salesmanship with BCom.

S

Shri Shikshayatan College (Est: 1955), 11 Lord Sinha Road, Kolkata- 700071
Tel: 22826033 Website: www.shrishikshayatancollege.com
Seats: 395 for commerce Cut-off: 60 per cent
This women's college, which boasts record results in university examinations, will offer a functional Hindi course from this year.

Shri Ram College of Commerce (Est: 1926), University of Delhi, Maurice Nagar, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667905
Website: www.srcc.edu
Seats: 325 for commerce, 80 for economics
Cut-off: 90 per cent (See story)

Sivanath Sastri College (Est: 1957), 23/49, Gariahat Road, Kolkata-700029
Tel: 24612689 Website: www.sivanathsastricollege.com
Seats: 450 for commerce
Cut-off: 70 per cent.
Has produced some fine chartered accountants. Its students score in ca exams.

Sophia College for Women (Est: 1941), Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai
Tel: 23512642
E-mail: sophia@vsnl.com Seats: 400 for arts, 220 for science Cut-off: 55 per cent for the arts and 75 per cent for science.
This all-girls' college is famous for its discipline, faculty, college fest Kaleidoscope and the vocational courses on offer.

Stella Maris College (Est: 1947), 17 Cathedral Road, Chennai-600086
Tel: 28111987 Website: www.stellamariscollege.org Seats: 400 for arts, 350 for science, 280 for commerce Cut-off: 60-80 per cent.
Despite its elite image, it has a mix of students from various economic backgrounds.

St John's Medical College (Est: 1963), Sarjapura Road, John Nagar, Bangalore- 560034 Tel: 22065000
Seats: 60
Cut-off: Entrance exam.
Along with the latest in medicine, students are taught the need for affordable healthcare for the poor.

St Joseph's College of Arts and Sciences (Est: 1882), 36 Langford Road,
Langford Town, Bangalore-560027
Tel: 22211429 Seats: 300 for arts, 598 for science
Cut-off: First class.
An old favourite in Bangalore. Josephites have their own standing among peers.

St Joseph's College of Commerce (Est: 1972), 163 Brigade Road,
Bangalore-560025
Tel: 25570955 Website: www.sjcc.ac.in Seats: 300 for BCom, 90 for BBM Cut-off: 75 per cent.
Studies, sports and extracurricular programmes-it is a good blend here.

St Stephen's College (Est: 1881), University Enclave, New Delhi-110007 Tel: 27667271 Admissions hotline: 55170570.
Website: www.ststephens.edu Seats: 215 for arts and 190 for science.
Cut-off: 84-88 per cent.
They all hanker to go to this elite institution but with its huge cut-offs, it is not easy to be a Stephanian.

St Xavier's College (Est: 1869), Mahapalika Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400001 Tel: 22766727 Website: www.xaviers.edu Seats: 360 each for arts and science, and 240 for commerce. Cut-off: 83 per cent for science, 82 for arts and merit list for commerce.
Well-known for academics as well as college festival Malhar and the social service league.

St Xavier's College (Est: 1860), 30 Park Street, Kolkata-700016
Tel: 22477278
Website: www.sxccal.edu Seats: 215 for arts, 360 for science and 600 for commerce Cut-off: 60-85 per cent.
Its highlights include an undergraduate course in microbiology and a unique solar observatory.

Symbiosis College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Est: 1983), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004
Tel: 25653903 Seats: 120 for arts, 720 for commerce
Cut-off: 75-80 per cent.
Has a well-stocked library, gymnasium and health insurance for students.

Symbiosis Society's Law College (Est: 1977), Senapati Bapat Road, Pune-411004 Tel: 56272062
Website: www.symlaw.ac.in Seats: 80 each for BA, LLB, and BBA, LLB. 60 for foreign students
Cut-off: Entrance exam.
Known for upgradation of courses and tie-ups with foreign universities.

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University Law College, Bangalore University (Est: 1948), Palace Road, Bangalore-560001
Tel: 22245566 Seats: 100
Cut-off: 80 per cent.
In the reckoning for its consistent performance over the years.

-Compiled by Sharmila Dhal with Aditi Pai, Dipannita Ghosh Biswas, Samar Bajaj, Divya Watal and bureau inputs

"Ready Reckoner" was put together by the India Today bureau by visiting colleges or culling data from institutional websites. This compilation was not used by the pollsters in assessing the colleges. Details of some colleges are not available.

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