Colleges & Higher Education in India

31,462 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹14.3L (last 10 yrs). Registrations down +59.7% in 3 years.

Companies
31,462
Avg Capital (10yr)
₹14.3L
Under ₹5L
91.4%
3yr Growth
-59.7%
New (3 yrs)
7,553

Registration Trend

new companies per year
193
2015
352
2016
335
2017
946
2018
2,460
2019
4,686
2020
8,656
2021
9,355
2022
1,217
2023
546
2024
220
2025

Top Districts

1New DelhiDelhi (DL)3,986
2Mumbai SuburbanMaharashtra (MH)2,018
3PuneMaharashtra (MH)1,493
4Bangalore UrbanKarnataka (KA)1,320
5HyderabadTelangana (TG)1,133
6GhaziabadUttar Pradesh (UP)905
7KolkataWest Bengal (WB)895
8JaipurRajasthan (RJ)868

Capital Distribution

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Colleges & Higher Education companies are there in India?

As of 2025, there are 31,462 active registered Colleges & Higher Education companies in India according to MCA registry.

Which state has the most Colleges & Higher Education companies?

Maharashtra (MH) leads with 5,812 companies, followed by Delhi (DL) (3,987) and Uttar Pradesh (UP) (3,411).

How much capital do you need to start a Colleges & Higher Education business?

The average paid-up capital for Colleges & Higher Education companies registered in the last 10 years is ₹14.3L. 26,413 companies (91.4%) started with under ₹5 Lakhs.

Are Colleges & Higher Education businesses growing in India?

No. New registrations declined +59.7% over the last 3 years, with 7,553 new companies registered since 2025.

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