Top 8 most expensive degrees to pursue in India

Stands for Master of Business Administration. Top institutions include Indian School of Business (ISB), IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management). Total cost can reach Rs 20–40 lakh.

MBA

Reason: High-quality faculty and strong industry connections.

Stands for Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Top institutions incude private medical colleges like Manipal University, Kasturba Medical College, and others. Total cost can reach Rs 50 lakh–1 crore or more 

MBBS

Reason: Advanced medical infrastructure, intensive training, and highly regulated facilities.

Includes courses like B.Tech/M.Tech. Top institutions include IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani and SRM University. Total cost could reach Rs 15–25 lakh at private universities.

Engineering

Reason: Expensive lab equipment, advanced technologies, and brand value.

Includes courses like BA LLB, LLM. Top Institutions: National Law Universities (NLUs) and Jindal Global Law School. Total cost can reach up to Rs 20–30 lakh.

Law

Reason: State-of-the-art infrastructure, moot courts, and global faculty.

Top Institutions include the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) and Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA). Total cost can touch Rs 10–25 lakh.

Hotel management

Reason: High operational costs for practical training, including internships at luxury hotels.

Includes the aspect of commercial pilot training. Top institutions include the Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics, Redbird Aviation Academy and Chimes Aviation Academy. Total cost can reach all the way from Rs 40 lakh to even 1 crore.

Aviation 

Reason: High cost of training flights, simulation equipment, and specialized certifications.

Includes courses like B.Des and M.Des. Top institutions include the National Institute of Design (NID) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Total cost can reach up to Rs 10–25 lakh.

Design

Reason: Access to international design tools, workshops, and industry connections.

Includes courses like B.Arch and M.Arch. Top institutions include SPA Delhi and CEPT University. Total cost can reach up to Rs 15–30 lakh. 

Architecture 

Reason: Hands-on project work, specialized software training, and exposure to real-world design challenges.

This information is not DNA's opinion  but obtained from media reports