Paying for college
What a year of college actually costs
Tuition is the number every college publishes; rent, food and transport are the ones that decide whether you can afford it. These are real city-level figures, and each city says how confident its profile is.
Per month
₹18,210
Per year
₹2.19 L
4-year total
₹8.74 L
Aggregate cost model
Rough estimate
4 years in Your city
₹8.74 L
Living costs only — add your college’s annual tuition on the left for the full figure.
Accommodation / mo
₹7,000
Living / mo
₹11,210
Per year, no tuition
₹2.19 L
Twelve months a year. Travel home, one-off setup costs and fee increases between years are not included, and tuition is taken exactly as you entered it.
By lifestyle
| Lifestyle | Living / month | With PG rent | Per year | 4-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹8,071 | ₹15,071 | ₹1.81 L | ₹7.23 L |
| Moderate | ₹11,210 | ₹18,210 | ₹2.19 L | ₹8.74 L |
| Comfortable | ₹17,376 | ₹24,376 | ₹2.93 L | ₹11.7 L |
Where the money goes
| Category | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food & groceries | ₹4,600 | ₹55K |
| Transport | ₹1,050 | ₹13K |
| Utilities | ₹1,050 | ₹13K |
| Phone & internet | ₹620 | ₹7K |
| Personal | ₹1,450 | ₹17K |
| Going out | ₹1,150 | ₹14K |
| Medical | ₹510 | ₹6K |
| Everything else | ₹780 | ₹9K |
Source: CollegeHunt national estimate. Updated Aug 2026.
