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
₹27,200
Per year
₹3.26 L
4-year total
₹13.06 L
Aggregate cost model
Estimated
4 years in Delhi NCR, Delhi NCR
₹13.06 L
Living costs only — add your college’s annual tuition on the left for the full figure.
Accommodation / mo
₹11,000
Living / mo
₹16,200
Per year, no tuition
₹3.26 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 | ₹11,664 | ₹22,664 | ₹2.72 L | ₹10.88 L |
| Moderate | ₹16,200 | ₹27,200 | ₹3.26 L | ₹13.06 L |
| Comfortable | ₹25,110 | ₹36,110 | ₹4.33 L | ₹17.33 L |
Where the money goes
| Category | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Food & groceries | ₹6,500 | ₹78K |
| Transport | ₹1,800 | ₹22K |
| Utilities | ₹1,500 | ₹18K |
| Phone & internet | ₹750 | ₹9K |
| Personal | ₹2,200 | ₹26K |
| Going out | ₹1,800 | ₹22K |
| Medical | ₹650 | ₹8K |
| Everything else | ₹1,000 | ₹12K |
Source: CollegeHunt estimate. Updated Aug 2026.
