The tier of a college is decided by multiple parameters, not just one or two. Think about it—when do you actually call a college “good”? A college is considered good when it offers a healthy learning environment, strong placement opportunities, quality research facilities, and is situated in a good city.

Why does location matter? Because a good city provides better exposure, more job and internship opportunities, stronger industry connections, and, most importantly, a better overall reputation.

When all these factors come together, that’s what defines a Tier 1 college.

Based on how well a college meets these parameters, it is categorized as Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3.

So now you can think of your Dream College and determine what Tier it would be classified in.