Top 10 Engineering (B.Tech/M.Tech) Colleges of India based on Latest NIRF Rankings 2023

Engineering is one of those career paths that every Indian has dreamed of once in their lifetime. Being one of the reputed & rewarding career options, the growth rate of engineering aspirants has increased by great numbers in India. Well, with the right guidance & planning, you can fulfill your dream of becoming a successful engineer. 

In that direction, the first step is to choose the best engineering university for you in India. This primary task can be completed by looking at the NIRF 2023 rankings in the engineering category that has been prepared under the guidance of Govt. of India.

Let us give you a brief of the top 10 engineering universities in India as per the release of NIRF 2023 rankings & an idea of the factors that have been used to evaluate these institutions.

Overview of NIRF

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a government of India initiative that was planned in 2014. The sole aim of this ranking system was to make Indian institutions strive for quality & accessibility of education that can land them in the global rankings like Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE). 

The first NIRF rankings were launched in 2016 in the category of universities & colleges. In later times, a few other categories have been introduced including Overall, Engineering, Law, Medical, Architecture, Management, Pharmacy, Dental, and Research.

In this blog, we will discuss the details of the engineering category & the parameters that are evaluated for NIRF rankings in the same category.

NIRF Ranking Parameters & Weightage For Engineering Category

To keep the NIRF rankings unbiased, some specific criteria have been decided on which the institutions are evaluated under each category. For the engineering category, the parameters include Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), & Perception (PR).

The detailing of the above-mentioned parameters is provided here to give you clarity on the factors deciding NIRF rankings:

• Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): This category covers the factors like strength of students (SS), faculty-student ratio (FSR) that emphasizes the permanent faculty, experienced Ph.D. holder faculty members (FQE), & Availability of financial resources and their utilization (FRU).
• Research and Professional Practice (RP): This factor accounts for the number of publications (PU), the quality of those publications (QP), & the social impact of projects, professional practice, and executive development programs (FPPP).
•  Graduation Outcomes (GO): This criterion accounts for the learning outcomes of the programs offered by the institutions in the engineering category by incorporating placement rate & higher education ratio (GPH), examinations conducted by universities (GUE), & median earning salary (GMS).
• Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): This parameter is one of the important factors that emphasize the accessibility of the institution to different category candidates. It involves regional diversity (RD), women diversity (WD), the ratio of economically and socially challenged students (ESCS), & facilities available for physically challenged students (FCS).
• Perception (PR): This parameter is based on the review of the institution as per the perception of peers & employers.

Top 10 Engineering Universities in India Based on NIRF 2023 Rankings

As per the NIRF 2023 rankings, the top 10 ranks in the engineering category have been acquired by the Indian Institutes of Technology. The specific order of these institutions is listed below along with their scores.

Institution	City, State	NIRF  2023 Score	NIRF  2023 Rank	NIRF  2022 Rank
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	89.79	1	1
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi, Delhi	87.09	2	2
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai, Maharashtra	80.74	3	3
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	80.65	4	4
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	Roorkee, Uttarakhand	75.64	5	6
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Kharagpur, West Bengal	73.76	6	5
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Guwahati, Assam	70.32	7	7
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Telangana	70.28	8	9
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu	69.71	9	8
Jadavpur University	Kolkata, West Bengal	67.04	10	11

After getting an idea of the best engineering institutes, you must be wondering about the programs offered by these institutions, their recognitions, & some other important aspects that fulfill your professional desires.

Let us look at these institutions one by one, in brief, to get clarity on the quality of education provided by them.

1) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)

IIT Madras is one of the IITs has been awarded as the “Institute of Eminence” in India. Founded in 1959, IIT Madras has become the most prestigious technical institution in India as reflected in its NIRF rankings for the years 2022 & 2023. 

IIT Madras offers a diversified range of UG, PG, & research-oriented degree courses in 17+ disciplines including Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. A panel of 600+ experienced rich faculty members has made it become one of the best platforms for research-based & innovative learning.  

IIT Madras ranked 250 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 & has maintained its first position in the NIRF Rankings 2023 just like NIRF 2022 rankings.

On its way to imparting quality education, IIT Madras entered the niche of technology enhance learning methodologies & introduced NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning) in collaboration with other IITs. This platform releases a series of video lectures on specific topics of science & engineering that have benefitted students & executives greatly.

IIT Madras Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1959
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (1st Rank)
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Arch, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE-Advanced for UG courses GATE for PG courses

2) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) 

IIT Delhi, a name known for its academic excellence, is one of the technical institutes in India established in 1961. Ranked in 2nd position in NIRF 2023, IIT Delhi has justified its award as the “Institute of Eminence” given by the Govt. of India.

IIT Delhi offers a bachelor’s program in Technology (B.Tech) in different majors & master’s programs in multiple disciplines of Technology, Management, Science, Designing, etc. With 700+ faculty members, the institution has continued to provide academic excellence to its learners in different majors.

IIT Delhi ranked 174 in the QS World University Rankings of 2022 & was also listed at No.3 in the Times Higher Education (THE) among the top 100 best technology universities in the world in 2006. IIT Delhi also paved its way in online education to make value-based education accessible to everyone around the globe.

IIT Delhi Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1961
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (2nd Rank)
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Arch, B.Des, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, M.Des, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE-Advanced for UG courses GATE for PG courses

3) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

IIT Bombay, another member of the IITs is renowned for being a consistent choice of Indian students for STEM courses. This institution is serving the nation since 1958 by providing a high-quality education in the Physical sciences, Designs, Humanities, Engineering, Economics, English, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, and Management studies.

IIT Bombay ranked 172 in QS World University Rankings 2023 & has ranked 3rd in the NIRF 2023 rankings. A varied number of online programs at IIT Bombay are vital for executives who wish to upskill in their area of interest from an industry-recognized institution.

IIT Bombay Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1958
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (3rd Rank)
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Arch, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE-Advanced for UG courses GATE & JAM  for PG courses

4) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)

Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur is one of the IITs that is associated with US research universities in an Indo-American Programme (KIAP). The institution offers a diversified range of bachelor’s courses in technology, design, & many other domains. Its postgraduate programs are also recognized worldwide.

IIT Kanpur ranked 264 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Apart from securing 4th rank in the engineering category, IIT Kanpur also ranked third among engineering colleges by India Today 2022.

The online programs offered by IIT Kanpur are aimed to impart knowledge not only to students but also to working professionals. Access to quality education in a blended learning format has highly benefited executives in achieving their professional goals.

IIT Kanpur Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1959
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (4th Rank)
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Arch, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE-Advanced for UG courses GATE  for PG courses

5) Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)

IIT Roorkee is one of the institutions of the British times & was founded in 1847. It was renamed the University of Roorkee in 1949 & was again renamed as IIT Roorkee in 2001. 

IIT Roorkee ranked 369 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 & hence its programs hold global recognition. It is one of the biggest technical institutions in India having the largest number of academic units. IIT Roorkee offers academic excellence in the domain of Engineering, Technology, Applied Sciences, and Management. It also offers several doctoral programs in the STEM field. 

The blended learning format of IIT Roorkee has opened the path for many to complete their higher education at one of the best technical institutions in the country.

IIT Roorkee Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1847
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (5th Rank)
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Arch, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE-Advanced for UG courses GATE & JAM for PG courses

6) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)

IIT Kharagpur was established in 1951 & was awarded the status of “Institute of Eminence” by the Government of India in 2019. The institution offers a range of UG, PG, & doctoral courses in different domains including STEM fields.

IIT Kharagpur ranked 270 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. It even ranked 4th among government engineering colleges by Outlook India in 2022. The institution secured 6th rank in NIRF 2023 rankings for spreading academic excellence among students & working professionals.

The continuing education program (CEP) initiated by the university offers short-term courses in a blended learning format to qualified engineers & scientists & equips them with emerging methodologies in the field.

IIT Kharagpur Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1951
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (6th Rank)
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Arch, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE Mains & Advanced for UG courses GATE for PG courses

7) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)

IIT Guwahati is the sixth IIT that was founded in 1994 & launched its first batch of technical programs in 1995. With a team of 400+ faculty members & 500+ support staff, IIT Guwahati is constantly striving to involve innovative learning approaches in its course curricula.

IIT Guwahati ranked 384 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 & 7 among government colleges by Outlook India 2022. Thus, the programs offered by this institution in different domains of Technology, Agriculture, Management, etc. are globally recognized. 

IIT Guwahati’s online education has created a deep impact on the professional journeys of Engineers & Scientists serving the nation for many years. The upskilling programs of this institution have enlightened executives with innovative tactics in the field within a shorter time span.

IIT Guwahati Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1994
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (7th Rank) INI
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Des, etc.) PG (M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, M.Des, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Diploma & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE (Mains & Advanced) for UG courses GATE for PG courses

8) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad)

IIT Hyderabad was founded in 2008 by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. With its 18 departments revolving around the domains of engineering, science, design, & management. The institution is known for offering quality higher education via its UG, PG, & Ph.D. programs. Apart from the technology-related areas, the institution has also earned popularity in the design & management fields.

IIT Hyderabad ranked 581–590 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 & 7 as per ARIIA 2021 released by the Ministry of Education, Innovation Cell. 

IIT Hyderabad has launched many online master’s programs for working professionals to make the Indian workforce equipped with the latest & global aspects of the technical field. This step of the institution has been worthwhile for many executives who wanted to upskill for a long-term career journey.

IIT Hyderabad Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	2008
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC “A” UGC NIRF (8th Rank) INI
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Des, etc.) PG (M.Sc, M.Tech, MA, M.Des, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Master’s, Diploma, & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE (Mains & Advanced) for UG courses GATE & NET for PG courses

9) National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)

NIT Trichy is a national university, established in 1964, by the government of India. It is one of the NITs that has been recognized as an “Institution of National Importance.” With its 10 UG, 42 PG, & 17 Ph.D. programs, it awards around 2000 degrees annually. 

NIT Trichy ranked 801–1000 by the QS World University Rankings (QS) and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE) in 2023. Moreover, NIT Trichy ranked 1579 in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) and 1413 by the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking (USNWR) in 2022-2023.

NIT Trichy has entered the niche of online learning to offer technical excellence at a global level. Its online master’s programs have made research scholars achieve their career goals in a shorter span.

NIT Trichy Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1964
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC UGC NIRF (9th Rank) NBA
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Arch, etc.) PG (M.Sc, M.Tech, MA, MBA, MCA, M.Arch, M.Plan, M.Des, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D. Online Master’s, Diploma, & Certificate Programs
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE (Mains & Advanced) for UG courses JAM & GATE for PG courses

10) Jadavpur University

Established in 1905, the university was renamed from Bengal Technical Institute to Jadavpur University in 1955. It was founded by the State Govt. of West Bengal in support of the Govt. of India. The university offers a range of programs in science, engineering, pharmacy, medical, computer applications, etc.

Jadavpur University ranked 701-750 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 & 1001–1200 in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. 

With the support of its 900+ faculty members, the university is now planning on offering academic excellence in a flexible online mode of learning in the technical domain. 

Jadavpur University Specifications	Details
Foundation Year	1905
Accreditations	AICTE Govt. of India NAAC UGC NIRF (10th Rank) AIU ACU
Category of Programs	UG (B.Tech, B.Sc, BA, etc.) PG (M.Sc, M.Tech, MA, etc.) Doctorate/Ph.D.
Engineering Admission Criteria	JEE (Mains & Advanced) for UG courses NET & GATE for PG courses

Conclusion

After completing HSC or intermediate from the science stream, the only career options students know about are the Medical & Engineering fields. Looking at the career diversity in Engineering, it is one of the most popular & sought-after streams for 12th passed-outs. 

India, also known as the land of engineers, is filled with some elite engineering universities offering technical higher education. NIRF rankings sort institutions on several parameters to provide you with a list of the best institutions in every aspect. These engineering institutions hold a global reputation for their quality of education. By looking at the admission eligibility criteria for the specialization domain of your interest, you can fulfill your dream of becoming a successful engineer.