Top Engineering [B.Tech] Colleges In India 2024: Rankings, Fees, Courses, Admission, Placements

Students decide on the ideal university to pursue higher education is a milestone for their career. It becomes increasingly significant when students have thousands of choices.

The same goes with engineering aspirants because there are more than 4000 colleges for B.Tech in India. Hence, students should examine factors like approvals, ratings, facilities, practical exposure, faculties, placement, alumni, fees, and curriculum to arrive at a conclusion.

In India, AICTE approved 4804 technical colleges, out of which 3982 are private engineering colleges and the rest are government colleges. In this blog, the best B.Tech colleges and universities are shortlisted for the reference of the students. 

Students can easily figure out which program is appropriate for them. Furthermore,  it will be easier for them to select the best college to complete their program. Let’s proceed to the best engineering colleges in India. Revealed the Truth | B.Tech Distance Ecucation?

Top 20 NIRF Ranking Engineering Colleges in 2024

Competition doesn’t matter whether students are sticking to the premier colleges to complete their BTech Engineering Program can opt for the top 20 NIRF Ranking colleges because institutions are ranked based on the following parameters: 

• Faculties, curriculum, and resources
• Graduation outcomes 
• Research and practical exposure to students
• Outreach and inclusivity 
• Perception

List of the Top 20 NIRF Ranking B.Tech Programs in 2024 

B.Tech Colleges/Institutes	NIRF	Score	Fees(INR)
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	1	90.04	2,14,500
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	2	88.12	2,28,650
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	3	83.96	2,30,550
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	4	82.56	2,29,970
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	5	78.89	2,23,600
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	6	76.7	2,30,100
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati	7	72.98	2,88,250
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	9	69.17	1,80,000
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	8	68.03	2,41,888
Jadavpur University	12	67.04	10,000
Vellore Institute of Technology	11	66.59	1,98,000
National Institute of Technology, Surathkal	17	65.26	1,63,700
Anna University	14	65.06	48,000
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore	16	63.93	2,99,400
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi	10	63.74	2,28,315
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela	19	76.49	2,48,000
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad	15	62.37	2,45,250
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar	18	61.66	2,29,426
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	23	61.54	3,50,000
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani	20	73.19	5,34,000

Top Engineering Colleges in India other than IIT, NIT, and IIIT

Worth applying to BTech colleges as the top-ranked by the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) in 2024. These colleges offer quality education based on the parameters of teaching, learning, research, and availability of resources. Check the list if not aiming at IITs and NITs. Know the Fact | B.Tech Online?

Engineering College	Entrance Exam	NIRF Ranking
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	JEE Main	24
Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh	AMUEEE	33
Delhi Technological University, New Delhi	JAC Delhi Counselling	27
Jadavpur University, West Bengal	WBJEE	12
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu	AEEE / JEE Main	23
Birla Institute of Technology & Science - Rajasthan	BITSAT	20
Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu	VITEEE	11
Siksha `O` Anusandhan, Odisha	SAAT  / JEE Main	26
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy, Tamil Nadu	JEE Main and 10+2	38
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu	10+2 scores	46

Private Engineering Universities In India With Fees 

Private Universities provide good quality education as they give exposure to students to connect with the leading industry experts and well-equipped labs.

However, students prefer these universities if they find them affordable because not everyone can afford the huge amount demanded by these universities for enrollment. In case, anyone can, then these are the good universities to consider for higher education. Student Also Ask | B.Tech Part Time Course!

Private Universities	Seats Intake	Tuition Fees	Entrance Exam
VIT Vellore Admission	6,180	8 lakh	VITEEE
SOA - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneshwar Admission	2,460	11 lakh	JEE Main
Amity University, Noida Admission	540	10 lakh	No Entrance Exam
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Admission	2,460	10 lakh	JEE Main, SRMJEEE, SAT India, TANCET

Government Engineering Colleges in India

Government schools are chosen because of their commitment to inclusivity. Furthermore, students are welcomed from different backgrounds, and accessible to everyone because they are inexpensive when compared to private universities. List of the most preferred government colleges: 

Government Colleges	Seat Intake	Fees (INR)	Entrance Exam
IIT Madras	1,195	10 Lakh	JEE Main, JEE Advance
IIT Delhi	1,209	8 Lakh	JEE Main, JEE Advanced
IIT Bombay	1,538	8 Lakh	JEE Main, JEE Advanced
IIT Kanpur	929	8 Lakh	JEE Main, JEE Advanced

Inexpensive Engineering Colleges in India 

There are only a few universities and colleges that offer high-quality education at low prices. Don’t forget to apply for these cost-effective Engineering colleges in India mentioned with their total tuition fees for a year: 

Low-Price BTech Colleges	Fees
Jadavpur University	INR 21,000
College of Engineering, Anna University	INR 48,000
VJTI Mumbai	INR 60,000
Jamia Millia Islamia	INR 65,000
College of Engineering Pune	INR 75,000

Top IIT Colleges For Engineering In India

Engineering aspirants who desire to study at the number 1 college for engineering in India can’t miss the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology).

The top specializations that are offered in IITs are Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Check the IIT colleges and their NIRF rankings in 2024:

College	Rank (2024)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	1
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	2
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	3
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	4
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	5
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	6
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	7
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	8
Indian Institute of Technology Indore	16
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi	10
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)	15

Best B.Tech Lateral Entry Colleges In India 

For learners with a Diploma in engineering who are searching for a B.Tech Lateral Entry program in a first-rated university, a list of colleges has been shortlisted that provide B.Tech Lateral Entry program for their reference based on faculties, infrastructure, and placements. Intended advanced learners can register in these universities to upskill themselves: 

Anna University, Tamil Nadu	Jadavpur University, Kolkata
PSG College Of Technology, Coimbatore	Delhi Technological University [DTU], Delhi
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi	College of Engineering [COEP], Pune
Maharashtra Institute Of Technology, Pune	Mumbai University, Mumbai
Mizoram University, Mizoram	Bennett University, Noida
Manipal Institute Of Technology, Manipal	Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar	Thapar Institute Of Engineering & Technology, Punjab

B.Tech For Working Professionals Universities Fees 

Here is the list of engineering educational institutes for the UG program that allow advanced learners to continue their jobs because classes are conducted at convenient times for students via hybrid mode:

B.Tech For Working Professionals	Semester Fees (Rs)	Registration Fees(Rs)
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University Engineering	45,000	5,000
Shri Venkateshwara University Engineering	38,500	5,000
BITS Pilani WILP	66,750	1,500
Apex University Engineering	45,000	5,000
Mangalayatan University WILP	60,000	500

Computer Science Undergraduate Engineering Colleges

B.Tech Computer Science is the most preferred specialization of engineering in the 21st century due to the new possibilities that it offers in the present scenario. Here are the best private and government colleges for B.Tech CS in India to gain a deep understanding of the subject. 

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
Chandigarh University	VIT
IIIT, Jabalpur	Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Manipal University	Manipal University

B.Tech Lateral Entry Computer Science Universities In India 

With the approval of the AICTE, diploma holders can also enroll for B.Tech in the second year to get the graduation degree after the diploma certificate. Students can easily enroll in these universities for the computing science engineering program: 

Lingayas Vidyapeeth University

Shri Venkateshwara University (SVU WILP)

State-Wise Top Engineering Colleges in India

Sometimes students prefer their home state rather than locating to other places. For the convenience of such learners, the finest colleges in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai are shared with them here. 

1) Top Engineering Colleges in Delhi-NCR

College Name	Tuition Fees (INR)	NIRF Ranking (2024)	Average Package
Jamia Millia Islamia	65,000	24	9,00,000
IIT Delhi	8 Lakh	2	25,82,000
Delhi Technological University	6 Lakh	27	23,70,000
Amity University, Noida	10 Lakh	30	61,75,000*

* Highest Package 

2) Top Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

College Name	Tuition Fees (INR)	NIRF(2024)	Average Package (INR)
ICT Mumbai	2 lakh	41	5,00,000
IIT Bombay	8 Lakh	3	21,82,000
College of Engineering Pune	75,000	NA	7,00,000
VNIT Nagpur	5 lakh	39	16,03,000

3) Top Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

College Name	Tuition Fees (INR)	NIRF(2024)	Average Package (INR)
MNNIT Allahabad	7 lakh	60	19,08,000
Amity University Noida	10 lakh	30	61,75,000*
IIT BHU	9 lakh	10	31,00,000
IIT Kanpur	8 lakh	4	1,90,00,000*

*Highest Package

4) Top Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad 

College Name	Tuition Fees (INR)	NIRF(2024)	Average Package (INR)
IIT Hyderabad	8 lakh	8	20,07,000
IIIT Hyderabad	16 lakh	47	32,20,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad	5 lakh	88	46,00,000*
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad	2 lakh	70	7,00,000

*Highest Package 

5) Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore 

College Name	Tuition Fees (INR)	NIRF(2024)	Average Package (INR)
IIIT Bangalore	26 lakh	74	30,78,000
R.V. College of Engineering	4 lakh	99	92,00,000*
Ramaiah Institute of Technology	4 lakh	75	7,66,000

When students enroll for the B.Tech graduation program, they have to find a suitable graduation program, the B.Tech Regular Program and B.Tech Lateral Entry Program based on their prior qualifications. Let’s understand about both the B.Tech Programs. 

B.Tech Regular Program Overview

The B.Tech Regular Program is also known as the B.Tech Full-Time Program. The course is accessible directly to students who have completed their 12th from an approved senior secondary educational institute. Also Read | B.Tech Full Form! 

Highlights of the B.Tech Full-Time Program 

B.Tech Regular	Details
Degree	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years
Admission Criteria	Core subjects(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in 12th class Aggregate score of 50% or above
Entrance Exam	JEE Main, JEE Advance, TS EAMCET, WBJEE, MHT CET, MET, LPUNEST, VITEEE, SRMJEEE
Specializations	Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
Job Roles	Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Software Engineer, Web Developer, Hardware Engineer
Salary	Ranges Between 2.5 LPA and 6 LPA

B.Tech Regular Program: Admission Process

Applicants have a choice whether they want to test the waters and sit for the entrance exam or go for the easiest way to enroll for admission. For the Regular Program, eligibility is mentioned below however it may vary from university to university: 

Eligibility	Core subjects(Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in 12th class Aggregate score of 50% or above
Entrance Exam	JEE Main, JEE Advance, TS EAMCET, WBJEE, MHT CET, MET, LPUNEST, VITEEE, SRMJEEE Direct admission to many private and deemed universities

B.Tech Lateral Entry Program 

The program is needed for experienced learners. B.Tech Lateral Entry Program is a 3-year graduation program for diploma holders in any specialization of engineering. The suitable candidate must have practical experience in the same specialization at least for 2 to 3 years.

To conclude the program is intended for 3-year diploma holders who are promoted to the 3 semester of BTech program. Not all universities provide the B.Tech Flexible Timing Program and some conduct the entrance exam for the screening of the advanced learners. 

Highlights of the B.Tech Lateral Entry Program

B.Tech Lateral Entry	Details
Degree	Undergraduate
Duration	3 years
Admission Criteria	3 years Polytechnic Diploma  Overall 50% or above score Working experience
Entrance Exam	UPSEE, IPU CET, HP LEET, WBJEEB, JLEE

B.Tech Lateral Entry: Admission Process

State universities have entrance exams for engineering lateral entry UG courses. They can avoid the entrance exam because few private universities sign up for the program without any screening test. 

Eligibility	3-year Engineering Diploma certificate  Overall 50% or above score 2 years of working experience
Entrance Exam	UPSEE, IPU CET, HP LEET, WBJEEB, JLEE Direct Admission for UG courses from Lingayas Vidyapeeth University and SUV WILP

Here are the top B.Tech Specialization for B.Tech Working Professionals/Lateral Entry:

Top B.Tech Specialization for Working Professionals
B.Tech CSE Lateral Entry	B.Tech Mechanical Lateral Entry
B.Tech Civil Lateral Entry	B.Tech Electronics Lateral Entry
B.Tech Electrical Lateral Entry	B.Tech Mechanical and Automobile Lateral Entry

Tips to Choose the Best University for B.Tech 

Here are the instructions that students should follow while choosing their preferred university: 

• Check the approvals of the regulatory bodies like UGC and AICTE.  
• Placement and Hiring Companies
• Alumni 
• Faculties
• Practical exposure to the students 
• Reviews

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Conclusion 

In this blog, leading BTech Regular and BTech Lateral Entry colleges are shared with students. All the colleges mentioned in this blog are approved by the UGC and AICTE, so learners will be awarded valid graduation degrees that can be considered for higher education or jobs in India and abroad.