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Shalini Adhana May 20, 2025 1K Reads
Studying at top colleges offers a premium experience. Hence, students prefer premier colleges to complete their graduation in engineering. In this blog, the top engineering colleges in India are mentioned, including government, private, and NIRF rankings.
No doubt, IITs are considered the top engineering colleges, but IITs aren’t the only top engineering colleges; there are some private engineering colleges which are offering the best facilities to learners, like Tapar Institute of Engineering, BITS Pilani, and Vellore Institute of Technology.
Here is a detailed overview of the top engineering colleges in India — including IITs, NITs, IIITs, and top private and government institutions — based on reputation, academics, placements, infrastructure, and entrance exams.
Parameters |
Particulars |
Number of Engineering Colleges in India |
Total: 8876+ Private: 6611+ Govt: 2265+ |
Top Colleges |
IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, NIT Trichy, Jadavpur University |
Top Private Engineering Colleges |
Christ University, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh University, BITS Pilani, VIT |
Top Government Engineering Colleges |
IIT Bombay, Lucknow University, Gujarat University, Mumbai University, Jamia Millia Islamia |
Top Engineering Colleges (Other than IITs and NITs) |
VIT, Jadavpur University, Anna University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Delhi Technological University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Siksha `O` Anusandhan |
Top Entrance Exam |
JEE Main, JEE Advanced, AP EAMCET, GATE, TANCET, MHT CET, CUET, SRMJEEE, TNEA |
Top Specialization |
Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Automobile Engineering |
Here is the list of the Top 25 Engineering Colleges in India as per the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2024 rankings:
Top Engineering Colleges in India |
NRIF Ranking |
Score 2024 |
State |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
1 |
89.46 |
Tamil Nadu |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
2 |
86.66 |
Delhi |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
3 |
83.09 |
Maharashtra |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
4 |
82.79 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
5 |
76.88 |
West Bengal |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
6 |
76.00 |
Uttarakhand |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
7 |
71.86 |
Assam |
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad |
8 |
71.55 |
Telangana |
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli |
9 |
66.88 |
Tamil Nadu |
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi |
10 |
66.69 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Vellore Institute of Technology |
11 |
66.22 |
Tamil Nadu |
Jadavpur University |
12 |
65.62 |
West Bengal |
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology |
13 |
65.41 |
Tamil Nadu |
Anna University |
14 |
65.34 |
Tamil Nadu |
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad |
15 |
64.83 |
Jharkhand |
Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
16 |
64.72 |
Madhya Pradesh |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
17 |
64.27 |
Karnataka |
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |
18 |
63.42 |
Gujarat |
National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
19 |
63.38 |
Odisha |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani |
20 |
63.04 |
Rajasthan |
National Institute of Technology Warangal |
21 |
61.72 |
Telangana |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar |
22 |
61.56 |
Punjab |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
23 |
61.29 |
Tamil Nadu |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
24 |
61.28 |
Delhi |
National Institute of Technology Calicut |
25 |
61.19 |
Kerala |
The NIRF Ranking (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is important because it provides an official, reliable, and standardized assessment of colleges and universities in India. Here’s why NIRF rankings matter, especially for engineering aspirants:
College Names |
NIRF 2022 |
NIRF 2023 |
NIRF 2024 |
IIT Madras Ranking |
1 |
1 |
1 |
IIT Delhi Ranking |
2 |
2 |
2 |
IIT Bombay Ranking |
3 |
3 |
3 |
IIT Kanpur Ranking |
4 |
4 |
4 |
IIT Kharagpur Ranking |
5 |
6 |
5 |
IIT Roorkee Ranking |
6 |
5 |
6 |
IIT Guwahati Ranking |
7 |
7 |
7 |
IIT Hyderabad Ranking |
9 |
8 |
8 |
NIT Tiruchirapalli |
8 |
9 |
9 |
BHU Varanasi Ranking |
13 |
15 |
10 |
Here’s a list of the Top IIT Engineering Colleges in India based on academic excellence, placements, and research output. Below mentioned institutes give the best exposure to learners and great networking opportunities to those who want to research in the engineering field:
Here’s a breakdown of the top engineering colleges in India that accept JEE Main scores, along with their expected cutoff ranks/percentile for general category candidates (as of the latest data from 2023–2024). This gives learners an idea of what JEE Main score or rank is needed for admission.
NITs admit students through JEE Main + JoSAA counselling. Cutoffs vary by branch, category, and home/other state quota.
Also through JEE Main + JoSAA. Higher cutoffs for popular ones.
Includes institutes like:
Many top private colleges accept JEE Main scores for direct or quota-based admission.
Note: Some private colleges (e.g., VIT, SRM) conduct their entrance exams, not JEE Main.
JEE Advanced is only for candidates who qualify JEE Main, and it is the gateway to the IITs and a few other premier institutes.
Top Engineering Colleges/ Institutes |
Entrance Exam |
Indian Institute of Technology (23 IITs) |
JEE Advanced + JoSAA counseling. |
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore |
JEE Advanced (top 250–300 ranks) |
Year |
Total Candidates Appeared |
Qualified for JEE Advanced |
% Qualified |
2024 |
11.4 lakh |
2.5 lakh |
22% |
2023 |
10.4 lakh |
2.5 lakh |
24% |
2022 |
9.05 lakh |
2.6 lakh |
28% |
2021 |
9.39 lakh |
2.5 lakh |
26% |
B.Tech Fee Structure – IITs (General Category)
Institute |
Tuition Fees (per year) |
Total 4-Year Tuition |
Other Fees (approx.) |
Total (4 Years) |
IIT Madras |
₹2,00,000 |
₹8,00,000 |
₹70,000–₹1,00,000 |
₹8.7–9.0 Lakh |
IIT Delhi |
₹2,00,000 |
₹8,00,000 |
₹90,000–₹1,10,000 |
₹9.0–9.2 Lakh |
IIT Bombay |
₹2,00,000 |
₹8,00,000 |
₹1,00,000–₹1,20,000 |
₹9.2–9.5 Lakh |
IIT Kanpur |
₹2,00,000 |
₹8,00,000 |
₹1,00,000–₹1,10,000 |
₹9.0–9.2 Lakh |
IIT Roorkee |
₹2,00,000 |
₹8,00,000 |
₹90,000–₹1,10,000 |
₹9.0–9.2 Lakh |
* Fees may vary
Not just the government-sponsored colleges give the best exposure to learners, but also some private colleges and universities offer a great learning atmosphere.
Top Private Engineering Colleges |
Entrance Exam |
Eligibility |
BITS Pilani |
BITSAT |
75% in PCM in Class 12 (with 60% individually in Physics, Chemistry, Math) Only Class 12 students from the current or previous year are eligible |
IIIT-Hyderabad |
JEE Advanced |
10+2 with PCM |
VIT Vellore |
VITEEE |
60% in PCM (General Category) |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology |
SRMJEEE |
60% in PCM |
Shiv Nadar University |
SNUSAT (own exam) JEE Main |
Class 12 merit |
DAIICT, Gandhinagar |
JEE Main |
Class 12 with PCM |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
JEE Main AEEE (Amrita Entrance Examination) |
60% in PCM |
Manipal Institute of Technology |
MET |
50% in PCM in Class 12 |
LNMIIT Jaipur |
JEE Main |
Class 12 with PCM |
Those learners who are unable to apply to IITs and private universities due to factors like not scoring adequate marks or not being able to afford the private universities' fees, can go for the government engineering colleges:
College |
Exam |
Eligibility |
Annual Fee (₹) |
NIT Trichy |
JEE Main |
10+2 with PCM + JEE Main Rank |
₹1.5 – ₹2.0 Lakh |
NIT Surathkal |
JEE Main |
10+2 with PCM + JEE Main Rank |
₹1.5 – ₹2.0 Lakh |
NIT Warangal |
JEE Main |
10+2 with PCM + JEE Main Rank |
₹1.5 – ₹2.0 Lakh |
NIT Rourkela |
JEE Main |
10+2 with PCM + JEE Main Rank |
₹1.5 – ₹2.0 Lakh |
IIIT Hyderabad |
JEE Adv. / UGEE |
10+2 with PCM + high JEE / UGEE rank |
₹3.0 – ₹3.5 Lakh |
IIIT Delhi |
JEE Main / JAC |
10+2 with PCM, 60–75% marks |
₹2.5 – ₹3.0 Lakh |
DTU (Delhi Technological University) |
JEE Main / JAC |
10+2 with 60% PCM |
₹1.9 – ₹2.2 Lakh |
NSUT (Netaji Subhas Univ. of Tech) |
JEE Main / JAC |
10+2 with 60% PCM |
₹1.9 – ₹2.2 Lakh |
Jadavpur University (Kolkata) |
WBJEE |
10+2 with PCM, 60 %+ |
₹10,000 – ₹20,000 |
COEP Tech (Pune) |
MHT-CET |
Maharashtra State CET, 10+2 with PCM |
₹90,000 – ₹1.2 Lakh |
IIEST Shibpur |
JEE Main |
10+2 PCM + JEE Main |
₹1.5 – ₹2.0 Lakh |
Anna University (CEG Campus, Chennai) |
TNEA |
10+2 PCM + Tamil Nadu domicile preferred |
₹50,000 – ₹75,000 |
IIST Thiruvananthapuram |
JEE Advanced |
10+2 PCM + High JEE Adv. Rank |
₹60,000 – ₹1.0 Lakh |
Those who have completed the polytechnic diploma and have adequate skills to serve the organisation but lack the engineering degree, such candidates can apply for the B.Tech lateral Entry program or B.Tech for Working Professionals program is meant for working professionals.
Suppose a candidate can’t register for the Lateral Entry program; they can apply for the flexible B.Tech for Working Professionals program because the program allows professionals to balance their professional commitments and higher education. They don’t have to compromise one for the other. Here is the list of the best B.Tech for Working Professionals Universities in India:
B.Tech for Working Professionals Program |
Fees Per Semester (INR) |
Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth University |
50,000 |
Shri Venkateshwara University |
40,000 |
Sanskriti University |
38,000 |
BITS WILP Pilani |
70,100 |
Galgotias University |
90,000 |
Mangalayatan University |
40,000 |
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Here’s a curated list of top engineering colleges in India with low fees that still offer excellent academics and placements, making them ideal for students looking for high-quality education at an affordable cost.
Low-cost Top Engineering Colleges |
Fees (INR) |
Entrance Exam |
Jadavpur University |
21,000 |
WBJEE |
College of Engineering, Anna University |
₹1 – ₹3 Lakh |
TNEA |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
₹70,000 – ₹80,000 |
JEE Main |
College of Engineering, Pune |
₹3.6 – ₹5 Lakh |
MHT-CET |
VJTI Mumbai |
₹3.5 – ₹4 Lakh |
MHT-CET |
Here’s a list of the Top Engineering Colleges in India for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) based on NIRF rankings, placement records, faculty, and industry reputation.
Top IITs for CSE
Institute Name |
NIRF Rank (2024) |
Admission |
Avg. CSE Package (₹ LPA) |
IIT Bombay |
3 |
JEE Advanced |
₹25–30 LPA |
IIT Delhi |
2 |
JEE Advanced |
₹24–28 LPA |
IIT Madras |
1 |
JEE Advanced |
₹22–25 LPA |
IIT Kanpur |
4 |
JEE Advanced |
₹20–22 LPA |
IIT Kharagpur |
5 |
JEE Advanced |
₹18–22 LPA |
IIT Roorkee |
6 |
JEE Advanced |
₹17–20 LPA |
IIT Hyderabad |
8 |
JEE Advanced |
₹20–25 LPA (AI/DS strong) |
Top IIITs for CSE
Institute Name |
Admission |
Avg. Package (₹ LPA) |
IIIT Hyderabad (CSE) |
JEE Adv. / UGEE |
₹28–35 LPA |
IIIT Delhi |
JEE Main / JAC |
₹18–20 LPA |
IIIT Bangalore |
PG only (M.Tech) |
₹20–25 LPA (PG) |
IIIT Allahabad |
JEE Main |
₹14–18 LPA |
Institute Name |
NIRF Rank |
Avg. Package (₹ LPA) |
Admission via |
NIT Trichy (CSE) |
9 |
₹15–20 LPA |
JEE Main |
NIT Surathkal |
17 |
₹14–18 LPA |
JEE Main |
NIT Warangal |
21 |
₹12–16 LPA |
JEE Main |
NIT Rourkela |
19 |
₹10–15 LPA |
JEE Main |
College Name |
Entrance Exam |
Avg. CSE Package (₹ LPA) |
BITS Pilani |
BITSAT |
₹20–25 LPA (top roles) |
VIT Vellore (CSE) |
VITEEE |
₹8–10 LPA (top tier) |
Shiv Nadar University |
SNUSAT / JEE |
₹10–12 LPA (for CS-AI) |
IIIT-Hyderabad |
JEE Adv. / UGEE |
₹28–35 LPA |
Here is a detailed list of the top engineering entrance exams in India, their tentative dates, and key syllabus topics for B.Tech admissions in 2025.
Exam Name |
Tentative Exam Date (2025) |
Syllabus Summary |
Official Website |
JEE Main |
Jan Session: Jan 3–10 Apr Session: Apr 1–15 |
Physics, Chemistry, Math (NCERT Class 11 & 12) |
jeemain.nta.nic.in |
JEE Advanced |
May 25, 2025 |
Advanced topics in PCM; tougher than JEE Main |
jeeadv.ac.in |
BITSAT |
Session 1: May 3–10 Session 2: June 2025 |
PCM + English Proficiency & Logical Reasoning |
bitsadmission.com |
VITEEE |
April 2nd–3rd week, 2025 |
PCM (Class 11 & 12 NCERT), English & Aptitude |
viteee.vit.ac.in |
SRMJEEE |
Phase 1: Jan, Phase 2: Apr–May |
PCM + English + Aptitude (Class 11–12 level) |
srmist.edu.in |
WBJEE |
April 2025 |
Physics, Chemistry, Math (West Bengal syllabus) |
wbjeeb.nic.in |
MHT-CET |
May 2025 |
PCM (Class 11 & 12, Maharashtra Board) |
cetcell.mahacet.org |
COMEDK UGET |
May 2025 |
PCM (based on Class 11 & 12 CBSE/State) |
comedk.org |
KIITEE |
April 2025 |
PCM + Logical Reasoning (Class 12 level) |
kiitee.kiit.ac.in |
AEEE (Amrita) |
April & May 2025 |
PCM based on NCERT (Objective-type questions) |
amrita.edu |
MET (Manipal) |
Apr–May 2025 (multiple slots) |
PCM (NCERT Class 11 & 12 level) + Aptitude |
manipal.edu |
CUET UG (JMI etc.) |
May 2025 |
Based on PCM + General Test (only for a few B.Tech programs) |
cuet.sa |
Here’s a list of the Top Lateral Entry Engineering Entrance Exams in India for diploma holders or B.Sc. graduates, along with their tentative exam months and eligibility details.
Exam Name |
States / Institutions Covered |
Tentative Month |
Official Website |
DCECE LE / BCECE LE |
Bihar |
June–July |
bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
JELET (West Bengal) |
Jadavpur University, MAKAUT & other WB colleges |
June–July |
wbjeeb.nic.in |
AP ECET |
Andhra Pradesh |
May–June |
sche.ap.gov.in |
TS ECET |
Telangana |
May–June |
ecet.tsche.ac.in |
Haryana LEET (HSTES) |
Haryana |
June |
onlinetesthry.gov.in |
Punjab LEET (Punjab Tech Univ) |
Punjab |
June |
ptu.ac.in |
UKSEE LE |
Uttarakhand |
June |
uktech.ac.in |
UP B.Tech LE (UPCET LE) |
Uttar Pradesh (AKTU Colleges) |
May–June |
upcet.admissions.nic.in |
Kerala LET |
Kerala |
May–June |
lbscentre.kerala.gov.in |
TANCET / Lateral Entry Scheme |
Tamil Nadu (Anna University & Others via DOTE) |
Direct/LE Exam |
tndte.gov.in |
OJEE LE |
Odisha |
June |
ojee.nic.in |
CET Delhi LE |
Delhi (NSUT, DTU, etc.) |
May–June |
dseuonline.in |
HPCET LE |
Himachal Pradesh (Govt & Private Engg Colleges) |
May–June |
himtu.ac.in |
B.Tech Lateral Entry Eligibility:
Candidates who don’t want to opt for the B.Tech Lateral Entry program, they can sign in for the B.Tech for Working Professionals, as they don’t have to prepare for the entrance exam.
Candidates who are looking for the regional top engineering colleges because they can’t apply to the national colleges due to a proximity issue. They can go for the best colleges in their regions as mentioned below:
Top Engineering Colleges in Delhi |
Fees (INR) |
NIRF Ranking |
IIT Delhi |
1,22,400 |
2 |
Jamia Millia Islamia |
1,50,000 |
24 |
Delhi Technological University |
1,63,000 |
27 |
Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) |
2,50,000 |
57 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh |
Fees (INR) |
NIRF Ranking |
IIT Kanpur |
1,17,530 |
4 |
IIT BHU |
1,05,950 |
10 |
Amity University |
1,27,500 |
30 |
Aligarh Muslim University |
N/A |
33 |
MNNIT Allahabad |
N/A |
60 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra |
Fees (INR) |
NIRF Ranking |
IIT Bombay |
1,07,350 |
3 |
VNIT Nagpur |
1,35,450 |
39 |
ICT Mumbai |
3,48,000 |
41 |
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology |
3,38,000 |
63 |
College of Engineering Pune |
1,42,240 |
77 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad |
Fees (INR) |
NIRF Ranking |
IIT Hyderabad |
1,66,858 |
8 |
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad |
4,50,000 |
47 |
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, (JNTUH) Hyderabad |
1,00,000 |
88 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Pune |
Fees (INR) |
Time 2024 Ranking |
College of Engineering Pune |
1,42,240 |
8 |
Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering |
1,39,130 |
15 |
MIT WPU |
3,30,000 |
20 |
Bharati Vidyapeeth |
95,175 |
20 |
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology |
1,62,608 |
31 |
Top Engineering Colleges in Bangalore |
Fees (INR) |
NIRF 2024 Ranking |
International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore |
2,30,000 |
74 |
Ramaiah Institute of Technology |
1,27,245 |
75 |
Jain Deemed to be University, Bangalore |
3,00,000 |
95 |
R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE) |
4,50,000 |
99 |
Choose a college based on stream interest, career goal, budget, and location. Don’t just follow ranks, it is better to consider faculty, infrastructure, internships, and alumni network. For Computer Science, focus on colleges with a strong coding culture and placement track record.
The most prestigious engineering colleges are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur. Applicants can consider IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, Jadavpur University, and Anna University.
Both IIT and NIT offer excellent education. IITs are considered better because it provide the best research facilities in India.
Entrance exams that can be considered are JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, WBJEE, MHT-CET, TNEA, VITEEE, and SRMJEEE to enroll for the best engineering colleges
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) offers the highest placement offers, followed by
Electronics (ECE), Electrical, and Mechanical for core companies.Can diploma students get admission into top engineering colleges? Yes, through lateral entry exams like JELET, LEET, OJEE (LE), ECET. They are directly promoted to the second year of the program.
No placements are "guaranteed," but top colleges have strong placement cells. IITs and IIITs often get offers from companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.
Applicants who are interested in Computer Science and Engineering can apply for the IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, BITS Pilani, and NIT Trichy.
Working professionals who don’t have enough time to prepare for the entrance exam can apply to the universities if they want to enroll for the B.Tech for Working Professionals program at Sanskriti University, Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth University, and Shri Venkateshwara University.
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