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Top Engineering Colleges In India 2025 [Latest NIRF Ranking]

Shalini Adhana May 20, 2025 1K Reads

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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. 

Top Engineering Colleges in India: Overview

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

Top 25 Engineering Colleges in India with NIRF Ranking 2024

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

Top Engineering Colleges: NIRF Ranking 2024, 2023, 2022

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

Top IIT Engineering Colleges in India

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: 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras – Chennai

  • Why: Consistently ranked No.1 by NIRF for several years.
  • Known for: Research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

  • Why: Strong industry connections, excellent placements, and research output.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

  • Why: High placement rates, global reputation, and startup culture.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

  • Known for: Strong technical curriculum and core research.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

  • Highlights: Oldest IIT, excellent alumni network, and research facilities.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

  • Strengths: Civil and mechanical engineering, strong research culture.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati

  • Rising reputation, especially in design and data sciences.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad

  • Modern campus, growing focus on AI, ML, and data science.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)

  • Best among NITs, with strong academic and placement records.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal

  • Well-known for: Core branches and great campus location (coastal Karnataka).

Top Engineering Colleges Require JEE Mains Score 

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.

  • National Institutes of Technology (NITs)

NITs admit students through JEE Main + JoSAA counselling. Cutoffs vary by branch, category, and home/other state quota.

  • Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)

Also through JEE Main + JoSAA. Higher cutoffs for popular ones.

  • Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)

Includes institutes like:

  • Assam University
  • BIT Mesra
  • IIEST Shibpur
  • Private Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main

Many top private colleges accept JEE Main scores for direct or quota-based admission.

  • DAIICT, Gandhinagar
  • LNMIIT, Jaipur
  • Shiv Nadar University 
  • IIIT Delhi 
  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Note: Some private colleges (e.g., VIT, SRM) conduct their entrance exams, not JEE Main.

Top Engineering Colleges Require JEE Advanced Score

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)

Previous Year JEE Candidates Data

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%

Top Engineering Colleges Fees In India 

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

Top Private Engineering Colleges In India 

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

Top Government Engineering Colleges (Non-IITs) in India

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

Top Engineering Colleges for Working Professionals in India 

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

Students also ask for: 

Students also ask for

Part Time B.Tech

Distance B.Tech 

Online B.Tech 

B.Tech After Diploma 

Low-cost Top Engineering Colleges in India

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

Top Engineering Colleges for Computer Science and Engineering In India 

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

Top NITs for CSE

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

Top Private Colleges for CSE

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

Top Engineering Entrance Exams – Tentative Dates & Syllabus

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

Top Engineering Lateral Entry Entrance Exams- Tentative Month

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:

  • Academic: Diploma in Engineering/Technology or BCA/B.Sc. (with Mathematics)
  • Minimum Marks: 45% (Gen), 40% (SC/ST/OBC)
  • Entry Point: Direct admission into the 2nd year of B.Tech/B.E.
  • Age Limit: Generally, no strict upper limit (varies by state)

Direct Admission to B.Tech for Working Professionals 

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. 

Top Engineering Colleges: State/City-wise 

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 

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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

Conclusion 

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.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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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