Haryana has around 290 engineering colleges — 18+ government, 128+ private, and 3 public-private institutions. NIT Kurukshetra is the only engineering college in Haryana ranked in the NIRF top 100 Engineering list, holding position #85 in 2025. The top engineering colleges in Haryana for 2025 also include JC Bose University YMCA Faridabad (NIRF 151–200 Engineering), DCRUST Murthal (govt state university), and private institutions like Manav Rachna University (NIRF 201–300 Engineering), BML Munjal University Gurgaon, and Amity University Gurugram. For BTech admission in Haryana, two admission systems operate: JEE Main + JoSAA for NIT Kurukshetra (central govt, INI), and JEE Main + HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society) counselling for all government and most private colleges. HSTES 2026 registration opened April 21, 2026. BTech fees in Haryana range from INR 2.1 Lakhs total at DCRUST Murthal (govt) to INR 12+ Lakhs at premium private universities.
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The top 10 engineering colleges in Haryana based on NIRF 2025 rankings and placement outcomes are listed below. NIT Kurukshetra is the only engineering college in Haryana in the NIRF top 100, making it the clear leader among all government and private colleges in the state.
| College | College | Placement 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Kurukshetra (National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra) | #85 Engineering | Highest INR 63.12 LPA; avg INR 14.84 LPA; 83.31% BTech |
| JC Bose University YMCA Faridabad | 151–200 Engineering | Highest INR 29 LPA; avg INR 5–8 LPA; strong CSE/IT pipeline |
| Manav Rachna University Faridabad (MRU) | 201–300 Engineering | Highest INR 60 LPA; median INR 5.5 LPA; 219 placed (2025) |
| MRIIRS Faridabad (Manav Rachna International Institute) | #96 University; NIRF Engg participated | Highest INR 40 LPA; 600+ placed; Wipro, Capgemini, Amazon |
| BML Munjal University Gurugram (BMU) | NIRF participated | Hero Group + partner companies; avg INR 6–9 LPA |
| Amity University Gurugram | NIRF participated | Avg INR 5–8 LPA; American Express, Honda, Wipro |
| GJU Hisar (Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology) | State Public Univ; NIRF participated | Avg INR 3–5 LPA; govt sector + Jindal group |
| NorthCap University Gurugram (NCU) | NIRF participated | Avg INR 4 LPA; 210/243 placed (BTech); TCS, Wipro, Cognizant |
| Kurukshetra University (UIET Kurukshetra) | State Public Univ | Avg INR 3–5 LPA; govt sector + IT companies |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIRF #29 Engineering 2025) is located in Patiala, Punjab — it is not a Haryana college. It is frequently compared with Haryana colleges by Haryana students due to proximity, but it does not appear in the Haryana list of engineering colleges in any official state document.
Govt engineering colleges in Haryana include one central government Institute of National Importance (NIT Kurukshetra), one central government IIIT (IIIT Sonepat), and 15+ state government institutions. State govt engineering colleges admit through JEE Main + HSTES counselling. The top govt engineering colleges in Haryana offer the most affordable BTech education in the state, with DCRUST Murthal charging only INR 2.1 Lakhs total for 4 years.
| College | Location | Annual Fee (BTech) | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Kurukshetra (Central Govt, INI) | Kurukshetra | ~INR 1.25–2.10 L/yr (INR 5–8.41 L total) | JEE Main + JoSAA / CSAB |
| IIIT Sonepat (Central Govt IIIT) | Sonepat | ~INR 50,000–1.57 L/yr | JEE Main + JoSAA |
| JC Bose University YMCA Faridabad (State Govt) | Faridabad | INR 3.5–6 L/yr | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| DCRUST Murthal (State Govt University) | Murthal, Sonipat | ~INR 52,500/yr (INR 2.1 L total) | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| GJU Hisar (Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology) | Hisar | INR 50,000–1 L/yr (approx.) | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| Kurukshetra University — UIET (State Govt University) | Kurukshetra | INR 40,000–80,000/yr | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| MDU Rohtak — University Institute of Engineering (State Govt) | Rohtak | INR 40,000–80,000/yr | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| State Engg College Nilokheri (SIET Nilokheri) | Nilokheri, Karnal | ~INR 40,000–70,000/yr | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
GJU Hisar (Guru Jambheshwar University) has a unique BTech in Printing Technology — one of only a few colleges in India offering this programme, with near-100% sector placement in packaging and media. This is an underrated option among Haryana's govt engineering colleges for students with niche career interests.
The top 10 government engineering colleges in Haryana are ranked below by NIRF 2025 data, placement outcomes, and fee affordability. These colleges — from NIT Kurukshetra at the top to state polytechnic-adjacent institutions — form the complete list of govt engineering colleges in Haryana that admit through JEE Main + HSTES or JoSAA.
| College | College | College |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Kurukshetra — National Institute of Technology | Kurukshetra | JEE Main + JoSAA / CSAB |
| IIIT Sonepat — Indian Institute of Information Technology | Sonepat | JEE Main + JoSAA |
| JC Bose University of Science & Technology YMCA | Faridabad | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| DCRUST Murthal — Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Univ of Science & Technology | Murthal, Sonipat | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| GJU Hisar — Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology | Hisar | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| Kurukshetra University — UIET (University Institute of Engg & Tech) | Kurukshetra | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| MDU Rohtak — Maharshi Dayanand University (Engg Dept) | Rohtak | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| State Institute of Engineering & Technology (SIET) Nilokheri | Nilokheri, Karnal | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| Ch. Devi Lal State Institute of Engg & Technology, Panniwala Mota | Sirsa | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
| Rao Birender Singh State Institute of Engg & Technology | Rewari | JEE Main + HSTES Counselling |
Source: HSTES 2026 participating government engineering colleges list (admissionadvice.in; Shiksha); NIT KKR Collegepravesh; IIIT Sonepat JoSAA; YMCA Faridabad Careers360; DCRUST Collegedunia; CollegeDekho Haryana listing
IIIT Sonepat (established 2015) is a central government institution under the PPP model, participating in JoSAA. It offers BTech in CSE and ECE. Being a newer IIIT, it has limited published placement data but its JoSAA admission and central government recognition make it a meaningful option for JEE Main qualified students who want a government institution near Delhi-NCR in Haryana.
Haryana's top 10 private engineering colleges concentrate in the Delhi-NCR belt — Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat — given the proximity to India's largest corporate employer hub. NIRF 2025 ranks Manav Rachna University (201–300 Engineering) and MRIIRS (#96 University) as the state's highest-ranked private engineering institutions.
| College | NAAC / NIRF | Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Manav Rachna University Faridabad (MRU) | NAAC A++; 201–300 Engg | JEE Main / MRNAT / direct (Faridabad) |
| MRIIRS Faridabad (Manav Rachna International) | NAAC A++; #96 University | JEE Main / MRNAT / HSTES (Faridabad) |
| BML Munjal University Gurugram (BMU) | NAAC A; NIRF participated | JEE Main / BMUAT / merit (Gurugram) |
| Amity University Gurugram | NAAC A+; NIRF participated | JEE Main / Amity JEE / CUET (Gurugram) |
| NorthCap University Gurugram (NCU) | NAAC A+; NIRF participated | JEE Main / HSTES / merit (Gurugram) |
| GD Goenka University Gurugram | NAAC A+ | JEE Main / direct / CUET (Gurugram) |
| KR Mangalam University Gurugram | NAAC A; NIRF participated | JEE Main / KRMU direct / HSTES (Gurugram) |
| Sushant University Gurugram (formerly Ansal University) | NAAC A | JEE Main / direct / HSTES (Gurugram) |
| PIET Panipat (Panipat Institute of Engineering & Technology) | NAAC A+; AICTE | JEE Main / HSTES Counselling (Panipat) |
| PDM University Bahadurgarh | NAAC A | JEE Main / HSTES / direct (Bahadurgarh) |
BML Munjal University is backed by the Hero Group (Hero MotoCorp) — this gives its BTech graduates direct access to India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer and its partner supply chain ecosystem in Gurugram. This industry connection makes BMU a particularly strong option for students targeting automotive and manufacturing engineering careers in Haryana.
DCRUST Murthal (Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology) is the cheapest engineering college in Haryana at approximately INR 52,500 per year, totalling just INR 2.1 Lakhs for 4 years — the lowest among all AICTE-approved engineering colleges in the state. Government university departments (UIET Kurukshetra, MDU Rohtak) are also very affordable at INR 40,000–80,000/year.
NIT Kurukshetra's fee-to-placement ROI is outstanding: INR 5–8.41 Lakhs total over 4 years against INR 14.84 LPA average placement. The 4-year fee is recovered in under 7 months of first-year salary for average NIT KKR students. Full tuition fee waiver is available for families with income under INR 1 Lakh/year, and partial waiver for INR 1–5 Lakh/year families.

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Two distinct systems cover Haryana engineering admissions. JEE Main + JoSAA handles NIT Kurukshetra and IIIT Sonepat. JEE Main + HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society) counselling handles all state government engineering colleges, plus 75% of seats in private self-financed colleges. HSTES does not conduct its own exam — JEE Main score is the only criterion for both routes.
| System | Who Can Apply | Colleges Covered |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main + JoSAA | All India; 75%+ in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST) | NIT Kurukshetra (INI) + IIIT Sonepat (Central IIIT) |
| JEE Main + HSTES Counselling | Haryana domicile (85% seats); all-India (15% seats); 45%+ PCM minimum | All govt engg colleges (YMCA, DCRUST, GJU, UIET, SIET) + 75% seats in private self-financed colleges + deemed colleges in Haryana |
| Private University Direct (JEE Main / own exam) | All-India; 45%+ PCM minimum; no domicile restriction | BML Munjal (BMUAT); Amity (Amity JEE); MRU (MRNAT); GD Goenka (CUET); NCU (JEE Main / direct) |
Direct admission to BTech in Haryana without JEE Main is technically possible only at private universities that accept their own entrance exam scores or Class 12 merit. Government colleges (including YMCA Faridabad and DCRUST) and HSTES-participating colleges require JEE Main. Central institutions (NIT KKR, IIIT Sonepat) require JEE Main through JoSAA.
| College | Direct Route? | Eligibility | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Kurukshetra | NO | JEE Main mandatory; 75%+ Class 12 | No alternative. All seats through JoSAA/CSAB. No management quota. |
| YMCA Faridabad / DCRUST / GJU / UIET (All Govt) | NO | JEE Main mandatory; 45%+ PCM | No alternative. All seats through HSTES counselling with JEE Main score. |
| BML Munjal University | Yes — BMUAT | 50%+ PCM Class 12; BMUAT or JEE Main | Apply at bmu.edu.in; BMUAT (BMU's own test) accepted in lieu of JEE Main. |
| Manav Rachna University | Yes — MRNAT | 50%+ PCM Class 12; MRNAT or JEE Main | Apply at manavrachna.edu.in; MRNAT (MRU own test) accepted in lieu of JEE Main. |
| Amity University Gurugram | Yes — Amity JEE / Class 12 merit | 60%+ PCM Class 12; Amity JEE or CUET | Apply at amity.edu/gurugram; Amity JEE or CUET score; no HSTES required. |
| MRIIRS Faridabad / GD Goenka / NCU / PDM / PIET / Others | Yes — 25% management quota for HSTES private | 45%+ PCM Class 12 | For HSTES-participating private colleges, 25% of seats remain as management quota after HSTES rounds — filled by college directly. No JEE Main needed for management quota. |
NIT Kurukshetra leads Haryana's engineering placement outcomes with INR 63.12 LPA highest (2025), avg INR 14.84 LPA, and 83.31% placement rate. Among private colleges, Manav Rachna University recorded INR 60 LPA highest (2025) with median INR 5.5 LPA. Haryana's proximity to Gurugram-NCR means many Gurugram private college graduates have direct access to multinational employers.
| College | Placement Rate | Highest Package | 4-Yr Fee | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Kurukshetra | 83.31% BTech; 827 placed (2025) | INR 63.12 LPA (2025) | INR 5–8.41 L total | Outstanding |
| YMCA Faridabad | ~80%+ | INR 29 LPA (highest) | INR 3.5–6 L/yr | Strong (govt tier) |
| Manav Rachna University | 219/252 placed (87%) | INR 60 LPA (2025) | INR 7.60–11.80 L total | Good (private) |
| MRIIRS Faridabad | 600+ placed; good rate | INR 40 LPA (highest) | INR 8–12 L total | Moderate |
| DCRUST Murthal | 664 placed (all programs) | MediaTek, Jindal (limited data) | INR 2.1 L total | Very strong ROI (fee basis) |
| NorthCap University | 210/243 placed (BTech) | Not separately published | INR 4–8 L total | Moderate |
DCRUST Murthal's placement ROI is the strongest in Haryana by fee: INR 2.1 Lakhs total against INR 4 LPA median — the degree cost is recovered in 6.3 months of median salary. NIT Kurukshetra recovers its INR 5–8.41 L total fee in under 7 months of the INR 14.84 LPA average salary.
| Scholarship | Scholarship | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| NIT KKR Fee Waiver (Income < INR 1 Lakh) | Family income < INR 1 Lakh/yr; General/OBC; enrolled at NIT KKR | 100% tuition fee waiver; 2/3 waiver for INR 1–5 Lakh income |
| NSP National Scholarship Portal | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority; qualifying in Class 12; AICTE institute | Various; INR 10,000–1 Lakh/year |
| Haryana SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | Haryana domicile; SC/ST category; enrolled in recognised Haryana college | Full tuition + maintenance allowance |
| Haryana OBC/BC-A/BC-B Scholarship | Haryana domicile OBC students; income criteria apply | Partial fee support per state norms |
| NIT KKR Alumni / OP Jindal Scholarship | First 3 toppers in engineering per batch; academic excellence | OP Jindal Engineering Scholarship; amount per cycle |
| MRU Merit Scholarship | Based on JEE Main rank / Class 12 marks; multiple slabs | 5–25% tuition fee waiver per merit band |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female BTech students; family income < INR 8 Lakhs; AICTE approved | INR 50,000/year for up to 4 years |
| PM-YASASVI Scholarship | OBC/EBC/DNT students; family income < INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 15,000–1.25 Lakhs/year |
NIT Kurukshetra (National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra) is the best engineering college in Haryana — NIRF #85 Engineering 2025, Institute of National Importance, highest INR 63.12 LPA (2025), avg INR 14.84 LPA, 83.31% BTech placement rate. It is also the only engineering college in Haryana in the NIRF top 100. JEE Main + JoSAA admission.
Among government colleges, JC Bose University YMCA Faridabad (NIRF 151–200 Engineering) is second, followed by DCRUST Murthal. Among private colleges, Manav Rachna University (NIRF 201–300 Engineering, NAAC A++) leads. NIT Kurukshetra's INI status makes its degree nationally recognised at a level no Haryana state college degree achieves.
Haryana has approximately 290 engineering colleges — around 18 government institutions (including NIT Kurukshetra as a central govt INI, IIIT Sonepat as a central IIIT, and 15+ state govt colleges) and 128+ private institutions. Three public-private partnership institutions also operate in the state. All are AICTE-approved. The full list of engineering colleges in Haryana is available on the HSTES portal (hstes.org.in) annually updated.
The top govt engineering colleges in Haryana are: NIT Kurukshetra (central govt, INI, NIRF #85 Engineering), IIIT Sonepat (central govt IIIT), JC Bose University YMCA Faridabad (state govt, NIRF 151–200 Engineering), DCRUST Murthal (state govt, cheapest BTech at INR 2.1 L total), GJU Hisar (state govt), UIET Kurukshetra (state govt dept), MDU Rohtak engg dept, SIET Nilokheri, and Ch. Devi Lal SIET Sirsa.
NIT Kurukshetra and IIIT Sonepat admit through JoSAA (centralised). All state govt colleges admit through HSTES counselling based on JEE Main score. No separate Haryana state engineering exam exists.
HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society) manages BTech admissions for Haryana's government engineering colleges and 75% of seats in private self-financed colleges. It does NOT conduct any separate exam — only JEE Main score is accepted. HSTES 2026 registration: April 21 to May 18, 2026. Counselling: June–July 2026. Portal: hstes.org.in. 85% Haryana domicile quota; PPP ID mandatory for Haryana residents. 15% All-India seats available.
The top 10 engineering colleges in Haryana based on NIRF 2025 and placement data: 1. NIT Kurukshetra (#85 NIRF Engineering), 2. JC Bose University YMCA Faridabad (151–200 NIRF Engineering), 3. DCRUST Murthal, 4. Manav Rachna University (201–300 NIRF Engineering), 5. MRIIRS Faridabad (#96 NIRF University), 6. BML Munjal University Gurugram, 7. Amity University Gurugram, 8. GJU Hisar, 9. NorthCap University Gurugram, 10. Kurukshetra University UIET.
NIT Kurukshetra leads Haryana engineering placements by all metrics: INR 63.12 LPA highest package (2025), INR 14.84 LPA average, 83.31% placement rate. Amazon, Adani, Deloitte, Tata Power, Goldman Sachs recruit. Among private colleges, Manav Rachna University recorded INR 60 LPA highest (2025) and MRIIRS recorded INR 40 LPA highest. For government college tier (below NIT KKR), YMCA Faridabad has the strongest placement with INR 29 LPA highest and avg INR 5–8 LPA.
No, for government engineering colleges and HSTES-participating colleges in Haryana, JEE Main is mandatory — there is no alternative. Direct admission without JEE Main is only possible at private universities through their own exams: Manav Rachna University accepts MRNAT (own test), BML Munjal accepts BMUAT, and Amity accepts Amity JEE. For private HSTES-participating colleges, 25% management quota seats are filled without JEE Main after counselling rounds.
The official list of engineering colleges in Haryana is available as a PDF on the HSTES portal at hstes.org.in — this includes all government and HSTES-participating private colleges with seat matrix and intake data. The AICTE Approval List (PDF) at aicte-india.org lists all approved Haryana engineering colleges. CollegeDekho's Haryana engineering guide at collegedekho.com/engineering/colleges-in-haryana provides a comprehensive list with fees, cutoffs, and NIRF ranks in downloadable format.



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The top 10 engineering colleges in Haryana 2025 include NIT Kurukshetra, DCRUST Murthal, YMCA University Faridabad, Manav Rachna University, Amity Gurugram, BML Munjal University, PIET Panipat, ITM University, World College of Technology and Management, and PDM University. These institutes stand out in placements, academic performance, and NIRF visibility.
Haryana has around 290 engineering colleges in 2025, including top government colleges like NIT Kurukshetra, DCRUST, and YMCA, as well as private institutions such as Amity, Manav Rachna, and BML Munjal. These colleges offer BTech degrees in core and emerging branches through JEE Main and HSTES admissions.
The primary entrance exam for engineering in Haryana in 2025 is JEE Main, accepted by all top engineering colleges in Haryana including NIT Kurukshetra, YMCA Faridabad, DCRUST Murthal, and most private universities. Some institutes also consider 12th merit or conduct their own exams for management quota seats.
Top 10 private engineering colleges in Haryana in 2025 include Amity University Gurugram, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, BML Munjal University, World College of Technology and Management, DPG Institute of Technology, PDM University, Al Falah University, PIET Panipat, WCTM Gurugram, and ITM University. These colleges offer BTech in trending fields like CS, AI, and Data Science with average packages of Rs 4 to Rs 9 lakh.
Admission to engineering colleges in Haryana in 2025 is primarily through JEE Main, followed by HSTES (Haryana State Technical Education Society) counselling. Colleges like NIT Kurukshetra, YMCA Faridabad , DCRUST Murthal, Amity Gurugram, and Manav Rachna University accept JEE scores, while some private colleges also conduct direct admissions based on merit.
In 2025, Haryana has over 15 government engineering colleges including NIT Kurukshetra (NIRF rank 58), Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology Murthal, Government Engineering College Nilokheri, and YMCA University Faridabad. These colleges offer affordable BTech courses through JEE Main and HSTES counselling.
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