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Top Engineering Colleges in India November 2024

List Of 6553 Engineering colleges in India

As per NIRF 2023 Ranking, the top engineering colleges include the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Private engineering colleges that topped the NIRF 2023 charts include Anna University, Vellore Institute of Technology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. Admissions to B.Tech in these colleges are done through entrance examinations like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, UPSEE, VITEEE, etc. 

NIRF rankings are done on the basis of enrollment data, qualifications of the faculty members, placement details, etc. The ranks given are different and depend on the factors mentioned above, state-wise and category-wise. We have listed the top engineering colleges in India 2023 basis NIRF Ranking 2023 below:

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India

  • IIT Madras tops the NIRF ranking list 2023 also as it ranked 1st in 2022.
  • Out of the top 9 engineering colleges, 8 positions are filled up by IITs whereas 1 position has been secured by NIT Tiruchirapalli
  • Jadavpur University in West Bengal is now ranked at #10.
  • Top engineering colleges in India NIRF Ranking 2023 was released on June 05, 2023.

The list of top 10 engineering colleges in India according to NIRF Rankings 2023 has been listed below:

Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

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 Roorkee

5

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

6

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

7

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

8

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

9

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

10

Top 100 Engineering Colleges in India NIRF 2023:

Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

City

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

1

Chennai

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

2

New Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

3

Mumbai

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

4

Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

5

Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

6

Kharagpur

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

7

Guwahati

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

8

Hyderabad

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

9

Tiruchirappalli

Jadavpur University

10

Kolkata

Vellore Institute of Technology

11

Vellore

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

12

Surathkal

Anna University

13

Chennai

Indian Institute of Technology Indore

14

Indore

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi

15

Varanasi

National Institute of Technology Rourkela

16

Rourkela

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)

17

Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

18

Gandhinagar

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

19

Coimbatore

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university)

20

Patiala

National Institute of Technology Warangal

21

Warangal

National Institute of Technology Calicut

23

Kozhikode

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

22

Rupnagar

Institute of Chemical Technology

24

Mumbai

Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani

25

Pilani

Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi

26

New Delhi

Siksha `O` Anusandhan University

27

Bhubaneswar

S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology

28

Chennai

Delhi Technological University

29

New Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

30

Jodhpur

Amity University

31

Gautam Budh Nagar

Aligarh Muslim University

32

Aligarh

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

33

Mandi

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy

34

Thanjavur

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

35

Howrah

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

36

Srivilliputtur

Malaviya National Institute of Technology

37

Jaipur

Chandigarh University

38

Mohali

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

39

Bhubaneswar

National Institute of Technology Silchar

40

Silchar

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

41

Nagpur

Indian Institute of Technology Patna

42

Patna

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

43

Durgapur

Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (K L College of Engineering)

44

Vaddeswaram

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering

45

Kalavakkam

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

46

Jalandhar

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

47

Bhubaneswar

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

48

Thiruvananthapuram

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

49

Prayagraj

Lovely Professional University

50

Phagwara

National Institute of Technology Delhi

51

Delhi

Visvesvaraya Technological University

52

Belgaum

Birla Institute of Technology

53

Ranchi

UPES

54

Dehradun

International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad

55

Hyderabad

National Institute of Technology Patna

56

Patna

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

57

Pune

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

58

Kurukshetra

Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati

59

Yerpedu

Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT)

60

New Delhi

Manipal Institute of Technology

61

Manipal

Graphic Era University

62

Dehradun

PSG College of Technology

63

Coimbatore

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

64

Chennai

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

65

Surat

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

66

Chennai

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

67

Jammu

Banasthali Vidyapith

68

Banasthali

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

69

Palakkad

National Institute of Technology, Raipur

70

Raipur

University of Hyderabad

71

Hyderabad

National Institute of Technology Meghalaya

72

Shillong

College of Engineering, Pune

73

Pune

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

74

Bengaluru

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi

75

New Delhi

Manipal University Jaipur

76

Jaipur

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology

77

Coimbatore

M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology

78

Bengaluru

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology

79

Amethi

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

80

Bhopal

Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai

81

Raipur

National Institute of Technology Srinagar

82

Srinagar

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

83

Hyderabad

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

84

New Delhi

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research

85

Guntur

Rajalakshmi Engineering College

86

Chennai

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology

87

Chennai

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management

88

Gwalior

Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad

89

Prayagraj (Allahabad)

National Institute of Technology Goa

90

Ponda

National Institute of Technology Agartala

91

Agratala

Chitkara University

92

Rajpura

Indian Institute Of Technology Dharwad

93

Dharwad

AU College of Engineering (A)

94

Visakhapatnam

National Institute of Technology Manipur

95

Imphal

R.V. College of Engineering

96

Bengaluru

Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)

97

Jabalpur

SR University

98

Warangal

Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon

99

Gurugram, Haryana

C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha

100

Bhubaneswar

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India basis Outlook 2023 Ranking

  • The Outlook Ranking of Engineering colleges in India 2023 is shared below. 
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras which ranked 1st position last year, is replaced by the AISECT University.
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has maintained its position and is followed by VIT and Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Top 10 Engineering Colleges

Outlook Ranking 2023

AISECT University

1

Dr. C.V. Raman University

2

NNRG

3

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

4

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

5

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

6

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

7

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

8

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

9

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

10

Top Engineering Colleges in India with Best ROI (Return on Investment)

List of Top ten engineering colleges in India 2023 according to the best return of investment as per the placement data shared by then include:

Rank

College

Fee

Highest CTC

1

IIT Madras

Rs. 2,09,000

Rs. 1 crore 98 Lakh LPA

2

IIT Bombay

Rs. 2,18,500

Rs. 4 Crore LPA

3

BIT Mesra

Rs. 2.59,000

Rs. 9,50,000

4

SRM University

Rs. 2.16,000

Rs. 9,00,000

5

Vellore Institute of Technology

Rs. 1,98,000

Rs. 6,00,000

6

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology

Rs. 85,250

Rs. 2,34,000

7

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering

Rs. 1,20,000

Rs. 2,50,000

8

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rs. 5,41,575

Rs. 60,75,00

ROI depicts how profitable it is to pursue a course from a particular college. It is the calculation of the fees that you have invested into the course and the amount that you’re getting in return in the form of Placements. It is calculated by: 

Top Autonomous Engineering Colleges in India

The top government colleges in India are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay. The rest of the colleges are mentioned below: 

Top Autonomous Engineering Colleges in India
Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasIndian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology, DelhiIndian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology BombayIndian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurNational Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

The Top private engineering colleges in India 2023are LPU, Amity Lucknow, and Sharda University. The rest of the colleges are mentioned below:

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India
Anna UniversityVellore Institute of Technology
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham UniversityShiksha o’ Anusandhan
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research AcademyThapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
BIT RanchiBirla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology

Top Engineering Colleges in India Zone-Wise

We've also listed the top engineering colleges in India zone-wise - North, South, East, and West:

Top Engineering Colleges in North India

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Indian Institute of Technology, Allahabad


Top Engineering Colleges in South India

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

Top Engineering Colleges in East India

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

ISM Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

BIT Mesra, Ranchi


Top Engineering Colleges in West India

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune

Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar

IITM Gwalior

DY Patil College of Engineering, Pune


Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Cut-Off 

The top engineering colleges in India that will give B.Tech admission in 2023 basis JEE Main cut-offs are as follows:

Engineering College

Cutoff

NIT Trichy

3700

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

1035 - 1045

NIT-K, Surathkal

28,528

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

200+



Top Engineering Colleges in India with GATE Cut-Off

The top engineering colleges in India for M.Tech admissions 2023 basis GATE cut-offs are as follows:

Engineering College

Cutoff

MNNIT Allahabad

26.6

IIT Jodhpur

32.5

National Institute of Technology,  Silchar

717

National Institute of Technology, Trichy

25

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

773


Top Engineering Colleges in India with Average Salary

Engineering College

Salary offered

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Rs. 21.48 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Rs. 80 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Rs. 20 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Rs. 1Cr LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Rs. 10.5 LPA

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Rs. 30.37 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

Rs. 27.11 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi

Rs. 60 LPA

ICT Mumbai

Rs. 4 LPA

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Rs. 60 LPA

Engineering Colleges in India Basis B.Tech Entrance Exams 2023

Admission to B.Tech courses in engineering colleges in India is usually through engineering entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, UPSEE, VITEEE, TS EAMCET, WBJEE, etc. For admission to M.Tech courses in top engineering colleges in India is usually basis GATE exam. 

Top B.Tech colleges admission basis JEE Exam:

Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasIndian Institute of Technology, DelhiIndian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurBirla Institute of Technology and Science, PilaniVellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Jadavpur University, KolkataInstitute of Chemical Technology, MumbaiDY Patil College of Engineering, Pune

B. Tech Admission basis JEE Mains & Advanced:

The JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India. The JEE exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in two phases: JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

  • Registration: The registration process for the JEE Main exam is online and can be completed through the NTA website. The registration process begins in the month of September and closes in the month of October. JEE Main 2023 application fees for General/Gen-EWS/OBC (NCL) male candidates is INR 1000 for a single paper while SC/ST/PwD/Transgender and Female candidates are required to pay application fees of INR 500. 
  • Examination: The JEE Main examination is a computer-based test (CBT) that is held in two sessions. The first session is for the general category candidates and the second session is for the reserved category candidates. The examination is conducted in the month of January and April. The duration of the examination is 3 hours.
  • Selection: The selection for B.Tech courses based on the JEE Main exam is done on the basis of the candidate's rank in the JEE Main exam. The higher the rank, the better the chances of getting admission into a top B.Tech college. The cutoff for admission into different B.Tech colleges varies depending on the college's reputation and the number of seats available.
  • JEE Advanced: The JEE Advanced exam is a more difficult exam than the JEE Main exam. It is only held once a year, in May. The JEE Advanced exam is a gateway to admission to the top IITs and NITs. The JEE Advanced exam is a 3-hour computer-based test (CBT) that covers a wide range of topics in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The syllabus for the JEE Advanced exam is more difficult than the JEE Main exam syllabus.

B.Tech Admission basis VITEEE:

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programs at VIT campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Dubai.

  • Registration: The registration process for the VITEEE exam is online and can be completed through the VIT website. The registration process begins in the month of December and closes in the month of January. VITEEE registration fee in 2022 was INR 1350.
  • Examination: The VITEEE examination is a computer-based test (CBT) that is held in two sessions. The first session is for the general category candidates and the second session is for the reserved category candidates. The examination is conducted in the month of April. The duration of the examination is 3 hours.
  • Selection: The selection for B.Tech courses based on the VITEEE exam is done on the basis of the candidate's rank in the VITEEE exam. The higher the rank, the better the chances of getting admission into a top VIT college. The cutoff for admission into different VIT colleges varies depending on the college's reputation and the number of seats available.

B.Tech Admission basis TS EAMCET:

TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test) is an annual state-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering, agriculture, and medical programs in Telangana.

  • Registration: The registration process for the TS EAMCET exam is online and can be completed through the TS EAMCET website. The registration process begins in the month of January and closes in the month of February. The registration fee for TS EAMCET exam in 2023 is INR 1000 for General Category and INR 500 for SC/ST/PH candidates.
  • Examination: The TS EAMCET examination is a computer-based test (CBT) that is held in a single session. The examination is conducted in the month of May. The duration of the examination is 3 hours.
  • Selection: The selection for B.Tech courses based on the TS EAMCET exam is done on the basis of the candidate's rank in the TS EAMCET exam. The higher the rank, the better the chances of getting admission into a top B.Tech college in Telangana. The cutoff for admission into different B.Tech colleges varies depending on the college's reputation and the number of seats available.

B.Tech Admission basis WBJEE:

WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination) is an annual state-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in West Bengal. Know about the admission process for B.Tech courses based on the WBJEE entrance exam:

  • Registration: The registration process for the WBJEE exam is online and can be completed through the WBJEE website. The registration process begins in the month of October and closes in the month of November. WBJEE registration fee for General candidates in 2022 was INR 500 and INR 400 for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates.
  • Examination: The WBJEE examination is a computer-based test (CBT) that is held in a single session. The examination is conducted in the month of April. The duration of the examination is 3 hours.
  • Selection: The selection for B.Tech courses based on the WBJEE exam is done on the basis of the candidate's rank in the WBJEE exam. The higher the rank, the better the chances of getting admission into a top B.Tech college in West Bengal. The cutoff for admission into different B.Tech colleges varies depending on the college's reputation and the number of seats available.

M.Tech Admission basis GATE:

GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to postgraduate engineering programs in India. The GATE exam is conducted by the IITs and other top engineering colleges in India.

Here’s the admission process for M.Tech courses based on the GATE entrance exam:

  • Registration: The registration process for the GATE exam is online and can be completed through the GATE website. The registration process begins in the month of September and closes in the month of October. The GATE Registration Fee in 2023 was INR 1500 and GATE Application Fee with late charges was INR 2000.
  • Examination: The GATE examination is a computer-based test (CBT) that is held in two sessions. The first session is for the general category candidates and the second session is for the reserved category candidates. The examination is conducted in the month of February. The duration of the examination is 3 hours.
  • Selection: The selection for M.Tech courses based on the GATE exam is done on the basis of the candidate's GATE score. The higher the score, the better the chances of getting admission into a top M.Tech college. The cutoff for admission into different M.Tech colleges varies depending on the college's reputation and the number of seats available.

Top Engineering Colleges in India Specializations

Most engineering colleges in India offer B.Tech specializations in multiple fields. Over the last few years, CSE has remained the most popular & in-demand B.tech specialistaions, while B.Tech in AI & ML, Robotics, etc. is gaining momentum. Placement data also reveals that the highest CTC is mostly bagged by students from Computer Science Engineering (CSE).

Top Engineering Colleges in India for Computer Science

Computer Science Engineering or CSE is one of the most in-demand and sought-after courses in India as it offers the highest CTC to the candidates compared to the other streams. Some of the best engineering colleges offering Computer Science Engineering have been stated below:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
  • National Institute of Technology, Trichy
  • Indian Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

Top Engineering Colleges in India for Mechanical Engineering

An evergreen field, Mechanical Engineering is the choice of the masses. With advancements in technology & its usage in our daily lives, the Mechanical branch is becoming more and more robust. Automation, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Computer-Aided-Engineering, Internet of Things, etc., are adding more to its value. Some of the best engineering colleges offering B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering in India currently include:

  • Chandigarh University
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology

Top Engineering Colleges in India for Aerospace Engineering

The aviation and aerospace industries are undergoing significant growth & Aeronautical Engineering will be critical to actualize this transformation. The increasing domestic and international air travel requirements in India, the introduction of regional connectivity schemes, and the rise of low-cost carriers put B.Tech In Aeronautical Engineering at the forefront for B.Tech specialisations. According to a report by Boeing, India is expected to require around 2,380 new aircraft by 2039. Some of the best engineering colleges offering Aerospace Engineering are mentioned below:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Top Engineering Colleges in India for ECE

According to The Bureau of Labour, India is expected to see a 7% year-on-year growth in the demand for ECE engineers, with estimated recruitment figures reaching over 345,800 by 2026. The advent of technology, the need for automation, and the growth of Artificial Intelligence in India have increased the demand for engineers specialising in ECE. The growth of drone technologies, autonomous vehicles, robotics, etc., will only increase the demand for these roles in the future, and at present, India is at a shortage of 1.5L ECE engineers! Some of the best engineering colleges offering Electronics and Communication Engineering include:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • S.R. M . Institute of Science and Technology
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Top Engineering Colleges in India for Civil Engineering

The growing need for infrastructure development including transportation, communication network & water supplies estimates the Civil Engineering sector to grow by 7% in 2023! Computer-aided engineering (CAE), structural analysis, and soil mechanics value add to a Civil engineering course. Some of the best engineering colleges offering Electronics and Communication Engineering include:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
  • Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
  • Anna University
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar
  • Delhi Technological University

Also, Read - Top Engineering Colleges that Offer Admission without JEE Main Score

Top Engineering College in India FAQs

Which are Top Engineering Colleges in India through Jee mains?

The list of participating colleges for JEE Mains 2024 includes 28 Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs), 25 Indian Institutes of Information Technology, and 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Many states and private institutions accept the JEE Main score as the basis for admission in addition to the JEE Main 2024 participating colleges in India.

Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India rank wise for Outlook?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India according to the Outlook ranking are AISECT University in first position, Dr. C.V. Raman University, NNRG, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi ranked second, third, fourth, and fifth respectively. 

What is the Top Engineering Colleges in India nirf ranking 2023?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India NIRF ranking 2023 is IIT Madras ranked 1st in the engineering category, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Roorkee ranked second, third, fourth, and fifth respectively.

Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India Private category?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India in the Private Category are Anna University, Vellore Institute of Technology, BITS Ranchi, BITS Pilani, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and many more. 

Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India for computer science?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India for computer science are IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Hyderabad and many more. 

Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India other than IIT's?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India other than IIT are MIT-WPU Pune, UPES Dehradun, LPU Jalandhar, CGC Landran, KL University Guntur, NHCE Bangalore, REVA University, Bangalore, SRM University, Chennai, NIIT University, Neemrana, Chitkara University Chandigarh

Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India in Government Category?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India govt category are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, NIT Srinagar, IIIT Una, IIT Delhi, JNU, Lucknow University, IIT Guwahati and many more. 

Which are The Top Engineering Colleges in India and their entrance exams?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India and their entrance exams are GATE is held in NITs, IIITs, and other participating colleges, JEE Main is in NITs, IITs, IIITs and other participating colleges. VITEEE is held in south region colleges. 

Elaborate on the Top Engineering Colleges in India placement wise?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India placement wise are IIT Bombay placement highest package is 4 Crore. IIT Madras is Rs. 1 crore 98 Lakh LPA and Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Engineering placement salary is Rs 2.50 Lakhs. 

Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India for Aerospace Engineering?

The Top Engineering Colleges in India for Aerospace Engineering are:

  • Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
  • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and etc. 
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DIT University

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 179

Haridwar University

  • Approved by: PCI MHRD Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education AICTE
  • Type: Private

Sanskriti University

  • Approved by: UGC
  • Type: Private

IIT Kharagpur

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Public
  • NIRF Ranking: 6
IIT Kharagpur was established in 1950 and was declared an Institute of National Importance in 1956. As per the NIRF Rankings 2022, the institute ranked 5th in the engineering category. The IIT Kharagpur courses list includes B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree, and PhD programmes in fields such as chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, CSE, civil engineering, EEE, electrical engineering, and many more. The institute accepts JEE Advanced and GATE for B.Tech and M.Tech admissions, respectively. IIT Kharagpur B.Tech fees is Rs 2,00,000 per year.
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BITS Pilani-K K Birla Goa Campus

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Private
BITS Pilani - K K Birla Goa Campus, popularly known as BITS Goa, is an eminent engineering institute under the umbrella of BITS Pilani. BITS Pilani has been recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education (MoE), India. The institute offers BE and ME courses in multiple specialisations, including CSE, ECE, EEE, electronics and instrumentation engineering, and mechanical engineering. BITS Goa conducts BITSAT exam for BE admissions. The BITS Goa fees for BE is Rs 7,00,000 per annum.
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IIT Delhi

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Public
  • NIRF Ranking: 4
IIT Delhi has always been at the forefront of top engineering colleges in India. The institute is a premier engineering institution which offers top-notch education. The institute is known for excellence in education not only in India but worldwide. The IIT Delhi B.Tech admissions are done through JEE advance entrance examination and IIT Delhi M.Tech admissions are done through the GATE entrance examination.
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  • Type: Public
  • NIRF Ranking: 10
IIT Chennai also known as IIT Madras is the top-ranked engineering college in India as per NIRF ranking, and the institute also holds a good rank in world university rankings. IIT Chennai is popular for its engineering programmes - B.Tech and M.Tech in various speacialsations. The highest package offered at IIT Chennai placements usually go up to Rs 1 crore per annum. The admission process of IIT Chennai for B.Tech is based on JEE Advanced rank, and the M.Tech admission process is based on GATE score.
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IIT Kanpur

  • Approved by: AICTE NBA
  • Type: Public
  • NIRF Ranking: 20
IIT Kanpur is among the top five engineering colleges in India. The institute is a centre of excellence that offers quality education. The popular course at IIT Kanpur is B.Tech and M.Tech. There are several specialisations available in the IIT Kanpur B.Tech course namely, aerospace engineering, biological sciences and bio-engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering. The specialisations available in the IIT Kanpur M.Tech course is aerospace engineering, biological sciences and bio-engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, earth sciences, electrical engineering, industrial and management engineering, materials science and engineering, materials science program, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering and technology, photonics science and engineering, sustainable energy engineering.
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IISC Bangalore

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 1
IISc Bangalore is the best engineering college in India for B.Tech programme. IISc Bangalore also offers B.Tech programme in Mathematics in Computing for which the admission process is based on the JEE Advanced exam. For M.Tech admission at IISc Bengaluru, the candidates must qualify the GATE exam. The selection process of the engineering courses at IISc is purely based on merit in the specified entrance exams.
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IIT Roorkee

  • Approved by: AICTE NAAC
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 19
IIT Roorkee is one of the best engineering colleges in India. Being one of the top 10 engineering colleges in India, IIT Roorkee is well-known for its outstanding education standards, research and placements. The popular courses offered by IIT Roorkee include B.Tech and M.Tech. The B.Tech admission process of IIT Roorkee is based on JEE Advanced rank and M.Tech admission is based on GATE score. The IIT Roorkee B.Tech courses are offered in engineering streams such as chemical, civil, computer science, aerospace, biological sciences and bio-engineering, electrical, electronics and communication, mechanical and industrial engineering, and metallurgical and material science. The highest package at IIT Roorkee placements usually goes up to Rs 1 Crore per annum.
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IIT Bombay

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 11
IIT Bombay is one of the top three engineering colleges in India as per engineering rankings of NIRF, and this is the best engineering college located in Maharashtra. IIT Bombay is popular for its high quality education standards, campus facilities and placements. The highest package offered at IIT Mumbai placements reach up to Rs. 1 crore per annum, and popular companies like Microsoft hire IIT Bombay graduates. The popular engineering courses offered by IIT Bombay include B.Tech and M.Tech. B.Tech admission at IIT Mumbai is based on JEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counseling.
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IIT BHU

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 13
IIT BHU is ranked 13 in the NIRF engineering ranking 2022 and is one of the most prestigious institutes in India. It is also the best engineering college in Uttar Pradesh. The IIT BHU B.Tech admissions are done through JEE advance entrance exam and the M.Tech admissions are done through the GATE entrance exam. The institute is desired by engineering aspirants in India because of the world-class education and the amazing placement opportunities available for its student.
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BITS Pilani

  • Approved by: AICTE NAAC
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 5
BITS Pilani is one of the top-ranked and best engineering colleges in India. BITS Pilani holds a reputation for its efficient curriculum and engineering education standards. The BITS Pilani BE and M.Tech courses are the popular courses at the institute. The BE admission process of BITS Pilani is based on the marks scored in the BITSAT exam and the M.Tech admission is based on the BITS HD exam. BITS Pilani also offers direct admission in BE for board exam toppers. Apart from education, the institute also offers the best placement opportunities. The BITS Pilani placements are done twice a year and students get placed in good companies with amazing packages.
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IIT Guwahati

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 7
IIT Guwahati is one of the top 10 engineering colleges in India which is popular for its innovative research and engineering education. IIT Guwahati takes admissions to its engineering through the JEE Advance and GATE entrance examination. The IIT Guwahati B.Tech and M.Tech courses are offered in Biosciences and Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Computing, Mechanical Engineering.
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NIT Trichy

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 39
NIT Trichy is a top engineering college in India as well as in Tamil Nadu. The institute is known for its engineering courses and the NIT Trichy B.Tech course is offered in civil engineering, computer science & engineering, electrical & electronics engineering, electronics & communication engineering, instrumentation & control engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical and materials engineering, production engineering and chemical engineering. B.Tech admissions at NIT Trichy are done through JEE Advance course. The M.Tech admissions are done through the GATE entrance exam.
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IIIT Hyderabad

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE NAAC
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 62
IIIT Hyderabad is one of the best engineering colleges in Hyderabad which is quite popular for its engineering programmes. For dual-degree courses offered at IIIT Hyderabad, the admission process is based on the IIIT UGEE and the M.Tech admission is on the IIIT PGEE entrance exam. Candidates with a valid rank in JEE Main can apply for B.Tech admission at IIIT Hyderabad through JoSAA counselling. Along with quality education, the IIIT Hyderabad placements are also top-notch. Amazon, Adobe, Microsoft, HSBC, Swiggy, Deloitte and Jio are some of the top recruiters at IIIT Hyderabad.
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IIT Dhanbad

  • Approved by: Other MHRD
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 46
IIT ISM Dhanbad was established in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines. Later, in 1967, it was granted the status of a Deemed to be University. As per the NIRF Rankings 2022, the institute was ranked 14th in the engineering category and 38th in the overall category. It offers a range of UG, PG, and PhD courses in engineering and technology under its 17 academic departments. As per the IIT ISM Dhanbad placement report 2022, the highest package was Rs 50 lakh per annum. IIT ISM Dhanbad average package was Rs 17 lakh per annum.
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Institute of Chemical Technology

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 7
ICT Mumbai is one of the best colleges for Chemical Engineering in India, which offers a wide range of sub-specializations in the field of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The ICT Mumbai admission process for B.Tech Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Fibre Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Surface Coating Technology is based on a centralized counselling process conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra. Therefore, clearing MHT CET is mandatory for B.Tech admission at ICT Mumbai.
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NIT Mangalore

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Public
  • NIRF Ranking: 10
NITK Surathkal is among the top 10 engineering colleges in India. Located in Mangalore the institute is the best engineering college in Karnataka. NITK Surathkal is a government-funded institute which is a part of the NIT fraternity in India. The institute also holds a good position in the world rankings. The most popular courses of NITK Surathkal are the B.Tech and M.Tech courses. The admission process for B.Tech offered by NIT Surathkal is based on the JEE Main exam, and the M.Tech admissions are based on GATE. The NITK Surathkal placements are also remarkable one, the highest CTC offered was Rs 51 Lakh per annum.
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VELS University Chennai

  • Approved by: UGC NAAC
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 34
The Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), located in Chennai and also known as Vels University, offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes in 14 distinct subject areas. It is ranked first among 50 South India's Private Business Schools by Business World and fifth among the top 10 private engineering institutions in Tamil Nadu by Times of India Engineering Survey. The pharmacy programme at NIRF is ranked 52nd overall in India.In addition to MPhil and PhD programmes across 20 streams, the VELS Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) provides 49 UG, 45 PG, 23 diploma and certificate courses. Students at VELS University may apply forscholarships from the Central and State Governments (for SC/ ST/ OBC/PWD candidates) and scholarships based on sports achievement. Flipkart offered a CTC of INR 8.45 LPA, which was the highest CTC during 2019–20 final placements. The top recruiters included L&T Infotech, TCS, Amazon, and others.
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PEC Chandigarh

  • Approved by: AICTE NAAC
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 87
Established in 1921, Punjab Engineering College, also known as PEC Chandigarh, is a Deemed to be University in Chandigarh. The college was rechristened as PEC University of TEchnology in 2009. The institute offers a range of B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD courses under its eight academic departments. PEC Chandigarh courses for B.Tech are available in specialisations such as aerospace engineering, civil engineering, CSE, Electrical engineering, ECE, mechanical engineering, metallurgical and materials engineering, and production and industrial engineering with the PEC Chandigarh course fee of Rs 1,13,000 per year.
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P.S.G. College of Technology

  • Approved by: NBA ISO AICTE
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 63
PSG College of Technology, also known as PSGCT Coimbatore, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified institute established by the PSG & Sons’ Charities Trust in 1951. The college is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated with Anna University. In the NIRF Rankings 2022, PSGCT Coimbatore ranked 57th in the engineering category. The institute offers BE/ B.Tech, ME/ M.Tech, and PhD programmes in specialisation such as automobile engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science and engineering, and fashion technology, among others. The PSGCT Coimbatore admissions for BE/ B.Tech is done through the single window counselling by the Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Chennai.
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NIT Warangal

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 21
NIT Warangal is known for its engineering and is one of the top colleges in Telangana as well as the country. This famous B.Tech college in India witnesses huge competition for B.Tech admission, specifically CSE course. NIT Warangal admissions are done through JEE Main for B.Tech course and through GATE for M.Tech course. NIT Warangal offers amazing placement opportunities to its, students. The highest CTC offered at NIT Warangal is Rs 62.5 Lakh per annum.
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Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Private
  • NIRF Ranking: 79

IIT Jodhpur

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
IIT Jodhpur is one of the popular engineering institutes among the newly established IITs. IIT Jodhpur ranks among the top 50 engineering colleges in India as per NIRF Ranking every year. The popular courses offered by IIT Jodhpur include B.Tech and M.Tech. While JEE Advanced score is mandatory for admission in B.Tech and GATE score is applicable for M.Tech admission. The specialisation offered at IIT Jodhpur is bioengineering, computer science & engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, AI and data science, chemical engineering, materials engineering, and civil and infrastructure engineering. The average salary package offered at IIT Jodhpur placements ranges between 16-20 Lakh per annum.
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VNIT Nagpur

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 32
VNIT Nagpur is one of the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra and a famous B.Tech college in Nagpur. The engineering courses offered by VNIT Nagpur include B.Tech and M.Tech programmes. For admission in B.Tech at VNIT Nagpur, qualifying JEE Main exam is mandatory followed by participation in JoSAA counselling. For M.Tech admission at VNIT Nagpur, the candidates need to qualify the GATE entrance test.
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IIT Bhubaneswar

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 36
IIT Bhubaneswar is one of the top engineering colleges in India, and one of the best engineering colleges in Odisha. IIT Bhubaneswar offers engineering courses in B.Tech and M.Tech. IIT Bhubaneswar admissions are done based on JEE Advanced entrance test for the B.Tech course. The M.Tech course admissions are done through the GATE exam. The specialisations offered in the B.Tech course at IIT Bhubaneswar are computer science and engineering, information technology, computer engineering, electronics & telecommunication engineering, and electrical and electronics engineering. The highest package offered at IIT Bhubaneswar placements goes up to Rs, 1.5 Crores per annum while the average package stands at Rs. 20 Lakh per annum.
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IIIT Allahabad

  • Approved by: UGC AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 93
IIIT Allahabad is one of the best engineering colleges in India which witnesses high competition for B.Tech IT courses. This famous engineering college in Uttar Pradesh offers courses in engineering at the postgraduate level also. The popular B.Tech specializations offered by IIIT Allahabad include information technology, ECE and IT specialisation in business informatics. The B.Tech admission process of IIIT Allahabad is based on the rank scored in JEE Main followed by JoSAA counselling. The top recruiters at IIIT Allahabad are Goldman Sachs, ABB, Accenture, and Deloitte among others.
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IIT Patna

  • Approved by: AICTE
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 33
IIT Patna is one of the top 25 engineering colleges in India. IIT Patna is the best engineering college located in Bihar where students from all parts of the country enrol for admission in various courses. The engineering courses offered by IIT Patna are in B.Tech and M.Tech. The highest package offered at IIT Patna ranges between 80 Lakh to 1 Crore per annum. The B.Tech admission process of IIT Patna is based on the JEE Advanced rank, and the M.Tech admission is based on the GATE score. IIT Patna engineering departments are computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical and biochemical engineering, and metallurgical and materials engineering.
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IIT Gandhinagar

  • Approved by: AICTE Ministry of HRD Govt. of India
  • Type: Government
  • NIRF Ranking: 23
IIT Gandhinagar is one of the top 25 engineering colleges in India as per NIRF rankings, and the institute is quite popular for its campus placements and research. The engineering courses offered by IIT Gandhinagar are in B.Tech and M.Tech. For B.Tech admission at IIT Gandhinagar, JEE Advanced rank is mandatory and the M.Tech admission process is based on a GATE score. Being a part of the IIT fraternity in India the institute holds an important role in educating students. The highest salary offered at IIT Gandhinagar is Rs 62 Lakh per annum.
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FAQs

How to get admission in top engineering colleges in India?

Usually, the admission process of top engineering colleges in India is based on an entrance test. There are multiple B.Tech/ M.Tech entrance exams, and the aspirants need to choose the exam as per his/her admission preference.

Is direct admission possible in popular private B.Tech colleges in India?

Private deemed universities conduct their own entrance exam for B.Tech admission, and if seats left after entrance-based admissions, direct admission will be allowed. However, private colleges offer direct admission under management quota.

What is state quota B.Tech admission in popular engineering colleges in India?

In various states, B.Tech admission is based on a state-level entrance exam/ JEE Main/ Centralized counselling. Admission through state-level counselling can be considered as state quota admission.

Do engineering colleges in India conduct an entrance exam for M.Tech?

M.Tech admission in engineering colleges across the country is either based on GATE/ State-Level Entrance Exam/ Direct admission process.

What can be the average fee structure of top engineering colleges for B.Tech?

For B.Tech, top engineering colleges charge a minimum of Rs. 1,50,000 per annum.

What can be the average fee structure of top engineering colleges for M.Tech?

For M.Tech, top engineering colleges charge a minimum of Rs. 1,00,000 per annum.

Is there a management quota admission in top engineering colleges in India?

Top private engineering colleges and deemed universities in India reserves a limited number of seats for management quota admission in B.Tech and M.Tech.

Is qualifying entrance exam mandatory for admission in top engineering colleges?

It is always better to clear the national-level entrance exam, i.e., JEE Main for B.Tech/ GATE for M.Tech for better admission chances.

When will admission start in top engineering colleges in India?

Usually, the admission process begins in April/ May/ June every year for M.Tech and B.Tech in popular engineering colleges in India.

Which is the best B.Tech entrance exam to get admission in top engineering colleges in India?

JEE Main/ VITEEE/ SRMJEEE/ HITSEEE/ BITSAT are the popular entrance exams to get admission in top engineering colleges in India.

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