Best Engineering Colleges in Bangalore for Mechanical Engineering 2026

The best mechanical engineering colleges in India include IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, BITS Pilani, NIT Trichy, VIT Vellore, and in Bangalore, RVCE and MSRIT stand out. Many private universities like GD Goenka University have also gained a strong reputation.

Cutoffs vary every year and by entrance exam. For top colleges like RVCE or BMSCE, KCET ranks need to be under 2000. Other good colleges like NHCE and DSCE accept ranks up to 20000. Private universities also have their own admission processes, and for colleges like Amity University Manesar, direct admissions are available based on academic merit.

Top government mechanical engineering colleges include University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE), Government SKSJ Technological Institute, and Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology. These colleges offer affordable tuition, robust infrastructure, and high acceptance among recruiters. Private options like St Andrews Institute of Technology and Management also maintain decent reputations.

Fees range widely depending on the type of institution. Government colleges charge around Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000 annually, while private colleges range from Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh per year. For instance, Global Institute of Technology and Management offers engineering programs at a moderate fee level.