Best Engineering Colleges in India for Mechanical Engineering 2026

Updated on - Sep 23, 2025 01:49 AM IST

There are 4854 colleges in India offering UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D programs in Mechanical Engineering. Choose from 277 government and 3424 private colleges for Mechanical Engineering, with the fees ranging from INR 750 - INR 29,00,000. Admissions to top Mechanical Engineering colleges are done via merit or entrance exams like Kerala 12th, JEST, MPBSE 10th, BSEB 12th, NIMCET, UPCET, CUEE, UGC, CSIR-UGC, MRNAT. Top Mechanical Engineering colleges in India include SASTRA University, IIEST Shibpur, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University), Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Chandigarh University, KIIT, NIT Silchar, IIT Patna, VNIT Nagpur, NIT Durgapur.

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  • RatingThanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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    1,30,000 - 7,71,000 Engineering

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SASTRA University specialties

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  • RatingHowrah, West Bengal
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    70,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    ...+6 NATA , IIT JAM , JEE Main , DASA UG , XAT , CCMT
IIEST Shibpur is a Government Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1856. IIEST Shibpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, B.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingKrishnankovil, Tamil Nadu
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    #48 NIRF Ranking

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) is a Private Institute located in Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1947. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University) offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 4.7Rating
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  • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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    ...+4 MHRD , UGC , ACBSP , Govt of Rajasthan
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    70,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    #77 NIRF Ranking

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    IIT JAM Exams

    ...+6 DASA UG , JEE Main , CCMT , CCMN , GATE , JEE Advanced

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  • RatingMohali, Punjab
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    1,14,000 - 3,71,000 Engineering

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    15 Lacs

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    #19 NIRF Ranking

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    NATA Exams

    ...+4 CUCET Chandigarh University , CUCET , CBSE 12th , PSEB 12th

Chandigarh University specialties

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  • RatingBhubaneswar, Odisha
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    1,50,000 - 3,98,750 Engineering

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    #27 NIRF Ranking

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology specialties

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    35,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    #97 NIRF Ranking

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    IIT JAM Exams

    ...+5 JEE Main , CCMT , CCMN , GATE , JEE Advanced

NIT Silchar specialties

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    50,000 - 8,00,000 Engineering

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    #36 NIRF Ranking

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    GMAT Exams

    ...+6 COAP , CSIR NET , IIT JAM , JEE Main , XAT , CAT

IIT Patna specialties

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    15,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    #86 NIRF Ranking

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    CSIR NET Exams

    ...+6 MHT-CET , IIT JAM , JEE Main , CCMT , CCMN , GATE

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  • RatingDurgapur, West Bengal
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    1,11,100 - 6,25,000 Engineering

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    GMAT Exams

    ...+6 CSIR NET , NIMCET , IIT JAM , XAT , DASA UG , JEE Main

NIT Durgapur specialties

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  • 4.3Rating
    (72 Reviews)
  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
  • RatingPrivate Unaided
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    25,000 - 2,00,000 Engineering

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    #82 NIRF Ranking

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+3 TANCET , GATE , TNEA
SSNCE Chennai is a Private Unaided Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. SSNCE Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    10,000 - 8,10,000 Engineering

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    #80 NIRF Ranking

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    CUET PG Exams

    ...+4 IIT JAM , JEE Main , GATE , JEE Advanced

IIT Bhubaneswar specialties

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    70,000 - 2,10,000 Engineering

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    NIMCET Exams

    ...+6 IIT JAM , DASA UG , JEE Main , CCMT , CAT , GATE

MNNIT Allahabad specialties

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  • RatingPhagwara, Punjab
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    60,000 - 4,00,000 Engineering

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    #49 NIRF Ranking

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    LSAT-India Exams

    ...+6 CLAT , LPUNEST , NIFT Entrance Exam , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th , GATE

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  • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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    29,800 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    NIMCET Exams

    ...+6 JEE Main , CCMT , CSIR-UGC , GATE , JEE Advanced , UGC NET

National Institute of Technology Delhi specialties

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    #101-150 NIRF Ranking

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    Karnataka PGCET Exams

    ...+2 GATE , KCET
VTU Belgaum is a Government University located in Belagavi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. VTU Belgaum offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingRanchi, Jharkhand
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    ...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC
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    2,06,000 - 4,27,000 Engineering

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+6 CUET PG , NATA , GPAT , JAC 12th , JEE Main , XAT

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra specialties

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  • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
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    1,00,000 - 4,10,500 Engineering

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    #64 NIRF Ranking

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    CLAT Exams

    ...+6 CUET PG , UPES DAT , ULSAT , JAC 12th , ATMA , UPESMET

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies specialties

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    15,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    NATA Exams

    ...+6 NIMCET , DASA UG , JEE Main , CCMT , GATE , JEE Advanced

NIT Patna specialties

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  • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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    88,000 - 2,96,000 Engineering

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    CCMT Exams

    ...+2 GATE , CCMN

DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY specialties

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  • RatingKurukshetra, Haryana
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    20,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    NIMCET Exams

    ...+6 DASA UG , JEE Main , CCMT , GATE , JEE Advanced , UGC NET

NIT Kurukshetra specialties

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  • 4.8Rating
    (5 Reviews)
  • RatingTirupati, Andhra Pradesh
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    20,000 - 8,00,000 Engineering

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    AP PGECET Exams

    ...+4 IIT JAM , JEE Main , GATE , JEE Advanced

IIT Tirupati specialties

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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
  • RatingGovernment Aided
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    42,250 - 4,50,000 Engineering

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    GATE Exams

    ...+2 JAC Delhi , JEE Main

Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi specialties

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  • RatingManipal, Karnataka
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    71,500 - 3,18,000 Engineering

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+5 DASA UG , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MET , GATE , KCET

Manipal Institute of Technology specialties

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  • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
  • RatingDeemed to be University
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    1,22,000 - 4,27,600 Engineering

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    #72 NIRF Ranking

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    UK 12th Exams

    ...+5 CBSE 12th , JEE Main , CAT , MAT , GATE

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  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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    94,000 - 2,28,000 Engineering

PSG College of Technology is a Government Aided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1951. PSG College of Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, MSc, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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    1,10,000 - 1,50,000 Engineering

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    #23 NIRF Ranking

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    CLAT Exams

    ...+6 CSIR NET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , TANCET , GPAT , XAT

Saveetha University specialties

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    64,000 - 5,00,000 Engineering

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    8.01 Lacs

    Median Package

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    DASA UG Exams

    ...+4 JEE Main , CCMT , GATE , JEE Advanced

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat specialties

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  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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    2,40,000 Engineering

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    #84 NIRF Ranking

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    CBSE 12th Exams

    ...+5 SAEEE , NATA , NEET , NEET MDS , Tamilnadu 12th

Sathyabama University specialties

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    15,000 - 8,00,000 Engineering

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    ...+4 JEE Main , GATE , JEE Advanced , UGC NET

IIT Jammu specialties

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FAQs

What is the Mechanical Engineering fee structure in private colleges in 2025?

Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute charges Rs 1.4 LPA for Mechanical Engineering in 2025, while VIT and SRM range between Rs 1.8 to 2.5 LPA, depending on entrance rank and campus.

Which are the best Mechanical Engineering colleges in India excluding IITs in 2025?

NIT Trichy is consistently ranked high with Rs 1.6 LPA fees and top mechanical placements, along with BITS Pilani and VJTI Mumbai, all offering research-led education and excellent industry collaborations.

Which are the best government mechanical engineering colleges in India in 2025?

IIT Roorkee is a top government institute offering BTech Mechanical Engineering with a median salary of Rs 17.5 LPA in 2025, followed by NIT Trichy and NIT Surathkal which have strong placement rates above 80 percent.

Which are the top Mechanical Engineering colleges in India in 2025?

IIT Delhi ranks among the top three mechanical engineering institutions in India for 2025, followed by IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee, all offering top research output, Rs 8–20 LPA placement packages, and high JEE Advanced cutoffs.

Which are the top 10 private Mechanical Engineering colleges in India in 2025?

Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute offers AICTE-approved mechanical programs with Rs 1.4 LPA fees and average placements of Rs 5.5 LPA, alongside VIT Vellore and BITS Pilani which provide strong industry tie-ups and curriculum flexibility.

Which are the top 10 colleges for Mechanical Engineering in India in 2025?

IIT Bombay leads the list with a 2025 NIRF ranking of 3 and average placement package of Rs 19.6 LPA, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Madras, both offering core mechanical specializations and industry collaborations with DRDO and BHEL.

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