NIRF 2024 Ranking of Engineering Colleges in Punjab - Choosing the right engineering college is one of the most important decisions for students aspiring to build a successful career in technology and innovation. For those aiming to study in the Punjab, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) provides a trusted, government-backed evaluation of institutions based on several key parameters such as teaching, learning outcomes, research output, and overall perception.
These rankings help students to make a sound decision and choose the right college.
Some top engineering colleges in Punjab have secured under 100 NIRF Rank and this list includes IIT Ropar, Thapar University, NIT Jhalandar and many more.
Several engineering colleges in Punjab offer a great learning environment, placement opportunities and strong alumni networks around the world. With a wide range of reputed institutions, students have access to top-tier education in engineering.
These top engineering colleges in Punjab offer Btech admission through JEE Main, JEE Advanced and some private colleges conduct their own entrance examination and counselling.
Out of 336 engineering colleges, 256 are private and 81 are government funded.
6 top colleges made into top 100 NIRF ranking in 2024, this list includes IIT Ropar, Thapar University, LPU and many more.
Btech admission through JEE Main, JEE Advanced, some universities consider CUET or conduct their own entrance test.
Most of the universities consider GATE scores for Mtech admission.
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According to NIRF Ranking 6 engineering colleges in Punjab ranked under top 100, while 3 have marked under 50 IIT Ropar, Thapar University and Lovely Public University.
Below is a curated list of the top engineering colleges in Punjab as per NIRF 2024
Institute Name | NIRF Ranking 2024 | Careers360 Rating | Fees Tuition |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | 22 | AAAAA | 936036 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala | 29 | AAAAA | 2410000 |
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara | 50 | AAAA+ | 1120000 |
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar | 58 | AAAA+ | 744000 |
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal | 76 | AAAA | 280000 |
Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jhansla | 94 | AAAA | 1260000 |
101-150 | AAA+ | 658000 | |
201-300 | AAAA | 658000 | |
N/A | AAAA | 446000 | |
N/A | AAA | 495427 | |
Rayat Bahra University School of Engineering and Technology, Mohali | N/A | AA+ | 520000 |
N/A | AAA+ | 1192820 | |
N/A | AAA+ | 414500 | |
N/A | AAA | 800000 | |
N/A | AAA | 390100 | |
University College of Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala | N/A | AAA+ | – |
N/A | AA+ | 563000 | |
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib | N/A | AA+ | 360000 |
N/A | AAA+ | 582988 | |
N/A | AAA | – | |
N/A | AAA | – | |
N/A | AA+ | 309069 | |
Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering and Technology, Mohali | N/A | AA+ | 320000 |
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