Best Engineering Colleges in India
There are 8876 Engineering Colleges in India of which 6611 colleges are private and 2265 colleges are government establishments. The tuition fee is generally dependent on the particular engineering college, type of course etc. Therefore, it ranges from ₹22,950 to ₹8,50,000. The admission to these engineering colleges of India is done through national-level entrance exams are JEE Main, GATE or through some state-level entrance examinations are TANCET, KCET, MHT CET. Few iprivate engineering colleges conduct their own entrance examinations, like, BITSAT, CUCET.
Engineering is divided into various famous specialisations, for instance, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biotechnology etc.
Best Engineering Colleges in India 2025 with NIRF Ranking
IIT Madras (NIRF rank 1) is the No 1 engineering college in India, followed by IIT Delhi (rank 2) adn IIT Bombay (rank 3). Here is the list of the top 10 best engineering colleges in India.
Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India
College Name | NIRF Rank | Careers360 Ranking |
IIT Madras- (B.E /B.Tech (10 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (33 Courses)) | 1 | AAAAA |
2 | AAAAA | |
IIT Bombay- (B.E /B.Tech (10 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (42 Courses) | 3 | AAAAA |
IIT Kanpur- (B.E /B.Tech (10 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (40 Courses)) | 4 | AAAAA |
IIT Roorkee- (B.E /B.Tech (12 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (51 Courses)) | 5 | AAAAA |
IIT Kharagpur- (B.E /B.Tech (15 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (66 Courses)) | 6 | AAAAA |
IIT Guwahati- (B.E /B.Tech (12 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (28 Courses)) | 7 | AAAAA |
IIT Hyderabad- (B.E /B.Tech (15 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (36 Courses)) | 8 | AAAAA |
NIT Trichy- (B.E /B.Tech (9 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (23 Courses)) | 9 | AAAAA |
Jadavpur University- (B.E /B.Tech (18 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (34 Courses)) | 10 | AAAAA |
Best Private Engineering College in India (Fee-wise)
The table below shows the best private engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams.
Top Private Engineering Colleges in India
College Name | Tentative Fees | Required Exams |
₹2,65,000 - ₹3,15,000 | ||
₹5,20,000 - ₹9,16,000 | JEE Main, Christ University (CUET) | |
₹3,06,000 - ₹13,04,000 | JEE Main, CUCET | |
₹5,08,000 - ₹21,65,000 | ||
Galgotias University- (Diploma (1 Course)/ B.E /B.Tech (31 Courses)) | ₹4,60,000 - ₹6,90,000 |
Best Government Engineering Colleges in India (Fee Wise)
The table below shows the Government's top Engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fee
Top Government Engineering Colleges in India
College Name | Fees in Rs | Required Exams |
IIT Bombay | ₹8,31,000 | |
₹21,000 | _ | |
Lucknow University- (B.E /B.Tech (6 Courses)/ P.G.D (1 Course)) | ₹4,81,000 | JEE Main |
₹1,05,000 - ₹8,80,000 | JEE Main, GATE, MHT CET | |
Annamalai University- (B.E /B.Tech (28 Courses)/ M.E /M.Tech. (24 Courses)) | ₹2,15,000 ₹2,65,000 | TANCET, GATE |
State-wise Engineering colleges in India
Annamalai University and Christ University are two of the best engineering colleges in India other than IIT and NIT. The table below shows the state-wise best engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fee.
Top Engineering Colleges in India (State-wise)
College Name | State Wise | Tentative Fees |
Annamalai University | Tamil Nadu | ₹2,15,000 ₹2,65,000 |
IIT Bombay | Maharashtra | ₹8,31,000 |
Lucknow University | Uttar Pradesh | ₹4,81,000 |
Christ University | Karnataka | ₹5,20,000 - ₹9,16,000 |
Andhra Pradesh | ₹8,14,000 - ₹14,93,000 |
Top Engineering Colleges in India (Median Salary Package)
IIT Delhi (NIRF rank 2), the best engineering college in Delhi, is known for providing excellent job opportunities. Listed below are the top engineering colleges in India, placement wise, along with their total median salary package.
Best Engineering Colleges in India
College Name | Median Salary Package |
IIT Bombay | ₹18,80,000 |
IIT Kanpur | ₹ 22,07,000 |
Chandigarh University | ₹7,50,000 |
IIT Delhi | ₹20,06,000 |
IIT Roorkee | ₹17,00,000 |
Top Specialisations Offered by the Best Engineering Colleges in India
Best Engineering Colleges in India (Cut off)
Listed below are the Engineering colleges in India along with their JEE Advanced Cut-Offs based on All India closing ranks for B.Tech Electrical Engineering.
Top Engineering Colleges in India
College Name | All India Category rank |
IIT Roorkee | 2037 |
IIT Delhi | 582 |
IIT Kanpur | 1349 |
IIT Bombay | 463 |
IIT Madras | 1877 |
AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi
AKS University, Satna
ACCET Karaikudi - Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi
Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Noida
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Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Noida
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Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Noida
Amity School of Architecture and Planning, Noida
Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Gwalior
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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Gwalior
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Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Fees : ₹1.89 Lakhs
- Ph.D (8 Courses)
- B.E /B.Tech (6 Courses)
Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Noida
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Amity University Gurgaon - Amity University, Gurugram
NIRF Ranking:
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: AAAA- Fees : ₹2.66 Lakhs
- Ph.D (6 Courses)
- B.E /B.Tech (16 Courses)
Amity University, Kolkata
NIRF Ranking:
101-150Careers360
: AAA- Fees : ₹4.50 Lakhs
- Ph.D (2 Courses)
- B.E /B.Tech (6 Courses)
Amity University, Lucknow Campus
Amity University, Mumbai
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NIRF Ranking:
30- Fees : ₹2.43 Lakhs
- Ph.D (6 Courses)
- B.E /B.Tech (24 Courses)
Amity University, Patna
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: AAAAmity University, Ranchi
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: AAA- Fees : ₹2.25 Lakhs
- B.E /B.Tech (10 Courses)
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Ankleshwar Environmental Preservation Society, Ankleshwar
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Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Ankleshwar Environmental Preservation Society, Ankleshwar
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Ankleshwar, Gujarat
Annai JKK Sampoorani Ammal Polytechnic College, Thookkanaickenpalayam
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Erode, Tamil Nadu
Annai JKK Sampoorani Ammal Polytechnic College, Thookkanaickenpalayam
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Erode, Tamil Nadu
Anna University, Regional Campus, Tirunelveli
Anurag University - Anurag University, Hyderabad
NIRF Ranking:
151-200Careers360
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Apex University, Jaipur
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore
BBDU Lucknow - Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow
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Bangalore University - Bangalore University, Bangalore
BGS School of Architecture and Planning, Bengaluru
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Bangalore, Karnataka
BGS School of Architecture and Planning, Bengaluru
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Bangalore, Karnataka
Bhabha College of Engineering, Bhopal
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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Bhabha College of Engineering, Bhopal
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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Bhagwant University, Ajmer
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
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: AAABESTIU Anantpur - Bharatiya Engineering Science and Technology Innovation University, Anantapur
BIT Durg - Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg
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: AAAABITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
NIRF Ranking:
20Careers360
: AAAAABirla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Allahabad Campus
BVM Engineering College - Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Anand
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- Fees : ₹5.72 Lakhs
- B.E /B.Tech (12 Courses)
- M.E /M.Tech. (9 Courses)
BITS Goa - BITS Pilani, Goa Campus
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BITT Polytechnic, Ranchi
BSAU Chennai (Crescent) - BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
NIRF Ranking:
151-200Careers360
: AAAA+Career Point University, Kota
Central Polytechnic College, Tharamani
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Central Polytechnic College, Tharamani
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Centre for Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber Physical System Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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New Delhi, Delhi
Centre for Sensors, Instrumentation and Cyber Physical System Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
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New Delhi, Delhi
Centre of Excellence Occupational Health, Safety, Fire and Environment GD Goenka University, Gurugram
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Gurgaon, Haryana
Centre of Excellence Occupational Health, Safety, Fire and Environment GD Goenka University, Gurugram
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Gurgaon, Haryana
- Fees : ₹4.65 Lakhs
CDLU Sirsa - Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa
CSJMU Kanpur - Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
CIT Coimbatore - Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
NIRF Ranking:
101-150Careers360
: AAAA+CSIR Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CSIR Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
CT Institute of Engineering, Management and Technology, Jalandhar
DEI Agra - Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra
NIRF Ranking:
151-200Careers360
: AAAADelhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, New Delhi
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
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Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
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Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu