Best Government Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh accepting JEE Main

There are 879 engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Out of these, 653 are private while 226 are government colleges. Of all the government institutes, the JEE Main engineering colleges in UP are 32 in number. Apart from JEE Main, some UP government engineering colleges also admit students based on Class 12 (PCM) marks. Most of the tution fee ranges between Rs 50 K to 6.7 Lakhs. Candidates have to participate in the UPTAC counselling for entrance through JEE Main. Interested students can alos check the private engineering colleges in UP accepting JEE Main.

The most popular courses are Computer Science Engineering, IT, CSE with AI specialisation, CSE with DS&AI, Chemical Engineering, ECE, Civil Engineering, Biomedical engineering etc. Other engineering programs include Mechanical, EEE, Biotechnology, Food Technology etc.

Government Engineering Colleges in UP: Quick Facts

Generally, the tuition fee for undergraduate engineering courses ranges from ₹50,800 to ₹6,70,000.
The popular examinations accepted in Government Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh are JEE Main .
Candidates can choose from different engineering programmes such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and Automobile Engineering along with other streams.

Engineering Colleges in India

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main	Top Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Best Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra	Best Engineering Colleges in Delhi NCR Accepting JEE Main

Uttar Pradesh Government Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main Scores - Highlights

Top engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh	Total: 879 Private: 653 Government: 226
Range of tuition fees	Rs 50.8 K to Rs 6.70 Lakhs
Top government engineering colleges in UP accepting JEE Main	MNNIT Allahabad, MMMUT Gorakhpur, IIIT Allahabad etc.
Top specializations	Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, Civil, Mechanical etc.

Best Uttar Pradesh Government Engineering Colleges accepting JEE Main scores (NIRF Ranking)

According to NIRF data, MNNIT Allahabad and IIIT Allahabad hold places under 100 in the engineering domain ranking. They are the best government college for BTech in UP. Here is the list of top government engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh accepting JEE Main.

Top Government Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Accepting JEE Main

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2025	NIRF Ranking 2024	NIRF Ranking 2023
MNNIT Allahabad	62	60	49
IIIT Allahabad	101-150	87	89
Allahabad University	101-150	201-300	_
MMMUT Gorakhpur	-	84	_
DEI Agra	-	151-200	151-200
HBTU Kanpur	-	_	_
IICT Bhadohi	-	_	_
REC Sonbhadra	-	_	_
UPTTI Kanpur	-	_	_
UIET Kanpur	-	_	_

Top Uttar Pradesh Government Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main Scores (Careers360 Ranking)

College Name	Careers360 Ranking
MNNIT Allahabad	AAAA+
IIIT Allahabad	AAAA+
DEI Agra	AAAA
HBTU Kanpur	AAAA
KNIT Sultanpur	AAAA
MMMUT Gorakhpur	AAA+
IICT Bhadohi	AAA+
REC Sonbhadra	AAA+
UIET Kanpur	AAA
Allahabad University	_

Best Government Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Accepting JEE Main- (Fee-Wise)

The following table shows the best government engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh accepting JEE Main and their total tuition fees.

Top Government B.Tech Colleges in Uttar Pradesh Accepting JEE Main

College Name	Tentative Fees
Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University	₹3,44,000
IIIT Allahabad	₹6,70,000
DEI Agra	₹50,800
Nitra Technical Campus	₹3,26,000
UPTTI Kanpur	₹4,02,000

Engineering College Predictors

UPCET College Predictor	JEE Main College Predictor
JEE Main & Advanced College Predictor	JEE Advanced College Predictor
MET College Predictor	BITSAT College Predictor
CSAB Counselling College Predictor	GATE College Predictor with PSU Chances & E-Books

Top Government B.Tech Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Uttar Pradesh (Placement-wise)

Given below is the list of government colleges accepting JEE Main scores along with their Median Salary Package and total tuition fees.

Best Government Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main Score in Uttar Pradesh

College Name	Tentative Fees	Median Salary Package
HBTU Kanpur	₹5,12,000	₹6,35,000
IIIT Allahabad	₹6,70,000	₹30,00,000
DEI Agra	₹50,800	₹4,80,000
Nitra Technical Campus	₹3,26,000	₹3,15,000
UPTTI Kanpur	₹4,02,000	₹3,00,000

Best Government Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main in Uttar Pradesh (Cut-Off )

The table shows the JEE Main government college list with a cut-off in B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering.

Top Government B.Tech Colleges Accepting JEE Main in Uttar Pradesh

College Name	Cut-Off
MNNIT Allahabad	4738
Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University	315189
UIET Kanpur	127157
REC Sonbhadra	96780
Nitra Technical Campus	253796

FAQs

Q1. How many government engineering colleges are there in Uttar Pradesh?

In Uttar Pradesh, there are a total of 213 government engineering colleges.

Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to UP government engineering colleges?
For most government engineering colleges in UP, admission is based on JEE Main scores. Some institutions also consider Class 12 marks for admission in UP.

Q3. How are the placements in UP government engineering colleges?
IIIT Allahabad records some of the highest packages (up to ₹30 LPA), while other government colleges report median packages between ₹3–6 LPA.

Q4. Which government college is best for Btech in UP?

IIT Kanpur, IIT BHU, MNNIT Allahabad are the top 3 best government colleges for Btech in UP.

Q5. Can I get admission in government engineering college with JEE?

Yes, candidates can get admission to several government colleges through JEE Main. For IITs and IISc Bangalore, they require JEE Advanced.