Top IIT Colleges in India

There are 23 IIT colleges in India. All the IITs are run by the Government of India. Aspirants need to clear JEE Advanced to be eligible for admission to IIT colleges in India for BTech programmes.

• Admission to IITs is done through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced marks. Candidates need to clear JEE Main with valid ranks to be eligible to take part in the JEE Advanced exam.

• Other acceptable entrance exams are GATE, JAM, UCEED etc.

• The fee for top IIT colleges in India typically ranges between ₹32 K to ₹ 12 lakhs. It depends on the college, type and level of course being pursued.

• IITs offer several best engineering programs along with excellent placement opportunities for its students.

Engineering Colleges in India

Top IIT Colleges in India - Highlights

Top IIT Colleges in India With NIRF Ranking

Based on the NIRF ranking, IIT Madras (rank 1), IIT Delhi (rank 2) and IIT Bombay (rank 3) top the list of IITs. The table below mentions all the IIT colleges in India rank wise. Top 10 IIT colleges in India have NIRF ranks between 1 to 15. 

Top IIT Colleges in India Rank Wise

Top IIT Colleges in India Rank Wise (Careers360 Ranking)

Check the following table for the list of IIT Colleges in India rank wise. The top 10 IIT colleges in India have been ranked AAAAA, as per the Careers360 ranking system. 

Best IIT Colleges in India

Top IIT Colleges in India State Wise

Here is the list of the top 5 IIT colleges in India mentioned for 5 states in east, west north and south India.

Top 5 IIT Colleges in India

Top IIT Colleges in India Placement Wise

The following table shows the list of the top 5 IIT colleges in India for placement opportunities along with the median salary offered to its students.

Best IIT Colleges in India Placement Wise

Top IIT Colleges in India With Cut Off

Listed below are some of the top IIT colleges in India with cut off of JEE Advanced. Check the table for the closing ranks for male candidates belonging to the general category for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering.

Best IIT Colleges in India With Cut Off

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Q) How many IIT colleges are there in India?

A) There are 23 IIT colleges in India.

Q) Which is the 23 IIT in India?

A) The best IIT colleges in India are, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee. For the complete list of IIT colleges in India, aspirants can check this page. 

Q) Which IIT is top 1 college in India?

A) As per NIRF ranking 2024, IIT Madras is the top 1 college in India. 

Q) Which are the top 7 IITs in India?

A) The top 7 IITs in India are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati. 

Q) Who controls IIT in India?

A) In order to coordinate the activities of all the IITs, there is a central body named as 'Council of IITs' , which is headed ex-officio by the Union Minister of Human Resource & Development. The Chairman and the Directors of all IITs, besides several others are members of the Council of IITs.

Q) What is the total number of IITs in India for 2024?

A) In 2024, there are a total of 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country.

Q) Which IIT holds the highest ranking in 2024?

A) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay now stands 1st in the country and 149th globally, up from last year's 172. IIT Delhi went down to 197th this year. In the last rankings, it was placed at 174th

Q) What are the eligibility criteria for admission to IITs in 2024?

A) To be eligible for admission to the IITs, IIITs, NITs, and other top engineering institutions, candidates are required to have a minimum of 75% marks in their respective boards. For candidates belonging to reserved categories, a minimum of 65% marks is the qualifying threshold.

Q) What is the maximum number of attempts allowed for the JEE exam in 2024?

A) According to the latest notification of NTA, candidates are allowed to attempt JEE Mains a total of six times within a span of three consecutive years.

Q) Are candidates allowed to use a calculator during the JEE exam in 2024?

A)No, candidates are not permitted to use a calculator during the JEE exam in 2024.

Q) In what languages can the JEE paper be taken in 2025?

A) JEE Main 2025 will be held in 13 languages (English, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) and candidates can choose their preferred language during the registration process.