Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat 2026

Gujarat has 58 top engineering colleges. It is one of the most popular destinations for any science student. There are 19 government and 39 private institutes in Gujarat. On top of that, affordable living cost and excellent career opportunities make Gujarat a popular destination. But the best engineering colleges in Gujarat have their individual and different admission criteria, placement facilities, fee structure, hostel facility etc. In general, the fees in top engineering colleges in Gujarat range from Rs 50 K to Rs 8.5 Lakhs. IIT Gandhinagar leads as the premier engineering college in Gujarat, ranked 25 nationally in NIRF 2025. SVNIT Surat also holds a strong position with a NIRF rank of 66 in engineering. The details of the colleges in Gujarat along with all their parameters are given below to help candidates make an informed decision.
Popular Private Engineering Colleges with Applications Open

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat - Highlights

Engineering colleges in Gujarat	Total: 395 Private: 291 Government: 104
Range of tuition fees	Rs 50 K to Rs 8.5 Lakhs
Top engineering colleges in Gujarat	IIT Gandhinagar, SVNIT Surat, PDEU etc.
Top specializations	Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Biomedical, Information Technology, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical etc.
Major entrance exams	JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GUJCET etc.

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Gujarat Rank Wise - NIRF Ranking 2025

IIT Gandhinagar and SVNIT have maintained their position as the topmost colleges in Gujarat for engineering programmes. Check the table for the list of the top 10 Engineering colleges in Gujarat.

Best B.Tech Colleges in Gujarat Rank Wise 2025

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2025	NIRF Ranking 2024	NIRF Ranking 2023
IIT Gandhinagar (IIT GN)	25	18	18
SVNIT Surat	66	59	65
Nirma University	101-150	101-150	101-150
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)	98	101-150	101-150
DAIICT Gandhinagar	201-300	201-300	_
Marwadi University, Rajkot	201-300	_	_
MSU Baroda - Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara	201-300	_	_
IITRAM Ahmedabad	_	201-300	_
School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University	_	_	_
Ahmedabad University	_	_	_

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in Gujarat With Careers360 Ranking 2025

The following table mentions the names of top 10 colleges in Gujarat for Engineering and their Careers360 Ranking.

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat Rank Wise 2025

College Name	Careers360 Ranking
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar	AAAAA
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology	AAAA+
School of Technology, PDEU	AAAA+
Nirma University	AAAA
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology	AAAA+
IIIT Vadodara	AAAA
Ahmedabad University	AAAA
Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda	AAAA
PIET Vadodara	AAAA
IITRAM	AAAA

Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges in Gujarat With Fees 2025

College Name	Fee Structure
IIT Gandhinagar	₹8.67 Lakhs - ₹10.40 Lakhs
SVNIT Surat	₹3.23 Lakhs - ₹5.83 Lakhs
Nirma University	₹6.67 Lakhs
DAIICT Gandhinagar	₹7.08 Lakhs
IITRAM Ahmedabad	₹4.79 Lakhs
MSU Baroda	₹33.36 K - ₹84 K
MSU Baroda	₹33.36 K - ₹84 K
Gujarat Technological University, School of Engineering and Technology	_
LDCE Ahmedabad	₹10.49 K - ₹1.39 Lakhs
VGEC Ahmedabad	₹6 K

Top 10 Government Engineering Colleges in Gujarat With Fees 2025

College Name	Fee Structure
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)	₹9.60 Lakhs - ₹9.84 Lakhs
Nirma University	₹6.67 Lakhs
DAIICT Gandhinagar	₹7.08 Lakhs
Institute of Technology, Nirma University	_
School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University	₹9.60 Lakhs - ₹9.84 Lakhs
Ahmedabad University	₹14 Lakhs
PIET Vadodara	₹3.79 Lakhs - ₹5.96 Lakhs
New LJ Institute of Engineering and Technology	_
Marwadi Education Foundation Group of Institutions	₹3.84 Lakhs
GIDC Degree Engineering College	₹1.40 Lakhs

Engineering Colleges in Gujarat 2025 - ROI

College/University	Avg. B.Tech Fee (₹)	Avg. Placement Package (₹ per annum)
IIT Gandhinagar	8 – 10 lakh	18 – 20 LPA
Nirma University, Ahmedabad	7 – 8 lakh	6 – 7 LPA
Pandit Deendayal Energy Univ. (PDEU), Gandhinagar	9 – 10 lakh	5 – 6 LPA
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar	7 – 8 lakh	7 – 8 LPA
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College (VGEC), Ahmedabad	15,000 – 20,000 (per year)	4 – 5 LPA
LD College of Engineering (LDCE), Ahmedabad	6,000 – 10,000 (per year)	4 – 5 LPA
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat	6 – 7 lakh	10 – 11 LPA

Best Engineering Colleges in Gujarat Through GUJCET

Some of the major engineering disciplines in Gujarat are Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical Engineering etc. Find the GUJCET cut off for top 5 engineering colleges below.

Best B.Tech Colleges in Gujarat for Computer Science

College Name	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Nirma University	41	181
MSU Baroda	215	523
Ahmedabad University	292	1081
CSPIT Anand	692	1424
Darshan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Rajkot	1192	6728

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat for Electronics and Communication

College Name	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Nirma University	197	1112
LDCE Ahmedabad	723	3677
DDU Nadiad	1045	4207
School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University	1225	3716
BVM Engineering College	1563	8648

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat for Electrical

College Name	Ownership	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Nirma University	Private	615	4894
MSU Baroda	Public	941	6076
LDCE Ahmedabad	Public	2295	7199
SSEC Bhavnagar	Public	4339	29993
GIDC Degree Engineering College	Private	4420	30033

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat with Placement

Institute Name	Average Package (₹ LPA)	Highest Package (₹ LPA)	Top Recruiters
IIT Gandhinagar	15.0	64.0	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Tata Steel
SVNIT Surat	9.0	44.0	Adobe, Reliance, TCS, Infosys
Nirma University	7.5	50.0	Deloitte, Accenture, L&T, Wipro
PDEU (Pandit Deendayal Energy Univ.)	6.8	45.0	Shell, ONGC, Adani, IBM
DAIICT Gandhinagar	8.2	42.0	Amazon, Flipkart, Goldman Sachs
MSU Baroda	5.5	15.0	Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant
IITRAM Ahmedabad	6.0	18.0	KPIT, Tata Motors, Capgemini
LDCE Ahmedabad	5.8	16.0	Siemens, L&T, Infosys, TCS
Marwadi Univ. Rajkot	4.8	12.0	Wipro, TCS, Tech Mahindra
Parul Univ. Vadodara	4.5	10.0	Cognizant, Capgemini, Byju’s

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat - Admission Process

Every engineering college in Gujarat follows its own admission process. However, the admission process may vary from college to college. Candidates can learn about the admission process of the best engineering colleges in Gujarat through their official websites. The admission process comprises of registration, form filling, appearing of the entrance test, qualifying the test, and participating in the counselling process. Below is the Gujarat Engineering Admission Process 2025 for the best engineering colleges in Gujarat.

Popular Engineering Streams at Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat

Computer Science Engineering - Computer science engineering is a stream in many universities that deals with scientific and engineering aspects of computing. This course involves the development of software applications, testing and also debugging the code, development of software, and designing and modification of the component. Computer science engineering comprises the basic knowledge of computer programming and networking.

o IIT Gandhinagar- Indian Institute of Technology

o Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

o Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

o MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

o DDU - Dharmsinh Desai University

o Nirma University

Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering is a stream which deals with the study, design, and applications of equipment, devices, and systems using electricity, electronics and much more related to electricity. In this stream, a student learns about electricity, circuit theory, and introductory electronics. Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment.

o IIT Gandhinagar- Indian Institute of Technology

o Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

o Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

o MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

o DDU - Dharmsinh Desai University

o Nirma University

Mechanical Engineering- Mechanical Engineering is an engineering stream which is basically designing, developing, constructing, and testing of mechanical and thermal sensors and devices including tools, engines, and machines. In this stream, there is a combination of engineering physics and mathematical physics.

o IIT Gandhinagar- Indian Institute of Technology

o Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology

o Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

o MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

o DDU - Dharmsinh Desai University

o Nirma University

Other popular engineering specialisations in Gujarat

Admission Process For Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat

The basic eligibility criteria needed by the candidates is to have a passing certificate of 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks. It is important for the candidates to produce all the educational documents so that the reliability and credibility of the degree can be assessed.

Students need to qualify the following exams for the admission procedure in the top engineering colleges in Gujarat: · IIT Gandhinagar - JEE Mains and JEE Advanced

· S V National Institute of Technology - JEE Advanced

· Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information And Communication Technology - JEE Mains, Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET)

· MSU - The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda - MSU Entrance exam

· DDU - Dharmsinh Desai University - JEE Mains and CAT.

Frequently Asked Questions.

1. Which is the best course to pursue after completing an engineering degree in Gujarat?

Answer- Students can choose to pursue M.E./M. Tech if they are more inclined to the technical aspect of the stream or they can go for an MBA if they wish to create a career in management.

2. Which is the best specialisation to pursue during a B.Tech in mechanical engineering in Gujarat?

Answer- 1. Nanotechnology

2. Kinematics

3. Mechanics

4. Production Engineering

5. Rapid Prototyping

3. Is it possible to pursue a regular B. Tech and diploma course at one time?

Answer- No, it is not possible to pursue two regular courses together. One course should be regular, and the other should be distance or short- term certificate course.

4. Are there internship opportunities available in any of the engineering colleges in Gujarat?

Answer- Yes, most of the engineering colleges in Gujarat offer internship opportunities to the students and conduct placement sessions for that as well.

5. Do any engineering colleges in Gujarat offer scholarships to the students?

Answer- There are scholarship opportunities available in IIT Gandhinagar, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, DDU - Dharmsinh Desai University.

6. What are the staying facilities for the students who do not stay in Gujarat?

Answer- Most of the engineering colleges in Gujarat have hostel facilities for the students. Else students can get PG accommodations around the college easily.

7. Can anyone get admission in IIT Gandhinagar without clearing JEE Advanced?

Answer- No, you cannot get admission without clearing JEE Advanced because this is a government college which mandatorily requires JEE Advanced scores for admission.

8. What is the criteria and scholarship process at Maharaja Sayajirao University?

Answer- The Maharaja Sayajirao University provides scholarships to students who are financial instable or require financial support. Any student who has a total family income less than Rs. 2 lakhs and has scored not less than 50% in his/her preceding examination is eligible to apply for merit-based scholarship scheme provided by the university.

9. Can I get admission in an engineering college after completing a diploma in electrical engineering?

Answer- No, one should have completed class 12th exams from a recognized school education board with more than 50% marks and should have studied PCM subjects.

10. Which are the facilities available in DDU- Dharmsinh Desai University?

Answer- 1. Library

2. Sports Complex- Cricket Ground, Football ground, Swimming Pool, Volleyball.

3. Labs- Chemistry lab, Computer lab, Physics lab, Pharma lab.

4. Cafeteria

5. Gym

6. Hospital/ Medical Facilities

7. Wi-fi Campus

8. Shuttle service

9. Auditorium

10. Convenience Store