Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh 2023

Engineering refers to the process of developing ourselves and the world we live in by solving the practical problems which we face in our daily lives. It includes designing and manufacturing of various applications (software) and structures (buildings, roads, hardware, automobiles, etc.) using scientific knowledge. Engineers are equipped with knowledge and skills that would help them find an appropriate solution for various problems.

There are six major branches in Engineering – Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Management and Geotechnical, with several sub-branches under them which provide specialization in various fields.

In order to take admission in any of the above branches, students are required to possess basic knowledge in Physics, Chemistry and Maths (PCM) as it would help them clear the engineering entrance exams conducted by the central government, state government or any private university.

There are more than 10,000 engineering colleges in India. Madhya Pradesh has more than 200 All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions that provide various engineering courses and specializations for students to choose from.

The list of top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh as per their NIRF ranking and Careers360 ratings that accept JEE Main score and provide NRI or FN/PIO/CIWG Quota respectively are mentioned below –

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh (as per NIRF Ranking)

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks higher education institutions in India and was introduced by the Minister of Human Resource Development. The rankings are uploaded on NIRF’s website along with college details which would help students and parents choose appropriate colleges in any particular field.

Here is a list of top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh along with their NIRF 2020 score and rank –

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh (as per Careers360 Rating)

Careers360 is an educational website which compiles data about various institutions to help students find appropriate colleges as per their requirements. They provide profiles of various colleges so that students and parents can get clarity about the college in terms of location, fees, placement and other facilities provided by them. Here is a list of best engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh along with their ratings by Careers360 –

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh (based on its placement)

Every student’s desire is to earn and land his/ her dream job. That is why career scope of a stream and placement of a particular college plays such an important role. Engineering as a field has a very wide career scope but when it comes to choose the best engineering college, one of the most important factors that play a crucial role is the placement aspect. Colleges with a placement cell offering campus placements through interviews and group discussions see a very high demand in student’s community. Domestic and international companies visiting colleges and recruiting students for various engineering jobs attract students for admissions. That is why, before selecting your college, it is very important to see the placement report of a particular college. The average salary offered and the highest salary package can tell a lot about the campus placement cell. Some of the engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh based on its placement records are as following -

Top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh (according to pay packages)

There are different pay packages offered to students on the basis of their calibre and capabilities.

Here is a list of top packages offered to students at top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh –

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh (on the basis of fees)

Apart from placements offered by any college, its fee structure plays an important role in determining if a student would be able to take admission in that particular college or not. Every college has a different fee structure as per the facilities offered by them, and it is important for both students and parents to understand it before finalizing any college.

Some of the top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh along with their fee structure as following –

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh that accept JEE Mains score

The National Testing Agency conducts one of the most popular national level entrance exams in India – the Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main). This examination is taken by almost all engineering aspirants who dream to get into best engineering and architecture colleges and institutes across India. Top colleges in Madhya Pradesh offering courses on Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) also accept scores obtained by candidates in JEE Mains. Let us look at some of the top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh that accept JEE Mains scores -

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh that accept State Engineering Entrance Exam score

State Engineering Entrance Exam is a state-level entrance examination conducted individually by every state so that students can take admission in Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech), Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) and Bachelor of Planning (B.Plan) courses offered by various universities.

However, Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Madhya Pradesh does not conduct a state level entrance exam, and all Engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh accept JEE Main scores for admission in BE or B. Tech courses.

Top Engineering Colleges in Madhya Pradesh as per their streams

A plethora of engineering streams is offered by top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The most preferred or popular engineering streams amongst them (and colleges offering those streams) are –

1)  Computer Science Engineering involves computational process and programming languages, algorithms, computer graphics and artificial intelligence (AI).

It offers specialization in unique subjects like – Micro – Processor/ Micro – Controller Systems, Computer Architecture and VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL).

Some of the top computer science engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh are –

● Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore

● Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

● Amity University, Gwalior

● Bansal Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal

● Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior

2)  Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and most preferred engineering branches as it is used to design, manufacture, and maintain various mechanical systems.

It offers specialization in – Robotics, Manufacturing, Transportation Systems, Combustion and Nanotechnology.

Some of the top mechanical engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh are –

● Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

● Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore

● Amity University, Gwalior

● Medi – caps University, Indore

● Sagar Institute of Research and Technology, Bhopal

3)  Civil Engineering involves designing, construction and maintenance of infrastructure like transport systems, roads, buildings, and water supply networks.

It offers specialization in – Structural, Architectural, Transportation, Geotechnical, Environmental and Hydraulic Engineering.

Some of the top civil engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh are –

● Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore

● Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

● Amity University, Gwalior

● Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, Gwalior

● Sagar Institute of Research and Technology, Bhopal

Other engineering streams offered by top engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh are –

● Electronics and Communication Engineering

● Electrical Engineering

● Electronics Engineering

● Automobile Engineering

● Chemical Engineering

● Agriculture and Farm Engineering

● Mining Engineering

● Telecommunication Engineering

● Industrial Engineering

● Biotechnology Engineering

● Fire and Safety Engineering

● Petroleum Engineering

● Robotics Engineering

● Environmental Engineering

● Production Engineering

● Biomedical Engineering

● Aeronautical Engineering

● Metallurgical Engineering

● Textile Engineering

● Communications Engineering

● Construction Engineering

● Aerospace Engineering

● Power Engineering

● RF and Microwave Engineering

● Structural Engineering

● Biochemical Engineering

● Cyber Security

● Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many Government Engineering colleges are there in Madhya Pradesh?

Answer: There are more than 200 engineering colleges in Madhya Pradesh including 4 Central Government Institutions and near 9 Government – aided or Autonomous engineering colleges.

Q2. Which college is considered the best Private University in Madhya Pradesh?

Answer: Lakshmi Narain College of Technology (LNCT), Bhopal is considered the best Private University in Bhopal with around 80% placements and good infrastructure.

Q3. Do colleges in Madhya Pradesh accept State Engineering Entrance Exam score(s)?

Answer: No. Colleges in Madhya Pradesh do not accept any state’s Engineering Entrance Exam score.

They only accept JEE Main score/rank for admission in BE or B. Tech courses.

Q4. Which is the highest paying engineering job?

Answer: The following are the highest paying engineering jobs in terms of pay and future growth potential –

● Computer Hardware Engineer

● Aerospace Engineer

● Nuclear Engineer

● Chemical Engineer

● Electrical Engineer

● Biomedical Engineer

Q5. Which college is better? VIT or NIT?

Answer: VIT, Bhopal is a better college than many NITs because of its consistently good placement record and reputed name.

Q6. What are the various Diploma engineering courses offered by colleges in Madhya Pradesh?

Answer: The following Diploma Engineering courses are offered by colleges in Madhya Pradesh –

● Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

● Diploma in Civil Engineering

● Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering

● Diploma in Electrical Engineering

● Diploma in Computer Science Engineering

● Diploma in Ophthalmic Engineering

● Diploma in Optoelectronics Engineering

● Diploma in Production Engineering

● Diploma in Automobile Engineering

● Diploma in Construction Technology and Management

● Diploma in Information Technology

Q7. Is there a separate quota for students studying abroad in Madhya Pradesh colleges?

Answer: Yes. There is a separate quota called NRI or FN/PIO/CIWG quota by which Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Foreign Nationals (FN), People of Indian Origin (PIO) and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWG) can take admission in top engineering colleges of Madhya Pradesh, through counselling conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Bhopal.

Q8. How many courses are offered by Sagar Institute of Research and Technology?

Answer: There are 12 courses offered by Sagar Institute of Research and Technology across BE, B. Tech, MCA, and MBA courses.

Q9. How many courses are offered by Maulana Abdul National Information and Technology (MANIT) college?

Answer: There are 49 courses under five major streams offered by Maulana Abdul National Information and Technology (MANIT) college.

Q10. Which college provides the best engineering placement in Madhya Pradesh?

Answer: Sagar Institute of Research and Technology and VIT has a great placement record of about 70% to 80% of students getting placed.