Top Engineering Colleges in India 2025

The list of top engineering colleges in India 2024 includes IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, etc. Out of the total engineering colleges in India 95 colleges are privately owned and 92 colleges are administered by the government. The best engineering colleges in India 2024 include a total of 23 IITs, 31 NITs and 25 IIITs. JEE Main and Advanced being the major entrance exams accepted to these best engineering institutes is conducted every year for enrolling students in the B.Tech courses. 
JEE Main 2024 schedule has been released for admission to the top engineering colleges in India. JEE Main 2024 session 2 will be held from April 4 to April 15, 2024. In addition to JEE scores, some other entrances accepted by the best engineering colleges in India are EAPCET, MHT CET, SRMJEEE, VITEEE, WBJEE and many more. Let’s take a look at the top engineering colleges in India 2024.
As per the previous year NIRF Ranking, the top 5 engineering colleges in India include IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur and IIT Roorkee. Seeing the previous year's trends, it is expected that these IITs will once again secure the top positions amongst the top engineering colleges in India in the NIRF Ranking 2024 as well.   

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India 2024 (based on NIRF Ranking)

We have listed the top 10 engineering colleges in India based on the prestigious NIRF Ranking 2023.

College Name

NIRF Rank

NIRF Score

Total Fees

Eligibility criteria

Entrance exam

IIT Madras

1

89.79

Rs 8,00,000

Candidates must have passed class 12 or an equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Delhi

2

87.09

Rs 8,00,000

Passed class 12 from recognised board with 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Bombay

3

80.74

Rs 8,00,000 - Rs 20,00,000

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths with at least 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Kanpur

4

80.65

Rs 8,00,000

Must have passed class 12 with PCM and minimum of 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Roorkee

5

75.64

Rs 11,66,400

Candidates should have passed class 12 with 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Kharagpur

6

73.76

Rs 8,00,000

Passed class 12 with atleast 75% marks with PCM subjects

JEE Advanced

IIT Guwahati

7

70.32

Rs 4,98,600

Minimum 75% marks from a recognised board in class 12

JEE Advanced

IIT Hyderabad

8

70.28

Rs 8,00,000

Candidates should have passed class 12 with PCM with 75% marks

JEE Advanced

NIT Trichy

9

69.71

Rs 6,44,800

The candidate must have passed class 12th in the PCM with  75% marks.

JEE Main

Jadavpur University

10

67.04

Rs 96,000

Candidates must have atleast 45% marks in class 12 boards

WBJEE

List of top 10 Engineering Colleges in India (As per NIRF Ranking)

  • IIT Madras has been successfully maintaining its stellar position of rank 1 for three consecutive years - 2021, 2022 and 2023.
  • Similarly IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur have consistently ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th for three consecutive years respectively.
  • Amongst the top engineering colleges in India, there was a cut throat competition between IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur for the 5th spot and IIT Roorkee bagged the 5th position in 2023, exchanging its position of rank 6 with IIT Kharagpur.
  • Out of the top 9 engineering colleges in India, 8 positions are secured by IITs whereas 1 position has been secured by NIT Tiruchirapalli.
  • Jadavpur University in West Bengal has shown an upward movement in the NIRF Ranking 2023 and has positioned itself at the 10th spot.

Top Engineering Colleges in India - Region-wise

We are providing you with a list of top engineering colleges in the four regions/zones of India - North India, South India, West India, and East India.

Top Engineering Colleges in North India

College Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

IIT Delhi

2

IIT Kanpur

4

BITS Pilani

25

IIIT Allahabad

89

Top Engineering Colleges in South India

College Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

IIT Madras

1

IIT Hyderabad

8

NIT Trichy

9

VIT Vellore

11

Top Engineering Colleges in East India

College Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

IIT Kharagpur

6

IIT Guwahati

7

IIT Indore

14

ISM Dhanbad

17

Top Engineering Colleges in West India

Apart from knowing the list of top engineering colleges in India 2024, it is very important for the engineering aspirants to know the important dates for the entrance exams accepted for admission. Here are the dates listed in a table.

Top Engineering Colleges in India 2024 - Dates for Important Entrance Exam

Name of the entrance exam

Date of exam

JEE Main session 2

April 4 to April 15, 2024

TS EAPCET

May 9 to 12, 2024

MHT CET

April 16 to 30, 2024

Top 10 Government Engineering Colleges in India

Mentioned below in the table are the top 10 government engineering colleges in India.

College Name

NIRF Rank

Total Fees

Eligibility criteria

Entrance exam

IIT Madras

1

Rs 8,00,000

Candidates must have passed class 12 or an equivalent with a minimum of 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Delhi

2

Rs 8,00,000

Passed class 12 from recognised board with 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Bombay

3

Rs 8,00,000 - Rs 20,00,000

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths with at least 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Kanpur

4

Rs 8,00,000

Must have passed class 12 with PCM and minimum of 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Roorkee

5

Rs 11,66,400

Candidates should have passed class 12 with 75% marks

JEE Advanced

IIT Kharagpur

6

Rs 8,00,000

Passed class 12 with atleast 75% marks with PCM subjects

JEE Advanced

IIT Guwahati

7

Rs 4,98,600

Minimum 75% marks from a recognised board in class 12

JEE Advanced

IIT Hyderabad

8

Rs 8,00,000

Candidates should have passed class 12 with PCM with 75% marks

JEE Advanced

NIT Trichy

9

Rs 6,44,800

The candidate must have passed class 12th in the PCM with  75% marks.

JEE Main

Jadavpur University

10

Rs 96,000

Candidates must have atleast 45% marks in class 12 boards

WBJEE

IIT Madras

IIT Madras is a public technical institute which is situated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and one of the eight public Institutes of Eminence of India. It was ranked 53 in Asia and 250 overall in the QS World University Rankings for 2023. There are a total of 8 courses offered in different specialisations by the institute.

  • Year of establishment: 1959
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 10 to 15 LPA 
  • Top recruiters: Apple, Amazon, Deloitte, Google, Intel, Flipkart, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, M.Tech Biomedical Engineering, M.Tech in Bioprocess Engineering, M.Tech CSE, B.Tech+M.Tech, MBA and more
  • Contact info: +91 44 2257 4500

IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi was established in 1961 as the College of Engineering in Delhi. Later, it was recognised as an “Institution of National Importance”. The institute has a campus of 325 acres with a student intake of 7784 and 750+ faculty members. There are a total of 12 courses offered in different specialisations to the candidates. IIT Delhi admission to different courses is offered through various entrance examinations like GATE and JEE Advanced.   

  • Year of establishment: 1961
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 17.60 lakh per annum
  • Top recruiters: Microsoft, Accenture, Amazon, ICICI Bank, Dell, Barclays. etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Manufacturing Engineering, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech Electrical Engineering, M.Tech Applied Optics, M.Tech Chemical Engineering, and more.
  • Contact info: 011-2659-1000

IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay is a government college which was established in the year 1958. It was the first institution founded with funding from outside. The Indian government has designated the college as an "Institute of National Importance." The 550-acre campus features new infrastructure and contemporary buildings. The institute offers a total of 15 courses to the candidates in various specialisations. The campus life of the institute is very popular among the students throughout the country.

  • Year of establishment: 1958
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 21.82 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Adani Green Energy, Reliance Industries, Tata Group, L&T, Accenture, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science, B.Tech + M.Tech in Ceramics and Composites, B.Tech + M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, M.Sc in Applied Geophysics, M.Tech Biotechnology and more.
  • Contact info: 02225722545

IIT Kanpur

There are nearly 4,500 students enrolled in UG programmes at IIT Kanpur, while 2,000 students in PG programmes. There are 2,100 students registered in the institute for the PhD programmes. In addition, there are 555 permanent faculty members and 47 visiting faculty members at IIT Kanpur. In 2022, the institute filed 884 patents and published 2,021 research publications. IIT Kanpur has one of the largest campuses in India. It is spread over an area of 1055 acres. The main degree is the BTech programme.

  • Year of establishment: 1959
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 18.14 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Microsoft, Texas Instruments, Navi, Qualcomm, Deutsche Bank, Amazon and more
  • Top courses: B.Tech Applied Mechanics, B.tech in Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Metallurgical Engineering, B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering, M.Tech in Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering, M.Tech CSE and more.
  • Contact info: 0512-259-0151

IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee is the oldest technical university in Asia, having been founded as Thompson College of Civil Engineering. Situated in Roorkee, Haridwar District, IIT Roorkee's main campus spans 358.5 acres. Two sub-campuses of IIT Roorkee are located in Greater Noida and Saharanpur, which are both roughly 30 kilometres from Roorkee. It offers 14 undergraduate, 24 postgraduate, and several PhD programmes throughout its 23 departments. The institute's most popular courses are the B.Tech and B.Arch programmes. For admission to BTech programmes, JEE Advanced scores are allowed. 

  • Year of establishment: 1947
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 18.3 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Accenture, Axis Bank, Infoedge, American Express, Barclays, Meesho, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Engineering Physics, B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech ECE, M.Tech Geological Technology, M.Tech Geophysical Technology, M.Tech Polymer Science & Technology and more.
  • Contact info: 01332-285311

IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur is commonly referred to as IIT KGP. The institute's curriculum is unique and centres on the student's overall growth. The QS World Rankings for 2023 place IIT Kharagpur at position 270. One of India's best institutions offering a variety of course options is IIT Kharagpur. Eighteen academic departments are there at the institute.

  • Year of establishment: 1951
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 15.45 lakh per annum
  • Top recruiters: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft, American Express, Google, Apple and more.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Aerospace Engineering, B.Tech in Agricultural and Food Engineering, B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech ECE, M.Tech Physics and more.
  • Contact info: +91-3222-283826

IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati is also one of the most prominent engineering and technology institutes in India, which was founded in 1994. It provides programmes in engineering, science, and the humanities streams at the undergraduate (BTech, BDes), postgraduate (MTech, MSc, MDes), and doctorate (PhD) levels. The institute is renowned for its excellent computer science, design, and electronics and electrical engineering programmes.

  • Year of establishment: 1994
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 25.75 lakh per annum
  • Top recruiters: Google, GAIL, Apple, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Uber, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Bio-Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech Chemical Science and Technology, B.Tech Civil Engineering, M.Tech in Aerodynamics & Propulsion, M.tech in Biosciences and Bioengineering, M.Tech in CAM, M.tech in Chemical Engineering, M.tech in Civil Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-361-2690401

IIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad was founded in 2008 and is a second-generation IIT. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023 - Southern Asia, it is ranked 50th. The institute provides a range of engineering, scientific, and humanities streams at the undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Climate Change, Computer Science and Engineering, and Materials Science are some of the notable departments.

  • Year of establishment: 2008
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 20.07 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung, and more
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing, B.tech in Metallurgical Engineering, B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, M.Tech Civil Engineering, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech ECE, M.Tech EEE and more.
  • Contact info: +91-40-23016102

NIT Trichy

NIT Trichy, which is situated in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, provides a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes in science, engineering, technology, architecture, and management streams. It is renowned for its outstanding research facilities, active campus life, and solid academic reputation. The faculty at the institute is highly skilled and knowledgeable; numerous teachers and professors possess doctorates from prestigious universities across the globe.

  • Year of establishment: 1964
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 12 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Google, Infosys, Oracle, Facebook, Samsung, Sony, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Chemical Engineering, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Civil Engineering, M.Tech Environmental Engineering, M.Tech Energy Engineering, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech Chemical Engineering, M.Tech in Transportation Engineering & Management, M.Tech Power Electronics and more.
  • Contact info: +91-431-2503000, +91-431-2504000

Jadavpur University

Located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Jadavpur University (JU) is a public state university. It was established as the Bengal Technical Institute in 1906 and has a long and illustrious history. It became a fully-fledged university in 1955 after being acknowledged for its superior academic and research standing. It provides more than 130 courses in interdisciplinary studies, including engineering, science, and humanities.

  • Year of establishment: 1967
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 23.7 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Texas Industries, Schrodinger and more.
  • Top courses: BE Civil Engineering, BE Construction Engineering, BE CSE, BE Mechanical Engineering, BE Information Technology, B.Tech Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering, ME Automobile Engineering, M.Tech in Computer Technology, M.Tech in Food Technology & Biochemical Engineering, M.Tech in Instrumentation & Electronics Engineering, M.Tech in Intelligent Automation & Robotics Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-3324572227

Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges in India

Mentioned below in the table are the top 10 private engineering colleges in India.

College Name

NIRF Rank

Total Fees

Eligibility criteria

Entrance exam

VIT Vellore

11

Rs 4,90,000 - Rs 7,80,000

Candidates must have passed class 12 or an equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks

VITEEE, TNEA Counselling

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

19

Rs 10,00,000 - Rs 40,00,000

Passed class 12 from recognised board with 75% marks

JEE Main, AEEE

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university)

20

Rs 5,90,000 - Rs 8.67,200

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths with at least 60% marks

JEE Main

BITS Pilani

25

Rs 14,95,000

Must have passed class 12 with PCM and minimum of 45% marks

JEE Main, BITSAT, SAT

Siksha O` Anusandhan

27

Rs 9,40,000

Candidates should have passed class 12 with 50% marks

JEE Main, SAAT

SRMIST Chennai

28

Rs 10,00,000 - Rs 10,40,000

Passed class 12 with atleast 50% marks with PCM subjects

JEE Main, SRMJEE

Amity University

31

Rs 5,40,000 - Rs 13,88,000

Minimum 50% marks from a recognised board in class 12

CUET UG

SASTRA University

34

Rs 6,00,000

Candidates should have passed class 12 with PCM with 45% marks

JEE Main, TNEA counselling

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

36

Rs 2,40,000 - Rs 7,40,000

The candidate must have passed class 12th in the PCM with 45% marks.

JEE Main, KUEE, TNEA counselling

Chandigarh University

38

Rs 6,72,000 - Rs 12,68,000

Candidates must have atleast 50% marks in class 12 boards

CUCET Chandigarh University

VIT Vellore

Originally established as the Vellore Engineering College in 1984, VIT Vellore was granted deemed university status in 2001. Numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in science, engineering, law, management, and other fields are available. The university is well-known for its worldwide partnerships, competitive academic reputation, and state-of-the-art research facilities.

  • Year of establishment: 1977
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 8.19 Lakhs per annum 
  • Top recruiters: Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, GE Healthcare, Schneider Electric, OYO, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech EEE, M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Structural Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: 0416-2243091

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, also known as Amrita University Coimbatore is situated in Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It is a highly esteemed private deemed institution. When it was first founded in 1994, it had 130 students and 13 faculty members as an engineering school. Today, more than 12,000 students and 1,500 faculty members attend this multidisciplinary research university.

  • Year of establishment: 1994
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 7.60 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Exide, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Mphasis, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Chemical Engineering, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech Data Science, M.Tech Artificial Intelligence, M.Tech Cyber Security and more.
  • Contact info: +91(422)2685000

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

The Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) is situated in Patiala, Punjab, India. It has been renamed from Thapar University in 2022. Its academic brilliance is demonstrated by the fact that NIRF ranked it 20th in the engineering category in the year 2023. Numerous programmes in a variety of fields are available, including engineering, sciences, management, humanities, and more.

  • Year of establishment: 1956
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 10 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Zomato, Deloitte, IBM, JP Morgan, Samsung, Microsoft, Maruti Suzuki, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.E. in Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech in Biotechnology, B.Tech in Civil Engineering (IEP), B.Tech In Electrical Engineering, B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering, M.Tech Information Security, M.Tech Power Systems, M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Infrastructure Technology, etc.
  • Contact info: 0175-239-3021

BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani is a deemed university which is situated in Pilani, Rajasthan. Having been established in 1964, this is among India's top universities. Numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, science, technology, pharmacy, management, and the humanities are available at BITS Pilani. The institute is well-known for its robust student body, research facilities, and stellar academic record.

  • Year of establishment: 1964
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 30.37 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: EY, KPMG, Google, Walmart, IBM, Accenture and more
  • Top courses: BE Civil Engineering, BE Chemical Engineering, BE CSE, BE Mechanical Engineering, BE Civil Engineering, ME Biotechnology, M.E in Civil-Structural Engineering, M.E in Civil-Transportation Engineering, M.E in Microelectronics Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-1596244089

Siksha O’ Anusandhan

Siksha O' Anusandhan (SOA), formerly known as Siksha O' Anusandhan University (SOA University), is a private deemed university that is situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. With about 15,000 students, the institution comprises of nine colleges and schools that provide degrees. Engineering, medical, pharmacy, business, nursing, biotechnology, science, humanities, environment, nanotechnology, materials science, agriculture, and law are among the many nationally certified streams available at SOA.

  • Year of establishment: 1996
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Accenture, Adani, Amazon, Adobe, Capgemini, HCL, Infosys, Microsoft, Puma, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech CS & IT, M.Tech in Communication System Engineering, M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech in Power Systems and Power Electronics, M.Tech in Structural Engineering, M.Tech in Thermal Science & Heat Power Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-9040003290

S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology Chennai

SRMIST Chennai, formerly known as SRM University, is a highly-reputed, recognised, private institution that was founded in 1985. It is a member of the prestigious SRM Group of Organisations. It provides a large selection of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes in several different subjects, including science, engineering, management, law, and medicine. Renowned for its engineering programmes, it is recognised by ABET and ranked 4th in the Outlook 2023 ranking.

  • Year of establishment: 2014
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 9.04 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Infosys, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, L&T, Deloitte, HCL and more.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech CSE, B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech Computer-Aided Design, M.Tech. in Construction Engineering and Management, M.Tech. in Structural Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-44-43923145, +91-1800-102-1525

Amity University

Amity University Noida is a private university located in Noida, India. It was established in 2005 and has since grown to become one of the largest private universities in the country. The university has a well-equipped campus with state-of-the-art facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and computer centres. The university also has a strong commitment to research and innovation.

  • Year of establishment: 1999
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 5.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Airtel, Flipkart, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Avionics, B.Tech Bioinformatics, B.Tech Food Technology, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech CSE, M.Tech in Geoinformatics & Remote Sensing, M.Tech Mechatronics, M.Tech IT and more.
  • Contact info: 0120-244-5252

SASTRA University

SASTRA Deemed University was formerly known as the Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy. It is a private institution, situated in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, this esteemed institution is renowned for its robust emphasis on engineering, science, and technology, alongside programmes in the arts, management, and law. With its main campus located in Thirumalaisamudram, SASTRA has several campuses spread around Tamil Nadu.

  • Year of establishment: 1984
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 7.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Accenture, Adani, Amazon, Adobe, Capgemini, HCL, Infosys, Microsoft, Puma, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech EEE, M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Structural Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-0436-2264101 / 2264108

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education

Kalasalingam University provides UG, PG, and PhD courses in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Humanities to students through nearly ten academic schools. Students who are differently abled (hearing and speech handicapped) can pursue a BTech in Engineering at the deemed-to-be institution. The Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education has been approved by the UGC, AICTE as well as COA. 

  • Year of establishment: 1947
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 4.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Google, Infosys, Oracle, Facebook, Samsung, Sony, etc.
  • Top courses: B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech Biotechnology, B.Tech Food Technology, B.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech in Automotive Systems Engineering, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech in Environmental Engineering, M.Tech in Structural Engineering, M.Tech in VLSI Design and more.
  • Contact info: +91-4563-289042/43/44/52

Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University, often known as CUCHD or CU, is a private institution having NBA accreditation and an A+ grade from the NAAC. The AICTE, BCI, NCHMCT, PCI, COA, NCTE, AIU, and CSI have all granted their approval to the university. It is also a member of the ICAR, AUAP, IAU, ACU, IEEE, ASME, IUCEE, and ACS. Furthermore, Chandigarh University is now the only state-run private university in Punjab with NAAC accreditation. CU University provides management, engineering, and other stream students with UG, PG, and PhD degrees through its 18 institutes and departments.

  • Year of establishment: 2012
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 9.54 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Flipkart, Deloitte, Infosys, Amazon, EY, Microsoft, Bank of America and more
  • Top courses: B.E Biotechnology, B.E CSE, B.E Civil Engineering, B.E ECE, B.E Information Technology, M.E in Computer-Aided Design, M.E in Construction Engineering and Management, M.E in Structural Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-160-3051003, 1800-1212-8800

Top Engineering Colleges in India - Fee Structure

You can check out the fee structure of top engineering colleges in India mentioned below

College Name

Course

Fee Structure (annually)

IIT Madras

B.Tech + M.Tech

Rs 2,22,700 (hosteller)

Rs 2,14,500 (day scholar)

B.Tech

Rs 2,22,700 (hosteller)

Rs 2,14,500 (day scholar)

M.Tech

Rs 32,800 (hosteller)

Rs 24,600 (day scholar)

IIT Delhi

B.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

B.Tech + M.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

M.Tech

Rs 25,600 - Rs 50,000

IIT Bombay

B.Tech

Rs 1,07,500

B.Tech + M.Tech

Rs 1,07,500 - Rs 1,15,300

M.Tech

Rs 40,700

IIT Kanpur

B.Tech

Rs 2,48,634

B.Tech + M.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

M.Tech

Rs 10,000 - Rs 2,00,000

IIT Roorkee

B.Tech

Rs 2,00,000 - Rs 2,50,000

B.Tech + M.Tech

Rs 1,46,250 - Rs 2,00,000

M.Tech

Rs 10,000 - Rs 5,35,000

IIT Kharagpur

B.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

M.Tech

Rs 2,32,000

IIT Guwahati

B.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

M.Tech

Rs 55,000 - Rs 85,000

IIT Hyderabad

B.Tech

Rs 2,00,000

M.Tech

Rs 12,000 - Rs 30,000

NIT Trichy

B.Tech

Rs 1,61,200

M.Tech

Rs 70,000

Jadavpur University

BE/B.Tech

Rs 60,000

ME/M.Tech

Rs 1,10,000

Top Engineering Colleges in India - Hostel Fees

For the accommodation of students, top engineering colleges in India have hostel facilities. Mentioned below are the hostel fees for the best engineering colleges in India.

College Name

Hostel Fees (annually)

IIT Madras

Rs 36,150 - Rs 71,682

IIT Delhi

Rs 38,580 - Rs 62,600

IIT Bombay

Rs 15,850

IIT Kanpur

Rs 15,380

IIT Roorkee

Rs 7,500

IIT Kharagpur

Rs 24,180

IIT Guwahati

Rs 11,500

IIT Hyderabad

Rs 15,000

NIT Trichy

Rs 49,300 - Rs 53,800

Jadavpur University

Rs 6,000

ROI of Top Engineering College In India

Prospective students must consider the ROI of top engineering colleges before deciding to take admission to a particular college. Therefore we have tabulated the ROI of the top colleges offering engineering programmes so that this will help you to make further decisions.

College Name

Average Salary Package

Total Fees

IIT Madras B.Tech

Rs 10 to 15 LPA

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Delhi B.Tech

Rs 17.60 lakh per annum

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Bombay B.Tech

Rs 21.82 Lakhs per annum

Rs 8,00,000 - Rs 20,00,000

IIT Kanpur B.Tech

Rs 18.14 Lakhs per annum

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Roorkee B.Tech

Rs 18.3 Lakhs per annum

Rs 11,66,400

IIT Kharagpur B.Tech

Rs 15.45 lakh per annum

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Guwahati B.Tech

Rs 25.75 lakh per annum

Rs 4,98,600

IIT Hyderabad B.Tech

Rs 20.07 Lakhs per annum

Rs 8,00,000

NIT Trichy B.Tech

Rs 12 Lakhs per annum

Rs 6,44,800

Jadavpur University B.Tech

Rs 23.7 Lakhs per annum

Rs 96,000

Top Engineering College in India - Cutoff

To get admission to top engineering colleges in India, candidates must meet the cut off released by the college. Below is the cut-off of the best engineering colleges in India.

Top Engineering Colleges in India Cut Off: Based on NIRF Ranking

College Name

Cut Off

IIT Madras

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IIT Delhi

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IIT Bombay

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IIT Kanpur

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IIT Roorkee

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IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Guwahati

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IIT Hyderabad

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NIT Trichy

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Jadavpur University

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Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Cut-Off 

The top engineering colleges in India that will give B.Tech admission in 2023 basis JEE Main cut-offs are as follows:

Top Engineering Colleges in India with GATE Cut-Off

The top engineering colleges in India for M.Tech admissions 2023 basis GATE cut-offs are as follows:

Top Polytechnic Colleges in India 

Polytechnic/Diploma courses are one of the best choices for students to kick-start their engineering journey. They can check out the top engineering colleges in India offering engineering diplomas.

College Name

NIRF Ranking 2023

Total Course Fees

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

ICT Mumbai

24

Rs 45,000

10th class from a recognised board

-

Jamia Millia Islamia University

26

Rs 26,970

10th pass from recognised board

JMI entrance exam

Aligarh Muslim University

32

Rs 5,68,710

10th class from a recognised board

AMU entrance exam

Lovely Professional University Jalandhar

50

Rs 33,675

Passed class 10 from a recognised board

-

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Mumbai

101 - 150

Rs 19,00,000

10th pass from recognised board

-

PES University Bangalore

101 - 150

Rs 3,00,000

10th class from a recognised board

-

ICT Mumbai

The University Department of Chemical Technology, a division of the University of Bombay, was founded in 1933 and became ICT Mumbai. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, granted it the status of Deemed-to-be-University. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and has been accredited by NAAC with a rating of "A++." The National Board of Accreditation has also accredited the institute.

  • Year of establishment: 1933
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 6 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: TCS, BARC, Amul, ONGC and more
  • Top courses: B.Tech in Dyestuff and Intermediates Technology, B.Tech in Fibres and Textiles Processing Technology, B.Tech in Food Engineering and Technology, B.Tech in Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactants Technology, B.Tech in Pharmaceuticals Chemistry and Technology, M.E in Plastics Engineering, M.Tech in Bioprocess Technology, M.Tech in Dyestuff and Intermediates Technology, M.Tech in Fibres and Textiles Processing Technology, M.Tech in Food Biotechnology, M.Tech in Green Technology and more.
  • Contact info: +91-022-3361-2222

Jamia Millia Islamia

Jamia Millia Islamia, or JMI, is a central university situated in Delhi. It was recognised by the UGC and was founded in 1920 by an Act of the Indian Parliament. NIRF 2023 ranks the institution 26th in the BTech category, US News Rank 2023 ranks it 16th in the Best Universities in India category, and NIRF ranking 2023 places it third in the institution category. Students in Chemistry, Computer Science, and other streams can enrol in UG, PG, PhD, distance learning, and other courses offered by Jamia Millia Islamia through its many departments and centres.

  • Year of establishment: 1984
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 10 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: KPMG, ABP News, DLF Accenture
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: 011-26981717

Aligarh Muslim University

With more than 37327 students enrolled, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is one of India's biggest central universities. The university accepts students from various countries, especially those from Africa, West Asia, and Southeast Asia, as well as from all Indian states. 117 teaching departments and twenty-one centres and institutes make up the present-day AMU. There are 80 hostels and 19 student living halls on campus, where the majority of AMU's employees and students stay. AMU has off-campus locations at Kishanganj (Bihar), Malappuram (Kerala), and Murshidabad (West Bengal). 

  • Year of establishment: 1920
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 5.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Wipro, TCS, Samsung, Amazon, Genpact, Cognizant, Mahindra and more.
  • Top courses: B.Tech, M.Tech and more
  • Contact info: +91-571-2700920

Lovely Professional University Jalandhar

More than 300 courses in 55 disciplines are available for admission at the certificate, diploma, UG, PG, and PhD levels at Lovely Professional University. The LPUNEST is the basis for admission to most of the courses at the university. In addition, other entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, NATA, CUET, CAT, XAT, NEET, etc. are also accepted. The highest annual package that LPU offered to a student in the School of Education in 2023 was Rs 8 LPA. There are 4000 faculty members and over 30,000 students enrolled at the university. 

  • Year of establishment: 2001
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 3.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Cognizant, BOSCH, Amazon, Phonepe, Sony, Voltas and more.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech EEE, M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Structural Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-1596244089

VJTI Mumbai

VJTI Mumbai or Veerjimata Jijabai Technological Institute was founded in the year 1887 as Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute. It is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The technological institute is controlled by the state government of Maharashtra. It is one of the 14 institutions that the Central Government has chosen to receive grant-in-aid to advance engineering education after the independence of the country. Since 2012, it has been acknowledged by AICTE as a centre for the Quality Improvement Programme (QIP).

  • Year of establishment: 1887
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 13.7 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Myntra, SAP Labs, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi Bank and more.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ETE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Production Engineering, M.Tech Automobile Engineering, M.Tech CAD/CAM & Automation and more.
  • Contact info: +91-22-24198101

PES University Bangalore 

PES University, which is situated in Bangalore, was founded in 1972 and provides students with UG, PG, and other courses through a number of departments. These courses are offered in the fields of architecture, engineering, and other subjects. The university's BTech ranking in NIRF 2023 is 100–150. As a result, PES is among the best universities in India. PESIT has both AICTE and UGC approval. The NAAC has approved PES Bangalore.

  • Year of establishment: 2011
  • Average Placement Package: Rs 7.5 Lakhs per annum
  • Top recruiters: Amazon, Flipkart, Deloitte, IBM, HDFC Bank, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and more.
  • Top courses: B.Tech CSE, B.Tech ECE, B.Tech EEE, B.Tech Biomedical Engineering, B.Tech Information Technology, M.Tech CSE, M.Tech EEE, M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Tech Structural Engineering and more.
  • Contact info: +91-8026724783

Top M.Tech Colleges in India

Numerous top engineering colleges in India offer M.Tech courses in diverse streams. You can check out the table given below consisting of the best engineering colleges in India offering M.Tech courses.

College Name

NIRF Rank

Total Fees

Eligibility criteria

Entrance exam

IIT Madras

1

Rs 20,000 – Rs 10,00,000

Candidates must have BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 75% marks

GATE

IIT Delhi

2

Rs 3,00,000 – Rs 9,00,000

Passed BE/B.Tech from recognised university with 75% marks

GATE

IIT Bombay

3

Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 10,00,000

BE/B.Tech degree with at least 75% marks

GATE

IIT Kanpur

4

Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 10,00,000

Must have a BE/B.Tech degree and minimum of 75% marks

GATE

IIT Roorkee

5

Rs 20,000 - Rs 10,00,000

Candidates should have BE/B.Tech with 75% marks

GATE

IIT Kharagpur

6

Rs 20,000 - Rs 10,00,000

Passed BE/B.Tech with atleast 75% marks

GATE

IIT Guwahati

7

Rs 3,00,000 - Rs 4,00,000

Minimum 75% marks from a recognised university in graduation

GATE

IIT Hyderabad

8

Rs 24,000 - Rs 60,000

Candidates should have BE/B.Tech degree with PCM with 75% marks

GATE

NIT Trichy

9

Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 4,00,000

The candidate must have BE/B.Tech with 75% marks.

GATE, CCMT

Jadavpur University

10

Rs 2,00,000 - Rs 3,00,000

Candidates must have a BE/B.Tech degree

GATE, GPAT

Top PhD Colleges in India - Engineering

Various top engineering colleges in India offer a PhD degree in the engineering stream. Below given is the list of best engineering colleges in India for a PhD degree.

College Name

NIRF Rank 2023

Total Fees

Eligibility criteria

Entrance exam

IIT Madras

1

Rs 15,000

Candidates must have a ME/M.Tech degree

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Delhi

2

Rs 15,000

Passed ME/M.Tech from recognised university

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Bombay

3

Rs 21,300 - Rs 5,70,000

ME/M.Tech degree in relevant stream

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Kanpur

4

Rs 48,500

Must have a ME/M.Tech degree

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Roorkee

5

Rs 35,600

Candidates should have passed ME/M.Tech degree

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Kharagpur

6

Rs 42,700

Passed ME/M.Tech in relevant stream from recognised university

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Guwahati

7

Rs 1,70,000

ME/M.Tech degree in relevant stream

GATE, UGC NET

IIT Hyderabad

8

Rs 3,30,000

Candidates must have a ME/M.Tech degree

GATE, UGC NET

NIT Trichy

9

Rs 45,000

ME/M.Tech degree in relevant stream

GATE, UGC NET

Jadavpur University

10

-

Must have a ME/M.Tech degree

GATE, UGC NET

Top Engineering Colleges in India: Branch-Wise

Engineering colleges in India offer engineering degrees in diverse specialisations. Below are the best engineering colleges in India for different branches of engineering degree.

Top Computer Science Engineering Colleges in India

Computer Science Engineering or CSE is one of the most in-demand and popular courses in India as it offers the highest salary package to the candidates compared to the other streams. Some of the best engineering colleges offering Computer Science Engineering specialisation have been stated below.

College Name

Fees

IIT Madras

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Delhi

Rs 8,00,000

BITS Pilani

Rs 14,95,000

NIT Trichy

Rs 6,44,800

IIIT Hyderabad

Rs 10,00,000 - Rs 18,00,000

Top Mechanical Engineering Colleges in India

An evergreen & traditional specialisation, Mechanical Engineering is the choice of most of the students. With advancements in technology & its usage in our daily lives, the Mechanical branch is becoming more and more important. Automation, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Computer-Aided Engineering, the Internet of Things, etc., are adding more to its value. Some of the best engineering colleges offering B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering in India currently have been given below.

College Name

Fees

Chandigarh University

Rs 6,72,000 - Rs 12,68,000

IIT Delhi

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Bombay

Rs 8,00,000 - Rs 20,00,000

SRMIST Chennai

Rs 10,00,000 - Rs 10,40,000

Top Aerospace Engineering Colleges in India

The aviation and aerospace industry is undergoing significant growth & Aeronautical Engineering as a specialisation will be important to actualising this transformation. The increasing domestic and international air travel requirements in India, the introduction of regional connectivity schemes, and the rise of low-cost carriers put B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering at the forefront for B.Tech specialisations. According to a report by Boeing, India is expected to require around 2,380 new aircraft by 2039. Some of the best engineering colleges offering Aerospace Engineering are mentioned below.

College Name

Fees

IIT Madras

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Delhi

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Bombay

Rs 8,00,000 - Rs 20,00,000

IIT Kharagpur

Rs 8,00,000

IIT Kanpur

Rs 8,00,000

Top ECE Colleges in India

According to The Bureau of Labour, India is expected to see a 7% year-on-year growth in the demand for ECE engineers, with estimated recruitment figures reaching over 345,800 by 2026. The advent of technology, the need for automation, and the growth of Artificial Intelligence in India have increased the demand for engineers specialising in ECE. The growth of drone technologies, autonomous vehicles, robotics, etc., will only increase the demand for these roles in the future, and at present, India is in a shortage of 1.5 Lakh ECE engineers.

College Name

Fees

IIT Bombay

Rs 8,00,000 - Rs 20,00,000

IIT Kharagpur

Rs 8,00,000

SRMIST Chennai

Rs 10,00,000 - Rs 10,40,000

BITS Pilani

Rs 14,95,000

Top Civil Engineering Colleges in India

The growing need for infrastructural development including transportation, communication network & water supplies estimates the Civil Engineering sector to grow by 7% in 2023. Computer-aided engineering (CAE), structural analysis, and soil mechanics are the subjects that add value to the Civil engineering course. Some of the best engineering colleges in India offering Electronics and Communication Engineering have been given below.

College Name

Fees

IIT Roorkee

Rs 11,66,400

BITS Pilani

Rs 14,95,000

Anna University

Rs 17,800 - Rs 13,00,000

IIT Gandhinagar

Rs 8,00,000

Delhi Technological University

Rs 3,00,000 - Rs 6,40,000

Admission Process of Engineering Colleges in India

Admission to top engineering colleges in India is given based on candidates' performance in entrance examinations. We have mentioned below the admission process of some of the best engineering colleges in India for B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD degrees. 

College Name

Admission Process

IIT Madras

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IIT Delhi

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IIT Bombay

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IIT Kanpur

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IIT Roorkee

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IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Guwahati

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IIT Hyderabad

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NIT Trichy

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Jadavpur University

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VIT Vellore

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NITK Surathkal

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Anna University

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IIT Indore

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IIT BHU

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NIT Rourkela

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IIT ISM Dhanbad

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IIT Gandhinagar

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore

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Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university)

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FAQs

Which is the best B.Tech entrance exam to get admission in top engineering colleges in India?

JEE Main/ VITEEE/ SRMJEEE/ HITSEEE/ BITSAT are the popular entrance exams to get admission in top engineering colleges in India.

When will admission start in top engineering colleges in India?

Usually, the admission process begins in April/ May/ June every year for M.Tech and B.Tech in popular engineering colleges in India.

Is qualifying entrance exam mandatory for admission in top engineering colleges?

It is always better to clear the national-level entrance exam, i.e., JEE Main for B.Tech/ GATE for M.Tech for better admission chances.

Is there a management quota admission in top engineering colleges in India?

Top private engineering colleges and deemed universities in India reserves a limited number of seats for management quota admission in B.Tech and M.Tech.

What can be the average fee structure of top engineering colleges for M.Tech?

For M.Tech, top engineering colleges charge a minimum of Rs. 1,00,000 per annum.

What can be the average fee structure of top engineering colleges for B.Tech?

For B.Tech, top engineering colleges charge a minimum of Rs. 1,50,000 per annum.

Do engineering colleges in India conduct an entrance exam for M.Tech?

M.Tech admission in engineering colleges across the country is either based on GATE/ State-Level Entrance Exam/ Direct admission process.

What is state quota B.Tech admission in popular engineering colleges in India?

In various states, B.Tech admission is based on a state-level entrance exam/ JEE Main/ Centralized counselling. Admission through state-level counselling can be considered as state quota admission.

Is direct admission possible in popular private B.Tech colleges in India?

Private deemed universities conduct their own entrance exam for B.Tech admission, and if seats left after entrance-based admissions, direct admission will be allowed. However, private colleges offer direct admission under management quota.

How to get admission in top engineering colleges in India?

Usually, the admission process of top engineering colleges in India is based on an entrance test. There are multiple B.Tech/ M.Tech entrance exams, and the aspirants need to choose the exam as per his/her admission preference.

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