There are several top engineering colleges in India such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi etc. that have proven their academic reputation and have gained recognition, not only in India but across the globe. These colleges provide students with top-notch infrastructure, highest placement opportunities and other world-class facilities. Although there are several engineering colleges in India for students to choose from, but knowing the right way to choose an appropriate college is essential for a candidate. IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are considered amongst the top engineering colleges in India. These colleges accept JEE Main scores which is a must to get admission to these colleges. There are a total number of 3171 accredited engineering colleges in India. Some of the top private engineering colleges are Vellore Institute of Technology, BITS Pilani etc. The admission of engineering candidates depends upon the clearance of Engineering entrance exams, such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT etc. which are conducted at the state or national level.
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The most highly-ranked engineering college in India is IIT Madras. IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are in second and third place respectively, as per the NIRF rankings.
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Excluding IITs, Vellore Institute of Technology, Jadavpur University are ranked amongst the top engineering colleges in India.
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The candidates who wish to pursue computer science, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani are the top-ranking colleges for the candidates to choose from.
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The best aerospace engineering colleges in India include MIT Manipal, SRM University, IIT Bombay
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The top engineering colleges that don't accept JEE Main are Anna University, BITS Pilani and LPU Jalandhar.
Highlights Of Top Engineering Colleges In India
To get an overview of the top engineering colleges in India candidates can check the table below which highlights these colleges.
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Particulars/Statistics
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No. of Engineering Colleges in India
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23 IITs
25 IIITs
31 NITs
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Annual Fees
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INR < 1 lakh: 10 Colleges
INR 1-2 lakh: 13 Colleges
INR 2-3 lakh: 22 Colleges
INR 3-5 lakh: 17 Colleges
INR > 5 lakh: 119 Colleges
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Top Specialisations
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Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering etc.
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Accepted Entrance Exams
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JEE Main, TNEA, MHT CET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, etc.
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Eligibility Criteria Of Top Engineering Colleges In India
The eligibility criteria for B.Tech differs from one college to another. The basic eligibility criteria for B.Tech have been listed below for the candidates who are looking forward to pursuing B.Tech:
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Candidates must have passed subjects like Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics in the Class 12 exam with at least 60% marks from an authorized board.
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Moreover, they should have also cleared the engineering entrance exams like JEE Main, MHT CET
List Of Top 10 Engineering Colleges In India
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IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are ranked as one of the best engineering colleges in India as far as learning, teaching and resources are concerned.
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IIT Madras, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are also ranked as one of the best engineering colleges for research and professional purposes.
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IIT Kanpur and IIT Kanpur are ranked the best in terms of graduation results.
Candidates can check the other top engineering colleges in India that are tabulated below:
Top Engineering Colleges In India Accepting JEE Main
There are over 100+ engineering colleges in India that take into consideration JEE Main scores for accepting admission into their colleges, out of which some of the best-rated engineering colleges are tabulated below:
Top Engineering Colleges In India By Times Rankings
As per the Times Ranking 2023, the following colleges have been highly rated. Candidates can check the table below:
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Times Ranking 2023
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College/University Name
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1
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Netaji Subhas University of Technology
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2
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
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3
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KL (Deemed to be University)
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3
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SOA University - Siksha ‘O' Anuandhan
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4
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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
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5
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BMS College of Engineering
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7
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Institute of Engineering and Management
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8
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Reva University
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9
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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
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10
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IcfaiTech School, IFHE Hyderabad
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Top Private Engineering Colleges in India
The majority of the are located in southern India. These colleges are highlighted and tabulated below along with their eligibility criteria, tuition fees, and seat intake.
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Private Colleges
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Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
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Entrance Exam/Eligibility
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SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Admission
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INR 10 lakh
Seats: 2,460
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Entrance Exam: JEE Main, SRMJEEE, SAT India, TANCET
Class 12 with relevant subjects with at least 50-60% aggregate
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VIT Vellore Admission
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INR 8 lakh
Seats: 6,180
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Entrance Exam: VITEEE
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with at least 60-65% aggregate.
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SOA - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneshwar Admission
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INR 11 lakh
Seats: 2,460
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Entrance Exam: JEE Main
Class 12 with 50% aggregate
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Amity University, Noida Admission
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INR 10 lakh
Seats: 540
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Class 12 with PCB/ PCM with a minimum aggregate of 50-60%
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List Of Top Government Engineering Colleges in India
The tuition fees of public engineering colleges are fairly low in comparison to the private engineering colleges in India. Furthermore, the top government-owned engineering colleges offer much higher placements to the students. These colleges are highlighted and tabulated below along with their eligibility criteria, tuition fees, and seat intake.
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Public/Government Colleges
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Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
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Entrance Exam/Eligibility
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IIT Delhi Admission
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INR 8 lakh
Seats: 1,209
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Entrance Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate
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IIT Madras Admission
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INR 10 lakh
Seats: 1,195
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Entrance Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60%
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IIT Kanpur Admission
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INR 8 lakh
Seats: 929
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Entrance Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM
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IIT Bombay Admission
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INR 8 lakh
Seats: 1,538
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Entrance Exam: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
Class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate in PCM
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ROI Of Top Engineering Colleges in India
Candidates can check the table presented below highlights the best engineering colleges in India in terms of return on investments along with the annual average packages that these colleges offer and their total tuition fees.
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Name of College
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Total Tuition Fee
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Annual Average Package
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IIT Madras BTech
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INR 10 lakh
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INR 19 LPA
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IIT Delhi BTech
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INR 8 lakh
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INR 21 LPA
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IIT Bombay BTech
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INR 8 lakh
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INR 19 LPA
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IIT Kharagpur BTech
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INR 8 lakh
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INR 19 LPA
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IIT Kanpur BTech
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INR 8 lakh
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INR 22 LPA
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IIT Roorkee BTech
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INR 8 lakh
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INR 17 LPA
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IIT Hyderabad BTech
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INR 8 lakh
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INR 20 LPA
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NIT Tiruchirapalli BTech
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INR 5 lakh
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INR 12 LPA
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Highest Placements Offered By Top Engineering Colleges in India
The table mentioned below highlights the top engineering colleges in India along with some of the top companies that recruit B.Tech students.
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Name of College
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Placement Package
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Top Recruiters
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IIT Madras Placements
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INR 19 LPA
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Google, Microsoft, Myntra, PayPal, TCS, Wipro, Philips, American Express, etc.
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IIT Delhi Placements
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INR 21 LPA
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Capgemini, Microsoft, Intel, Goldman Sachs, Uber, Amazon, Flipkart, Mastercard, etc.
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IIT Bombay Placements
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INR 19 LPA
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TCS, Microsoft, Samsung, Google, Qualcomm, Mood Indigo, Goldman Sachs, etc.
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IIT Kanpur Placements
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INR 22 LPA
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Axtria, ICICI Bank, Flipkart, Axis Bank, OYO Rooms, Intel, Zomato, Jaguar, etc.
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