IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur are the top engineering colleges in India according to Collegedunia Engineering Rankings 2026. IIT Bombay, with a CD Overall score of 1983 (out of 2000), ranked first, followed by IIT Delhi with 1818 (out of 2000) and IIT Madras with 1721 (out of 2000).
Key Summary
- Fee Range:
- BTech Colleges - Government: INR 6.63 Lakh at NIT Trichy to INR 13 Lakh at IIT Guwahati | Private: INR 7.83 Lakh at VIT Vellore to INR 33.44 Lakh at IIIT Bangalore.
- MTech Colleges - Government: INR 62 K at IIT BHU Varanasi to INR 3.80 Lakh at IIT Delhi | Private: INR 1.38 Lakh at RVCE Bangalore to INR 11.46 Lakh at BITS Hyderabad.
- Placements: Highest Package: INR 4.30 CPA at IIT Madras | Median Packages Range from INR 17 LPA at IIT Roorkee to INR 21.60 LPA at IIT Guwahati.
- Best ROI: IIT BHU Varanasi - 240% (average package: INR 20 LPA, course fees: INR 8.35 Lakh)
- Cheapest Option: INR 5.2 K (Computer Science) at Binod Bihar Mahto Koylanchal University, Dhanbad
- Main Entrance Exams:
- JEE Main: Accepted by 1860 colleges (NIT Trichy, NITK Surathkal, and NIT Warangal)
- JEE Advanced: Accepted by 61 colleges (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras)
- GATE: Accepted by 805 colleges (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras)
- TNEA: Accepted by 509 colleges (CEG Chennai, SSNCE Chennai, and St JCET Thanjavur)
- MHTCET: Accepted by 397 colleges (VJTI Mumbai, COEP Pune, and PICT Pune)
- Maharashtra JEE Main: Accepted by 287 colleges (COEP Pune, PICT Pune, and ICT Mumbai)
- UPTAC: Accepted by 285 colleges (GU Greater Noida, IET Lucknow, and KNIT Sultanpur)
- JEECUP: Accepted by 209 colleges (IIT Madras, VJTI Mumbai, and JIIT Noida)
- Best for Engineering (other than IIT’s, NIT’s, and IIIT’s): BITS Pilani, NSUT New Delhi, DTU New Delhi, RVCE Bangalore.
- Best for Computer Science: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur
- Best for Mechanical Engineering: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kanpur
- Best for Electronics and Communication: IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, BITS Pilani, and NIT Trichy.
- Low JEE Main Score Options:
- 90 Percentile: IIIT Pune, Heritage Kolkata, Galgotias University
- 85 Percentile: XIE Mumbai, BPIT Delhi, BVCOE Pune
- 80 Percentile: KIT Kolhapur, AKGEC Ghaziabad, NSEC Kolkata.
- Top Government BTech Colleges in India: IIT Bombay (Avg - 23.50 LPA), IIT Delhi (Avg - 25.82 LPA), IIT Madras (Avg - 21.48 LPA).
- Top Private BTech Colleges in India: BITS Pilani (Avg - 22 LPA), IIIT Allahabad (Avg - 33 LPA), IIIT Bangalore (Avg - 21.80 LPA).
Top 30 Engineering Colleges in India for BTech 2026
| All India Rank | Colleges | CD Overall Score (out of 2000) | Total Course Fees | Median Placement | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Bombay | 1983 | INR 8.82 Lakh | INR 19.61 LPA | JEE Advanced: 66 (CSE) - 4777 (Environmental Engineering) |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | 1818 | INR 8.62 Lakh | INR 19.08 LPA | JEE Advanced: 126 (CSE) - 12217 (Design Engineering) |
| 3 | IIT Madras | 1721 | INR 9.38 Lakh | INR 17.50 LPA | JEE Advanced: 171 (CSE) - 7433 (Naval architecture & Ocean Engineering) |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | 1652 | INR 9.18 Lakh | INR 19.40 LPA | JEE Advanced: 271 (CSE) - 7105 (Biological Sciences) |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | 1599 | INR 8.96 Lakh | INR 19.76 LPA | JEE Advanced: 466 (CSE) - 11111 (Agricultural & Food Engineering) |
| 6 | IIT Roorkee | 1555 | INR 8.87 Lakh | INR 17.00 LPA | JEE Advanced: 592 (CSE) - 10016 (Geological Technology) |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | 1519 | INR 9.03 Lakh | INR 21.60 LPA | JEE Advanced: 792 (CSE) - 10727 (Biosciences & Bioengineering) |
| 8 | BITS Pilani | 1487 | INR 25.29 Lakh | INR 18.20 LPA | BITSAT: 235 (Mechanical Engineering) - 304 (Computer Science) |
| 9 | IIT Hyderabad | 1459 | INR 11.94 Lakh | INR 21.00 LPA | JEE Advanced: 673 (CSE) - 10043 (Industrial Chemistry) |
| 10 | IIT BHU Varanasi | 1434 | INR 10.41 Lakh | INR 20.00 LPA | JEE Advanced: 1489 (CSE) - 14447 (Pharmaceutical Engineering) |
| 11 | NIT Trichy | 1411 | INR 6.52 Lakh | INR 14.35 LPA | JEE Main: 4569 (CSE) - 31593 (Civil Engineering) |
| 12 | NITK Surathkal | 1390 | INR 6.58 Lakh | INR 14 LPA | JEE Main: 2800 (CSE) - 39455 (Mining Engineering) |
| 13 | IITISM Dhanbad | 1371 | INR 12 Lakh | INR 12 LPA | JEE Advanced: 3585 (CSE) - 17892 (Applied Geology) |
| 14 | NIT Warangal | 1353 | INR 5.45 Lakh | INR 14.20 LPA | JEE Main: 3530 (CSE) - 45837 (Metallurgical Engineering) |
| 15 | IIIT Hyderabad | 1337 | INR 18 Lakh | INR 32 LPA | JEE Main: 3104 (CSE) - 6307 (ECE) |
| 16 | IISc Bangalore | 1321 | INR 8.38 Lakh | INR 28 LPA | JEE Advanced: 856 (Mathematics & Computing) |
| 17 | IIT Mandi | 1307 | INR 8.25 Lakh | INR 22 LPA | JEE Advanced: 3123 (CSE) - 14879 (Bioengineering) |
| 18 | IIT Patna | 1293 | INR 9.99 Lakh | INR 22.5 LPA | JEE Advanced: 3377 (CSE) - 16815 (Civil Engineering) |
| 19 | IIT Gandhinagar | 1280 | INR 11.85 Lakh | INR 14 LPA | JEE Advanced: 2020 (CSE) - 11066 (Material Science Engineering) |
| 20 | MNNIT Allahabad | 1268 | INR 6.57 Lakh | INR 12 LPA | JEE Main: 6562 (CSE) - 39400 (Biotechnology) |
| 21 | IIT Jodhpur | 1256 | INR 9.74 Lakh | INR 16 LPA (2024) | JEE Advanced: 2918 (CSE) - 15278 (Bioengineering) |
| 22 | NSUT, New Delhi | 1245 | INR 11.29 Lakh | INR 17 LPA (2024) | JEE Main: 4411 (AI) - 16059 (Biotechnology) |
| 23 | IIIT, Allahabad | 1235 | INR 9.65 Lakh | INR 18.5 LPA | JEE Main: 6094 (IT) - 8050 (ECE) |
| 24 | NITC Calicut | 1225 | INR 6.63 Lakh | INR 12.5 LPA | JEE Main: 8428 (CSE) - 41708 (Civil Engineering) |
| 25 | IIIT, Bangalore | 1215 | INR 33.44 Lakh |
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JEE Main: 4683 (CSE) - 6282 (ECE) |
| 26 | BITS South Goa | 1206 | INR 25.29 Lakh | INR 17 LPA (2024) | BITSAT: 189 (Environmental & Sustainability Engg) - 274 (CS) |
| 27 | BITS, Hyderabad | 1197 | INR 25.29 Lakh | INR 18 LPA (2024) | BITSAT: 214 (Mechanical Engineering) - 270 (CS) |
| 28 | NIT Rourkela | 1188 | INR 6.40 Lakh | INR 13.29 LPA | JEE Main: 7853 (CSE) - 50899 (Industrial Ceramics & Engineering) |
| 29 | IIT, Bhubaneswar | 1179 | INR 9.06 Lakh | INR 14 LPA | JEE Advanced: 4162 (CSE) - 16268 (Metallurgical & Material Engg) |
| 30 | DTU New Delhi | 1171 | INR 11.09 Lakh |
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JEE Main: 11352 (CSE) - 59055 (Biotechnology) |
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BTech: Courses, Admission, Eligibility, Syllabus, Colleges, Placement, JobsQues. What is the admission procedure for BTech programs in India?
Ans. Below is the step-by-step admission procedure for BTech program and BTech Lateral Entry program in India:
BTech (Bachelor of Technology/BE) Program:
- A student needs to complete Class 12 with a minimum of 45% to 75% aggregate.
- Appear for entrance exams: National Level examinations like JEE Main for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and JEE Advanced for IIT’s. Also, students can appear for state-level and university-level entrance exams.
- Get results and Rank/Score.
- Register for Counselling: JoSAA (for IITs/NIT’s/IIITs/GFTIs), state counselling (TSCHE for Telangana) or University Portal.
- Fill choices (college + branch), get seat allotment in rounds.
- Pay fees, verify documents, and report to the allotted college to confirm admission.
Other Engineering Courses (BTech Lateral Entry):
- Complete a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant branch with a minimum 45% to 50% marks.
- Appear for lateral entry entrance exam (if required): State-level LEET/LEEC, TS ECET, JEECUP Lateral, Haryana LEET, or university-specific tests.
- Get rank/score.
- Register for lateral entry counselling (state or institute level).
- Fill choices, get allotment, verify documents, pay fees, and join directly in the 2nd/3rd semester of BTech.
Ques. What is the average salary after completing BTech in India?
Ans. The average salary at BTech colleges in India varies by college type. Here is the list of college types and their package range.
- For IIT’s, the average package ranges from INR 17.20 LPA at IIT Kanpur to INR 29 LPA at IIT BHU Varanasi.
- For NIT’s, the average package ranges from INR 8,12 LPA at SVNIT Surat to INR 20.43 LPA at MNNIT Allahabad.
- For IIIT’s, the average package ranges from INR 12.36 LPA at IIIT Ranchi to INR 33.96 LPA at IIIT Hyderabad.
- For Private Colleges, the average package ranges from INR 9.90 LPA at VIT Vellore to INR 33 LPA at IIIT Allahabad.
- For Tier 2 colleges such as COEP Pune, ICT Mumbai, and RVCE Bangalore, the average package ranges from INR 6 LPA to INR 12 LPA.
- For tier-3 colleges such as GCET, SRMCEM, and LNJPIT, the average package ranges from INR 3 LPA to INR 7 LPA.
Ques. What are the Cheapest BTech Colleges in India?
Ans. Here is the list of the cheapest BTech colleges in India along with their course fees:
- Binod Bihar Mahto Koylanchal University Dhanbad - INR 5.2 K
- Dr S&SS Ghandhy Government Engineering College, Surat - INR 6 K
- Government Engineering College, Valsad - INR 6 K
- Government Engineering College, Patna - INR 6 K
- Government Engineering College, Rajkot - INR 6 K
Ques. Which Engineering Colleges in India accept direct admission for BTech program?
Ans. There are multiple private BTech colleges in India, which accept direct admission based on 12th-grade merit or management quota, typically for students with 50-60%+ marks, or via institutional entrance tests. Here is the table of colleges that accept direct admission, along with their course fees and cutoff range.
| College Name | Course fees | Admission Notes | Average Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rai University Ahmedabad | INR 2.87 Lakh | Direct via merit + personal interview; no entrance required. | INR 4.2 LPA |
| IIMT Group of Colleges | INR 4.4 Lakh – INR 5.4 Lakh | Direct merit/management quota; very low entry | INR 4 – 6 LPA |
| Kalinga University Raipur | INR 4.21 Lakh - INR 6.21 Lakh | Direct merit-based on Class 12 marks; CUET optional for waivers. | INR 6 LPA |
| Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad | INR 4.64 Lakh | Management quota seats available | INR 5 LPA |
| Galgotias University, Greater Noida | INR 4.8 Lakh – INR 6.99 Lakh | Direct admission for eligible merit candidates. | INR 3 – 5 LPA |
| Techno India University Kolkata | INR 6.32 Lakh – INR 6.84 Lakh | Direct merit on Class 12 marks; WBJEE/JEE optional. | INR 3 – 6 LPA |
| IEM Kolkata | INR 8.65 Lakh | Merit/JEE optional; some direct seats | INR 3 – 5 LPA |
| CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar | INR 9 Lakh | Direct merit-based on Class 12 marks; CUET optional for waivers. | INR 5 LPA |
| SOA University Bhubaneswar | INR 9.5 Lakh | Merit-based on Class 12; SAAT/JEE optional. | INR 5 LPA |
Ques. What are the best BTech colleges available at the 85th percentile in JEE Main?
Ans. Here are five engineering colleges with low course fees and strong average placement packages that a student can get admission into with an 85th percentile in JEE Main:
| College Name | Course Fees | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| BVCOE Pune | INR 4.68 Lakh | INR 5.15 LPA |
| MES Pune | INR 5.28 Lakh | INR 4.02 LPA |
| XIE Mumbai | INR 6.88 Lakh | INR 6.5 LPA |
| VIT Mumbai | INR 7.04 Lakh | INR 4.05 LPA |
| BPIT Delhi | INR 9.22 Lakh | INR 9.2 LPA |
Ques. What are the best BTech Colleges available at the 80th percentile in JEE Main?
Ans. Here are five engineering colleges with low course fees and strong average packages that a student can get admission into with an 80th percentile in JEE Main:
| College Name | Course Fees | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
| KIT Kolhapur | INR 3.91 Lakh | INR 6.5 LPA |
| GL Bajaj Noida | INR 4.22 Lakh | INR 4.5 LPA |
| AKGEC Ghaziabad | INR 4.76 Lakh | INR 5.41 LPA |
| ABES Ghaziabad | INR 5.56 Lakh | INR 5.27 LPA |
| NSEC Kolkata | INR 6.8 Lakh | INR 4.5 LPA |
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Best Engineering Colleges in India by Various Agencies
IIT Bombay is ranked the top engineering College in India by Collegedunia 2026 Rankings, whereas, according to NIRF 2025 Rankings, IIT Madras is ranked the top engineering college in India. The following lists the top 10 engineering colleges in India, as reported by Collegedunia, NIRF, India Today, and IIRF, along with their India Ranks.
| College Name | NIRF (India) | India Today (India) | The Week (India) | IIRF (India) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| IIT Delhi | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| IIT Madras | 1 | - | 3 | 3 |
| IIT Kanpur | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 5 | 4 | - | 4 |
| IIT Roorkee | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| IIT Guwahati | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| BITS Pilani | 11 | 7 | 7 | 1 (2024) |
| IIT Hyderabad | 7 | - | - | 9 |
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | 10 |
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11 | 8 |
Best Engineering Colleges in India by Student Perception
Collegedunia is a platform with over 4 lakh student reviews. These reviews offer authentic feedback on academics, faculty, infrastructure, placements, and more for the top colleges such as IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur. The following table presents key insights into engineering colleges in India, based on student reviews on Collegedunia.
| College Name | Student Ratings | Academics | Faculty | Positive Points | Improvements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 4.4 (405 Reviews) | 4.5 | 4.3 | Clubs, cultural fests, properly equipped classrooms, and a 24-hour reading room. | Assignments and submission deadlines |
| IIT Delhi | 4.3 (993 Reviews) | 4.3 | 4.4 | Extracurricular activities, Sports meets, Liberty to study outside the specialisations | Tight exam schedule |
| IIT Madras | 4.3 (420 Reviews) | 4.3 | 4.2 | Enormous opportunities, startup culture, and Tech fests | The girls-to-boys ratio is very low. Ragging culture |
| IIT Kanpur | 4.4 (466 Reviews) | 4.3 | 4.4 | Campus freedom, Positive learning culture, Placements, and highly qualified faculty. | Canteen food can be improved, and course structures can be improved. |
| IIT Kharagpur | 4.4 (843 Reviews) | 4.4 | 4.2 | Placements, Scholarships, Great research facilities, and Hostel life. | Lack of cleanliness in the hostel, Academic workload, and Placement process |
| IIT Roorkee | 4.3 (548 Reviews) | 4.3 | 4.3 | Placements, infrastructure, Academics, and cultural activities | Admission process, Labs equipments need improvement |
| IIT Guwahati | 4.3 (433 Reviews) | 4.2 | 4.2 | Scholarships, Clean campus surroundings, and Infrastructure | Mess food, Regular exams, Curriculum |
| BITS Pilani | 4.4 (719 Reviews) | 4.3 | 4.1 | Placements, Expert faculty, Scholarships, Campus life, and Internship Opportunities. | Grading system, Unclean water in hostels, Stray Animals in colleges campus |
| IIT Hyderabad | 4.3 (229 Reviews) | 4.2 | 4.3 | Qualified Teachers, Internships, Placements, and Scholarships | Too strict an environment, Exam schedule |
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | 4.3 (779 Reviews) | 4.2 | 4.1 | Placements, Internships, Curriculum, and Exam preparations | Campus life is bad, the mess food, and the fee structure. |
Best Engineering Colleges in India: Placements
Engineering colleges in India provide the following packages to their BTech graduates. IIT Bombay offers a median package of INR 19.61 LPA, with a highest package of INR 1 CPA. IIT Delhi reports a median package of INR 19.08 LPA and a highest package of INR 2 CPA. The following table lists the packages offered by the top engineering colleges in India.
| Colleges | Median Salary | Highest Salary | Top Recruiters | Key Insights of the Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | INR 19.61 LPA | INR 1 CPA | Google, Microsoft, Apple, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, BCG | Students have reported that the placement rate is between 75% and 80%. Many of the remaining students opt for higher studies. The highest package ever recorded was INR 4.5 CPA. |
| IIT Delhi | INR 19.08 LPA | INR 2 CPA | Google, Uber, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, WorldQuant, Amazon | In the 4th year, after the 7th semester, students become eligible for campus placements. In some BTech branches, around 90% of students get placed. |
| IIT Madras | INR 17.50 LPA | INR 4.3 CPA | Oracle, Qualcomm, Apple, JP Morgan, Texas Instruments | Approximately 90% of students are placed, and companies such as Microsoft and Google visit the campus for recruitment. |
| IIT Kanpur | INR 19.40 LPA | INR 1.90 CPA (2024) | Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Qualcomm, American Express, BPCL, NPCI, Databricks | The placement drive starts in the 7th semester, with interviews held at the end of the 7th semester and again in the 8th semester. Approximately 80% of students are placed, primarily in non-core sectors such as Software Development (SDE), finance, and consulting. |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 19.76 LPA | INR 2.14 CPA | Google, Barclays, EXL, Schlumberger, ITC, Adobe | Almost 100% of students get placed when both on-campus and off-campus placements are considered. Most students pursue Software Development or Data Science roles, while some choose academic careers as assistant professors at private engineering colleges. |
| IIT Roorkee | INR 17.00 LPA | INR 2.05 CPA | Apple, Google, Flipkart, Bajaj Auto, Uber, Atlassian | From the 7th semester onwards, students become eligible for placements. Many leading companies, such as Google, Microsoft, Quantbox, Adobe, and JPMorgan, visit our college, typically hiring approximately 6–8 students each. |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 21.60 LPA | INR 2.05 CPA | Adobe, ThoughtSpot, Qualcomm, Goldman Sachs, Uber | Students become eligible for placements from the 7th semester. A few students also receive pre-placement offers from their internships, either after the 6th semester or during the middle of the 7th semester. The placement rate is around 70-80%. |
| BITS Pilani | INR 18.20 LPA | INR 1.47 CPA | Google, DE Shaw, Qualcomm, Adobe, Microsoft | For summer internships, students become eligible to participate in the recruitment process from the 5th semester onwards, while placement interviews begin in the 7th semester. Approximately 85% of students get placed. |
| IIT Hyderabad | INR 21.00 LPA | INR 63.78 LPA (2024) | Microsoft, Nvidia, Qualcomm, TSMC, Amazon, Adobe | Compared to the older IITs, the placements at IIT Hyderabad are average. However, compared with the newer generation of IITs, IIT Hyderabad offers relatively strong placement opportunities. The placement rate is approximately 73%. |
| IIT BHU Varanasi | INR 20.00 LPA | INR 2.2 CPA | Oracle, Google, Flipkart, Sprinklr, Texas Instruments | From the 7th semester onwards, students become eligible for campus placements. By the end of 2024, a total of 1,128 placement offers were made, including 424 Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs). Overall, 85–90% of students secure placements, although the rate may vary depending on the branch. |
Best Engineering Colleges in India: ROI Wise 2026
IIT BHU, Varanasi, has the highest ROI of 240% for BTech, with a median package of INR 20 LPA and a total course fee of INR 8.35 lakh. Below is a table showing the top engineering colleges in India, ranked by ROI for 2026.
| Colleges | Total Course Fees | Median Salary | Highest Salary | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | INR 8.35 Lakh | INR 20.00 LPA | INR 2.2 CPA | 240% |
| IIT Bombay | INR 8.82 Lakh | INR 19.61 LPA | INR 1 CPA | 222% |
| IIT Delhi | INR 8.62 Lakh | INR 19.08 LPA | INR 2 CPA | 221% |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 8.96 Lakh | INR 19.76 LPA | INR 2.14 CPA | 221% |
| IIT Kanpur | INR 9.18 Lakh | INR 19.40 LPA | INR 1.90 CPA | 211% |
| IIT Roorkee | INR 8.87 Lakh | INR 17.00 LPA | INR 2.05 CPA | 192% |
| IIT Madras | INR 9.38 Lakh | INR 17.50 LPA | INR 4.30 CPA | 187% |
| IIT Hyderabad | INR 11.94 Lakh | INR 21.00 LPA | INR 63.78 LPA | 176% |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 13.05 Lakh | INR 21.60 LPA | INR 2.05 CPA | 166% |
| BITS Pilani | INR 25.29 Lakh | INR 18.20 LPA | INR 1.47 CPA | 72% |
Best Engineering Colleges in India for MTech (2026)
Out of 2792 MTech Colleges in India, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and IIT Madras stand in the top 3 positions. The average course fees range from INR 62.3 K at IIT BHU Varanasi to INR 12.12 Lakh at BITS Pilani. GATE, AP PGECET, TS PGECET, CUET PG, Gujarat ACPC, etc are the common entrance exams accepted by MTech Colleges in India. The table below presents detailed information on MTech Colleges in India, including MTech Seat Intake, Course fees, and Median package.
| Colleges | MTech Seats | Total Course Fees | Median Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 470 | INR 1.23 Lakh (CSE) | INR 17.30 LPA |
| IIT Delhi | 1300+ | INR 3.80 Lakh (CSE) | INR 15.59 LPA |
| IIT Madras | 1100+ | INR 1.81 Lakh (Web-Enabled) | INR 15 LPA |
| IIT Kanpur | 736 | INR 84 K (CSE) | INR 14.7 LPA |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1400+ | INR 63.8 K ( CS & Data Processing) | INR 14 LPA |
| IIT Roorkee | 800 | INR 65.2 K (CSE) | INR 11 LPA |
| IIT Guwahati | 674 | INR 2.44 Lakh (CSE) | INR 11 LPA |
| BITS Pilani |
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INR 12.12 Lakh (CSE) | INR 15.73 LPA |
| IIT Hyderabad |
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INR 2.86 Lakh (AI) | INR 14.5 LPA |
| IIT BHU, Varanasi |
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INR 62.3 K (Analytics & Decision Sciences) | INR 10 LPA |
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GATE College Predictor 2026Ques. What is the admission procedure for the MTech program in India?
Ans. MTech (Master of Technology):
- Complete BTech/BE (or equivalent) in a relevant branch with a minimum of 60% marks (45% to 50% for reserved categories).
- Appear for Entrance examinations such as GATE (a National-Level exam held in February).
- Register on Portals like COAP (for IITs/IISc), CCMT (for NITs/IIITs/GFTIs), or state/university counselling.
- Apply online with a GATE Score.
- Attend interviews/Written tests if required by some IITs.
- Get an offer through the portal, accept the seat, pay the fees, verify documents, and join the institute.
Ques. What is the average package after completing MTech in India?
Ans. The average salary at MTech colleges in India varies by college type. Here is the list of college types and their package range.
- For IIT’s, the average package ranges from INR 11 LPA at IIT BHU Varanasi to INR 17.30 LPA at IIT Bombay.
- For NIT’s, the average package ranges from INR 2.5 LPA at VNIT Nagpur to INR 18.35 LPA at NIT South Goa.
- For IIIT’s, the average package ranges from INR 6.17 LPA at IIIT Gandhinagar to INR 19.43 LPA at IIIT Hyderabad.
- For Private Colleges, the average package ranges from INR 11.34 LPA at RVCE Bangalore to INR 27.59 LPA at IIIT Bangalore.
- For Tier 2 colleges such as VIT Vellore, DTU New Delhi, Jadavpur University, and Anna University, the Median package ranges from INR 7.50 LPA to INR 13 LPA.
- For tier-3 colleges such as PES University, SRMIST Trichy, and Thapar University, the median package ranges from INR 7.20 LPA to INR 10.50 LPA.
Ques. What are the cheapest MTech colleges in India?
Ans. There are multiple MTech Colleges in India, which offer MTech course for very affordable prices, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi offering the MTech in Computer Science & Technology for only INR 740, followed by University of Allahabad offering MTech in Earth System Science & Technology for INR 2.2 K, and Government Engineering College, Bhuj offering MTech in Mechanical Engineering for INR 3 K.
Best Engineering Colleges in India for Polytechnic 2026
Of the 2,596 polytechnic colleges in India, IIT Madras is the top engineering college that offers a Diploma in Data Science and Programming for INR 93,000. AP/TS POLYCET, JEECUP, DCECE, etc., are common entrance exams accepted by Polytechnic colleges in India. The table below lists Polytechnic Colleges in India, their offered courses, and course fees.
| College Name | Diploma Courses offered | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | Data Science and Programming | INR 93 K (Data Science) |
| VJTI Mumbai | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering | INR 37.7 (Mechanical Engineering) |
| JIIT Noida | Computer Science & Technology | INR 3.64 Lakh (Computer Science & Technology) |
| LPU Jalandhar | Medical Lab Technology, Business Administration, and Library & Information Science | INR 3.3 Lakh (CSE) |
| JMI New Delhi | Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering | INR 35.6 K (Computer Engineering) |
| CIT Kokrajhar, Kokrajhar | Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and ECE | INR 79.5 K (ECE) |
| NERIST Itanagar | Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and Civil Engineering | INR 49.8 K (Mechanical Engineering) |
| GU Greater Noida | CSE, AI&ML, and Mechanical Engineering | INR 1.68 Lakh (CSE) |
| SLIET Sangrur | CSE, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering | INR 63 K (CSE) |
| LJU Ahmedabad | IT, ECE, and Mechanical Engineering | INR 3.09 Lakh (IT) |
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the Polytechnic program in India?
Ans. To be eligible for a polytechnic program in India, candidates must have passed the 10th grade (SSC/Matriculation) with a minimum of 35%-50% marks, typically including Science and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The minimum age for admission is usually 15 years, with no upper age limit. Students must appear for state-level entrance exams.
Ques. What are the cheapest polytechnic colleges in India?
Ans. Here is the list of the cheapest polytechnic colleges in India along with their course fees.
- Asansol Polytechnic - INR 940
- Arambagh Government Polytechnic - INR 941
- Government Women’s Polytechnic, Patna - INR 1,065
- Cooch Behar Polytechnic, Cooch Behar - INR 1,200
- Medinipur Sadar Government Polytechnic, Medinipur - INR 1,200.
Best Engineering Colleges in India: Admission 2026
Engineering colleges in India admit students primarily through entrance exams such as JEE Advanced. Some colleges also provide direct admission based on merit or college entrance tests. Additionally, most colleges require a minimum of 45% in Class 12. The table below presents seat intake, accepted exams, and the 2025 closing rank cutoff for admission to BTech specialisations.
| Colleges | Total Seats(BTech) | Exam Accepted / Class 12th Requirement | JEE AdvancedCutoff 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | 1241 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 66 (CSE) - 4777 (Environmental Engineering) |
| IIT Delhi | 1229 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 126 (CSE) - 12217 (Design Engineering) |
| IIT Madras | 1054 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 171 (CSE) - 7433 (Naval architecture & Ocean Engineering) |
| IIT Kanpur | 1210 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 271 (CSE) - 7105 (Biological Sciences) |
| IIT Kharagpur | 1550 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 466 (CSE) - 11111 (Agricultural & Food Engineering) |
| IIT Roorkee | 1323 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 592 (CSE) - 10016 (Geological Technology) |
| IIT Guwahati | 1008 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 792 (CSE) - 10727 (Biosciences & Bioengineering) |
| BITS Pilani | 1000 | BITSAT / Minimum 75% aggregate in PCM and 60% in each subject | BITSAT: 235 (Mechanical Engineering) - 304 (Computer Science) |
| IIT Hyderabad | 595 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 673 (CSE) - 10043 (Industrial Chemistry) |
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | 1563 | JEE Advanced / Minimum 75% (65% for SC/ST) in Class 12 or top 20 percentile | JEE Advanced: 1489 (CSE) - 14447 (Pharmaceutical Engineering) |
Engineering Colleges in India: Entrance Exam Schedule 2026
The table below shows the important dates for the entrance exams accepted by Engineering Colleges in India.
| Exam | Registration Period | Exam Date(s) | Conducting Body |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | Jan 2026 (Session 2) | Jan 21 – 30, 2026 Apr 2 – 9, 2026 | NTA |
| JEE Advanced | Apr – May 2026 | May 17, 2026 | IIT (2026: IIT Roorkee) |
| GATE | Aug – Sept 2025 (Expected) | Feb 2026 (Expected) | IITs / IISc |
| TNEA | Apr – May 2026 | Counselling: Jun – Jul 2026 | DoTE Tamil Nadu |
| MHT CET | Jan – Feb 2026 | Apr 11 – 19 & May 10 – 17, 2026 | Maharashtra CET Cell |
| KCET | Jan – Feb 2026 | Apr 23 – 24, 2026 | KEA |
| TS EAMCET | Mar – Apr 2026 | May 9 – 11, 2026 | JNTUH |
| AP EAMCET | Mar 2026 | May 12 – 18, 2026 | JNTU Kakinada |
| KEAM | Jan 2026 | Apr 17 – 23, 2026 | CEE Kerala |
| TS POLYCET | Mar – Apr 2026 | May 2026 (Expected) | SBTET Telangana |
| COMEDK UGET | Until Mar 20, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | COMEDK |
| WBJEE | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 (Tentative) | Apr 2026 (Tentative) | WBJEEB |
| VITEEE | Nov 2025 – Mar 2026 | Apr 28 – May 3, 2026 | VIT |
| BITSAT | Jan – Apr 2026 | Apr 15 – 17 (S1) May 24 – 26 (S2) | BITS Pilani |
Government Engineering Colleges in India 2026
There are 1407 Government colleges in India, of which 682 offer BTech programs, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras. Here is the list of Government engineering Colleges in India, along with their cutoff, B.Tech seat intake, and BTech course fees.
| Colleges | Cutoff | BTech Seat Intake | BTech Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | BTech - JEE Advanced: 66 (CSE) - 1834 (Mechanical Engineering) | 1241 | INR 8.82 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 600 (Remote Sensing) - 750 (CSE) | |||
| IIT Delhi | BTech - JEE Advanced: 126 (CSE) - 823 (EEPA) | 1229 | INR 8.62 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 600 (Environmental Engineering) - 800 (CSE) | |||
| IIT Madras | BTech - JEE Advanced: 171 (CSE) - 2468 (Mechanical Engineering) | 1054 | INR 9.38 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 808 (Mechanical Design) - 944 (Integrated Circuit Technology) | |||
| IIT Kanpur | BTech - JEE Advanced: 271 (CSE) - 6161 (Civil Engineering) | 1210 | INR 9.18 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 600 (Power Engineering) - 960 (VLSI Design & Microelectronics) | |||
| IIT Kharagpur | BTech - JEE Advanced: 466 (CSE) - 4016 (Mechanical Engineering) | 1550 | INR 8.96 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 644 (Food Process Engineering) - 781 (CSE) | |||
| IIT Roorkee | BTech - JEE Advanced: 592 (CSE) - 4544 (Engineering Physics) | 1323 | INR 8.87 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 656 (Environmental Management) - 844 (CSE) | |||
| IIT Guwahati | BTech - JEE Advanced: 792 (CSE) - 4892 (Mechanical Engineering) | 1008 | INR 13 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 650 (CSE) | |||
| IIT Hyderabad | BTech - JEE Advanced: 673 (CSE) - 1900 (Electrical Engineering) | 595 | INR 11.94 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 640 (Artificial Intelligence) | |||
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | BTech - JEE Advanced: 1489 (CSE) - 8381 (Chemical Engineering) | 1563 | INR 8.35 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 604 (VLSI Design) - 772 (Artificial Intelligence) | |||
| NIT Trichy | BTech - JEE Main: 4569 (CSE) - 20393 (Chemical Engineering) | 1029 | INR 6.63 Lakh |
| MTech - GATE: 487 (Thermal Power Engineering) - 739 (CSE) |
Private Engineering Colleges in India 2026
There are 4626 private colleges in India, of which 3623 offer BTech programs. The median package ranges from INR 8.99 LPA at VIT Vellore to INR 29.37 LPA at IIIT Bangalore. Here is the list of private engineering Colleges in India along with Total Fees and Placements.
| Colleges | Cutoff | BTech Course Fees (CSE) |
|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | BTech - BITSAT: 235 (Mechanical Engineering) - 304 (Computer Science) | INR 25.29 Lakh |
| IIIT Bangalore | BTech - JEE Main: 4683 (CSE) - 6282 (ECE) | INR 33.44 Lakh |
| BITS South Goa | BTech - BITSAT: 234 (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering) - 274 (Computer Science) | INR 25.29 Lakh |
| BITS Hyderabad | BTech - BITSAT: 214 (Mechanical Engineering) - 270 (Computer Science) | INR 25.29 Lakh |
| VIT Vellore | BTech - VITEEE: 600 (CSE) - 2500 (Information Security) | INR 7.83 Lakh |
| Thapar University Patiala | BTech - JEE Main: 31743 (CSE) - 314147 (ECE) | INR 25.30 Lakh |
| BIT Mesra, Ranchi | BTech - JEE Main: 18711 (CSE) - 54554 (Chemical Engineering) | INR 16.77 Lakh |
| Dhirubhai Ambani University, Gandhinagar | BTech - JEE Main: 80 (Mathematics & Computing) - 290 (VLSI Design) | INR 14.73 Lakh |
| RVCE Bangalore | BTech - KCET: 2013 (CSE) - 4846 (Electronics & Telecom Engineering) | INR 13.32 Lakh |
| LNMIIT Jaipur | BTech - MHTCET: 43.03 (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 20.95 Lakh |
Cheapest Engineering Colleges in India 2026
Many BTech colleges in India have a total course fee of INR 6,000, which is among the lowest in the country. Over 10 engineering colleges in India offer this affordable fee structure, including GEC Surat, GEC Valsad, GEC Patan, LDCE Ahmedabad, SSEC Bhavnagar, GEC Rajkot, GEC Bhavnagar, GEC Bharuch, and GEC Palanpur. Additionally, AU Allahabad offers an even lower total course fee of INR 4,400. Listed below are some of the engineering colleges with the lowest fees in India.
| Colleges | Total Course Fees | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| BBMKU Dhanbad | INR 5,258 | BTech - Computer Science |
| GEC Surat | INR 6,000 | BE - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
| GEC Valsad | INR 6,000 | BTech - Chemical Engineering |
| GEC Patan | INR 6,000 | BE - Civil Engineering |
| GEC Rajkot | INR 6,000 | BTech - Mechanical Engineering |
| GEC Bhavnagar | INR 6,000 | BTech - Civil Engineering |
| GEC Bharuch | INR 6,000 | BTech - Computer Engineering |
| GEC Palanpur | INR 6,000 | BE - Computer Engineering |
| GEC Modasa | INR 6,000 | BE - Computer Engineering |
| VGEC Ahmedabad | INT 6,000 | BE - Data Science |
Top Specialisations at Engineering Colleges in India 2026
Computer Science is the most popular specialisation for BTech colleges in India, with 3989 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 specialisations for BTech in India, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.
| Specialization | Count of Colleges | Top Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 4053 | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Madras |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3519 | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Madras |
| Electronics & Communication | 3313 | IIT Roorkee | IIT Guwahati | BITS Pilani |
| Civil Engineering | 3188 | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Madras |
| Information Technology | 1903 | NITK Surathkal | IIIT Allahabad | NSUT New Delhi |
| Electrical & Electronics | 1790 | IIT Bombay | IIT Kharagpur | IIT Guwahati |
| Electrical | 1354 | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Madras |
| General | 1055 | IIT Delhi | IIT Madras | IIT Kanpur |
| Electronics | 481 | IIT Kharagpur | BITS Pilani | IIT BHU, Varanasi |
| Chemical Engineering | 391 | IIT Bombay | IIT Delhi | IIT Madras |
Engineering Colleges in India for Computer Science 2026
Admissions to the top Computer Science stream colleges in India are mainly through JEE Advanced and JEE Main exams, and the table below lists the cut-off ranks for 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with total course fees. IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are among the top colleges for CS. This list highlights the best options for BTech CSE in India.
| Colleges | Total Course Fees | Cutoff 2025JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2024JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | INR 8.82 Lakh | 66 | 68 | 67 |
| IIT Delhi | INR 8.62 Lakh | 126 | 116 | 118 |
| IIT Madras | INR 9.38 Lakh | 171 | 159 | 148 |
| IIT Kanpur | INR 9.18 Lakh | 271 | 252 | 238 |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 8.96 Lakh | 466 | 415 | 279 |
| IIT Roorkee | INR 8.87 Lakh | 592 | 481 | 412 |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 13.05 Lakh | 792 | 623 | 654 |
| BITS Pilani | INR 25.29 Lakh | BITSAT: 304 | BITSAT: 327 | BITSAT: 331 |
| IIT Hyderabad | INR 11.94 Lakh | 673 | 656 | 674 |
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | INR 8.35 Lakh | 1489 | 1071 | 1079 |
Engineering Colleges in India for Mechanical Engineering 2026
Admissions to the top Mechanical stream colleges in India are mainly through JEE Advanced and JEE Main exams, and the table below lists the cut-off ranks for 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with total course fees. IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are among the top colleges for Mechanical. This list highlights the best options for BTech Mechanical in India.
| College | Total Course Fees |
Cutoff 2025 JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) |
Cutoff 2024 JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) |
Cutoff 2023 JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | INR 8.82 Lakh | 1834 | 1685 | 1736 |
| IIT Delhi | INR 8.62 Lakh | 1862 | 1782 | 1791 |
| IIT Madras | INR 9.38 Lakh | 2468 | 2310 | 2572 |
| IIT Kanpur | INR 9.18 Lakh | 2771 | 2776 | 2940 |
| IIT Kharagpur | INR 8.96 Lakh | 4016 | 3613 | 3294 |
| IIT Roorkee | INR 8.87 Lakh | 3897 | 3672 | 3854 |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 13.05 Lakh | 4892 | 4523 | 4754 |
| BITS Pilani | INR 25.29 Lakh | BITSAT: 235 | BITSAT: 266 | BITSAT 244 |
| IIT Hyderabad | INR 11.94 Lakh | 4443 | 4469 | 4976 |
| IIT BHU, Varanasi | INR 8.35 Lakh | 7286 | 6596 | 6694 |
Engineering Colleges in India for Electronics & Communication 2026
Admissions to the top Electronics & Communication stream colleges in India are mainly through JEE Advance and JEE Main exams, and the table below lists the cut-off ranks for 2022, 2023 and 2024, along with total course fees. IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati and BITS Pilani are among the top colleges for Electronics & Communication. This list highlights the best options for BTech Electronics & Communication in India.
| Colleges | Total Course Fees | Cutoff 2025JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2024JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) | Cutoff 2023JEE Advanced(Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Roorkee | INR 8.87 Lakh | 1486 | 1424 | 1429 |
| IIT Guwahati | INR 13 Lakh | 1829 | 1658 | 1698 |
| BITS Pilani | INR 25.29 Lakh | BITSAT: 285 | BITSAT: 314 | BITSAT: 296 |
| NIT Trichy | INR 6.63 Lakh | JEE Main: 7076 | JEE Main: 3546 | JEE Main: 5165 |
| NITK Surathkal | INR 5.74 Lakh | JEE Main: 5573 | JEE Main: 4227 | JEE Main: 6030 |
| IITISM Dhanbad | INR 12 Lakh | 5839 | 5982 | 5821 |
| NIT Warangal | INR 5.45 Lakh | JEE Main: 6446 | JEE Main: 5014 | JEE Main: 6615 |
| IIIT Hyderabad | INR 18 Lakh | JEE Main: 6307 | JEE Main: 4350 | JEE Main: 4398 |
| IIT Patna | INR 12.41 Lakh | 6167 | 5732 | 5701 |
| MNNIT Allahabad | INR 6.57 Lakh | JEE Main: 9577 | JEE Main: 9231 | JEE Main: 9137 |
Top States for Engineering in India
There are 28 States in India, and the 10 states with the highest number of BTech colleges are provided in the table below:
| State | Count of Colleges | Top Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 955 | IIT Madras | NIT Trichy | CEG Guindy |
| Maharashtra | 811 | IIT Bombay | VNIT Nagpur | VJTI |
| Uttar Pradesh | 600 | IIT Kanpur | IIT BHU | IIIT Allahabad |
| Delhi NCR | 453 | IIT Delhi | IIT Delhi | NIT Delhi |
| Andhra Pradesh | 374 | IIT Tirupati | IIIT Sri City | NIT Andhra Pradesh |
| Karnataka | 390 | NIT Surathkal | IIIT Bangalore | IIT Dharwad |
| Madhya Pradesh | 315 | IIT Indore | IIITM Gwalior | NIT Bhopal |
| Gujarat | 263 | IIT Gandhinagar | NIT Surat | DAIICT |
| Haryana | 275 | NIT Kurukshetra | PEC Chandigarh | IIIT Sonepat |
Top Cities for Engineering in India
There are 144 BTech colleges in Bangalore, and 133 in Hyderabad. These are the two most popular cities for BTech colleges in India. Provided below is the list of the top 10 cities in India for engineering colleges:
| City | Count of Colleges | Top Colleges | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | 187 | IIIT Bangalore | IISc Bangalore | RVCE |
| Hyderabad | 157 | IIT Hyderabad | IIIT Hyderabad | BITS Hyderabad |
| Pune | 167 | COEP | AIT Pune | VIT Pune |
| Chennai | 175 | IIT Madras | CEG Guindy | SRM University Chennai |
| Bhopal | 114 | NIT Bhopal | IIIT Bhopal | LNCT Bhopal |
| Jaipur | 92 | MNIT Jaipur | LNMIIT | Manipal University Jaipur |
| Coimbatore | 111 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | PSG Tech | CIT |
| Bhubaneswar | 70 | IIT Bhubaneswar | IIIT Bhubaneswar | KIIT |
| Lucknow | 75 | IIIT Lucknow | IET Lucknow | LIT Lucknow |
| New Delhi | 96 | IIT Delhi | NSUT | NIT Delhi |
Entrance Exams for Engineering Colleges in India
There are 1730 colleges in India that accept BTech admission through JEE Main and 509 that accept admissions through TNEA. Here is the list of all BTech entrance exams accepted by colleges in India:
Engineering Colleges in India: FAQs
Ques. Which are the most Popular entrance exams accepted by Top MTech colleges?
Ans. GATE, AP PGECET and Karnataka PGCET are the main entrance exams considered by most colleges during the MTech admission process. Here is the list of all entrance exams accepted by colleges in India:
| Exam Name | Total No of Colleges Accepting the Exam |
|---|---|
| GATE | 795 |
| AP PGECET | 205 |
| Karnataka PGCET | 128 |
| TS PGECET | 124 |
| CUET PG | 111 |
| CEETA PG | 74 |
| Gujarat ACPC | 42 |
| OJEE | 45 |
| COAP | 24 |
Ques. What are the best engineering colleges in India other than IIT’s and NIT’s?
Ans. Multiple engineering colleges in India offer international-level learning standards to their students. The table below shows the best engineering colleges in India other than IIT’s and NIT’s along with their course fees and placement statistics.
| College Name | Course fees | Placement statistics |
|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | INR 25.29 Lakh (CSE) | Median Package: INR 18 LPAHighest Package: INR 1.47 CPA |
| VIT Vellore | INR 7.83 Lakh (CSE) | Average Package: INR 7.62 LPAHighest Package: INR 88 LPA |
| Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala | INR 25.30 Lakh (CSE) | Average Package: INR 11.25 LPAHighest Package: INR 1.23 CPA |
| SRM IST Chennai | INR 19.10 Lakh (CSE) | Average Package: INR 7.88 LPAHighest Package: INR 60 LPA |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore | INE 24.10 Lakh (CSE) | Median Package: INR 7.75 LPAHighest Package: INR 56 LPA |
Ques. How many colleges provide part-time BTech in India?
Ans. While the majority of engineering colleges in India offer full-time on-campus programs, a small number also provide alternative learning options such as part-time, online, distance, and off-campus courses. The table below provides a breakdown by program type:
| Program Type | Number of Colleges |
|---|---|
| Full Time/On Campus | 4338 |
| Part Time | 57 |
| Online | 7 |
| Distance | 4 |
| On Campus | 4344 |
Ques. How many IITs, IIITs, and NITs are there in India?
Ans. IITs, NITs, and IIITs are collectively known as Institutes of National Importance (INIs) in India.
These institutions are recognised by the Government of India for their strategic role in developing highly skilled manpower in science, engineering, and technology, and they are granted special status and autonomy through acts of Parliament.
As of 2026, India has the following number of such engineering institutes:
| Institute Type | Total Number in India |
|---|---|
| IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) | 24 |
| IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology) | 26 |
| NITs (National Institutes of Technology) | 31 |
Breakdown:
- IITs: There are 24 Indian Institutes of Technology across India, established under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, and recognised as Institutes of National Importance.
- IIITs: India has 26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology. Among these, 5 are established, fully funded, and managed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, while the remaining 21 are set up on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
- NITs: There are 31 National Institutes of Technology in India, each recognised as an Institute of National Importance and governed by the NIT Council.
Ques. Which are the Top Engineering Colleges in India for Lateral Entry?
Ans. Some of the top engineering colleges in India for Lateral Entry include:
| Colleges | Total Course Fees |
|---|---|
| NSUT New Delhi | INR 8.10 Lakh |
| DTU New Delhi | INR 8.62 Lakh |
| JU Kolkata | INR 85.4 K |
| Thapar University Patiala | INR 19 Lakh |
| RVCE Bangalore | INR 9.99 Lakh |
Ques. How many engineering colleges are approved by AICTE?
Ans. AICTE has approved 4836 engineering colleges in India.
| Approval Agency | Number of Colleges |
|---|---|
| AICTE | 4836 |
| ICAR | 90 |
| ICRA | 4 |
| CARE | 1 |
Ques. How many affiliated colleges are under each university among the top colleges in India?
Ans. Anna University in Chennai heads the list with 472 affiliated engineering colleges. The table below shows the ten universities that currently have the most engineering colleges in India.
| University | Number of Colleges |
|---|---|
| AU Chennai | 472 |
| AKTU Lucknow | 205 |
| VTU Belgaum | 188 |
| JNTUK Kakinada | 156 |
| RGPV Bhopal | 135 |
| JNTUH Hyderabad | 134 |
| SPPU Pune | 117 |
| BPUT Rourkela | 92 |
| IKG-PTU Jalandhar | 69 |
| KTU Thiruvananthapuram | 98 |
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