List of Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Based on 2024 Ranking

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The top Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main scores include IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Bhopal, NIT Trichy, BITS Pilani, etc. There are more than 1620 Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main score that include 1345 Private and 266 Government Engineering colleges. Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main score also include 28 IIITs and 31 NIT colleges in India

  • IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay are the best Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main score, per NIRF Ranking 2023.
  • The top government engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main scores are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy, etc.
  • Candidates seeking admission into these colleges must have to qualify for JEE Mains or JEE Advanced, and participate in the counseling process followed by GD/ PI round.
  • NIT Trichy, VIT Vellore, SRM Engineering College, and IIITDM Chennai are some of the best Engineering colleges accepting JEE Main scores in Tamil Nadu.
  • The average fees for Top Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main score range between INR 1.6 - 10.5 Lakhs annually. Check JEE Main Attempts
  • Top Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main score offer lucrative and high placement opportunities with an average CTC package of INR 5 - 23 LPA. Check JEE Main Exam Pattern

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Scores: Important Dates

JEE Mains is a National level entrance exam for admission into various Engineering and Architecture courses. The exam is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) in different categories or levels. JEE Exam is conducted in two sessions and is held in 2 levels known as JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Candidates after qualifying for the exam are needed to participate in the counseling process called JOSAA. Check JEE Main Eligibility

JEE Mains and JEE Advanced 2023 are already conducted. The important dates for JEE Mains 2024 are also out now. 

  • The application process for the exam will begin in the 1st week of March 2024 till the last week of March 2024. 
  • JEE Main 2024 is tentatively scheduled to be held in the 4th week of April 2024. 

Check out the table below which shows the important highlights related to JEE Mains 2024. 

Events Date
JEE Main 2024 Application Form Date 1st week of March 2024
JEE Main 2024 Admit Card Release Date 2nd week of April 2024
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date 4th week of April 2024
JEE Main 2024 Response Sheet Release 4th week of April 2024
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Release Date 1st week of May 2024
JEE Main 2024 Answer Key Challenge Window 1st week of May 2024
JEE Main 2024 Result Release Date 2nd week of May 2024
JEE Main 2024 Scorecard Release Date 2nd week of May 2024

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Score: Highlights

Check out the table below which shows the important highlights related to the top Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main score. Download JEE Main Syllabus PDF

Parameters Statistics
No. of Colleges 1620+
Fees INR 1.6 - 10.5 Lakhs
Specializations Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, Biotechnology, etc.
Admission Process Based on JEE Mains JEE Advanced scores

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Score

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a great parameter to judge the quality of education and the excellence of a college. IIT colleges in India are topping the charts as 8 out of the top 10 Engineering colleges are IITs. IIT Madras is ranked 1st among the top Engineering colleges in India. Here is the table of the top 10 Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main Score, per NIRF Rankings 2023.

NIRF Ranking 2023 College Name NIRF Score
1 Indian Institute of Technology Madras 89.79
2 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 87.09
3 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay 80.74
4 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur 80.65
5 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 75.64
6 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 73.76
7 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati 70.32
8 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad 70.28
9 National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 69.71
10 Jadavpur University 67.04

Private Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Score

Students seek admission to Private Engineering colleges due to the low availability of seats and high competition for admissions in Government Engineering colleges. These colleges offer modern infrastructure and good facilities. Below is the list of top private engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Mains.

College Name Total Course Fee (INR)
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior 14,00,000
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani 14,00,000
VIT University, Vellore 13,00,000
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology 13,00,000
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal 14,00,000
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 12,00,000
Delhi Technological University, Delhi 9,00,000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 10,00,000
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka 8,00,000
College Of Engineering - [COEP], Pune 1,65,000

Government Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Score

The average course fees in Government Engineering colleges in India are low compared to private Engineering colleges in India. Also, these colleges offer various scholarship programs and financial aid to students. These colleges offer highly reputed Degrees or Certifications which is why they attract a lot of students every year to get admission. Check out the list of top Government Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main scores.

College Name Total Course Fee (INR)
International Institute Of Information Technology - [IIIT], Hyderabad 10,44,000
International Institute Of Information Technology - [IIIT-B], Bangalore 22,36,000
Indian Institute Of Information Technology Design And Manufacturing - [IIITDM], Jabalpur 6,06,000
Indian Institute Of Information Technology - [IIIT], Allahabad 4,54,000
Indian Institute Of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing - [IIITDM] Chennai 6,55,000
International Institute Of Information Technology - [IIIT], Bhubaneswar 8,90,000
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIITL], Lucknow 10,23,000
Indian Institute Of Information Technology - [IIITG], Guwahati 10,50,000
Indian Institute Of Information Technology -[IIIT], Bhopal 8,52,000
Indian Institute Of Information Technology - [IIIT], Nagpur 9,34,000

Top Engineering Colleges in India Accepting JEE Main Score: Cut-off 2023

Cut-offs have significant importance in the admission process as they are the minimum marks that a candidate needs to score to be eligible for admission to a particular college. The candidates are shortlisted based on their JEE scores to get admission to the top Engineering colleges in India accepting JEE Main scores. One needs to participate in the JOSAA Counselling.

The cutoff percentile in most of the Engineering colleges in India is generally higher than 90. The table below represents the top colleges for engineering with their JEE Main Cut-off.

College Name JEE Main CutOff
NIT Trichy Check Here
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai Check Here
ISM Dhanbad Check Here
VIT Vellore Check Here
IIEST Shibpur Check Here
Thapar Patiala Check Here
NIT Warangal Check Here
Jamia Millia Islamia Check Here
BIT Mesra, Ranchi Check Here

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Top IITs in India with JEE Advanced Cut-off

JEE Advanced or Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) is an engineering entrance exam conducted by one of seven participating IITs (IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Guwahati) on a rotational basis for B.E./B.Tech and Architecture admissions at 23 participating IITs. JEE Advanced 2023 Seat Allotment for JoSAA Round 2 has been released on July 6. Check JEE Advanced 2023 Seat Allotment

College Name JEE Advanced CutOff
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore Check Here
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi Check Here

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FAQs

Ques. Can I apply for direct admission to top engineering colleges in India based on my JEE Main score?

Ans. No, direct admission based solely on JEE Main scores is generally not allowed. One needs to participate in the counseling process - JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) or any other state-level counseling to allocate seats based on ranks obtained in JEE Main.

Ques. Are there any management quota seats available in top engineering colleges for admission through JEE Main?

Ans. Some top engineering colleges may reserve a certain percentage of seats under the management quota, which allows admission based on direct payment of higher fees. However, the majority of seats are allocated through merit-based counseling using JEE Main scores.

Ques. Can I pursue a specialized branch of engineering in top colleges through JEE Main?

Ans. Yes, top engineering colleges in India offer a wide range of specializations which include Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace, Biotechnology, and many more. Aspirants seeking admission into specializations need to get a high rank in JEE Main.

Ques. Is there any minimum score required in JEE Main for admission to top engineering colleges?

Ans. Yes, there is usually a minimum qualifying score in JEE Main for admission to top engineering colleges. Candidates are allocated colleges based on their scores obtained in the JEE Mains exam.

Ques. Are there any reservation quotas for students from economically weaker sections (EWS) in top engineering colleges?

Ans. Yes, top engineering colleges in India often have reservation quotas for students from economically weaker sections (EWS) as per government guidelines. These quotas provide a certain percentage of seats reserved for EWS candidates, allowing them access to quality education.

Ques. Can I get admission to a top engineering college if I belong to a different state than the college I am applying to?

Ans. Yes, you can get admission to top engineering colleges in different states through JEE Main. A lot of colleges have some Percentage of seats reserved for students from other states. So one can get admission if he/ she meets the eligibility criteria.

Ques. What are the scholarships available for economically weak students in top engineering colleges?

Ans. There are various Scholarships provided to students by the central or state government to provide financial aid to economically weaker students. Some of these scholarships provide various benefits and even cover tuition fees, accommodation, and other expenses. 

Ques. Can NRI (Non-Resident Indian) students apply to top engineering colleges in India through JEE Main?

Ans. Yes, NRI students can apply to top engineering colleges in India through JEE Main. They need to meet the eligibility criteria set by the respective colleges and provide the necessary documents for verification during the admission process.

Ques. Is it possible to change my branch of study after getting admission to a top engineering college through JEE Main?

Ans. Branch change policies vary among different colleges. Some top engineering colleges allow branch change based on academic performance after the first year, while others may have specific criteria and limited seats for such changes. It is advisable to check the policies of the respective college for more information.

Ques. Can I apply for admission to foreign universities using my JEE Main score?

Ans. JEE Main scores are primarily used for admission to engineering colleges in India. If anyone is interested in continuing their Studies in foreign countries, one needs to fulfill the Eligibility Criteria of respective colleges. One may also need to qualify for exams like SAT, GMAT, and ACT. 

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#1

Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat |NBA Approved
3,56,000BBA/BMS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 11,22,000Average Package₹ 70,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.2 / 5 Based on 44 User
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#2

Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE, UGC Approved
30,000MA- Total FeesCompare Fees₹ 9,00,000Average Package₹ 25,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 453 User
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#851th/1400 in India 2025
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#3

Chandigarh University - [CU], Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh |NCTE, AICTE, COA, PCI, BCI Approved
2,09,500BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 1,70,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.4 / 5 Based on 3326 User
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#691th/1400 in India 2025
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#4

School of Planning and Architecture - [SPA], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |MHRD Approved
1,22,600B.Arch- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 42 User
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#101th/200 in India 2019
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#5

NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC, MHRD Approved
1,80,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 40,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.2 / 5 Based on 301 User
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#701th/1400 in India 2025
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#6

Amity University, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, RCI, COA, BCI, UGC Approved
94,000B.Sc- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 3,50,000Average Package₹ 15,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 66 User
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#47th/73 in India 2024
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#7

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU], New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE, UGC Approved
1,02,000BAMS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 12,00,000Average Package₹ 45,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 3.8 / 5 Based on 6616 User
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#1001th/1400 in India 2025
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#8

BML Munjal University - [BMU], Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |BCI, UGC Approved
7,35,500MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 8,51,000Average Package₹ 33,60,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 92 User
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#18th/160 in India 2024
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#9

Institute of Chemical Technology - [ICT], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC, NBA, MHRD Approved
92,000ME/M.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 6,00,000Average Package₹ 9,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.3 / 5 Based on 49 User
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#14th/27 in India 2024
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School of Planning and Architecture - [SPA], Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |AICTE Approved
92,300B.Arch- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 18 User
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#4th/45 in India 2024
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#11

Visvesvaraya Technological University - [VTU], Belgaum

Belgaum, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
4,17,060BE/B.Tech- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 9833 User
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#101th/200 in India 2024
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National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Rourkela

Rourkela, Odisha |AICTE, MHRD Approved
2,48,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 13,89,000Average Package₹ 83,60,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 613 User
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#34th/200 in India 2024
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376MA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 11,00,000Average Package₹ 33,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.2 / 5 Based on 210 User
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#580th/1400 in India 2025
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Punjab Agricultural University - [PAU], Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Punjab |ICAR, UGC Approved
1,23,040B.Sc- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 3,71,000Average Package₹ 9,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 38 User
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#80th/200 in India 2024
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#15

Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University], Vellore

Vellore, Tamil Nadu |AICTE, UGC, MHRD Approved
1,98,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 11,00,000Average Package₹ 88,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 2938 User
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#791th/1400 in India 2025
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#16

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology - [IIEST] Shibpur, Howrah

Howrah, West Bengal |AICTE Approved
1,42,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 51,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4 / 5 Based on 351 User
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#15th/27 in India 2024
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MIT Art, Design and Technology University - [MITADT], Pune

Pune, Maharashtra |NCTE, COA, UGC Approved
3,50,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 9,62,000Average Package₹ 28,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4 / 5 Based on 154 User
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#29th/160 in India 2024
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#18

University of Hyderabad - [UOH], Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana |UGC, AIU Approved
9,650MA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 23,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 133 User
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#801th/1400 in India 2025
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Dayalbagh Educational Institute - [DEI], Agra

Agra, Uttar Pradesh |UGC, MHRD Approved
5,150BA- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 259 User
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#101th/200 in India 2024
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Christ University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |UGC, NBA Approved
1,48,000M.Sc- Total FeesCompare Fees₹ 20,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 4.1 / 5 Based on 615 User
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#4th/73 in India 2024
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School of Planning and Architecture - [SPAV], Vijayawada

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh |MHRD Approved
82,150B.Arch- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 23 User
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#3th/45 in India 2024
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#22

Amity University, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |AICTE, RCI, COA, PCI, INC Approved
1,14,000M.Sc- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 90 User
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#17th/73 in India 2024
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National Institute of Technology - [NITK], Surathkal

Surathkal, Karnataka |AICTE Approved
1,63,700BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 18,26,000Average Package₹ 54,75,000Highest Package93% PlacementCompare Placement 4.2 / 5 Based on 470 User
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#10th/27 in India 2024
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Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE, MCI, UGC Approved
20,77,500MBBS- 1st Year Fees₹ 31,00,000Highest Package 4.2 / 5 Based on 332 User
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#1201th/1400 in India 2025
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#25

Shoolini University, Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh |PCI, BCI, UGC, NBA Approved
1,50,000M.Sc- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 4.3 / 5 Based on 273 User
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#587th/1400 in India 2025
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#26

ITM University, Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh |COA, BCI, UGC Approved
68,500BBA/BMS- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 10,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 3.8 / 5 Based on 240 User
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#135th/160 in India 2024
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Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - [SOA], Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Odisha |AICTE, MCI, ICAR, UGC, NBA Approved
19,60,000MBBS- 1st Year Fees₹ 5,00,000Average Package₹ 46,00,000Highest Package 4.3 / 5 Based on 372 User
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#24th/200 in India 2024
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#28

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

Pantnagar, Uttarakhand |AICTE, ICAR, UGC Approved
61,024BE/B.Tech- 1st Year Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 275 User
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#101th/200 in India 2024
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#29

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology - [Thapar University], Patiala

Patiala, Punjab |AICTE Approved
4,55,000BE/B.Tech- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 11,90,000Average Package₹ 55,75,000Highest PackageCompare Placement 3.8 / 5 Based on 811 User
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#851th/1400 in India 2025
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#30

JIS University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |NCTE, AICTE, PCI, BCI, UGC Approved
1,68,500M.Sc- Total Fees₹ 4,10,000Average Package₹ 23,50,000Highest Package 4.1 / 5 Based on 809 User
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#81th/92 in India 2024
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