10 Best Colleges for Engineering in India 2023

Engineering is one of the most popular and sought-after career choices in India. Every year, hundreds of thousands of students compete for admission to the best engineering colleges in India. If you are an aspiring engineer, then this blog will help you discover the 10 best colleges for engineering in India in 2023. We have compiled this list based on a variety of factors, including the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. We hope that this list will help you to choose the best engineering college for your needs and aspirations. Read on to know more!

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10 Best Colleges for Engineering in India

There are thousands of Engineering colleges in India, but only a select few offer quality education and career opportunities to candidates who are passionate about pursuing a career as a successful engineer. Here is a list of some of the best colleges for Engineering in India.

IIT Madras

Listed at #1 but the NIRF, the Indian Institute of Madras is among the best universities for engineering in the world. As an IIT, it is selected as an Insititute of National Importance. IIT Madras is a globally recognised institution having sixteen academic departments and various advanced research centres in different disciplines of engineering and pure sciences. Check the table below for more details about the IIT Madras. 

Engineering Courses Available	Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering.
NIRF Rank 2023	#1
Eligibility	At least 75% in 10+2 Scores in JEE Advanced JoSAA Counselling
Total Seats	436
Annual Fee	INR 1.6 lacs
Official Website	https://www.iitm.ac.in/

IIT Delhi

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi was established as the College of Engineering in Delhi in 1961 and listed as the Institution of National Importance. IIT Delhi includes 19 centres of Excellence, out of which only four are located inside the IIT campus. Currently, IIT Delhi offers more than 85 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels. Check the table for more details about IIT Delhi.

Engineering Courses Available	Civil, Electrical, Materials, Mathematical and Computing, Production and Industrial, Mechanical, Textile and Computer Science, and Biochemical Engineering
NIRF Rank 2023	#2
Eligibility	At least 75% in 10+2 Scores in JEE AdvancedJEE Mains and JoSAA Counselling
Total Seats	463
Annual Fee	INR 2.2 lacs
Official Website	https://home.iitd.ac.in/

Also read – List of IITs

IIT Bombay

The Indian Institute of Bombay was the first technical institution which was declared as an Institute of National Importance. IIT Bombay is one of the few institutions in India which is globally recognised and is ranked #149 by the QS World University Rankings in 2023. Check the table below for more details about the IIT Bombay.

Engineering Courses Available	Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Mathematical and Computing, Mining, Biochemical Production and Industrial, Mechanical, Textile and Computer Science and Engineering
NIRF Rank 2023	#3
Eligibility	At least 75% in 10+2 Scores in JEE Advanced JEE Mains and JoSAA Counselling
Vacancies	523
Annual Fee	INR 2.2 lacs
Official Website	https://www.iitb.ac.in/

IIT Kanpur

IIT Kanpur was founded in 1959 and is ranked #4 by the NIRF, It’s a prestigious public research institute, which offers admission in various UG, PG and doctoral programs. Check the table below for more details about the IIT Kanpur.

Engineering Courses Available	Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Mathematical and Computing, Mining, Biochemical Production and Industrial, Mechanical, Textile and Computer Science and Engineering
NIRF Rank 2023	4
Eligibility	At least 75% in 10+2 Scores in JEE Advanced and JEE Mains JoSAA Counselling
Vacancies	464
Annual Fee	INR 2.3 lacs
Official Website	https://www.iitk.ac.in/

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IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering colleges in India. It was founded in 1847 and was granted the status of an Indian Institute of Technology in 2001. IIT Roorkee is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).

Engineering Branches Available	Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Earth Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics and ComputingPhysics
NIRF Ranking 2023	5
Eligibility	At least 75% in 10+2 Scores in JEE Advanced and JEE Mains  JoSAA Counselling
Total seats	964
Fees	INR 1 Lakh
Official Website	https://www.iitr.ac.in/

IIT Kharagpur

Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is popular for its Engineering, Management, and Law courses all over the world. IIT Kharagpur has an excellent academic record and has offered some of the best placements to the students. Check the table below for more details about the IIT Kharagpur.

Engineering Courses Available	Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Materials, Mathematical and Computing, Mining, Biochemical Production and Industrial, Mechanical, Textile and Computer Science and Engineering
NIRF Rank 2023	6
Eligibility	At least 75% in 10+2 Scores in JEE Advanced and JEE Mains JoSAA Counselling
Vacancies	718
Annual Fee	INR 2.5 lacs
Official Website	http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

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NIT Trichy

Located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, the NIT Trichy is a national research university which was founded in 1964 in collaboration with the Indian Government and the Stage Government of Tamil Nadu and the University of Madras. Check the table below for more details about the NIT Trichy.

Engineering Courses Available	Metallurgical and Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication,Instrumentation and Control Engineering
NIRF rank 2022	#21
Eligibility	50% in 10+2 with Science stream JEE Mains
Vacancies	981
Annual Fee	INR 1.4 lacs
Official Website	https://www.nitt.edu/

NIT Surathkal

NIT Surathkal is the abbreviation for the National Institute of Technology, situated in Karnataka. Eligible candidates at NIT Surathkal are offered admission in Engineering and Technology courses. This institute has 13 departments, 1 School and 13 supporting Centres, which are globally recognised. Check the table below for more details about the NIT Surathkal.

Engineering Courses Available	Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electricals and Electronicc, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering.
NIRF rank 2022	#10
Eligibility	At least 75% score in 10+2 in Science JEE Mains Score and  JoSAA Counselling
Total Seats	959
Annual Fee	INR 1.5 lacs
Official Website	https://www.nitk.ac.in/

NIT Rourkela

NIT Rourkela, previously known as Regional Engineering College Rourkela is a public research institution for higher education in Engineering, Science and Technology, situated in Rourkela, Odisha. NIT Rourkela is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and has been accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by the NAAC. the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked this institution #15 in 2022. Check the table below for more details.

Engineering Courses Available	Civil Engineering, Electrical, Chemical,Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering.
NIRF rank 2022	#15
Eligibility	A minimum score of 75% in 10+2 with Science JEE Mains and DASA UG
Total Seats	422
Annual Fee	INR 1.7 lacs
Official Website	https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/

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BITS Pilani

BITS is the abbreviation for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, which is a private deemed-to-be-university, situated in Pilani, Rajasthan. This university offers admission to candidates in Engineering and Science courses. Check the table below to know more about the BITS Pilani.

Engineering Courses Available	A minimum of 75% in 10+2 in the Science stream.
NIRF rank 2022	32nd
Eligibility	A minimum of 75% in 10+2 in Science stream.
Vacancies	150 seats
Annual Fee	INR 5.5 lacs
Official Website	https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/

IIT BHU Varanasi 

The Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi is a public technical university, established in 1919 as the Banaras Engineering College and was affiliated to the Banaras Hindu University in 1968. As an IIT, it is an Institute of National Importance. Check the table below for more details about the IIT BHU Varanasi.

Engineering Courses Available	Ceramic, Computer Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Mining, Electrical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Civil Engineering.
NIRF rank 2022	#13
Eligibility	75% in 10+2 with Science Stream JEE Advanced and JEE Mains
Total Seats	617
Annual Fee	INR 2.2 lacs
Official Website	https://iitbhu.ac.in/

All the institutions mentioned above are listed as the best colleges for Engineering in India. Candidates who are interested in pursuing a career as an engineer must ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria to successfully apply to any of the above-mentioned institutions.

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