As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings released in October 2025, IIT Madras retains the top position nationally and in Chennai for engineering, followed by SRM University Chennai and Anna University. Chennai hosts six engineering institutes ranked nationally, reflecting its prominence in engineering education with fees ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹8.5 lakh for BTech programs.

The latest official 2025 rankings consistently place Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, and University of California, Berkeley among the top engineering colleges globally and in the U.S., with Harvard University also leading in some global rankings. These rankings emphasize MIT's top teaching quality and Harvard's overall leadership, with strong representation from U.S., UK, and European institutions.

The latest official updates for CMAT 2025 top colleges highlight Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Welingkar Institute of Management, and others as leading institutions accepting CMAT scores with high placement packages and cutoffs. These colleges offer various MBA/PGDM programs with expected CMAT cutoffs ranging from 80 to 99.9+ percentile and strong industry connections for placements.

The latest official updates for top hotel management colleges in India (2025) highlight Servo Hospitality School (Dehradun) as a rising star with modern training and strong industry ties, alongside the well-established Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Pusa known for its government backing and excellent placements. Rankings also emphasize a mix of government and private institutes offering diverse courses, with strong placement records and practical exposure being key selection criteria.

The latest official updates for top colleges in Mumbai highlight IIT Bombay, St. Xavier's College, and SPJIMR Mumbai as leading institutions, with IIT Bombay ranked 3rd nationally by NIRF 2025. Key colleges include IIT Bombay, Mumbai University, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, and SPJIMR Mumbai, noted for strong placements, diverse courses, and competitive fees.

The latest official rankings for top engineering colleges in Pune for 2025 highlight the College of Engineering Pune (COEP) as the leading institution, followed by Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering and MIT WPU, according to NIRF and Times rankings. Pune hosts about 40 top engineering colleges, with fees ranging from ₹54,000 to ₹8 lakhs, and admissions primarily through JEE Main and MHT CET exams.