Top 10 Engineering Colleges In India

Do you want to pursue an Engineering course, and getting confused about which college will be best for you? Well, choosing the Top colleges for the best education is a hustle. We should have to keep multiple things like- Education quality, Faculty, Infrastructure, and campus environment in mind before choosing the best colleges in India.

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India

College Name	City
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Hyderabad
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)	VaraVaranasi

1. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Indian Institute of Technology, A public technical university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is also known as IIT Madras or IIT-M and was founded in 1956. Among the eight public Institutes of Eminence in India is this one. It is known as an Institute of National Importance. Institute has maintained its top spot in India's university rankings for many years. It was ranked first in both the "Overall" and "Engineering" categories of the 2024 NIRF rankings.

Visit the IIT Madras website to know more.

IIT Madras Specializations

IIT Madras offers a wide range of specializations in the disciplines of engineering, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering.

IIT Madras Eligibility Criteria

Here is the explanation table for the admission requirements for the different courses:

Course Name	Entry Requirements
BS Degree in Electronic Systems	Regardless of age, anyone who has completed Physics and Mathematics in Class 12 or its equivalent is eligible to apply This includes students who took the Class 11 final exams. After passing Class 12, those who meet the requirements can enroll in the program The committee agreed to allow students who met the minimum eligibility requirements for the BS in Electronic Systems program to apply if they had completed mathematics and physics independently through NIOS or any other comparable organization.
BS Admission (Other Courses)	To be admitted to the Foundation Level, all applicants for regular entry must complete the Qualifier Process. Preparing for the Qualifier: The four foundational level courses—English I, Mathematics for Data Science I, Statistics for Data Science I, and Computational Thinking—will be offered via our online portal and consist of four weeks of coursework based on lecture videos, assignments, and live sessions. For each course, a weekly assignment must be turned in for grading.
M.Tech Degree	Applicants who have an IIT degree (B.Tech) with 8 CGPA and above can apply with the GATE scores. If student does not have a minimum 8 CGPA should attend the GATE exam

IIT Madras Fee Structure:

For UG Courses- Approx 1.24 L- 10 L
For PG Courses- Approx 20000- 10 L
Research Courses- Approx 50000
- These fees may vary depending on the chosen courses
  2. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

In 1961, IIT Delhi was founded as a College of Engineering. In 1963, the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act officially recognized it as a university. Afterwards, it was designated as a Deemed University, granting it the power to establish its academic policies, conduct its examinations, and award degrees. This esteemed university is well-known throughout the world for its top-notch instruction and contributions to the field of education, not just in India.

Visit the IIT Delhi official website to know more.

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IIT Delhi eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have completed at least three years of education following the completion of higher secondary school (10+2) or its equivalent.
For admission, candidates must have passed the entrance exam.
Relaxation will be granted to the reserved categories once candidates.
B. tech. -Students who wish to be admitted for B.tech must take the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) (Main and Advanced).
Common Entrance Exam for Undergraduate Design (UCEED) for undergraduate design programs will be conducted

IIT Delhi Fee Structure for B.Tech

Category	Tuition Fee	One-time Fee	Other Charges	Refundable Deposit	Total
General /OBC (Annual Family Income > Rs. 5 lakh)	100000	8150	6,250	8,000	1,22,400
General /OBC (Annual Family Income Rs. 1.00 lakh upto 5.00 lakh)	33,333	8150	6,250	8,000	55,733
General /OBC # (Annual Family Income < Rs. 1 lakh)	NIL	8150	6,250	8,000	22,400
SC/ST /PD	NIL	8150	6,250	8,000	22,400

IIT Delhi Fee Structure for Master's

For most of the PG courses, Tuition fees range from ₹30,000 to ₹10 L
M.Tech/M.Des programs cost around ₹3-10 L
M.Sc programs cost around ₹30,000-3 L
Hostel fees will be around ₹2.29 L.
3. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
IIT-Bombay was founded in 1958. It is a public research university located in Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. IIT-Bombay is approved by University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education. It has been declared an institute of national importance. IIT-Bombay offers B.Tech in aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, etc. at the PG level; students can opt for a 2-year M.Tech program.
For more updates, students can check out the IIT-Bombay official website.
IIT-Bombay eligibility criteria

Students applying for the B.Tech program must have completed the 12th standard with a minimum of 75% with physics, chemistry, and mathematics as main subjects.
For the M.Tech program, students must have a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum 60% mark for the general category and 55% mark for the reserved category.

IIT-Bombay fee structure

Total fee of B.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech program is: INR 123350.

IIT-Bombay entrance exam

For B.Tech admission, Students need to qualify JEE ADVANCED exam, followed by JoSAA counseling round.

Entrance test for M.Tech program will be through GATE.

4. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

IIT-Kanpur was established in the year 1959. It is approved by AICTE and is considered an institute of national importance by Government of India. As per NIRF 2025 ranking, IIT-Kanpur is ranked 4th in engineering category and 5th in overall category. IIT-Kanpur is NAAC-accredited with an A++ grade. IIT-Kanpur offers a 4-year B.Tech program with popular specializations such as AE, BSBE, CHE, CE, CSE, EE, ME, MSE, and ES. It also has M.Tech at postgraduate level in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and more.

For more updates, visit official webpage of IIT-Kanpur.

IIT-Kanpur eligibility requirements

IIT-Kanpur eligibility requirements for engineering programs are given below.

B.Tech admission will be through JEE Mains/Advanced.

Minimum marks required for M.Tech program are 55% in a bachelor's degree in a related field of interest.
A valid GATE score is required for M.Tech admission.
IIT-Kanpur fees
IIT-Kanpur fees for B.Tech program 2025-26.
FOR SC/ST/PWD/МЕВ: INR 56.160
FOR OEВ: INR 89,493
FOR GENERAL/OBС: INR 1,56,160
SC/ST (Annual family income below 6 Lakh): INR 53,660
IIT-Kanpur M.Tech program fee
M.Tech tuition fee for regular category is INR 5000 and INR 25,000 for sponsored category.
Payable fee for M.Tech program July session is as follows.
Category
Hostler
Days scholar
Gen + ОВС
INR 62,790
INR 36,160
SC/ST/PwD
INR 57.790
INR 31.160
Sponsored/Part-time
INR 82,790
INR 56,160

Category	Hostler	Days scholar
Gen + ОВС	INR 62,790	INR 36,160
SC/ST/PwD	INR 57.790	INR 31.160
Sponsored/Part-time	INR 82,790	INR 56,160

5. IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur was founded in 1951 which offers a wide range of programs in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various courses including engineering, sciences, humanities, and management.