Top Engineering Colleges 2025 | Eligibility & Fees

B.Tech courses are typically for 4 years, though integrated B.Tech/M. The tech program lasts for 5 years, and the PG M.Tech for 2 years. Desiring students can get admissions to any top engineering colleges like IIT, Vellore Institute of Technology, Amity University, GNIT, NIET, Jamia Millia Islamia, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, and more. Top engineering courses after 12th include computer science engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electronics & communication engineering, and electrical engineering. Other courses like petroleum engineering, aerospace engineering, and nuclear engineering are known for their high demand and salaries.  

Admisison to these colleges will be based on the top engineering entrance exams like JEE MAINS, JEE ADVANCED, BITSAT, VITEE, SRM JEEE, COMEDK UGET among others.

Engineering Colleges' Latest Updates:

• Amity University is accepting applications for engineering courses for 2025 admissions. Application forms are accessible till 15th May 2025. source

Top Engineering Colleges 2025

1. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

IIT- Madras is a public university formed in 196 by the government of India and is recognized as an institute of national importance. According to NIRF ranking of 2024, IIT-Madras was ranked 1st position among the engineering colleges in India. IIT Madras is approved by the AICTE. IIT- Madras offers V.Tech for 4 years, dual degree(B.Tech/M.Tech) for 5 years at UG level, and M.Tech for 2 years at the PG level.

IIT-Madras webpage is available for students who wish to know more about it.

IIT-Madras Eligibility Criteria

• Pass 10+2 with 75% marks from a reputed educational board.

• Students must hold B.Tech degree of 4 years are eligible for M.Tech admissions. 

• After successful completion of M.Tech with a minimum of 2 semesters with CGPA of 8.0 in prescribed courses, students will be eligible for PhD program. 

  IIT-Madras entrance exam

• Admissions to M.Tech program will be through GATE.

• Admissions for B.Tech and integrated B.Tech/M. Tech is through entrance exams like JEE MAINS and JEE Advanced

IIT-Madras Fees 

• Students will have to pay the fees according to the category they belong to. Payment will be made online, and students are advised to complete it before the given date; failing to do so will result in a penalty of INR 2500 for late payment. 

IIT-Madras placement

• Students at IIT-Madras get placement opportunities in many top companies like Bain & Company, BCG, MICRON, American Express, Adobe, Google, Wipro, Salesforce, ATHER, Nvidia, Wells Fargo, McKinsey & Company, etc.

2. Vellore Institute of Technology

Vellore Institute of Technology(VIT) was established under UGC Act,1956. It is a self-financing, private institution set up in 1984 and obtained university status in 2001. Located in Vellore campus, Tiruvalam Rd, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It has 5 campuses spread across Chennai, Andhra Pradesh, Bhopal, and Bangalore. It was ranked in 11th position by the NIRF ranking 2024.

 VIT offers B.Tech for 4 years at the UG level, M.Tech for 2 years, and integrated M.Tech for 5 years at the PG level. 

Students can now read Vellore Institute of Technology prospectus 2025 for more detailed information.

VIT Eligibility 

• Admissions to the B.Tech course will be based on 12th pass with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM.

• For M.Tech program, students who have completed 4 4-year B.Tech degree from any recognized institute/university with a minimum aggregate of 60%.

• Minimum 60% in 10+2 examination.

• For the integrated M.Tech course, students who have passed in secondary higher education with 70% aggregate in physics, chemistry, and mathematics(PCM) are eligible.

  VIT entrance exam

• VIT admission to B.Tech program is through VITEEE, a computer-based examination.

• For M.Tech program, students will need to appear for VITMEE exam.

  VIT fees

Vellore Institute of Technology fees VIT's fee structure is different for all the M.Tech specializations. Students can check the total fee on the institution page.

VIT placement

• Some of the top recruiting companies are Microsoft, DE Shaw & Co., Morgan Stanley, APPDYNAMICS, Dyte, Amazon, Cisco, Intel, Dell, and more.

• VIT's highest CTC is 1 crore.

3. Amity University

Amity University was introduced in 2005 and is located in Sector 125, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a private, not-for-profit research university. Amity University has been accredited with an A grade and recognized by the AICTE, UGC, AIU, and the International Association of Universities (IAU). Amity University offers a full-time B.Tech course for 4 years, a 3-year diploma course, a 5-year integrated B.Tech course, and a 2-year M.Tech program. 

Amity University admission for the term 2025-26 is open. Students can get admission by filling out the application form available on the Amity University website. Students must pay an application form fee of INR 1500 to confirm the final application process and submit the form by 15th May 2025. Students can now access Amity University Noida prospectus 2025 for more information.

Also read top 10 private engineering colleges in Delhi NCR.

Amity University Eligibility 

• For B.Tech admission, students should have passed in all the subjects of 10+12 with a minimum of 60% with PCM as the main subject. 

• To be eligible for the M.Tech program, applicants must have a B.Tech/B.E with a minimum of 60% marks.

• Selection will be done based on a personal interview.

  Amity University entrance exam

• Amity University no longer conducts an entrance exam for admission to its engineering course. Selection is based on merit. A student with valid JEE scores can be accepted directly.

Amity University Fees 

Amity University placement

• Over 54,000 students have been placed in giant industries like IBM, Yamaha, TCS, Accenture, Amazon, Cognizant, EY, Wipro, and more.

• amity university Student with a B.Tech CSE has been offered 50 LPA by Amazon.

4. Noida institute of engineering and technology (NIET)

NIET is a private institution with an autonomous status from the UGC. Located in Uttar Pradesh, it is the centre of excellence and technical education. NIET is affiliated with Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). It is also accredited with an A grade by NAAC. At UG level, NIET offers a 4-year B.Tech program with a total intake of 180 students, along with various specializations like computer science, mathematics & computing, information technology, and a 2-year M.Tech program with a total intake of 30, with specialization in artificial intelligence, computer science & engineering. Students can also opt for M.Tech+B.Tech-integrated program for 5 years with a total intake of 60 students.

NIET admissions are open for 2025-26. Apply now on the given application form link, and submit the form before expected NIET deadline of 25th May, 2025.

NIET Eligibility criteria

• For B.Tech program, Applicants must have passed the intermediate examination of UP board or 10+2 examination from a recognized board.

• must have secured minimum 45%(40% for SC/ST category) in total of required subject combination(two compulsory and one optional).

• For M.Tech course, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline. MCA is also eligible for M.Tech admission.

NIET entrance exam

• Seat allotment will be through JEE MAINS/UPCET counselling conducted by AKTU.

NIET fees

• B.Tech total fee for 1st year is INR 1,79,100.

• B.Tech (lateral) all entry is INR 1,48,500.

• M.Tech (integrated in )CSE is INR 1,79,100.

NIET Placement

• B.Tech in computer science program highest package is INR 23,50 LPA, and AN average package of INR 5.74 LPA.

• M.Tech+B.Tech-integrated highest package is INR 40 LPA, and the average package is INR 5.68 LPA.

• M.Tech/B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence highest package is INR 19.50 LPA, and the average package is INR 5.37 LPA.

• M.Tech/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering highest package is INR 40 LPA, and the average package is INR 5.68 LPA. Check out NIET website for more.