Best Engineering Institutes in India 2024: Ranking, Admission, Fees and Placements

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Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Feb 8, 2024

In India, engineering is one of the most preferred and preferred career options due to its demand and job growth. A number of engineering disciplines in different colleges and universities in India, such as computer sciences, information technology, civil, mechanical, electrical and electronics, chemical, aeronautical and biotechnology are offered.

Commonly, engineering degree programs take a timeline of 4 years after 12 years of schooling leading up to a Bachelor of Engineering of Technology. Getting an admission in a good college of engineering is a very tough and it is mostly considered on 12th grade public exam scores. The two most coveted institutions are Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). The degree from these institutes is considered superior to the degree from any other institutes.

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Engineering Course Highlights 2024

Aspect	Details
Types of Engineering:	Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical, Environmental, etc.
Degree Options:	Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Engineering (M.E.), Ph.D.
Duration:	B.Sc./B.E. typically 4 years, M.Sc./M.E. typically 2 years, Ph.D. typically 4-6 years
Eligibility:	10+2 with Science or Mathematics stream, Entrance Exams (JEE Main, JEE Advanced, SAT, ACT)
Career Opportunities:	Vast and diverse, including design, research, development, manufacturing, construction, software development, data analysis, etc.
Average Starting Salaries:	Varies depending on specialization, location, and experience, but generally higher than other fields
Demand:	High and expected to remain strong due to technological advancements and infrastructure development needs
Skills Developed:	Problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, communication, teamwork, creativity, technical expertise
Popular Specializations:	Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, Nanotechnology, etc.
Challenges:	Fast-paced and demanding, requires continuous learning and adaptation, competitive job market
Rewards:	Intellectually stimulating, opportunity to make a real impact on the world, good job security and career progression

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How to Apply for Engineering 2024

1. Study engineering programs to make your own decision of the subject to deal with. Start with university websites to get information about their rankings, the courses they offer, the distance from your home, and the other factors you may find relevant for making your choice.

2. To the Sitting of the standard tests like SAT or ACT. Study extensively and take numerous test simulating to obtain the highest competitive scores that meet the admission requirements of your preferred schools.

3. When you apply to be an Engineering student you need to include in your resume things such as club activities, volunteering, internship programs and others that may prove that you are a suitable candidate for an engineering role.

4. Formulate your personal statement and additional essays that show you’re motivated and awesome for engineering. Demonstrate a fresh and a perspective that is originated from your background.

5. Request letters of recommendation from teachers, deans, employers and whoever else is in a position to pinpoint your academic and personal attributes. Get your resume and any other relevant documents out to your letter writers so they are able to put a personal touch to their content.

6. Attach your application forms on time with the required documents like your transcript, test scores, essay, recommendations and others before deadlines dates. Double-check files against every component for no code errors and then submit for review.

Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Location	Fees
Indian Institute of Science	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 220,200
IIT Madras	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	INR 209,550
IIT Delhi	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	INR 235,700
IIM Kozhikode	Kozhikode, Kerala	INR 350,000
IIT Bombay	Mumbai, Maharashtra	INR 218,500
IIT Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	INR 800,000
IIT Kharagpur	Kharagpur, West Bengal	INR 223,600
Industrial and Management Engineering, IIT Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh	INR 44,151
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology	Surat, Gujarat	INR 154,000
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management	Kolkata, West Bengal	INR 100,000

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Admission Process for Engineering Courses

1. Apply for the entrance tests such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state or national level competitions as per the college recommendations.

2. There are colleges who only admit students based on their exam scores and minimum cut-off marks. Therefore, choose these colleges that you met their criteria.

3. Get named on the merit list and proceed for the admissions along with a call from colleges to attend counselling session.

4. Attend counseling, select respective branch and college by choosing rank and preference also within available seats.

5. For your admission matter, you need to fill in the application form online and upload your certificate and pay the necessary fees to ensure your placement.

Top 10 Government Engineering Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Engineering Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Fees
Indian Institute of Science	INR 220,200
IIT Madras	INR 209,550
IIT Delhi	INR 235,700
IIM Kozhikode	INR 350,000
IIT Bombay	INR 218,500
IIT Kanpur	INR 800,000
IIT Kharagpur	INR 223,600
Netaji Subhas University of Technology	INR 219,000
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology	INR 154,000
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management	INR 100,000

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Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Engineering Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Fees
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)	INR 93,570
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	INR 165,000
Barkatullah University Institute of Technology	INR 51,450
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology	INR 144,900
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 81,000
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 466,800
Sir Padampat Singhania University	INR 180,000
IIIT Allahabad	INR 223,536
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	INR 435,600
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute	INR 92,084

Engineering Course Eligibility 2024

1. The applicant must have cleared the +2 (science stream) or equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects. Some institutes may also stipulate a minimum grade in these subjects, which is above average, i.e., 60% or 65%.

2. If you want to join Top Engineering colleges then pass the entrance exams conducted by National and State level like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, SRMEEE, WBJEE etc and make sure that you have a good rank. These exams are tough and have different eligibility cut offs which may vary from college to college and in categories.

3. The student who fall under categories, reserved category like SC, ST, OBC, PwD may have leniency in criteria in regards to age limit and scores of qualifying exam.

4. Keep all of the preliminary requirements of the ensuing college or university in mind that are liable to regulations related to criteria of age limit, entrance test, and the rest. Some colleges test the eligibility of their own too.

5. It is little to say that the engineering entrance test is not the final hurdle of the journey. The student must satisfy the eligibility criteria, the seats available in the institution and the admission process for counseling and protocol of the institution.

Top 10 Engineering Universities in India with Low Fees

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Engineering Universities in India with Low Fees, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Location	Fees
Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	INR 395
Indira Gandhi National Open University	New Delhi, Delhi NCR	INR 1,100
University of Allahabad	Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh	INR 1,910
Anand Agricultural University	Anand, Gujarat	INR 2,020
Ranchi University	Ranchi, Jharkhand	INR 2,350
Mohanlal Sukhadia University	Udaipur, Rajasthan	INR 2,500
Maharaja Ganga Singh University	Bikaner, Rajasthan	INR 2,520
Islamic University of Science and Technology	Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir	INR 2,840
Central Agricultural University	Imphal, Manipur	INR 2,980
Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya	Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh	INR 3,400