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Source: NIRF India Rankings

Top 10 engineering colleges in India

Apr 17, 2025

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Established in 1959, IIT Madras  offers UG and PG programmes leading to BTech, MSc., MBA., MTech, MS, and PhD degrees in a variety of specialisations. IIT-M fosters an active entrepreneurial culture with strong curricular support

Rank 1 IIT Madras

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IIT Delhi is a prestigious institution recognised for excellence in training and research in the STEM field. Established in 1961, the institute offers rigorous curriculum and excellent career opportunities

Rank 2 IIT Delhi

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An eminent institute of technical education, IIT Bombay offers the most coveted programmes in science and engineering, with excellent faculty and world class infrastructure. The institute was founded in 1958

Rank 3 IIT Bombay

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Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. The institute was established in 1959

Rank 4 IIT Kanpur

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Well-known for its world class research and making a significant impact on all sectors of academia, IIT Kharagpur is among the oldest and most diversified technical institutions  in India

Rank 5 IIT Kharagpur

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IIT Roorkee is among the foremost institutes of national importance in technological education and engineering in India. The institute is known for its cutting-edge research and providing innovative solutions to modern day challenges

Rank 6 IIT Roorkee

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Established in 1994, Guwahati has a strong focus on interdisciplinary studies. The institute offers world class infrastructure for carrying out advanced research, making it a leading institution for scientific research and education

Rank 7 IIT Guwahati 

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Established in 2008, IIT Hyderabad consistently ranks among the top 10 institutes in India. It offers programs in all classical engineering disciplines, applied sciences, design, and modern interdisciplinary areas

Rank 8 IIT Hyderabad 

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Committed to excellence through a synergy of education and research, NIT Trichy  offers excellent learning opportunities to engineering students. The institute was established in 1964

Rank 9 NIT Trichy

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Established in 1919 as the ‘Benares Engineering College’, IIT-BHU is a premier institute of technical knowledge. The institute ranks among the top colleges, thanks to its advanced research in engineering and pure sciences

Rank 10 IIT (BHU) Varanasi

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