Top Private Engineering Colleges in India with the Highest Placement 

Top private engineering colleges in India 2022 in Science, Technology, and Mathematics are applied creatively and innovatively to design, create, and maintain machines, structures, apparatus, or manufacturing processes. Numerous career opportunities are available across all industries, making it one of the most sought-after courses after Class 12, especially for students in the Science stream. BTech is your gateway to a career in engineering and consists of four years of study followed by two years in MTech. 

Those who wish to continue their studies can pursue a PhD, which takes two years to complete.

India is home to some of the top-rated Private Engineering institutes to pursue Engineering courses. This university includes VIT University (Vellore), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Patiala), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Amity University (Noida), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University (Bhubaneswar), SASTRA (Deemed to be University) (Thanjavur), Birla Institute of Technology (Ranchi), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, etc. An engineering degree is offered across various specialisations. Some of the most prominent ones are as follows:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Food Technology
• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Data Science
• Civil Engineering

There are around 2,000 Private Engineering colleges in India in the year 2022 that offer a full-time, part-time, distance-learning and online mode of study. These colleges provide degree courses. Out of these, the top 20 Private Engineering colleges in India ranked by NIRF offer degree courses in a full-time mode of study. Some colleges offer dual degree specialisations and integrated (5-year duration) programmes. IIT Bangalore provides an integrated programme titled Integrated BTech + MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. 

Below are the listed universities that offer dual specialisation in Computer Science and Engineering:

• Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
• SSNCE, Chennai
• IIIT Hyderabad
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
• TCE Madurai
• SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur
• VIT University, Vellore
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
• IIT Guwahati
• SOA University, Bhubaneswar
• Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Hyderabad
• Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
• Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
• BITS Pilani

Private Engineering Courses Admission Eligibility Criteria

It is possible to pursue private engineering courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels. Depending on the course and branch selected by the candidate, eligibility criteria differ. The following is a broad list of eligibility criteria for UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD Engineering programs:

Eligibility

BE/BTech: Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects. They must have also secured a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate score

BTech Lateral Entry: Candidates must have passed a three-year Diploma granted by the Board of Technical Examination of a State Government, with a minimum 45 per cent aggregate or equivalent

ME/MTech: Candidates who have completed their BE/BTech degree with a valid score in GATE are eligible for ME/MTech degree course

Diploma: Aspirants must have passed Class 10/equivalent examination, with at least 35 per cent in Science and Maths subjects

PhD: Aspirants must have secured a minimum of 55 per cent aggregate or 5.5 CPI in BTech/MTech or equivalent degree in relevant streams

Here is the following list of the top 10 Private Engineering colleges in 2022 in India ranked by NIRF:

Name of the College	NIRF'20 Ranking
VIT University, Vellore	15
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	20
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala	29
BITS Pilani	30
Amity University, Noida	32
SOA University, Bhubaneswar	34
SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur	37
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi	38
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	41
KIIT, Bhubaneswar	42

Following is a list of top 10 Private Engineering colleges in India ranked by India Today:

College	India Today'20 Ranking
BITS Pilani	1
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi	2
VIT University, Vellore	3
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal	4
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala	5
BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore	6
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore	7
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai	8
PSG College of Technology (PSGCT), Coimbatore	9
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai	10

Here is the list of some of the top Private Engineering colleges in India:

Private College	Course Fee (in Rs lakh)
VIT University, Vellore	7
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	-
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala	17
BITS Pilani	16
Amity University, Noida	9

Scope of Private Engineering

Students in the Engineering industry have access to a wide variety of job opportunities and specializations with private engineering. Engineers are responsible for ensuring a strong national security and ensuring public safety, as well as maintaining the nation's international competitiveness. Advanced technologies are at the forefront of their work. There are numerous opportunities for Engineering students in both public and private sectors due to the growing demand for Engineers around the world. Below are Some of the job profiles, which are offered to Engineering professionals are tabulated :

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Computer Science & Engineering

Professor	Computer Programmer
Engineering Support Specialist	R&D Applications Engineer

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Information Technology

Officer	Lecturer
Database Manager	Web Developer

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Industrial Engineering

Ergonomist	Process Engineer
Quality Engineer	Industrial Manager

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Software Engineering

Software Engineer	Software Testing Engineer
Software Quality Engineer	Multimedia Display Software Engineer

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer	Mechanical Engineer
Design Engineer	Researcher

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics Technician	Field Technician
Test Technician	Firstline Technician

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Computer Science

Computer Engineer	Computer Network Engineer
Software Engineer	Researcher

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineer	Aerospace Designer Checker
Design Engineer	Manufacturing Engineer

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Electronics Engineering

Electronics Engineer	Electrical Manager
Professor	Maintenance Engineer

Career Opportunity after BTech/MTech in Architecture Engineering

Construction Estimator	Building Inspector
Construction Project Manager	Construction Project Manager

Graduates from below top 12 Private Engineering colleges in India can bag a median salary of Rs 1-10 LPA :

• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
• SOA University, Bhubaneswar
• SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur
• Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Kalasalingam University), Virudhunagar
• Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE Madurai)
• SSN College of Engineering (SSNCE), Chennai
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore
• Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati
• Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
• Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
• Graduates from below top 2 Private Engineering colleges in India can bag a median salary of Rs 10-20 LPA:
• BITS Pilani
• International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT Hyderabad)

Refer to the infographic below to get a detailed overview of the median salary for Private Engineering colleges in India:

Top Recruiters for Private Engineering Students

The Private Engineering graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of few top companies that recruit Private Engineering students along with their placement ratings:

Colleges	Placement Ratings (Based on Reviews)	Top Recruiters
BITS Pilani	4.4	Accenture, Adobe, Amazon, Axis Bank, BAJAJ Allianz, Capgemini, CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants, Cisco Systems, Cyient, Dell
KIIT, Bhubaneswar	4.3	Amazon.com, Barclays Bank, Bharat Biotech, Bosch Ltd, Dabur, DCB Bank, Deloitte, Evolva, Intel, ITC, Microsoft, Nestle, Nucleome, Saint Gobain, Samsung, SAP, Shapoorji Pallonji, SRL Diagnostics, Tata Power, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Vodafone, Voltas, Wipro, XL Dynamics
VIT University, Vellore	4.2	Cisco Systems, Google, HP, IBM, Infosys, Intel, KPMG, Philips India, Samsung, Wipro
SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur	4.2	Accenture, Alcatel, Ashok Leyland, Biocon, Capgemini, Cognizant, Escorts, ICICI, IGATE, Infosys, Jet Airways, Johnson Johnson, L&T Infotech, Mahindra and Mahindra, Ramco Systems, Ranbaxy, Sanmar, TATA Consultancy Services, TATA ELXSI, Wipro
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore	4.0	Goldman Sachs, Games Kraft, JP Morgan, Paytm, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Deloitte

FAQs

Q. Which are the top 10 Private Engineering Colleges in terms of Placements?

Ans. Tier 1 Private colleges are colleges without any reservation of any kind, good quality placements offered and students absorbed in top product companies and universities for ms.

• BITS PILANI
• IIIT Hyderabad - average package 26 LPA but due to low headcount, high average placements are expected.
• IIIT Bangalore - average package 17 LPA again college with low headcount.
• LNMIIT Jaipur - average package is 12 LPA but growing every year.

Tier 2 private colleges are colleges with management quota but a good brand value

• Thapar - average package hovers around 7 LPA
• Manipal - average

Q. How Affordable is Studying Private Engineering Courses in India?

It can be estimated that pursuing Private Engineering Courses in India from top-rated colleges is expensive. Around 67% of top Engineering colleges in India have a course/annual fee that ranges from Rs 1-10 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• SSNCE, Chennai
• IIIT Hyderabad
• IIIT Bangalore
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
• TCE Madurai
• Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Kalasalingam University), Virudhunagar
• SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur
• VIT University, Vellore
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
• Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT Guwahati)
• Amity University, Noida
• SOA, Bhubaneswar

Approximately 28% of Private Engineering colleges fee structure that ranges from Rs 10-20 lakh. Some of these colleges are:

• Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Hyderabad
• Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
• Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
• BITS Pilani
• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala