List of Tier 1 Engineering Colleges in India

List of Tier 1 Engineering Colleges in India: These institutions are also referred to as the Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India and as an Engineer itself, it is a dream for a student to study from the Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India. Because it does help a student in developing character with tons of exposure but these Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India help us by providing some of the best Placement Opportunities available in the marketplace and also helps our country to flourish as new companies come in and provide placement.

So, if you're looking for the Top Private Engineering Colleges in India 2023 then the Candidates looking forward to taking admission to colleges other than IITs/NITs can check below along with their NIRF ranking, fee, and selection criteria.

Generally, these Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India offer many programmes including B tech which is a 4-year course followed by M.tech a 2-year course (But mainly the courses you can opt for totally depends on you, so choose wisely!), top tier 1 engineering colleges in India provide quality education, excellent campus placements, and faculty.

The list of Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India tells you which college suits the best to pursue further higher education that offers holistic education and skills, placement details, etc.

Also understand that it is a tough task to reach these Top List of Tier 1 Engineering Colleges in India, because Engineering exams like JEE, is a tough cookie to crack, but that's another topic to talk about. Check the List of Top Tier 1 Engineering Colleges in India

Given table highlights information related to the top private engineering colleges in India 2023 as per the NIRF ranking along with their fee, ranking, and admission criteria:

Name of the College	NIRF Ranking 2023	NIRF Ranking 2022	B Tech Fees in Private Colleges	Admission Criteria
Vellore Institute of Technology	11	12	Rs. 1,73,000 (per annum)	VITEEE
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	19	19	Rs.1,25,000 – Rs. 3,25,000 (per annum)	AEEE
Thapar University	20	28	Rs. 4,40,000 (per annum)	JEE Main
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani	25	29	Rs. 4,84,000 to 19,94,000 (per annum)	BITSAT
Amity University, Noida	31	42	Rs. 7,48,000 to Rs.19,36,000 (total fee)	Amity JEE
Siksha `O` Anusandhan, Odisha	27	30	Rs. 5,10,000 to Rs.10,20,000  (total fee)	JEE Main
SRM University, Chennai	28	36	Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs.18,00,000  (total fee)	SRMJEE
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy	34	24 under the 'University' category	Rs. 1,55000 (per annum)	JEE Main
KIIT University	39	20	Rs. 14,91,000 for regular BTech to Rs.11,37,000 for lateral entry (total fee)	KITEE
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering	45	48	Rs. 50,000 (per annum)	Merit Based
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra	53	29	Rs. 12,96,000 (total fee)	JEE Main
Manipal Institute of Technology	61	55	Rs. 14,51,000 (total fee)	MU-OET
PSG College of Technology	63	57	Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs.2,50,000  (total fee)	TNEA
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	66	54	Rs. 2,45,000 to Rs.5,10,000  (total fee)	SAEEE
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education	36	39	Rs. 4,00,000 to Rs.5,00,000  (total fee)	KUEE
Chandigarh University	38	45	Rs. 3,92,000 to Rs. 57,98,000 (total fee)	JEE Main
M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology	78	67	Rs. 2,59,000 to Rs. 8,88,000 (total fee)	KCET
Lovely Professional University	50	51	Rs. 4,20,000 to Rs.15,20,000 (total fee)	LPUNEST
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University	-	106	Rs. 2,53,000 (per annum)	JEE Main
RV College of Engineering	96	89	Rs. 11,50,000 (total fee)	JEE Main

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Top Engineering Colleges in India Except IIT

Below is the list of Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India except for IITS with NIRF rankings and NIRF score.

NIRF Ranking 2023	Engineering Colleges Except for IIT	NIRF Score
10	Jadavpur University, Kolkata	67.04
11	Vellore Institute of Technology	66.59
12	National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	65.26
13	Anna University	65.06
16	National Institute of Technology Rourkela	62.79
19	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	61.54
20	Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university)	61.24
21	National Institute of Technology Warangal	61.13
23	National Institute of Technology Calicut	60.28
24	Institute of Chemical Technology	59.70

List of Tier 1 Engineering Colleges in India (BTech) 

Well, it's not so surprising that there are more than 5000 Engineering Colleges in India, of which B Tech Computer Science is one of the most chosen courses in India. 

IITs in India are known to be the best yet some of the tough options to choose as they provide the best BTech courses with exceptional placements between INR 15 Lakhs to INR 2 Crore packages but the entrance exam is tough to crack. 

Below is the list of top Tier 1 Engineering Colleges In India (BTech) with Seats Intake.

S.no.	College Name	BTech Seats Intake
1	IIT Madras	1078+
2	IIT Delhi	1209+
3	IIT Mumbai	1331+
4	IIT Kharagpur	2639+
5	IIT Kanpur	929+
6	IIT Roorkee	1179+
7	Anna University, Chennai	300+
8	NIT Trichy	981+
9	IIT BHU Varanasi	1563+
10	Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai	275+
11	ISM Dhanbad	1272+
12	VIT Vellore	5100+
13	IIEST Shibpur	740+
14	Thapar Patiala	2928+
15	NIT Warangal	929+
16	Jamia Millia Islamia	700+
17	BIT Mesra, Ranchi	1016+
18	Delhi Technological University (DTU)	2696+
19	Amity University, Noida	420+

Which Private Engineering College has the Highest Package?

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

• Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati.
• Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal.
• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala.
• Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi.

Which Private College is Best for BTech with Low Fees?

Total Course Fee

• Visveswaraya Institute Of Engineering Technology – [VIET], Kottayam.
• Christ College of Engineering and Technology, Pondicherry.
• JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida.
• Institute of Information, Technology, and Management, Gurgaon.
• Kaziranga University, Assam.
• NIMS University, Jaipur.

Private Engineering Courses Admission Eligibility Criteria

Private Engineering courses can be pursued at UG, PG, Diploma and PhD levels. The eligibility criteria differ as per the course and branch selected by the candidate. However, mentioned below is a broad eligibility criterion for UG, PG, Diploma and PhD Engineering courses for the reference of candidates:

• 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 percent 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

Apart from merit-based admission, many top-ranked Private Engineering colleges in India also accept scores of national- and state-level entrance exams, including JEE Main, KCET, TS EAMCET, TNEA, MHT CET, JEE Advanced, WBJEE, etc.

Scope of Private Engineering

Private Engineering offers tremendous job opportunities and majors for students in the engineering industry. With the growing demand for engineers around the world, engineering students can obtain excellent opportunities in the public and private sectors. Some of the job profiles offered to engineering professionals are tabulated below:

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
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	Process Development Technologist
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	Technical Architect