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Tasbiya KhanSenior Executive

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Ranking, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Placements

There are about 170+ top Private Engineering colleges in India. JEE Main, TNEA, KCET, etc. are some of the widely accepted entrance exams in top private Engineering colleges in India. Some of the best private Engineering colleges in India include VIT University (Vellore), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Patiala), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Amity University (Noida), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University (Bhubaneswar), SASTRA (Deemed to be University) (Thanjavur), Birla Institute of Technology (Ranchi), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, etc.

  • According to the NIRF ranking 2024, VIT Vellore emerged as the top private Engineering college in India, followed by SRM IST and BITS Pilani, among others.
  • JEE Main is the most widely accepted entrance exam for admission to top private engineering colleges in India.
  • RMK Engineering has the lowest total tuition fee, at INR 1 lakh.
  • Thapar University offered the highest placement package of INR 10 LPA.

LATEST UPDATE:

  • COMEDK exam date 2025 announced. As per the schedule, COMEDK UGET 2025 exam will be conducted on May 10
  • The KCET 2025 exam dates have been announced for BE/BTech courses. As per the schedule, the KCET 2025 exam will be held on Apr 18 & 19, 2025
  • The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025. 
  • MHT CET 2025 exam for admission to BE/BTech and Integrated BTech courses will be held from Apr 19 to Apr 27, 2025 (except Apr 24, 2025). The MHT CET 2025 registration is expected to begin in Jan 2025.
  • JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration has closed for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be held from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2025.
  • The SRMJEEE 2025 application window is open for the BTech course, and the last date to apply for Phase 1 is Apr 16, 2025, tentatively. The SRMJEEE 2025 phase 1 exam date will be held tentatively from Apr 22 to Apr 27, 2025.
  • JEE Advanced 2025 website launched. Syllabus and eligibility released. JEE Advanced attempt limit increased from two to three.
  • VITEEE 2025 application form is released and the last date to apply is 31st March, 2025. VITEEE exam date is from April 21 to 27, 2025.

Table of Contents

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Highlights 2025

An Engineering course is a structured educational programme that focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become engineers. Engineering is a broad field that encompasses various branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, and Aerospace Engineering, among others.

The table below shows the key highlights of the top private Engineering colleges in India:

Particulars

Parameters/Statistics

No. of Colleges

170+

Annual Fees

INR < 1 lakh: 1 college

INR 1-2 lakh: 8 colleges

INR 2-3 lakh: 52 colleges

INR 3-5 lakh: 31 colleges

> INR 5 lakh: 78 colleges

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

VIT University (Vellore), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Patiala), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Amity University (Noida), etc.

Top Specialisations

Computer Science Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

TNEA, KCETCOMEDK UGETJEE Main, etc.

DisclaimerThis information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Predict your chances here: Engineering Cutoff 2024 Predictor

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India with NIRF Ranking 2024

NIRF 2024 Rankings have been released: National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances. Among the top 10 private engineering colleges in India. Following is a list of some of the best private engineering colleges in India ranked by NIRF over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

Top Colleges

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

VIT Vellore Ranking

12

11

11

SRM IST Ranking

24

28

13

BITS Pilani Ranking

29

25

20

Amrita School of Engineering Ranking

19

19

23

SOA Ranking

27

27

26

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Ranking

28

20

29

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

READ MORE: Career after BTech

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Admissions 2025

The eligibility criteria for the private BTech courses may differ from college to college. However, the basic eligibility criteria for BTech are as follows:

  • Candidates must have earned a passing grade in PhysicsChemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 exam with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised board. 
  • For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main, TNEA, KCET, and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results.

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Exam Schedule 2025

The most popular entrance exams accepted by top private Engineering colleges in India are mentioned below:

  • JEE Main: The Joint Entrance Examination (Main), popularly called JEE Main, is the exam conducted for admission to BTechBArch and BPlan courses at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments. The JEE Main exam is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, conducted for admission to IITs. JEE Entrance exam consists of three papers, Paper 1 for admission to the BE/BTech course, Paper 2A for BArch admission, and Paper 2B for BPlan course admission. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the JEE Main exam as a Computer Based Test in various cities in India and abroad. NTA official website JEE 2024 is jeemain.nta.ac.in.
  • TNEA: TNEA stands for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu conducts TNEA every year. It is an online counselling window. All Indian National candidates who wish to be admitted to Government and Government Aided Engineering Colleges, University Departments and Constituent Colleges of Anna University, Annamalai University and for the seats surrendered by Self–Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu have to apply for TNEA counseling.

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of exams in best Private Engineering colleges in India:

Exams Date Schedule
TS EAMCET 2025 Exam

TENTATIVE

TS EAMCET Schedule

JEE Main 2025 Exam

Session 1: 22 Jan '25 - 31 Jan '25

Session 2: 1 Apr '25 - 8 Apr '25

JEE Main Schedule

COMEDK UGET 2025 Exam

10 May '25

COMEDK UGET Schedule
JEE Advanced 2025 Exam 18 May '25 JEE Advanced Schedule

KCET 2025 Exam

18 Apr '25 - 19 Apr '25 KCET Schedule

What are the popular entrance exams accepted by the top Private Engineering Colleges in India?

The most popular exams accepted by top Private Engineering colleges in India for CSE are JEE Main, TNEA, KCET, COMEDK UGET, MHT CET, etc. The below table shows exams accepted by number of colleges along with their cutoff predictor:

Exams

No. of Colleges

Cutoff 2024 Predictor

JEE Main

65

JEE Main 2024 Predictor

TNEA

42

TNEA 2024 Predictor

KCET

18

KCET 2024 Predictor

COMEDK UGET

13

COMEDK UGET 2024 Predictor

Read more about JEE Main:

Top Private Engineering Colleges Accepting JEE Main in India

The table below shows the top private BTech colleges in India that accept JEE Main score along with their total tuition fees:

Top Colleges Total Tuition Fee
Thapar University INR 13 lakh
SOA University INR 11 lakh
SASTRA INR 50,000
LPU INR 11 lakh
IIIT Hyderabad INR 16 lakh

Read more about NCERT solutions:

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Fees, Admission, Seat Intake, Eligibility, Entrance Exams

There are over 100 Top Private Engineering colleges in India. The below table shows a list of private colleges with their annual fees/ BTech and MTech seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

Entrance Exams/Eligibility

VIT Vellore Admission

INR 8 lakh

BTech Seats: 6,180

MTech Seats: 720

Entrance Exams: VITEEE, TNEA

Class 12 with 65% aggregate

Amrita School of Engineering Admission

INR 3 lakh

BTech Seats: 1,980

MTech Seats: 444

Entrance Exams: JEE Main, TNEA

Class 12 with 45% aggregate

SRM IST Admission

INR 18 lakh

BTech Seats: 5,355

MTech Seats: 1,440

Entrance Exams: JEE Main, SRMJEEE, TANCET

Class 12 with 60% aggregate

Amity University, Noida Admission

INR 11 lakh

BTech Seats: 540

Entrance Exams: CUET

Class 12 with 60% aggregate

SOA Admission

INR 11 lakh

BTech Seats: 3,180

MTech Seats: 108

Entrance Exams: JEE Main, SAAT

Class 12 with 60% aggregate

Thapar University Admission

INR 13 lakh

BTech Seats: 3,458

MTech Seats: 217

Entrance Exams: JEE Main

Class 12 with 60% aggregate

BITS Pilani Admission

INR 21 lakh

BTech Seats: 1,352

MTech Seats: 550

Entrance Exams: BITSAT, TS EAMCET

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

READ MORE: BTech Admission 2024

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Delhi NCR

Listed below are the top private Engineering colleges in Delhi NCR along with their NIRF ranking (2024) and total tuition fee:

College Names NIRF Ranking (2024) Total Tuition Fee
Amity University Noida 30 INR 10 lakh
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies 101-150 INR 7 lakh
The North Cap University 101-150 INR 12 lakh

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Listed below are the top private Engineering colleges in Uttar Pradesh along with their NIRF ranking (2024) and total tuition fee:

College Name NIRF Ranking (2024) Total Tuition Fee
Amity University Noida 30 INR 10 lakh
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology 101-150 INR 6 lakh
Galgotias University 101-150 INR 6 lakh
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology 101-150 INR 11 lakh

Top Private Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra

Listed below are the top private Engineering colleges in Maharashtra along with their NIRF ranking (2024) and total tuition fee:

College Name NIRF Ranking (2024) Total Tuition Fee
MIT WPU 101-150 INR 14 lakh
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management 151-200 INR 6 lakh
Army Institute of Technology 151-200 INR 7 lakh
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology 151-200 INR 7 lakh

Read more about Private Engineering colleges in other locations:

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Fees vs Salary

The students can check the ROI to know how beneficial a particular course is for them. ROI tells students the benefit of pursuing a course in terms of the return they will get. In the case of popular courses, choosing a college or university based on the ROI factor can be great. This is helpful when it becomes tough to select between two or more colleges.

Among the top 10 private engineering colleges in India. The best Private Engineering colleges in India with the average annual fee and average salary package are tabulated below:

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Average Salary Package

VIT Vellore BTech

INR 8 lakh

INR 8 LPA

Amrita School of Engineering BTech

INR 3 lakh

INR 9 LPA

SRM IST BTech

INR 18 lakh

INR 5 LPA

SOA University BTech

INR 11 lakh

INR 5 LPA

Thapar University BTech

INR 13 lakh

INR 10 LPA

DisclaimerThe above statistics are based on the latest available data.

READ MORE: BTech Courses

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Courses and Fees

The table below shows the private Engineering colleges in India along with their various courses offered and its total tuition fees:

College Names Courses Offered Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore BTech in CSE, BTech in Biotechnology, BTech in Mechanical Engineering, etc. INR 8 lakh
Thapar University BE in Computer Engineering, BE in CSE, BTech in Biotechnology, etc. INR 13 lakh
BITS Pilani BE in Computer Science, BE in Mechanical Engineering, BE in Chemical Engineering, etc. INR 20 lakh
Amity University Noida BTech in CSE, BTech in Biotechnology, BTech in Aerospace Engineering, etc. INR 10 lakh

DisclaimerThe above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Highest Salary Offered by Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

BTech graduates from any domain are in high demand. Below is the list of top Private Engineering colleges in India and a few top companies that recruit BTech graduates along with their average placement packages:

College NameS

Average Placement Package

Top Recruiters

VIT Vellore Placements

INR 8 LPA

Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, Shell, Robert Bosch, Infosys, etc.

SOA Placements

INR 5 LPA

Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, etc.

Thapar University Placements

INR 10 LPA

Amazon, Apple, DE Shaw, Arcesium, Media.net, etc.

Amrita School of Engineering Placements

INR 9 LPA

Amazon, Microsoft, Google, CTS, Cognizant, TCS, etc

SRM IST Placements

INR 5 LPA

TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Low-cost Private Engineering Colleges in India

It is estimated that studying in top Private Engineering colleges in India is slightly expensive. As most of the colleges have their annual fee ranging > INR 5 lakh and some of them are VIT Vellore, SRM IST, Amity University, Noida, SOA, and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. The table below shows the top low-cost private Engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

Low-cost Private Engineering Colleges Total Tuition Fee
SASTRA INR 50,000
RVR and JC College of Engineering INR 88,000
R.V. College of Engineering INR 1.28 lakh
GLA University INR 1.98 lakh
R.M.K. Engineering College INR 1.35 lakh

READ MORE: BTech Courses

Specialisations Offered by Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

Top Private Engineering colleges in India offer diversified specialisations such as Computer Science Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and so on. The most popular ones are Computer Science Engineering and l Aeronautical Engineering followed by Electronics & Communication Engineering. The below table shows specialisations offered by several colleges:

Top Specialisations

No. of Colleges

Computer Science Engineering

130

Aeronautical Engineering

10

Mechanical Engineering 7
Electronics & Communication Engineering 6
Aerospace Engineering

3

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Scholarship 2025

Listed below are the scholarship details of the top private Engineering colleges in India:

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India: Comparison

Listed below is the comparison of top private Engineering colleges in India:

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

11
NIRF ' 24
VIT Vellore
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(1902)
Fees: 7.80 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
1
Outlook ' 24
13
NIRF ' 24
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(2127)
Fees: 18.00 Lakh
Salary : 6.10 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
1
Times ' 23
3
Outlook ' 24
20
NIRF ' 24
BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
4.4

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(630)
Fees: 20.76 Lakh
1
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
2
Outlook ' 24
23
NIRF ' 24
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(262)
Fees: 3.46 Lakh
Salary : 9.20 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
26
NIRF ' 24
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(489)
Fees: 11.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
2
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
29
NIRF ' 24
Thapar University
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(916)
Fees: 12.92 Lakh
Salary : 11.89 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
30
NIRF ' 24
Amity University, Noida
4.0

Placements

3.6

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(1781)
Fees: 10.80 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
32
NIRF ' 24
Chandigarh University (CU)
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(4490)
Fees: 11.68 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
14
Outlook ' 24
35
NIRF ' 24
KL (Deemed to be University)
4.1

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(322)
Fees: 7.20 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
36
NIRF ' 24
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
3.9

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(430)
Fees: 4.00 Lakh
Salary : 6.75 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
153
Outlook ' 24
37
NIRF ' 24
KIIT School of Civil Engineering, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
4.2

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(97)
Fees: 3.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
38
NIRF ' 24
SASTRA (Deemed to be University)
4.2

Placements

4.3

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(649)
Fees: 50,000
Salary : 7.60 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
42
NIRF ' 24
School of Health Sciences and Technology, UPES
4.3

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(16)
Fees: 16.87 Lakh
Salary : 6.50 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
46
NIRF ' 24
SSN College of Engineering
4.5

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.7

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.5

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(152)
Fees: 2.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
47
NIRF ' 24
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
4.3

Placements

4.8

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(94)
Fees: 16.00 Lakh
2
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
48
NIRF ' 24
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
3.9

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.7

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(639)
Fees: 13.35 Lakh
Salary : 10.58 Lakh
3
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
4
Outlook ' 24
50
NIRF ' 24
LPU - Lovely Professional University
4.2

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(4317)
Fees: 11.20 Lakh
Salary : 7.07 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
52
NIRF ' 24
Graphic Era Deemed to be University
4.1

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(699)
Fees: 14.80 Lakh
Salary : 7.25 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
25
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
53
NIRF ' 24
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee
4.0

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(15)
Fees: 9.00 Lakh
Salary : 4.48 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
56
NIRF ' 24
Manipal School for Information Science, Manipal, MAHE
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(45)
Fees: 3.46 Lakh
Salary : 11.75 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
64
NIRF ' 24
Manipal University, Jaipur
4.1

Placements

3.5

Infrastructure

4.7

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(601)
Fees: 16.40 Lakh
Salary : 8.00 Lakh
24
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
17
Outlook ' 24
66
NIRF ' 24
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
3.9

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

3.8

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(779)
14
India Today ' 24
3
Times ' 23
8
Outlook ' 24
67
NIRF ' 24
PSGCT Coimbatore
4.4

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(219)
Fees: 2.00 Lakh
Salary : 7.00 Lakh
10
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
74
NIRF ' 24
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore
4.6

Placements

4.8

Infrastructure

4.7

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.8

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(20)
Fees: 26.32 Lakh
Salary : 27.30 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
Not Ranked
Outlook ' 24
75
NIRF ' 24
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
4.2

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(420)
Fees: 10.46 Lakh
Salary : 8.00 Lakh
5
India Today ' 24
Not Ranked
Times ' 23
6
Outlook ' 24
78
NIRF ' 24
Banasthali Vidyapith
4.2

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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SKCET - Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Salary : 6.00 Lakh
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Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology
4.0

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
4.1

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Fees: 11.20 Lakh
Salary : 4.00 Lakh
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Shoolini University
4.3

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Salary : 4.00 Lakh
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Christ - Kengeri Campus
4.0

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Salary : 5.16 Lakh
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Chitkara University, Chandigarh
4.4

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management, Jain Deemed-to-be University
3.6

Placements

2.9

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

3.7

Value for Money

3.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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C. V. Raman Global University
4.0

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Fees: 9.00 Lakh
Salary : 5.20 Lakh
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SR University
4.0

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.8

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Salary : 4.02 Lakh
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R.V. College of Engineering
4.2

Placements

4.5

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Fees: 1.28 Lakh
Salary : 10.00 Lakh
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Siddaganga Institute of Technology
4.0

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Salary : 8.00 Lakh
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Amity University, Kolkata
4.0

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Fees: 9.84 Lakh
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Amity University, Gurugram
4.3

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
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Salary : 3.60 Lakh
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Amity University, Jaipur
4.0

Placements

3.6

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

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Top Private Engineering Colleges in India FAQs

Q: How many private top Engineering colleges are there in India?

A: There are about 170+ top Private Engineering colleges in India. JEE Main, TNEA, KCET, etc. are some of the widely accepted entrance exams in top private Engineering colleges in India. Some of the best private Engineering colleges in India include VIT University (Vellore), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Patiala), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani), Amity University (Noida), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University (Bhubaneswar), SASTRA (Deemed to be University) (Thanjavur), Birla Institute of Technology (Ranchi), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, etc.

Q: Which is the No 1 private Engineering college are there in India?

A: VIT Vellore emerged to be as the No. 1 Private Engineering college in India followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the other colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

Top Colleges

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

VIT Vellore Ranking

12

11

11

SRM IST Ranking

24

28

13

BITS Pilani Ranking

29

25

20

Amrita School of Engineering Ranking

19

19

23

SOA Ranking

27

27

26

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Ranking

28

20

29

Q: What are the top private engineering colleges in India accepting the JEE Main score?

A: The table below shows the JEE Main accepting top private Engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

College Name Total Tuition Fee
Thapar University INR 15 lakh
SOA University INR 11 lakh
SASTRA INR 6 lakh
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra INR 20 lakh

Q. What is the eligibility for taking admissions in Top Ranked Private Colleges in India?

A. The eligibility criteria for the private BTech courses may differ from college to college. However, the basic eligibility criteria for BTech are as follows:

  • Candidates must have earned a passing grade in PhysicsChemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 exam with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised board. 
  • For admissions, candidates must take standard entrance exams like JEE Main, TNEA, KCET, and other university-specific entrance exams in addition to their Class 12 results.

Q: What type of questions are asked in JEE Main?

A: The JEE Main question paper will have questions from Physics Chemistry and Mathematics as per the prescribed syllabus. Each Subject will have two sections. Section A will be of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Section B will contain Questions whose answers are to be filled in as a numerical value. In Section B, candidates have to attempt any 05 (five) questions out of 10. There will be negative marking for both Section A and Section B. For each question in Section B.A. Candidate has to enter the correct integer value of the answer using the mouse and the on-screen virtual numeric keypad in the place designated to enter the answer. For Section B, the answer should be rounded off to the nearest integer.

Q. Which are the different specialisations offered by Top Ranked Private Engineering Colleges in India?

A: Computer Science Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and other specializations are available at top private engineering colleges in India. Computer Science Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering are the most popular, followed by Electronics and Communication Engineering. The following table lists the specializations offered by various colleges:

Top Specialisations

No. of Colleges

Computer Science Engineering

130

Aeronautical Engineering

10

Mechanical Engineering 7
Electronics & Communication Engineering 6
Aerospace Engineering

3

Q: Which are some of the best private engineering colleges in India for CSE?

A: The table below shows the Computer Science private Engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

College Name Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore INR 8 lakh
Thapar University INR 15 lakh
BITS Pilani INR 20 lakh
SOA University INR 11 lakh
SASTRA INR 6 lakh

Q. Which private Engineering college is best for placements?

A. The Top Private Engineering colleges in India based on placements with their annual average placement package and top recruiters are:

College Name

Placement Package

Top Recruiters

VIT Placements

INR 8 LPA

Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, Shell, Robert Bosch, Infosys, Wipro, CTS, etc.

SOA Placements

INR 5 LPA

Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, TCS, Infosys, etc.

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Placements

INR 10 LPA

Amazon, Apple, DE Shaw, Arcesium, Media.net, Paytm, Rapid, Oyo, etc.

Amrita School of Engineering Placements

INR 9 LPA

Amazon, Microsoft, Google, CTS, Cognizant, TCS, etc

SRM IST Placements

INR 5 LPA

TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, and Capgemini, etc.

Amity University, Noida Placements

INR 6 LPA

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, Intel, Cisco, Dell, etc.

Q. Which are the most popular exams accepted by Top Ranked Private Engineering colleges in India?

A. The most popular exams accepted by top Private Engineering colleges in India along with their number of colleges and cut off predictor are:

Exams

No. of Colleges

Cutoff Predictor

JEE Main

38

JEE Main 2024 Predictor

TNEA

21

TNEA 2024 Predictor

KCET

14

KCET 2024 Predictor

COMEDK UGET

9

COMEDK UGET 2024 Predictor

Q: Which is the best private engineering institute in India?

A: Listed below are the top Engineering colleges in India private along with their total tuition fee:

College Names Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore INR 8 lakh
Thapar University INR 13 lakh
BITS Pilani INR 20 lakh
Amity University Noida INR 10 lakh

Q: Which is the cheapest and best private engineering college in India?

A: Listed below are the private top Engineering colleges in India having fees of INR < 1 lakh along with their total tuition fee::

Low-cost Private Engineering Colleges Total Tuition Fee
SASTRA INR 50,000
RVR and JC College of Engineering INR 88,000

Q: Can I join BTech without JEE?

A: Yes, it is possible to join a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme without appearing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) in India. Many engineering colleges and universities have their own entrance exams or admission criteria for BTech programs. Some private colleges may also offer direct admission based on academic performance in qualifying exams.

The table below shows the top private Engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

College Name Total Tuition Fee
Thapar University INR 15 lakh
SOA University INR 11 lakh
SASTRA INR 6 lakh
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra INR 20 lakh

Q: What are some of the costliest private Engineering colleges in India?

A: The table below shows some of the costliest private Engineering colleges in India having fees of INR > 5 lakh:

College Name Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore INR 8 lakh
Thapar University INR 15 lakh
BITS Pilani INR 20 lakh
SOA University INR 11 lakh
SASTRA INR 6 lakh

Q: What are the affordable private engineering colleges in India?

A: It is estimated that studying in top Private Engineering colleges in India is slightly expensive. As most of the colleges have their annual fee ranging > INR 5 lakh and some of them are VIT Vellore, SRM IST, Amity University, Noida, SOA, and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. The table below shows the top low-cost private Engineering colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

Low-cost Private Engineering Colleges Total Tuition Fee
SASTRA INR 50,000
RVR and JC College of Engineering INR 88,000
R.V. College of Engineering INR 1.28 lakh
GLA University INR 1.98 lakh
R.M.K. Engineering College INR 1.35 lakh

Q: Can engineering courses be done via distance mode?

A: No, the recent UGC and AICTE guidelines have made it mandatory for institutes to refrain from offering courses in engineering in distance mode. These courses consist of practical applications, therefore need hands-on training. Even if some institutes offer engineering courses in distance education mode, still most institutes offer engineering programs in regular mode due to the course structure and lab works students need to do. 

Q: How much time is required to prepare for JEE Mains?

A: The time required to prepare for JEE Mains depends on several factors, such as your current knowledge level, the amount of time you can dedicate to studying, and your desired level of excellence. However, here are some general guidelines:

  1. Ideally, you should start preparing for JEE Mains at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you ample time to cover the entire syllabus, practice mock tests, and analyze your performance.
  2. If you have already started preparing, it's essential to make a time table and stick to it. Allocate at least 6-8 hours daily for studying, and ensure that you take regular breaks to avoid burnout.
  3. It's important to note that the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on your current knowledge level. If you have a strong foundation in the subjects, you may require less time, whereas if you need to build your fundamentals, you may need more time.
  4. Additionally, it's important to remember that studying smartly is more crucial than studying for a long time. Focus on understanding the concepts, practicing challenging problems, and analyzing your performance regularly.

In conclusion, the amount of time required to prepare for JEE Mains can vary depending on several factors. However, ideally, you should start preparing at least 6-8 months before the exam date, and make a study plan that suits your needs and schedule. Remember to study smartly, practice regularly, and analyze your performance to achieve your desired score.

Q: What are the various courses offered by the top private Engineering colleges in India?

A: The table below shows the private Engineering colleges in India along with their various courses offered and its total tuition fees:

College Names Courses Offered Total Tuition Fee
VIT Vellore BTech in CSEBTech in BiotechnologyBTech in Mechanical Engineering, etc. INR 8 lakh
Thapar University BE in Computer EngineeringBE in CSEBTech in Biotechnology, etc. INR 13 lakh
BITS Pilani BE in Computer ScienceBE in Mechanical EngineeringBE in Chemical Engineering, etc. INR 20 lakh
Amity University Noida BTech in CSEBTech in BiotechnologyBTech in Aerospace Engineering, etc. INR 10 lakh

Q: How many seats are there in IITs?

A: According to the JoSAA 2024 seat matrix, the total seats in IITs are 17760, while the number of seats in NITs and IIITs is 24229 and 8546, respectively. According to the official data, this year 355 seats are increased in IIT, including 20 in IIT Bhubaneswar, 12 in IIT Bombay, 30 in Kharagpur, 84 in Patna, 30 in Gandhinagar, 10 in Guwahati, 40 in Bhilai, 10 in Tirupati, and 75 in Dharwad. In 2023, the IIT seat count was 17385.

Q: Can I get direct admission in VIT Vellore?

A: Vellore Institute of Technology does not offer direct admission. It is necessary that you go through the course-specific selection rounds. For VIT Vellore course admission, candidates are selected based on their merit in the last qualifying exam or entrance exam. The institute conducts VITEEE for BTech admission, VITMEE for MTech and VITREE for PhD admission. For courses like BCom, BCA, BSc, etc., merit is considered. After completion of the selection rounds, the institute releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat at the institute.

Q: How do private Engineering colleges in India compare to public institutions in terms of quality?

A: Government Engineering colleges in India offer quality education at an affordable cost, strong infrastructure, and a recognized brand name. On the other hand, private Engineering colleges provide specialized courses, industry connections, modern facilities, and a more personalized learning experience in high tuition fees. Government colleges give better placement opportunites in comparison to private colleges.

Q: Is JEE Main enough for BITS Pilani BTech admission?

A: No, BITS Pilani doesn't accept JEE Main scores for admission to the BE course. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani BE admission is based on valid BITSAT scores. Selection is based entirely on the candidate's past academic record, specialisation preference, availability of seats and score in BITSAT. Candidates, who have passed Class 12 in 2022 are only eligible to appear in 2023 and are eligible to apply for the BITS Pilani BE course. Apart from the BITSAT scores, students are also required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements.