Top Govt Engineering Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 7067 Engineering colleges in India. Out of the total, 4740 Engineering colleges are private and 616 Engineering are owned by the government.SRMJEEE, GATE, JEE Main, VITEEE, BITSAT are accepted for admission in Engineering colleges in India. Top 10 Engineering colleges are IIT Madras, IISC Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, Gandhi Engineering College, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Engineering College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	7067
Accepted Entrance Exams	SRMJEEE, GATE, JEE Main, VITEEE, BITSAT
Average Fees	₹ 1.18 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 1139907.0

Engineering Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Tamil Nadu	1002	₹ 108802
Maharashtra	951	₹ 144876
Uttar Pradesh	624	₹ 96640
Andhra Pradesh	519	₹ 76805
Karnataka	506	₹ 183630
Gujarat	387	₹ 88071
Rajasthan	374	₹ 101370
Madhya Pradesh	352	₹ 112834
Haryana	330	₹ 92436
Telangana	273	₹ 113249

Top Govt Engineering Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IISC Bangalore	466	₹ 16411
IIT Bombay	2263	₹ 289587
IIT Delhi	2404	₹ 361934
IIT Kanpur	1800	₹ 116412
IIT Kharagpur	-	₹ 202000
IIT Roorkee	-	₹ 113083
IIT Guwahati	952	₹ 352339
Jawaharlal Nehru University	103	-
Banaras Hindu University - Faculty of Science	154	₹ 24762
Banaras Hindu University	98	₹ 56666

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Gandhi Engineering College	942	₹ 116608
Manipal University	180	₹ 282106
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore	-	-
SRM University Chennai	2300	₹ 199693
BITS Pilani	-	₹ 917378
Chandigarh University	12540	₹ 196356
IIT Dhanbad	1719	₹ 144988
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	2784	₹ 633967
LPU	60	₹ 252077
SASTRA University	1557	₹ 264434

Showing 458 Govt Engineering Colleges in India

NFSC

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

96,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
MHT-CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

National Fire Service College specialties

Rank : Asia's Premier Fire Engineering - Only institution offering B.E. Fire Engineering in Asia
Region : Central India Hub Advantage - Strategic location for national reach - Well-connected to major transport networks
Fees : Low Fees - Rs 1.92-2.12 L (Total) for B.E. program - Government-subsidized education
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - 100% placement rate consistently - High average and highest packages
Flagship Courses : B.E. Fire Engineering - Specialized, comprehensive fire science curriculum - Industry-relevant, practical-oriented training
Specialization : Unique Fire Safety Expertise - Focus on fire science, safety, emergency management - Ministry of Home Affairs governed curriculum
Placement Focus : Direct PSU Recruitment - 100% placements in PSUs and private sectors - Direct recruitment without GATE for PSUs
Top Industries : Core Sector Dominance - Oil & Gas (ONGC, GAIL, IOCL, Reliance) - Fire Services (State Fire Services, Mumbai Fire Brigade)
Internship : Industry-Leading Internships - 100% internships in PSUs and private firms - Projects with ONGC, GAIL, IOCL, Reliance
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Safety Collaborations - Partnership with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - Affiliated with RTM Nagpur University
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in ONGC, Rio Tinto, Saudi Aramco - Strong presence in Indian Oil, Delhi Fire Service

Shortlisted by 255+ students

IITBHU Varanasi

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+2 PCI , AICTE

40,000 - 10,63,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+3 GPAT , JEE Main , JEE Advanced

IITBHU Varanasi is a Government Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1932. IITBHU Varanasi offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.E., B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

IISER Mohali

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Government
MHRD

18,000 - 8,00,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
#70 NIRF Ranking
CEED Exams
...+5 IIT JAM , JEE Main , JEE Advanced , GATE , COAP

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research specialties

Rank : Top National Rankings - IISER Pune: #35 Nationally (Research, NIRF 2025) - IISER Bhopal: #78 Nationally (Overall, NIRF 2025)
Region : Proximity to Research Hubs - Located near major academic centers - Access to diverse scientific ecosystems
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - Rs 4-6 L (Total) for BS-MS program
ROI : Excellent Value Proposition - Strong foundation for higher studies - Competitive industry placements
Flagship Courses : Integrated BS-MS Program - Flagship 5-year dual degree - Blends bachelor's and master's studies
Specialization : Interdisciplinary Research Focus - Core sciences, Earth, Computational & Data Sciences - Significant research project component
Placement Focus : Research & Corporate Pathways - High rate of PhD admissions globally - Roles in Tech, Consulting, R&D
Top Industries : Diverse Career Sectors - Research & Academia, IT/Data Science - Government R&D (DRDO, ISRO)
Diversity : National & International Talent - Attracts students from across India - Encourages international PhD applicants
Internship : Extensive Research Internships - Summer projects at top labs - National and international opportunities
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - MoUs with international universities (e.g., Temple, Max Planck) - Student and faculty exchange programs
Alumni : Impactful Global Network - Many pursue PhDs at top global universities - Leaders in science, industry, government

Shortlisted by 208+ students

Popular Engineering colleges near you

Jagannath University Jaipur

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Private

Shortlisted by 244079 students

Apply Now

Jagannath University Bahadurgarh

Bahadurgarh, Haryana

Private UnAided

Shortlisted by 69009 students

Apply Now

Get Better College
Recommendations

Share your college preferences to get
college recommendations.

Explore Now

Shoolini University Solan

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

Private

Shortlisted by 12293 students

Apply Now

LPU

4.4
#49 NIRF

Phagwara, Punjab

Private

Shortlisted by 393578 students

Apply Now

Need Help with College
Admissions?

College Admissions can be tricky.
Get FREE expert help

Get Expert Help

Chandigarh University

4.4
#32 NIRF

Mohali, Punjab

Private

Shortlisted by 279853 students

Apply Now

VVIT

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Private UnAided

Shortlisted by 38502 students

Apply Now

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies

4.1
(10 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Government
NAAC

2,96,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
NEET PG Exams
...+3 RBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , MAT

Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies is a Government Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. . Mohan Lal Sukhadia University - Faculty of Management Studies offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Govt. College Dehri

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Government
Other
...+1 AICTE

DCECE Exams

Govt. College Dehri is a Government Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. Govt. College Dehri offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ students

T.R.R. Govt. Degree College Kandukuru

Kandukuru, Andhra Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

AP POLYCET Exams

T.R.R. Govt. Degree College Kandukuru is a Government Institute located in Kandukuru, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1966. T.R.R. Govt. Degree College Kandukuru offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Government Science College (GSC), Hassan

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hassan, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

76,360 Engineering
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Karnataka 2nd PUC , KCET

Government Science College (GSC), Hassan is a Government Institute located in Hassan, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2007. Government Science College (GSC), Hassan offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 186+ students

Government College Of Education (GCER), Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Government
Government
...+3 NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MAH B.Ed CET Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , JEE Main

Government College Of Education (GCER), Ratnagiri is a Government Institute located in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. Government College Of Education (GCER), Ratnagiri offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

D.C.B. Girls College

Jorhat, Assam
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AHSEC

D.C.B. Girls College is a Government Institute located in Jorhat, Assam. It was established in the year 1955. D.C.B. Girls College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 211+ students

Sachin Debbaraman Memorial Government Music College

Agartala, Tripura
Government
Other

TBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sachin Debbaraman Memorial Government Music College is a Government Institute located in Agartala, Tripura. It was established in the year 1964. Sachin Debbaraman Memorial Government Music College offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, B.Mus in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

GOVT. JMP PG College

Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CGBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

GOVT. JMP PG College is a Government Institute located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1965. GOVT. JMP PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet is a Government Institute located in Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. . Government Arts College (GAM), Udumalpet offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 482+ students

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Mahavidyalaya

Agartala, Tripura
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 10th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 10th

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Agartala, Tripura. It was established in the year 1979. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Mahavidyalaya offers Regular, Distance courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

Government Science College (GSC), Bangalore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Government Science College (GSC), Bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1921. Government Science College (GSC), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 401+ students

Government College (GC), Idukki

Idukki, Kerala
Government
NAAC

25,200 - 34,600 Engineering
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+1 KEAM

Government College (GC), Idukki is a Government Institute located in Idukki, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. Government College (GC), Idukki offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Govt. Degree College for Women Baramula

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir
Government
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 JKBOSE 12th

Govt. Degree College for Women Baramula is a Government Institute located in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 1986. Govt. Degree College for Women Baramula offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Km. Mayawati Government Girls P.G. College

Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

35,610 Engineering
Get Fee Details
JEECUP Exams

Km. Mayawati Government Girls P.G. College is a Government Institute located in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. Km. Mayawati Government Girls P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Latur, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC

College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences is a Government Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1987. College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences offers Regular courses such as PhD, BVSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 170+ students

Government Polytechnic (GP), Lucknow

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

31,110 - 35,610 Engineering
Get Fee Details
JEECUP Exams

Government Polytechnic (GP), Lucknow is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1892. Government Polytechnic (GP), Lucknow offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 350+ students

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Phagwara, Punjab
Government
Other

PSEB 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NEET

Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara is a Government Institute located in Phagwara, Punjab. . Guru Nanak College (GNC), Phagwara offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 173+ students

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak

4.2
(61 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Government

2,20,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
GPAT Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak is a Government Institute located in Rohtak, Haryana. It was established in the year 1976. Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1402+ students

Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) , Patna

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government

Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) is a Government University located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 2008. Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) offers Regular courses such as MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Course and Fee (3)

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University) , Tirunelveli

3.8
(9 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Government

80,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
#101-150 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli is a Government University located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1990. Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 227+ students

BPUT

Rourkela, Odisha
Government

BPUT is a Government University located in Rourkela, Odisha. It was established in the year 2002. BPUT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

HPTU

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Government

GATE Exams
...+3 JEE Main , HPCET , CBSE 12th

HPTU is a Government University located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. HPTU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, BHM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

University Of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur , Raichur

Raichur, Karnataka
Government

12,000 - 2,46,253 Engineering
Get Fee Details

University Of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur is a Government University located in Raichur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1932. University Of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Course and Fee (42)

JNTUH

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government

JNTUH is a Government University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1972. JNTUH offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

JNVU (JNVU Jodhpur) , Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government

XAT Exams
...+5 NATA , CBSE 12th , MAT , RBSE 12th , Rajasthan Pre PG

JNVU is a Government University located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1962. JNVU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Government

40,000 Engineering
Get Fee Details
AP EAMCET Exams
...+1 ICAR AIEEA

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University is a Government University located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Course and Fee (4)

Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT)

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
ICAR
...+1 UGC

Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is a Government University located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1963. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Engineering Related News

Top Govt Engineering Colleges in India 2026

Engineering College Highlights in India

Engineering Colleges in India

Top Govt Engineering Colleges in India

Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

Showing 458 Govt Engineering Colleges in India

96,000 Engineering

MHT-CET Exams

National Fire Service College specialties

40,000 - 10,63,000 Engineering

GATE Exams

18,000 - 8,00,000 Engineering

#70 NIRF Ranking

CEED Exams

Indian Institute of Science Education & Research specialties

Popular Engineering colleges near you

Get Better College Recommendations

Need Help with College Admissions?

2,96,000 Engineering

NEET PG Exams

DCECE Exams

AP POLYCET Exams

76,360 Engineering

CBSE 12th Exams

MAH B.Ed CET Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

TBSE 12th Exams

CGBSE 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

25,200 - 34,600 Engineering

GATE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

35,610 Engineering

JEECUP Exams

31,110 - 35,610 Engineering

JEECUP Exams

PSEB 12th Exams

2,20,000 Engineering

GPAT Exams

80,000 Engineering

#101-150 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

GATE Exams

12,000 - 2,46,253 Engineering

XAT Exams

40,000 Engineering

AP EAMCET Exams

Popular Degrees

Popular Specializations

Engineering Colleges in States

Engineering Colleges in Cities

Related Exams

Engineering Related News

Get Better College
Recommendations

Need Help with College
Admissions?