Top 20 Private Engineering Colleges in India (2025 Edition)
Rankings, Fees, Placement Packages, and Admission Insights
Choosing the right private engineering college is one of the biggest decisions for students planning their B.Tech journey. In this 2025 edition, we’ve compiled the Top 20 Private Engineering Colleges in India based on NIRF rankings, academic reputation, placement records, fees, and industry exposure.
Use this list to compare colleges on important factors like annual tuition fees, average placement packages, and location. For deeper comparisons, visit ATHEN IQ.
Criteria Considered
- Academic Reputation & NIRF 2025 Ranking
- Placement Records & Average CTC
- Industry Partnerships & Internships
- Faculty Quality & Research Output
- Annual Fees & Value for Money
- Infrastructure, Labs, and Campus Life
Top 20 Private Engineering Colleges (2025)
| Rank | College | Location | Avg Fees (per year) | Avg Placement (CTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIT Vellore | Tamil Nadu | ₹1.9L | ₹8.2 LPA |
| 2 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Tamil Nadu | ₹2.0L | ₹7.5 LPA |
| 3 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | ₹2.5L | ₹7.2 LPA |
| 4 | Manipal Institute of Technology | Karnataka | ₹3.2L | ₹8.5 LPA |
| 5 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology | Punjab | ₹3.3L | ₹7.8 LPA |
| 6 | Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra | Jharkhand | ₹2.7L | ₹8.0 LPA |
| 7 | Shiv Nadar University | Uttar Pradesh | ₹3.0L | ₹6.5 LPA |
| 8 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) | Odisha | ₹2.8L | ₹7.0 LPA |
| 9 | Chandigarh University | Punjab | ₹2.0L | ₹6.2 LPA |
| 10 | Lovely Professional University | Punjab | ₹1.8L | ₹5.8 LPA |
| 11 | MIT-WPU, Pune | Maharashtra | ₹3.0L | ₹6.8 LPA |
| 12 | PES University | Karnataka | ₹3.2L | ₹8.1 LPA |
| 13 | Dayananda Sagar University | Karnataka | ₹2.5L | ₹6.2 LPA |
| 14 | Graphic Era University | Uttarakhand | ₹2.1L | ₹5.9 LPA |
| 15 | SR University | Telangana | ₹2.3L | ₹6.0 LPA |
| 16 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute | Tamil Nadu | ₹2.0L | ₹5.7 LPA |
| 17 | Galgotias University | Uttar Pradesh | ₹1.9L | ₹5.6 LPA |
| 18 | Saveetha Engineering College | Tamil Nadu | ₹1.8L | ₹5.5 LPA |
| 19 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Tamil Nadu | ₹2.2L | ₹5.8 LPA |
| 20 | REVA University | Karnataka | ₹2.1L | ₹5.6 LPA |
*Data is based on publicly available information, NIRF rankings, and institutional reports (2025).
These Top 20 Private Engineering Colleges represent India’s best blend of academics, industry links, and placements. Before applying, compare not just fees and packages, but also fit, specialization, and career outcomes. For deeper analytics, visit ATHEN IQ.
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