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61 Best Engineering Universities in India

Vellore Institute of Technology leads the 61 Engineering universities in India on research impact (2,233,363 citations). National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Lovely Professional University (#43 in India) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 434 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Vellore Institute of Technology is cited most (2,233,363 citations). 19 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

61 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 299 bachelor's, 76 master's, 28 diploma and 17 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Engineering (310), Mechanical Engineering (54), Civil Engineering (38) and Chemical Engineering (8). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). Vellore Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 44 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Engineering?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Lovely Professional University (#43 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Engineering in India?

61 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Engineering course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Engineering courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Engineering online with a university in India?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in India?

Vellore Institute of Technology, with 44, ahead of Sri Sai Ram Engineering College (18).

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