The highly anticipated rankings of India’s Top 100 Engineering Colleges for the year 2023 have been unveiled, with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) emerging as the frontrunner. The rankings, released by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), are based on various parameters, including academic excellence, faculty quality, research output, industry engagement, and placements.
IIT Madras Takes the Throne:
Securing an impressive score of 89.79, IIT Madras comfortably claimed the top spot, reaffirming its position as one of India’s premier engineering institutes. Known for its rigorous academic programs and cutting-edge research, IIT Madras has consistently remained at the forefront of technological innovation in the country.
IIT Delhi Follows Closely at Second Place:
IIT Delhi, situated in the nation’s capital, Delhi, secured a commendable score of 87.09, landing it in the second position. Renowned for its focus on research and development, IIT Delhi continues to be a coveted institution for engineering aspirants.
Other Top Contenders:
The third spot was claimed by IIT Bombay with a score of 80.74, closely followed by IIT Kanpur at the fourth position with a score of 80.65. The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee secured the fifth spot with a score of 75.64, while IIT Kharagpur clinched the sixth position with a score of 73.76.
Geographical Distribution:
The top 100 engineering colleges in India represent a diverse range of states, with Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal boasting a significant number of top-ranked institutions. The list also featured colleges from other states, including Delhi, Karnataka, Assam, Telangana, and Punjab, among others.
Continued Excellence in Engineering Education:
The rankings provide valuable insights into the overall performance and standing of engineering colleges in India, helping students and parents make informed decisions about their higher education choices. The recognition of these institutions further underscores the nation’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and promoting research and innovation in the engineering domain.
| Rank | Name | State | Score |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Tamil Nadu | 89.79 |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | Delhi | 87.09 |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Maharashtra | 80.74 |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 80.65 |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Uttarakhand | 75.64 |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | West Bengal | 73.76 |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Assam | 70.32 |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | Telangana | 70.28 |
| 9 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | 69.71 |
| 10 | Jadavpur University | West Bengal | 67.04 |
| 11 | Vellore Institute of Technology | Tamil Nadu | 66.59 |
| 12 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Karnataka | 65.26 |
| 13 | Anna University | Tamil Nadu | 65.06 |
| 14 | Indian Institute of Technology Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 63.93 |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 63.74 |
| 16 | National Institute of Technology Rourkela | Odisha | 62.79 |
| 17 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) | Jharkhand | 62.37 |
| 18 | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 61.66 |
| 19 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Tamil Nadu | 61.54 |
| 20 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) | Punjab | 61.24 |
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | Telangana | 61.13 |
| 22 | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | Punjab | 60.51 |
| 23 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | Kerala | 60.28 |
| 24 | Institute of Chemical Technology | Maharashtra | 59.7 |
| 25 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani | Rajasthan | 59.52 |
| 26 | Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi | Delhi | 59.3 |
| 27 | Siksha `O` Anusandhan | Odisha | 58.92 |
| 28 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | 58.56 |
| 29 | Delhi Technological University | Delhi | 58.34 |
| 30 | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | Rajasthan | 58.03 |
| 31 | Amity University | Uttar Pradesh | 57.3 |
| 32 | Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh | 57.26 |
| 33 | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | Himachal Pradesh | 56.49 |
| 34 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | Tamil Nadu | 56.21 |
| 35 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | West Bengal | 56.12 |
| 36 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Tamil Nadu | 55.69 |
| 37 | Malaviya National Institute of Technology | Rajasthan | 55.6 |
| 38 | Chandigarh University | Punjab | 55.2 |
| 39 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Odisha | 55.14 |
| 40 | National Institute of Technology Silchar | Assam | 55.07 |
| 41 | Indian Institute of Technology Patna | Bihar | 55.03 |
| 41 | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | Maharashtra | 55.03 |
| 43 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | West Bengal | 53.91 |
| 44 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (K L College of Engineering) | Andhra Pradesh | 53.69 |
| 45 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | Tamil Nadu | 52.88 |
| 46 | Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | Punjab | 52.85 |
| 47 | Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 52.42 |
| 48 | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Kerala | 52.04 |
| 49 | Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology | Uttar Pradesh | 51.89 |
| 50 | Lovely Professional University | Punjab | 51.47 |
| 51 | National Institute of Technology Delhi | Delhi | 51.41 |
| 52 | Visvesvaraya Technological University | Karnataka | 51.38 |
| 53 | Birla Institute of Technology | Jharkhand | 50.68 |
| 54 | UPES | Uttarakhand | 50.63 |
| 55 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | Telangana | 50.33 |
| 56 | National Institute of Technology Patna | Bihar | 50.16 |
| 57 | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology | Maharashtra | 50.14 |
| 58 | National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra | Haryana | 49.89 |
| 59 | Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh | 49.8 |
| 60 | Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) | Delhi | 49.68 |
| 61 | Manipal Institute of Technology | Karnataka | 49.62 |
| 62 | Graphic Era University | Uttarakhand | 49.59 |
| 63 | PSG College of Technology | Tamil Nadu | 49.43 |
| 64 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Tamil Nadu | 49.3 |
| 65 | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology | Gujarat | 49 |
| 66 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | 48.87 |
| 67 | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | 48.15 |
| 68 | Banasthali Vidyapith | Rajasthan | 47.93 |
| 69 | Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad | Kerala | 47.86 |
| 70 | National Institute of Technology, Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 47.69 |
| 71 | University of Hyderabad | Telangana | 47.51 |
| 72 | National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | Meghalaya | 47.27 |
| 73 | College of Engineering, Pune | Maharashtra | 46.89 |
| 74 | International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | Karnataka | 46.58 |
| 75 | Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi | Delhi | 46.57 |
| 76 | Manipal University Jaipur | Rajasthan | 46.39 |
| 77 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | Tamil Nadu | 46.03 |
| 78 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology | Karnataka | 45.99 |
| 79 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology | Uttar Pradesh | 45.97 |
| 80 | Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology | Madhya Pradesh | 45.9 |
| 81 | Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai | Chhattisgarh | 45.86 |
| 82 | National Institute of Technology Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir | 45.7 |
| 83 | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | Telangana | 44.75 |
| 84 | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | Delhi | 44.31 |
| 85 | Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | Andhra Pradesh | 43.74 |
| 86 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | Tamil Nadu | 43.46 |
| 87 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | 43.43 |
| 88 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management | Madhya Pradesh | 43.41 |
| 89 | Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | 43.29 |
| 90 | National Institute of Technology Goa | Goa | 43.28 |
| 91 | National Institute of Technology Agartala | Tripura | 43.24 |
| 92 | Chitkara University | Punjab | 42.48 |
| 93 | Indian Institute Of Technology Dharwad | Karnataka | 42.36 |
| 94 | AU College of Engineering (A) | Andhra Pradesh | 42.32 |
| 95 | National Institute of Technology Manipur | Manipur | 42.28 |
| 96 | R.V. College of Engineering | Karnataka | 42.22 |
| 97 | Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) | Madhya Pradesh | 42.14 |
| 98 | SR University | Telangana | 42.09 |
| 99 | Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon | Haryana | 41.99 |
| 100 | C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha | Odisha | 41.93 |
The NIRF rankings serve as a reliable benchmark, acknowledging the efforts of educational institutions in nurturing skilled and talented engineers who contribute significantly to the technological advancement and progress of the nation.
