Top Private Engineering Colleges in India

1

Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani

9.3

9.4

9.6

9.3

Not solely dependent on IT sector with many students getting placed in core companies

BITS has always been a trusted name in education since its inception

BITS incorporates US university-style infrastructure with Indian customs and tendencies

Nearly 75% of the faculty at BITS hold PhDs. This is a very high percentage, more than most top IITs as well

2

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore

9.1

8.9

9.5

9.4

Well received across India as a trusted institution for engineering

Alumni have generally been very positive

Known for being very focused on academics and equally encouraging to pursue extra-curricular activities

Almost all students get placed, which is incredible as its intake is very high

3

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Management (IITDM), Jabalpur

9.1

9.0

9.3

9.3

Being an IT based college, most placements are in IT. Average package is very high

IIIT brand name lends a generous perception to the institution

Have an inherent focus on research-based learning and practical teaching

Out of 57, 55 faculties have PhDs

4

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar 

9.0

9.1

9.3

9.3

Respected and renowned for its undergraduate engineering programme

Very positive feedback from most alumni

Due to low intake, teaching and faculty feedback is much easier

Besides IT companies, many core companies also recruit gradates

5

Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Goa

9.0

9.1

9.2

9.3

Goa campus has built a strong name for itself aside from the initial boost it got from the ‘BITS’ name

Alumni is generally very positive about their experience at BITS

Similar to Pilani’s model which enables students to be self-motivated to learn and innovate

Placements are high and balanced across all fields of engineering

5

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

9.0

9.0

9.2

9.3

Well known across India for being a top college for engineering

Feedback from ex-students is generally positive

Academically sound. Decent number of PhD holding faculties and low intake help maintain academic quality

Placements are reasonably even across different types of industries.

6

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida

8.9

9.0

9.2

9.3

Nearly all students from the main branches get placed every year. However, dependency on IT sector is high

The perception in and around the region is very good.

Noida campus offers only CSE, IT, ECE and Biotech. Infrastructure for these branches is readily available

54% faculties are PhD holders

7

SRM University, Chennai

8.9

8.9

9.2

9.1

Though its repute is flawless, SRM’s chancellor got caught in a scandal involving medical college admissions

Favorable alumni feedback on a regular basis

Are known for being extremely methodical and systematic in their academic approach

Most students get placed every year

8

Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani – Hyderabad campus

8.9

8.9

9.1

9.0

Carries the impeccable reputation of Pilani campus in its stride

Alumni are always quick to shower praise

Not as coherent as Pilani campus, but easily meets the requisite standards

Quality of placements is excellent, but companies often choose to draw parallels with Pilani campus students

9

Nirma University, Ahmedabad

8.9

8.9

9.0

8.0

Is renowned in Gujarat for its engineering programmme

General feedback from alumni is positive

Academic focus is easy to ingratiate due to low intake

Placements are very good, but not on par with the like of IITs or NITs

10

Thapar University, Patiala

8.8

8.9

9.0

8.9

Placement record for undergraduate engineering is very good with a good mix of companies visiting the campus

Well known and respected in Punjab. However, recent news of student accidents and drug abuse haven’t helped

Ranks amongst India’s best infrastructure for engineering

73% faculties have PhDs at Thapar University

11

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT) Delhi  

8.8

8.8

9.0

8.0

Placement numbers are very good, but dependence in IT sector is high

Regarded as the best engineering college under IPU

Lacks the financial muscle to match other universities

Known for top draw faculties

12

PSG College of Engineering, Coimbatore

8.9

9.2

8.9

9.0

Not as known as the likes of VIT and SRM, but well respected in the industry

Alumni reviews generally portray PSG as a well-run college

Affiliated to Anna University. Maintains a threshold of expected academic performances from students

Well respected in industrial circles for training top quality engineers

13

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi

8.7

8.8

8.9

8.9

Placements are generally decent with a good mix of industries visiting

Very famous in Delhi

Lack the financial clout of some other private university

Almost all faculties are PhDs, but number of faculties is less compared to other colleges

14

Sastra University, Thanjavur

8.5

8.8

9.2

9.0

Like RV, known well in Tamil Nadu but not as much further North

Positive feedback from most alumni

Known for being extremely strict on matter of academic importance

Stellar placement record with most core branch students getting placed

15

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad 

8.7

8.7

8.9

8.8

Placements at AKGEC have a reasonable mix of core companies and IT sector visiting for campus hiring

While it isn’t as widely known as other colleges, AKGEC has a niche reputation amongst UP engineering aspirants

Overall focus skewed towards placements rather than research and subject focus

38% faculties have PhDs at AKGEC

16

RV College of Engineering, Bangalore

8.5

8.9

9.1

9.0

Well respected in Bangalore, but not as famous amongst other parts of India

Alumni reviews draw positive feedback

Very strict and vigilant in terms of maintaining academic decorum

Placements are great due to close proximity to India’s biggest IT hub

17

Amity University, Noida

8.5

8.8

8.9

8.7

Amity Placements are heavily reliant on IT companies

Due to immensely high intake, perception isn’t as positive as other top colleges

Amity lays down the marker for world class infrastructure with state-of-the-art labs and e-learning resources

With almost 850 faculties, nearly half have PhDs in their respective dissertations

18

ITM University, Gwalior 

8.4

8.7

8.8

8.7

Reliance on IT sector is very high

Since it is still relatively new, perception is less favorable compared to other engineering colleges

Due to low intake, general facilities are more easily accessible and environment is favorable for learning

Only 38 faculties have PhDs amongst 87

19

SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam

8.4

8.7

8.7

8.7

Known primarily in Tamil Nadu

Most alumni feedback is favorable

Affiliated to Anna University and known for being highly diligent in academic matters

Placements are decent but too skewed towards the IT sector

20

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s  College of Engineering, Pune

8.7

8.6

8.6

8.7

Not in the category of BITS or IIT, but well known in many parts of India

The feedback gained from ex-students is positive in summation with a few exceptions

Academics is the same as any standard engineering college, but labs aren’t as well equipped as they should be.

Placements are decent with most students picking up jobs during campus placements

21

GH Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur

8.5

8.7

8.5

8.6

Well known in local area, but not as much in other parts of India

Alumni consider the college adept and well maintained for conducive engineering education

Academic and extra-curricular activities are given equal credence

Has maintained a sustainable track record of placements over the years

22

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)

, Manipal

8.8

8.5

9.0

8.9

Well known across India. More popular for the medical programme provided by its sister institution

Alumni feedback is usually favorable

Follows syllabus and curriculum of foreign universities

Placements are good, but reliant on the IT sector

23

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai

8.4

8.7

8.9

9.1

Not well known in other parts of India besides Maharashtra

General feedback is favorable

Proactive in matters relating to academics.

Placements are one of the strongest points of the college

24

BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore

8.4

8.6

8.7

8.8

College perception is great amongst those who know about the institution. Relatively unknown in North India

Alumni feedback is very positive due to great impression of college in

Low intake and good quality faculty help in forming a good core in a strong academic programme

Strong alumni network aids immensely during placements

25

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar

8.4

8.6

8.7

8.7

Is counted amongst the top private colleges for engineering

Feedback from alumni is positive

Academic focus isn’t as easy to ingratiate due to high intake

Placements are contingent on the mood and cycle of the IT sector

26

Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), Solan

8.4

8.6

8.6

8.7

As the name suggests, JUIT is focused primarily on the IT sector

General reputation is good, but isn’t as famous as its Noida counterpart

Reasonably well-maintained infrastructure with key focus on IT

67% faculties have Ph.Ds

27

Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune

8.4

8.5

8.6

8.7

Known and respected in Maharashtra, but relatively unknown elsewhere

Alumni are very open about their admiration for the college

Academic quality is easily maintained due to low intake and selective criteria for admissions

Placement record has consistently been good with most students getting placed

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CEPT University, Ahmedabad

8.4

8.5

8.6

8.6

Considered a great college dedicated for civil engineering concepts. Highly popular amongst civil aspirants

Feedback is generally positive about the institution

Highly methodical and focused in their approach to civil engineering disciplines

Placements are only done in the core sector with a sizable number of students bagging campus placements

29

Centurion University, Paralakhemundi

8.4

8.5

8.6

8.5

Known mostly in the state itself, where it is renowned for technical education

Feedback is very positive highlighting the college’s unique approach to engineering education

A more practical approach is adopted which focuses on skill-based learning rather than theoretical learning

Placements leave room for improvement. Since college was established recently, alumni-network isn’t as strong

30

CV Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar

8.3

8.5

8.6

8.5

Known in Orissa and other parts of India for a strong B.Tech programme

Favorable feedback highlighting the focus on creative thinking

Ingratiates theoretical knowledge with practical applications

Recruitment has remained consistently good over the years

31

Army Institute of Technology, Pune

8.3

8.4

8.6

8.5

Though the college is well known and respected in Maharashtra, it is otherwise unknown in other parts

Alumni feedback supports the notion of the college being adept for engineering

Low intake ensures quality of teaching is maintained

Strength of alumni network ensures sound placement record

32

Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

8.3

8.3

8.6

8.5

Not known very well outside Karnataka

Alumni perception is mixed

Very strict and inhibitive with regards to academics

Placements rely on IT companies

33

Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar

8.3

8.2

8.6

8.5

Perception of college is decent as a primarily for petroleum engineering

Alumni feedback is positive. But critical of college’s placement programme and high fees

Very sound academic structure built around creating a holistic environment for engineering education

Lack of placements are a major concern as college does not have outreach programme with industry partners

34

Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

8.2

8.2

8.6

8.5

Is well known in South India, but not as much up North

Alumni perception is very good owing to the college’s supportive approach to academics

Encourages innovative thinking and research initiatives. Outcome based teaching and training incorporated

Placements are generally very good across all branches

35

Sardar Patel College of Engineering, Mumbai

8.2

8.2

8.5

8.5

Not known as well outside Maharashtra

Alumni perception is normally favorable, with some reviews suggesting the college should focus more on extra-curricular

Irrevocable in matters of academics. Quality of teaching is sustainable due to low intake

Due to presence in India’s financial hub, placements are generally very good

36

Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg

8.2

8.2

8.4

8.5

Well known in Chhattisgarh, but not as much in other parts of India

Alumni consider the college capable of creating a  conducive environment for education. Fees is also less compared to other private colleges

Known for mechanical and civil branches, while lesser renowned for CS and IT

Depends on the IT sector for placements

37

KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai

8.2

8.2

8.4

8.4

Perceived well in Maharashtra but unknown in North and South India

Alumni reviews suggest the college’s strong affinity to holistic education

Is well known for its emphasis to fields of research and innovation

Strong alumni network is a string factor for consistent placement record

38

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai

8.0

8.3

8.5

8.4

Was caught in a controversy when rumors emerged over its UGC approval status, which was granted in 2013 while it incongruously started taking admissions in 2011

Isn’t ardently positive due to the controversy mentioned before

Academically sound as it follows the same template as VIT Vellore

Largely dependent on VIT Vellore for placements

39

SRM University, Sonepat

8.2

8.2

8.3

8.4

Since it was only established recently, placements cannot be judged

Banks on the SRM name for perception of its NCR campus

Infrastructure is a template from its South Indian counterparts

Healthy mix of PhDs and M.Tech faculties

40

Manipal University, Jaipur

8.2

8.2

8.3

8.3

Most students get placed, but majority hiring industry is again IT

Overshadowed by its sister institution in the South 

Like all Manipal institutions, infrastructure is world-class

Faculty-to-student ratio is skewed

41

JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE), Noida

8.2

8.2

8.3

8.2

IT industry are the major hirers at JSS

Famous primarily in Delhi-NCR region

Infrastructure is lacking for all branches of engineering such as civil, ECE and mechanical

Faculty-to-student ratio is optimal, but PhD faculties are less in proportion

42

Academy of Technology, Hooghly

8.2

8.2

8.2

8.2

Known and respected in West Bengal and neighboring states

Alumni perception is very positive

A bit tied down in terms of curriculum die to affiliation with university

Placements are generally excellent

43

Galgotia College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Greater Noida

8.1

8.2

8.2

8.2

IT giants such as HCL, TCS and Infosys amongst primary hirers

A relatively decent reputation compares to most UPTU colleges

With increase in intake every year, infrastructure is slowly becoming inadequate for students

Rising intake is causing faculty-student ratio to decline.

44

Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune

8.1

8.1

8.2

8.2

Has a reasonably sound reputation in the state

Is respected and appreciated by alumni

Quality of teaching isn’t compromised by maintaining a low intake

Placement record is excellent owing to wide industry outreach

45

Krishna Institute of Technology (KIET) Ghaziabad

8.1

8.1

8.1

8.1

Major recruiter are IT companies such as HCL and other local IT-based companies

Relatively unknown outside NCR region

College environment healthy due to low intake

Lack of PhD qualified students

46

Gandhi Institute for Technological Advancement, Bhubaneswar

8.0

8.1

8.2

8.1

Amongst the best engineering colleges in Orissa

Feedback is favorable and largely positive

Balanced in its approach to academics and extra-curriculars

Placement record at GITA is consistently good

47

ABES Engineering College (ABESEC) Ghaziabad

8.0

8.1

8.1

8.1

IT sector counts amongst major campus placement recruiter

Renowned amongst UPTU-affiliated institutions

Infrastructure is found lacking relative to Amity and Manipal

Lack of PhD qualified faculties at the helm

48

YMCA University of Science and Technology (YMCA-UST), Faridabad

8.0

8.1

8.1

8.0

Most recruiters are from IT sector, but presence of manufacturing hub nearby bolsters core company hiring

Relatively respected amongst students and industry hirers

Infrastructure is wide off the mark considering the level of other private institutions

Lack of PhD qualified faculties

49

PES University, Bangalore

8.0

8.1

8.0

8.0

College is well received and known in Karnataka

Alumni perception is generally positive

Due to high intake, student to faculty ratio is very high

Due to vicinity to Bangalore’s IT hub, lion share of placement is held by IT sector

50

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

Only a handful get placed in core companies

Extremely high intake acts as bane for reputation

Resembles the ‘Cosmopolitan college’ model. Adequate facilities and strict environment

Ratio of PhD qualified faculties is less

51

Chitkara University, Chandigarh

8.0

8.0

7.9

8.0

Core company placement ratio is almost negligible

Chitkara is well known in Punjab

Like Amity and LPU, adopts a cosmopolitan campus-like approach

Skewed faculty-student ratio and lack of PhD holding faculties

52

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

8.0

7.9

7.9

8.0

Dependent on mass recruitment from IT companies

Recently established. Has garnered positive feedback from alumni

Infrastructural capabilities are suitable for some branches and inadequate for others

High intake and low number of PhD holders

53

Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Dadri

8.0

7.9

7.9

7.9

Like most private universities in UP, SNU is heavily conditional on IT sector for placements

Recently established. Perception is positive as the founder, Shiv Nadar, is a well known industry big-wig

Adequate infrastructure for technical education

Low intake insures faculty-to-student ratio is optimal, but PhD faculties are low in number

54

Dr CV Raman University, Bilaspur

7.9

7.9

7.9

7.9

Known and respected in local areas. Most students are from Chhattisgarh and Bihar

Alumni perception is largely positive. Some reviews advise college to develop its placement cell

Academics is kept as the foremost priority

Placement cell isn’t as adept as other top engineering college in India

55

G.L Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida

7.9

7.8

7.9

7.9

IT sector mass recruitment a key  source of placement

Largely unknown outside NCR region

Very strict in terms of academics with relatively low focus on research

Faculty-student ratio is workable but number of PhD faculties is very low

56

Charotar University of Science and Technology, Petlad

7.8

7.9

7.8

7.9

College is well received and known in Gujarat

Alumni perception is generally favorable

Fixed intake which maintains a certain level of teaching

Strong alumni network works is favor of consistent placements

57

Chaitanya Bharti Institute of Technology, Hyderabad

7.8

7.8

7.8

7.9

Perception is good but known amongst Telangana students only

Alumni review generally laud the college for its effort and attitude towards education

Well rounded academic structure, but more equipped for CS and IT than core branches like mechanical and civil

Strong alumni network contributes to consistent track record placements

58

OP Jindal University, Raigarh

7.8

7.8

7.8

7.8

Student population is formed by students from Chhattisgarh and neighboring states, highlighting its lack of popularity elsewhere

Since the first batch of engineering hasn’t graduated yet, alumni reviews are non-existent

Known for its strong curriculum for engineering education

First batch yet to graduate

59

IMS Engineering College, Ghaziabad

7.8

7.8

7.8

7.7

Core company recruiters only take a handful of students

Usually placed amongst mid range UPTU colleges

College environment isn’t ideal relative to other colleges on the list

Intake is high in mainstream branches which have a lack of PhD qualified faculties

60

Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli

7.7

7.8

7.8

7.7

Perception is excellent but known solely amongst Maharashtra  students

Alumni reviews are highly praising of the college

Low intake in each branch allows for better structuring of a sound academic plan

Placement record is very consistent due to strong industry outreach

61

Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology (RKGIT), Ghaziabad

7.7

7.7

7.8

7.7

Placement in IT is also average. Core company hiring almost negligible

Perception is relatively good compared to other colleges in UP

Isn’t well equipped to successfully produce high-grade engineers

Lack of PhD faculties is a major concern

62

Manav Rachna International University (MRIU), Faridabad

7.7

7.7

7.7

7.7

Placements are heavily distorted towards the IT sector

Perception is favorable in Delhi-NCR region

Infrastructure is adequate for some courses, but inadequate for others

Intake is too high for the level of infrastructure and the relative faculty strength

63

National Institute of Science and Technology, Berhampur

7.7

7.6

7.7

7.7

Well respected in state and neighboring regions but not known otherwise in North and South India

Alumni reviews are a mixed bag/ Some give into the notion of the college being capable of providing sound engineering education while some disagree completely

A major proportion of faculties are known to be below par for teaching core engineering subjects

Lack of industry integration is a major cause for sub-par placements

64

Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur

7.7

7.5

7.7

7.7

Perception in Vidarbha region is very good along with the rest of Maharastra

Alumni reviews paint the college in an even brighter college for being a well-run institution for engineering

Experienced  faculties with a normal intake ensure academic quality remains uncompromised 

Placement record is very consistent due to a number of administrative and holistic factors

65

Adhiyamaan College of Engineering, Hosur

7.6

7.6

7.7

7.6

Perception is marred by mixed placement track record

Mixed reviews from alumni

Reasonably decent academic programme with focus on skill-based learning

Weak alumni network contributes to inconsistency in placements

66

Shri Shankaracharya Group of Institutions, Bhilai

7.6

7.6

7.6

7.6

Overall consensus amongst aspirants and general public is average

Alumni feedback hinges on the college being just average

Academic standard a constant with affiliation to another university in Bhilai

Placements poor due to absence of industry integration

67

Maharishi Markandeshwar University (MMIU), Ambala

7.6

7.6

7.6

7.5

Placement programme isn’t up to speed due to lack of alumni network

Since it is relatively new, college perception is still on a slippery slope

Very stable in terms of infrastructure

Lack of PhD scholars and high intake work against MMU

68

Birla Institute of Technology, Patna

7.5

7.5

7.6

7.5

Known because of the ‘BIT’ tag. Essentially an extension centre of BIT Mesra

Alumni perception is positive, but tends to be more praising of BIT Mesra

Academic standards are maintained due to its affliation with BIT Mesra

Placements are good, but not as good as the main campus in Mesra

69

GITAM University, Visakhapatnam

7.5

7.5

7.5

7.5

Relatively unknown outside Andhra Pradesh

Alumni perception isn’t vociferously positive due to high intake relative to the available facilities

Due to high intake, student focus can sometimes go awry

Major recruiters are IT giants such as Infosys, TCS ,Cognizant and other local IT-based companies

70

GLA University, Mathura

7.5

7.5

7.4

7.5

Lack of proper recruitment drive to absence of strong alumni network and industry integration

Lack of placements drive perception down

Infrastructure for core branch labs and research facilities is minimal

Faulty strength is low compared to the intake of the university

71

Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia

7.5

7.4

7.4

7.5

Perceived well in West Bengal but unknown in other states

Alumni reviews regard college as one of the best private institutions in East India

Tied down due to affiliation with external university

Placements aren’t as good as otherwise expected

72

Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology (IERT), Allahabad

7.5

7.4

7.4

7.4

Poor placements due to lack of industry integration

Perception is relatively sound due to better academic qualities than most UPTU colleges

Infrastructure isn’t adequate for a rounded  engineering education

Faculty strength is optimal due to low intake

73

Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata

7.4

7.4

7.4

7.4

Most of the students taking admission are from the eastern part of India, suggesting college isn’t relatively known in other parts of India

Generates a positive response amongst alumni

Like the previous cases, affiliation to university restricts college from expanding the curriculum

Lack of industry exposure inhibits placements

74

Institute of Engineering and Management, Kolkata

7.4

7.4

7.3

7.4

Majority of the students come from West Bengal, suggesting its lack of popularity elsewhere

Alumni perception is mixed

Academically constrained by affiliation with external university

Placements are reasonably decent

75

Vel Tech, Chennai

7.4

7.4

7.2

7.4

Good perception is restricted within state lines

Alumni perception is mixed with both positive and negative reviews

Academically capable with affiliation to Anna University

IT sector counts amongst major campus placement recruiter

76

IEC College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida

7.3

7.4

7.2

7.4

Placements in IT have also been hit due to jobs slowdown

Isn’t widely known outside NCR region

Infrastructure is an issue as many labs are not equipped enough

Faculty strength is optimal, but quality of teaching isn’t up to scale

77

Pune Institute of Computer Technology, Pune

7.3

7.3

7.3

7.3

Not well known in the region

Alumni perception is generally decent

Academically very strict. Unyielding stance on issue like attendance

IT companies are the major recruiters during placement season

78

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Delhi

7.3

7.3

7.3

7.2

Placements are found lacking in IT and core sector

Perception isn’t great based on various alumni feedback

Infrastructure based on requirements for technical education is inadequate

Faculty strength is low compared to intake

79

Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, Mumbai

7.3

7.2

7.3

7.2

Considered a decent college for engineering

Alumni reviews suggest a mixed bag of positives and negatives to take away from

Academic core is weak as students often complain about lack of quality teachers

Placements are rudderless with mass recruitment the major and sometimes only hope

80

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

7.2

7.2

7.3

7.2

Perception as a decent engineering college is restricted to South India only

Relatively respected amongst students and industry hirers

Reasonable standard of education with affiliation to Visvesvaraya Technological University

Most recruiters are from IT sector

81

Narula Institute of Technology, Agarpara

7.2

7.2

7.2

7.2

Perception in the state is mixed while it unknown elsewhere

Reviews are a mixed bag for this particular college

Relatively good for academics, but affiliation with external university hampers curriculum flexibility

Lack of industrial exposure is a hindrance to college

82

KL University, Guntur

7.2

7.2

7.1

7.2

High intake acts as bane for reputation

Alumni perception is positive with one common hindrance that the fees is considered high

Academic focus is systemically strong, but high intake causes loss in student focus

Only a handful get placed in core companies

83

Dr. DY Patil Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pune

7.2

7.1

7.1

7.2

Perception as a good engineering college is restricted to Maharashtra

Alumni reviews give a favorable image of the college

Intake is limited to ensure sound academic decorum

Recruitment during campus placements is usually done by IT recruiters

84

Kongu Engineering College, Erode

7.2

7.1

7.1

7.1

Unknown in most parts of North India and some parts of South India

Alumni perception is positive

Academic capabilities are suitable for some branches and inadequate for others

Heavily reliant on mass recruitment from IT companies

85

Techno India University, Kolkata

7.1

7.1

7.1

7.1

Recently established, so reputation is dicey in local areas

Reviews suggest the need for certain infrastructural capabilities to be upgraded

Due to the college being autonomous, curriculum is very flexible

Placements are average due to lack of alumni network

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AD Patel Institute of Technology, Anand

7.1

7.1

7.0

7.1

Very well known in western India. One of Gujrat’s biggest educational institutions

Feedback from ex-students is usually positive

Academic focus is desgined around the imparting of practical-concept-based learning

Placements are very good across the core branches such as CS, IT, ECE and Mechanical

87

Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Goa

7.0

7.1

7.0

7.1

Unknown in most parts of North India, but considered one of Goa’s best engineering colleges

Alumni perception is positive except for the fees which is considered too steep

Only four branches with 60 students in each branch ensure college is overrun with large intake, thus maintaining quality of teaching

Placements are a problem at the college due to lack of strong alumni network

88

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore

7.0

7.1

7.0

7.0

Well known in Tamil Nadu, but that is not the case in North India

Mixed opinion about various academic and qualitative factors

Affiliated to Anna University

Core company placement ratio is very low

89

Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

Not as well known as other private colleges in Orissa

Alumni perception is torn between the good and the poor aspects of the college

Academically sound as they retain the right to dictate their own curriculum

Placements are decent compared to other colleges

90

Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai

6.9

7.0

7.0

7.0

Considered a decent enough college for engineering in Chhattisgarh 

General consensus surrounding the college is mixed between good and bad reviews

Academically strained by the affiliation with external university

Placements are good compared to other colleges in the state

91

Karunya University, Coimbatore

6.9

7.0

7.0

6.9

Perception is average compared to other top colleges on the list

Alumni reviews are mixed with most pointing out the rules framed to restrict students

Industry oriented teaching isn’t up to the scale

Placements aren’t a cent percent surety. IT companies are the major recruiters

92

AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune

6.9

6.9

7.0

6.9

Well known in Pune, but that is not the case for other parts of India

Opinion seems to be divided according to college reviews

Lack of industry exposure and over-emphasis on theoretical concepts act as bane for

IT remains the only recruiter

93

Kalasalingam University, Virudhunagar

6.9

6.9

6.9

6.9

College perception isn’t top draw due to poor response of industry and alumni

Alumni reception is comparatively negative

Strict in terms of academics with low focus on skill based learning

IT sector are the major recruiters, though there is no guarantee of placements unlike other top colleges

94

Bengal Institute of Technology, Kolkata

6.9

6.9

6.9

6.8

Perception is restricted in West Bengal and nearby states

Alumni reviews imply that the college is relatively average in most areas

Like many colleges in West Bengal, constrained due to affiliation with university

Placements are above average due to consistent industry exposure

95

Datta Meghe Institute of Engineering Technology and Research, Wardha

6.9

6.8

6.9

6.8

College perception isn’t ideal

Alumni reviews are mostly critical of the college

Lack of focus on new subjects such as robotics and automation

Placements aren’t the best they could be either

96

Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore

6.9

6.8

6.8

6.8

More famous for its management courses

Considered too expensive for the return on investment

Reasonable standard of education with affiliation to Visvesvaraya Technological University

Core company recruiters only take a handful of students with most going to IT companies

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Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

6.8

6.8

6.8

6.8

College perception isn’t unimpeachable as it still is relatively new

Alumni reception is appreciative of the university infrastructure and faculties

Still relatively new to fully analyze, but the college has adept infrastructural facilities and quality faculties

Placements analysis isn’t ideal to conduct as off now as college is still relatively new

98

Christ University, Bangalore

6.8

6.7

6.8

6.8

More popular for MBA, BBA and other humanities programmes

Alumni consider college ill-equipped for proper engineering

Education

Isn’t well equipped to successfully produce high-grade engineers

Placement in IT is average. Core company hiring almost negligible

99

Christian College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai

6.8

6.7

6.7

6.8

Known amongst localities in Bhilai 

Feedback from ex-students is relatively negative

Follows curriculum and teaching methodology set by external university

Placements are very poor

100

Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai

6.8

6.7

6.7

6.7

More famous for its management courses

Considered to be decent enough for an engineering degree

Reasonable mix of academics and extra-curricular activities

Placements are reasonably good considering the downturn in the jobs market

101

TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

6.7

6.7

6.7

6.7

Perception is favorable in Kerala, but non-existent outside

Alumni consider the college well-run and suitable for engineering

Too focused on theoretical aspects rather than practical learning

Placements are heavily distorted towards the IT sector

102

Amity University, Kolkata

6.7

6.7

6.7

6.6

Famous purely due to its marketing campaign

Alumni perception is negative for most of the part

Academics are relatively good owing to its autonomy over its curriculum

Placements aren’t up-to the mark due to lack of integration with industries

103

Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli

6.7

6.7

6.6

6.6

Not perceived as a top engineering college

Alumni reviews suggest college is a good option for students who fail to make it to other top colleges

Isn’t well endowed to properly provide engineering education

Placement is no guarantee as students have to work very hard to get placed

104

Bhadrak Institute of Technology, Bhadrak

6.7

6.6

6.6

6.6

Relatively unknown outside the state

Reviews are disparaging about the college’s merit

Academics aren’t up to the mark due to lack of proper faculties

Placements are generally poor

105

Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur

6.6

6.6

6.6

6.6

Lack of placements have caused college perception to dip

Alumni perception is mixed with anequal mix of positive and negative points

Academically stable with affiliation to University of Calicut

Placement record isn’t ideal which is down to lack of alumni network

106

Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Research, Nagpur

6.5

6.6

6.6

6.6

Perception is favorable in Nagpur, but non-existent outside

Feedback from alumni highlight some good and bad points of the college

Too focused on theoretical curriculum rather than practical knowledge

Placements are from the IT sector.

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Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, Durgapur

6.5

6.6

6.5

6.6

College perception isn’t ideal

Alumni reviews are mostly negative

Focus primarily on theoretical concepts of engineering

Placements are below par

108

Hindustan University, Kelambakkam

6.5

6.5

6.6

6.5

Placement and academic inconsistency causes perception to fluctuate

Alumni perception is mixed with the most common complaint being the superfluous number of trivial rules

Focus on industry-oriented learning is low

Lack of alumni network and industry outreach drives perception down

109

Ramrao Adik Institue of Technology, Navi Mumbai

6.5

6.5

6.5

6.5

College perception is good amongst students

Alumni reviews paint a good picture of the college

Academically adept in terms of infrastructure and facilities

Placement record has shown signs of consistency

110

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bangalore

6.5

6.4

6.5

6.5

Perception isn’t ideal due to lackluster placement record

Alumni reviews signal lack of effort made to reach out to companies for placements

Able to maintain a certain standard due to affiliation with Visvesvaraya Technological University

Lack of drive to bring companies to the campus

111

Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune

6.4

6.4

6.5

6.5

Perception is solely built upon its much more illustrious management programme

Alumni perception is very positive regarding the college’s infrastructure

Focus on skill-based learning and industry oriented teaching

Placements haven’t taken off as college is still identified to be better for management students

112

Dhaneswar Rath Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Khordh

6.4

6.4

6.4

6.5

College perception isn’t up to the mark

Alumni perception is largely negative

Industry oriented teaching is found lacking

Placements are poor due to lack of alumni network

113

Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology, Surat

6.4

6.4

6.4

6.4

Unknown outside Gujarat for engineering

College reviews give a positive spin on the college’s capability to provide engineering education

More focused on theoretical learning rather than skill-based training

Mostly from the IT sector

114

Gandhi Engineering College, Bhubaneswar

6.4

6.4

6.4

6.3

Barely considered for engineering in state itself

Alumni deem the college misguided for offering engineerg

Academically poor due to lack of proper faculties

Placements are poor as well

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Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Kurnool

6.4

6.4

6.3

6.3

Isn’t known outside South India

Alumni reviews pint out lack of facilities which are otherwise quotidian at engineering colleges

Very low focus on innovative learning and skill-based teaching

Placements in IT have also been hit due to jobs slowdown

116

Ravi Shankar Institute of Technology and Management, Raipur

6.4

6.3

6.3

6.3

Not perceived as a top engineering college in Chhattisgarh

Alumni reviews are very disparaging about the college’s infrastructure

Isn’t good enough to provide engineering education

Placements are poor due to all-round disparity of the college

117

Pragati College of Engineering and Management, Raipur

6.3

6.3

6.3

6.3

Perception is unfavorable in home state itself

Feedback from ex-students is usually poor

Focused primarily on old and redundant engineering concepts

Recruitment is also very poor

118

ITM University, Raipur

6.3

6.2

6.3

6.3

College perception banks upon reputation of sister institution in Gwalior

General feedback suggests a lack of coherence for technical studies

Curriculum too theoretical for proper engineering studies

Placement isn’t up to the expectations of students

119

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur

6.3

6.2

6.2

6.3

Isn’t known outside Maharashtra

Alumni reviews paint a favorable image of the college

Focus on industry oriented learning and skill-training is low

Campus placements are solely premised on IT sector

120

Institute of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Durgapur

6.2

6.2

6.2

6.3

Considered inadequate for a proper engineering course

Alumni perception largely highlighting lack of synchronism required for engineering education

Focus primarily on old and redundant engineering studies rather than industry-oriented teaching resources

Placements are found lacking due to lack of industrial integration