Engineering a change
Here is the list of the best engineering colleges in India.
By Aditi Pai, Prachi Sibal, Shadab Nazmi, Sukant Deepak and Ursila Ali
India produces close to 1.5 million engineers every year, putting both US and China far behind in creating tech honchos of the future. The ever-increasing obsession with engineering as career attracts millions of fresh school graduates every academic year to scout for good engineering colleges across the country. While government-funded institutes have always been around, the need to be innovative keeping competition in view, has led to mushrooming of different private engineering colleges, which ride high on research, technology and international collaborations. The question troubling most engineering students but is which college is the best? Based on several parameters such as top courses offered, innovation laboratories, and research and development centres, Here is our list of 30 best engineering colleges, that are at par with global standards in innovation, infrastructure and placements.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Amrita) was established in 2003 with the philosophy of education for a living and education for life. "When we study in college, striving to become a doctor, a lawyer or an engineer, that is education for a living. But education for life requires an understanding of the essential principles of spirituality; it is about gaining a deeper understanding of the world, our minds, our emotions and ourselves," says Chancellor Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri.
Top courses: B Sc, B.Tech and dual masters degree in M Tech/MS in computer science and M Tech/MS in electrical and computer engineering
USP: Unique live-in-labs programme in which the university students and faculty, in conjunction with students and faculty from international universities, could spend two weeks to six months in villages in India in order to understand current challenges and, subsequently, develop sustainable solutions.
Entry: Through Amrita Entrance Examination-Engineering (AEEE), GATE and NEET
Fee: Rs 1.8 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.amrita.edu
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Founded in 1984 by Harvard alumnus and former MP from Tamil Nadu, G Viswanathan, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has already made its mark in providing quality education in the field of research, technology and management. "VIT has been to able to create a student-friendly learning environment through its Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) that allows students to tailor their own course timetable and choice of professors. Also, to imbibe a sense of responsibility in its students, the institute makes them organise a job mela for non- VIT students and place them in addition to its near 100 per cent placement for its own students," says G Viswanathan.
Top courses: B Tech in computer science engineering, biomedical engineering and civil engineering
USP: VIT claims to be in the Limca Book of World Records for its highest placement done from a single Institution by a single company; Tata Consultancy Services hired 1,075 students in 2009, whereas Cognizant hired 1,643 and 1,820 students in 2011 and 2012 respectively
Entry: The university conducts its own entrance examinations-VITEEE
Fee: Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh a year for B Tech courses depending on specialisations; Website www.vit.ac.in
Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, Maharastra
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay was the second IIT established in India in 1958. Its philosophy is to be the fountainhead of new ideas and of innovators in technology and science. The institute has 15 academic departments, 600 faculty members, 30 centers, five interdisciplinary programme and one management school. Over the past five years, it has produced 50,000 engineers and scientists. "The institute strives to excel in creation and dissemination of knowledge through its educational programmes and research endeavors, for the benefit of the society at large. IITB has a free thinking environment, which encourages students and staff to develop themselves and challenges them to work on and succeed at difficult tasks," says director Devang Khakhar.
Top courses: aerospace engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, metallurgical engineering, energy science, earth science, humanities, industrial design, management
USP: 1,000 recruitment offers were received from more than 300 companies during placements at the institute
Entry: JEE (Advanced Joint Entrance Examination) for the B Tech programme, GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) for M Tech and PhD programmes, JAM (Joint Admission Test for M Sc) and IIT entrance examination
Fee: Rs 60,000 for B Tech per semester and Rs 30,000 per semester for M Tech; Website www.iitb.ac.in
Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
With over 200 international tie-ups with universities from US, UK, Australia, Canada, Spain and Switzerland, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a semi-residential university located in Jalandhar and was founded by Ashok Mittal in 2005.With a strong academia-industry connect and partnership with top companies such as Google, Cisco, SAP, Microsoft and Oracle, LPU offers its students chance to work directly with the industry on live and entrepreneurial projects. "Our students gain on-site experience through industry internships with corporate giants like Cognizant, Microsoft, Infosys and ISRO to name a few," says Chancellor Ashok Mittal. For instance, Cognizant took 1,900 students in three years from LPU and 51 companies that recruit from IITs also recruit from LPU.
Top courses: Programmes like mechatronics, automobile, oil and petroleum engineering, bio-informatics, and nano-technology
USP: Industry partnerships for promoting research endeavours. Path-breaking research product 'Permion Novel Diffusion Cell' for in-vitro drug release from semi-solid dosage forms and Drug Plasma Binding Studies was launched by the university
Entry: Through LPUNEST, an online test conducted in over 200 centres across the county and in 50 plus countries abroad.
Fee: Rs 99,500 per semester for B Tech; Website www.lpu.in
Manav Rachna University Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) is a comprehensive, student-focused university, with students enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. "To meet international challenges, the curriculum has kept pace with global standards to provide excellent domain knowledge and conducive atmosphere for high end research activities. There is a strong Industry-academia connect through policy framework of sharing all research labs, workshops and ICT resources to boost application oriented research activities, the Campus has more than 450 reputed MNCs and Indian Corporates who have been regularly patronizing our students on training and placement across all these years," says Vice-chancellor N.C. Wadhwa.
Popular courses: B Tech and M Tech
USP: Reputed for its state-of-the-art Infrastructure and Labs; new courses include B Tech-Internet Of Things (IOT) and B Sc-Medical Lab Technology
Entry: Through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test)
Fee: 1,70,000 a year B Tech and Rs 1.05 lakh for M Tech; Website manavrachna.edu.in
SRM University Chennai, Tamil Nadu
SRM University (Sri Ramaswami Memorial University), formerly SRM Institute of Science and Technology, is a deemed university in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in 1985 as SRM Engineering College in Kattankulathur, under University of Madras and has four campuses, three in Tamil Nadu-Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, and the other in NCR. The institute gained deemed status during the 2003-2004 academic year and was renamed SRM Institute of Science and Technology. "SRM University is a highly organized educational institution which runs so smoothly without any hindrance. It gives freedom to the students and faculty for better performance," says Dean School of Bio Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur campus, Vairamani Mariappanadar.
Top courses: Computer science and engineering, mechanical engineering, information technology, electronics and communication engineering.
USP: Upcoming courses include M Tech in Pervasive Things and Mobile Computing, Internet of Things, Software Defined Network
Entry: Passed in Higher secondary examination (10+2 pattern )
Fee Rs 82,000 for B Tech and Rs 39,000 for M Tech; Website www.srmuniv.ac.in
GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management focuses on imparting technical education through scientific research, scientific programming, and software engineering. The institute has opened a student's chapter of Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) and Business English Certificate (BEC), a course offered by University of Cambridge, UK. "We take the responsibility of developing and nurturing skilled dedicated technocrats and managers who are competent enough to meet global challenges," says Vice-chairman Pankaj Agarwal.
Top courses: Six undergraduate courses in engineering such as computer science and engineering, electronics and communication engineering, mechanical engineering, information technology, electrical and electronics and civil engineering
USP: Under masters in technology, a degree is given for computer science and engineering. With this degree, students can apply to become a system programmer, web designer, network manager, system analyst, software engineer, and web developer
Entry: Through Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE)
Fee: Rs 1.5 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.glbitm.org
NIIT University, Neemrana, Haryana
Established in 2009, NIIT University (NU) is a not-for-profit university situated 100 kms from the Capital . "NU offers a new model of learning to correct the student's tunnel vision problem and allows them to educate themselves throughout their lives," says President VS Rao. Placements here are handled by the Centre for Industry Collaboration (CIC), headed by a full-time placement specialist. "Our deep understanding of the industry and strong Industry-linkages are the primary reason for the exceptional placement of 97.3 per cent last year," says Founder and Chairman, Rajendra S Pawar. It also offers joint programmes with industry experts, a flexible curriculum design with industry inputs, co-created electives with industry mentors, multidisciplinary curriculum architecture and undergraduate research and development projects.
Top courses: B Tech in CSE, ECE, biotech, B Tech-M Tech dual degree integrated programme and MSc in computer science
USP: Innovation and start-up incubation; a 20-credit course for six months at industry site on a real-life problem, co-mentored by industry experts and NU faculty
Entry: NU considers consistent academic performance in boards (10th and 11th) for undergraduate and additional performance in graduation for postgraduate programmes along with written and verbal communication, and technical andanalytical skills
Fee: Rs 1.56 lakh to Rs 3.46 lakh a year for B Tech courses depending upon scholarships; Website www.niituniversity.in
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
One of the top private engineering colleges in India, Birla Institute of Technology (BITS) Pilani was founded by industrialist GD Birla in 1964. The only university in India to be based on Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) grading system, it offers variety of undergraduate, post-graduate and PHD courses. "Apart from the lectures, there are separate tutorial classes, where a small group of nearly 40 students are taught with extra detail. Further, there are only two major examinations; mid-semester and end-semester," says Asad Hussain, a BE (mechanical) student at BITS Pilani. On campus R&D centres, Centre for Material Science and Technology, Centre for Renewable Energy and Environment Development, allow students to develop, and implement new technologies besides academics.
Top courses: Bachelors in Engineering in mechanical, manufacturing, civil, chemical, electronics and instrumentation engineering
USP: BITS offers Work Integrated Learning Programmes (WILP) that are technical continuing-education programmes designed for employed professionals working in engineering and technology domains.
Entry: Through BITS SAT
Fees: Rs 59,300 per semester for BE courses; Website www.bits-pilani.ac.in
DR CV Raman University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Dr C V Raman University is the first private university of Chhattisgarh. It is located over an area of 55 acres in the tribal region of Kota, Bilaspur. Established in 2006, the university started functioning as per approved statues and ordinances from 2007. "This university has grown from strength to strength since its inception to become a unique multidisciplinary university of higher learning in Chhattisgarh. I am happy to see an absolute ragging-free environment in the university and its excellent intake and placement records," says Vice-chancellor Ravi Prakash Dubey.
Top courses: M Tech in computer science engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering
USP The first community radio station by a university in India and also provided online live lectures
Entry: Though their own entrance examination
Fee: Rs 60,000 a year for M Tech; Website www.cvru.ac.in
Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Krishna Institute of Engineering and Technology (KIET) was established in 1998 with a strong focus on industry connect and skill-oriented technical courses. The institute offers B Tech degree courses in seven disciplines and M Tech in four disciplines. "At KIET, students become simply immersed in its culture of rigorous analysis and the process of learning enables and encourages them to challenge conventional wisdom and come up with innovative solutions," says Director J Girish.
Top courses: B Tech in computer science and engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and information technology
USP: Top recruiters are TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, Cognizant
Entry: Through Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination (UPSEE)
Fee: Rs 1.38 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.kiet.edu
Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Founded in 2011, Galgotias University's philosophy is to make education and learning an intellectually and socially transformative experience. Under its engineering and technology core structure, the university provides five schools of teaching-computing science and engineering, civil, mechanical, chemical and electrical,electronics and communication engineering. "The university's R&D potential is recognised by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India. Recently, the university has been given a grant to set up a nanotechnology lab to conduct research on 'Self-Assembly of Semiconductor Nanostructures for Sensing Applications'," says Pro Vice-chancellor Rena Luthra. Since theoretical knowledge is never enough to understand industry trends and practical knowledge of the field, the university offers an industry oriented programme with certification from Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco.
Top courses: Bachelors degree in computer science engineering, specialisations in computer network and cyber security, open source software and open standards and telecom informatics
USP: Students can pair finance management with their engineering degrees, and B Tech (Hons) in computer science as well as engineering with specialisation in banking and financial services.
Entry: Through Through its own entrance exam, Galgotias Engineering Entrance Examination (GEEE)
Fee: Rs 1.49 lakh for four-year B Tech/B Tech (Hons) in computer science engineering programme; Website www.galgotiasuniversity.edu.in
Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Sharda University (SU) is the only multi-discipline campus in the NCR. Founded in 1996 by Sharda Group of Institution, SU has over 21,000 students and 1,200 faculty members in their campus. "With students from 56 countries and different parts of India, we focus largely on research, design and innovation," says Vice-chancellor Vijay Gupta. The university has over 180 courses in multiple disciplines. "We have many popular courses here. Engineering, Industrial design, Journalism and Mass Communication, Medicine, Dental Studies, Nursing are just to name a few," he adds. SU offers B Tech in Computer Science, Mechanical, Biotechnology, B Com (Hons) in collaboration with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Colleges (ACCA) university, India.
Top courses: B Tech in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering
USP: offers a variety of technical and non-technical courses in one campus.
Entry: Through entrance examination conducted by Sharda University. National Test scores like JEE are also considered for B.Tech admission.
Fee Rs 1.51 lakh to Rs 1.64 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.sharda.ac.in
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
O ne the first self-financing engineering colleges in the country, Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) was established in 1957 and in 2000 became a constituent institute of the deemed university and is known today as Manipal University. "We have consistently ranked as one of the top five private engineering institutes in the country. Our vision is, excellence in technical education through innovation and teamwork," says Director Gopalakrishna Prabhu. The institute is known for various industry tie-ups-Infosys for Campus Connect programme, Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore and Jack F Welch Technology Centre (GE), Bangalore, to name a few.
Top courses: B Tech and M Tech in aeronautical, automobile, biomedical, chemical, civil, electronics and communication, industrial and production and mechanical engineering
USP: Manipal University Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) offers support and mentoring to students during the first three critical years of a start-up. Further, it provides resources and arranges for funds from various agencies and facilitates support services like marketing, financial and legal services.
Entry: Admissions are done on the basis of rank in the All India Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU-OET)
Fee Rs 12 lakh to Rs 14 lakh for B Tech courses for four years; Website www.manipal.edu/mit.html
Bharti Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, Delhi
Though Bharati Vidyapeeth University was founded in 1964, its college of engineering was set up in 1999 and is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi. "Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering focuses on the current technology needs and the job market. We find and address the gap between the current demand and curriculum by providing need-based technical and soft skills training to our students," says principal Dharmender Saini. The university has an intellectual property right cell which was founded in 2013 with the objective to generate new ideas and help students.
Top courses: Bachelors in technology courses in applied sciences, instrumentation and control engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, computer science electronics and communication and information and technology
USP: Technical student chapters (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Association for Computing Machinery, Google groups, and Microsoft groups) where students get exposure on an international platform to strengthen their technical skills
Entry: On the basis of merit in All India Common Entrance Test (CET) by GGSIPU, Delhi
Fee Rs 2 lakh approximately a year for four-year B Tech programme;Website www.bvcoend.ac.in
Academy of Business and Engineering Sciences, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Founded in 2000 and affiliated to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, the Academy of Business and Engineering Sciences (ABES) relies on four core areas-academics, applied research, centres of excellence and placements - so that students have a holistic learning environment. "We try to ensure that our students undergo rigorous all-round training so that after graduation, they are ready to face a tough and competitive world and can take the challenges head-on," says General Secretary Neeraj Goel. The institute has created a platform for students to hone their employability skills along with aptitude through various activities like SEEP (Student Employability Enhancement Programme) and Aptitude Skills Enhancement Programme.
Top courses: B Tech in computer science engineering, information technology and electronics and communication engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, civil engineering and also M Tech along with a master's degree in computer applications.
USP: The institute's Center for Applied Research and Entrepreneurship (CARE) works to promote undergraduate research and entrepreneurship
Entry: On the basis of 10 + 2 level examination with minimum 45 per cent marks
Fee: Rs 1.42 lakh for B Tech for first year; Rs 93,000 for M Tech; Website www.abes.ac.in
Mody University, Lakshmangarh, Rajasthan
Established in 2004 by founding chairman of the Hindusthan Group, R P Mody, it is a university exclusively for girls to encourage education among women. Spread over 265 acres, the institute of professional learning is committed to women's education and seeks to impart knowledge and develop skills in women to become professionals, well versed in modern technology and management practices. The campus has acres of greenery and inspirational quotes to motivate students.
The university offers multi-disciplinary courses with inter-disciplinary options. To create global students, it also offers foreign language courses in Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Mody University runs research projects sponsored by the government of India.
Top courses: B Tech (with branches in computer science and engineering with specialisation in Internet of Things-In association with IBM; electrical engineering with specialisation in renewable energy and nuclear science and technology) as well as M Tech (in computer science and engineering
USP: "Mody University laid the foundation of whatever I have achieved today. In my opinion, it's a classic example of empowering women both personally and technologically," Reshma Dokania, Batch of 2005-2009, works with Microsoft
Entry: through MEET
Fees: Rs 1.45 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.modyuniversity.ac.in
BML Munjal University Kapariwas, Haryana
Founded in 2014 by the Hero Group, BML Munjal University uses practically oriented knowledge and a creative and stimulating environment to aid teaching. "The focus of the university is to find creative solutions to problems through application of knowledge. It aims to create a talented community of students and faculty who excel in teaching, learning and research," says Vice-chancellor B S Satyanarayana. The university has research collaborations with National Physical Laboratory, UK, and Fraunhofer, Germany.
Top courses: B Tech course in five disciplines-civil engineering, computer Science, computer science and engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and mechanical engineering
USP: The 'Joy of engineering' course where students are encouraged to work in teams and find a logical way of arriving at a solution for the problem
Entry: Minimum PCM aggregate score of 80 per cent in Class 12
Fee Rs 9.5 lakh for four-year B Tech; Website www.bml.edu.in
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra
Since its inception in 2008, the Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) has been offering undergraduate and post graduate courses in computer, Information Technology, electronics, civil and mechanical engineering. In 2010, SIT introduced research courses leading to a PhD degree. "Among the initiatives taken to make SIT one of the most sought after institute of technical education in the country are recruitment of highly qualified faculty, their continual professional growth through organising and attending conferences and publication of research papers, regular revision of curriculum in line with fast changing needs of industry, employing innovative methods of teaching and encouraging learning outside the classroom through projects, " says director T P Singh.
Top courses: B Tech (in computer science, Information Technology, electronics and telecommunication) and M.Tech in computer aided design and manufacture
USP: To ensure holistic development of students, the curriculum includes the study of liberal arts and performing arts
Entry: Through Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for B Tech course and through Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or GATE score for M Tech
Fees Rs 2.25 lakh for the first year for B Tech course and Rs 1.68 lakh for M Tech courses; Website www.sitpune.edu.in
Meerut institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Renowned academic environment, extensive Alumni network in over 200 companies, excellent placements, interface with industry and numerous extra-curricular activities make MIET one of the premier engineering institutes in the country. Founded in 1997, MIET offers B Tech in biotechnology, chemical, civil, computer science, electrical, electronics and communication, Information Technology and mechanical engineering. Along with these there are post graduate courses offered in biotechnology, computer science, thermal engineering and digital communication are the popular courses. "Under the tutelage of the best known faculty, a well defined infrastructure, unique academic environment and innovative teaching methodology. Each student is initiated towards overall excellence & more, together with other facilities that obliterates all negativity and guides the student towards a better tomorrow," says Chairman Vishnu Saran.
Top courses: B Tech in mechanical, information technology, electronics and communication engineering
USP: Asia's first IBM Bluemix Cloud Computing Lab and 10X Technology Learning Centers of Wipro Technologies for its students.
Entry: Through Combined State Entrance Exam (UPSEE) rankings and board exams score.
Fee: Rs 1.02 lakh a year for B Tech courses; Website www.miet.ac.in
Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Earlier known as the Nirma Institute of Technology, the University of Technology, Nirma University, was started in 1995 by Nirma Education and Research Foundation as the first self-financed engineering college in Gujarat. It's now a leading hub of education, offering multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes in engineering. With national recognition among the best institutes for engineering education, it offers a learner centric approach along with personalised attention to the students and focuses on synergy between teaching and all-round development of the students "At the university, we strive not only to prepare our students for the change, but also try and get them a step ahead by challenging their abilities and nurturing their curiosities," says director Alka Mahajan. With strong commitment towards continuing education and pedagogy, the university has a globally compatible academic credit system with emphasis on continuous evaluation.
Top courses: B Tech with branches in chemical, civil, computer, instrumentation and control engineering, electrical, mechanical and mathematics and humanities; M Tech; Master of Computer Application
Top recruiters: Adani Group, Aditya Birla (Birla Cellulosic), Reliance Industries Limited, Capgemini, Cadila Healthcare
Entry: For B Tech through JEE test score after passing class 12 with the required marks and for M Tech through GATE score after completion of bachelors degree; 15 per cent seats are reserved for NRI students
Fees Rs 1.51 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.nirmauni.ac.in
St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Palai, Kerala
St Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology (SJCET) is one of the five self-financing engineering colleges in Kerala. Apart from being known for its academic excellence, its picturesque location (on the foothills of the Western Ghats) and a grand campus, is also one of the reasons why it is the most popular college in the region. Established in 2002, it is affiliated to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Lucknow. According to C J Joseph, principal, "We aim to provide an education that works, and which helps students to challenge themselves. We offer our students facilities such as learning and employability skills development."
Top courses: B Tech in mechanical engineering, applied electronics and instrumentation engineering; masters in advanced communication and information systems
USP: It is a remote centre for IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur; and the first engineering college in Kerala to have a woman development cell
Entry: Admission is through Kerala Entrance Examination (KEE)
Fee: Rs 55,700 per semester for B Tech; Website www.sjcetpalai.ac.in
Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
Thapar University, (formerly Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology) is located in a sprawling campus in the historic city of Patiala and was established in 1956 as a collaboration between the then State of PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union), the Central Government and the Patiala Technical Education Trust (PTET) founded by industrialist Lala Karam Chand Thapar. TU provides undergraduate and post graduate education in engineering and technology as well as management with a close interaction with industry and emphasis on basic and applied research. Thapar University were granted full autonomy and the status of a deemed university in 1985 by MHRD on the recommendations of the UGC. The university has now expanded its operation by opening up an off campus at Derabassi.
Top courses: B Tech in chemical and civil engineering; M Tech in biotechnology
USP: Illustrious alumni include Mohandass Saini, CEO, Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd and Bharti Bhushan Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Electricals
Entry: Based on overall All India Rank of JEE (Main) examination
Fee: Rs 82,000 onwards for B Tech and Rs 39,000 onwards for M Tech; Website www.thapar.edu
Accurate University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Established in 2006, Accurate stands tall among the top private engineering colleges in India. With the total intake capacity of 1,020 students, Accurate offers B.Tech in civil, computer science, electrical, electronics and communication, information technology and mechanical engineering. "We strive to groom our students self development and self discipline through self introspection. In the present changing scenario of globalisation it is our earnest endeavor to keep our students abreast of the latest in the application of technology so they may be able to tap the deepest core of their latest potentiality," says director, S K Dubey. Accurate has also partnered with various foreign universities like University of Auckland, New Zealand, & Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, for student exchange programmes.
Top courses: B Tech in mechanical, Information Technology, civil, electronics and communication engineering
USP: 100 per cent placement of Accurate students in national and international companies inlcuding Just Dial, Indusland Bank, Maxamus Pharma and Kotak Mahindra Bank
Entry: Through entrance or board grades: The seats for B.Tech.are filled through a competitive examination conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh, Noida
Fee: Rs 90,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh a year for B Tech courses (depending upon scholarships); Website www.accurate.inn
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Relatively young among the list of private universities in India, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), established in 1992, has got an excellent record in the field of innovation and technology. With over 27,000 students through its 28 schools imparting globally recognised bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programmes in 100 plus disciplines, spanning engineering, medicine, management, biotechnology, law and more-KIIT prides itself on being a cosmopolitan and multicultural campus. "Apart from global recognition and pedagogical excellence, the University provides the best possible academic and non-academic grooming and empowerment enabling students to become global citizens and make an impact in the global workplace," says vice chancellor Premendu P Mathur.
The institute has a stellar placement record with 2,700 plus job being offered to 2,258 B Tech students so far-the highest CTC of Rs 26.80 lakh was offered by Directi; while the average CTC so far has been Rs 5 lakh for the academic year 2017.
Top courses: B Tech in civil, chemical, electronics and telecommunication, communication, mechanical and mechatronic engineering
USP: Academic partnerships and collaboration with more than 105 global universities
Entry: Through KIIT engineering entrance exams
Fee: Rs 50,000 per semester for B Tech courses (depending upon specialisations); Website kalingauniversity.ac.in
GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Spread across 110 acres of land, the university was set up in 1991 in order establish Mathura as the knowledge capital of western Uttar Pradesh. Students get to learn scientifically and on the basis of facts and figures while the faculty acts more as a facilitator and not just as an instructor imparting knowledge mindlessly. "We stress upon interactive learning and two-way communication processes. It is an environment that combines the best of pedagogy and encourage students to ask, be curious," says Chancellor Narayan Das Agarwal. Frequent industrial workshops and exchange programmes help students to have first-hand experience and acquire skills.
Top courses: B Tech in civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering
USP: On-campus top recruiters are TCS, Tech Mahindra, Lava, Infosys and Capgemini
Entry: Based on performance in GLAET (an online MCQ two-hour test and personal interview)
Fee: Rs 1.45 lakh for first year B Tech course; Website www.gla.ac.in
Thiagarajar College of Engineering Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Ranked 29th among 'Top 100 Engineering Institutes for Research and Teaching' in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD) in 2016, Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) has strong tie-ups with different industries and R&D laboratories. The college prepares students and equips them with requisite skills to create, develop and manage global engineering enterprises. Students can enrol for different undergraduate courses such as computer science engineering, electrical and electronics engineering and architecture engineering.
Top courses: Mechatronics engineering, power system engineering, control and instrumentation and wireless technologies
USP: TCE resource centre for spoken tutorial project with IIT Bombay
Entry: Through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering), a national level entrance examination
Fee Rs 51, 650 for BE first year; Website www.tce.edu
JP Institute of Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
One of the go-to universities for students wanting to equip themselves with a degree in technology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) founded in 2001 follows the rule of hands-on skill development for students. Apart from academics, the campus has active student clubs; the microcontroller-based system and robotics hub which conduct workshops and lectures on automation and robotics. The universities top two centres of excellence in research include centre for performance modelling of computing systems and Prayag, a centre for knowledge informatics for sustainable development.
Top courses: The department of electronics and communication has niche courses in mobile communications, optical communications, telecommunication networks, signal processing, microelectronics, digital system design and embedded systems.
USP: Key recruiters for B Tech and M Tech courses are Amazon, Deloitte, Barclays and Aricent
Entry: Based on overall All India Rank of JEE (Main) examination
Fee: Rs 75,000 per semester; Website www.jiit.ac.in
Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Sathyabama University (formerly known as Sathyabama Engineering College and affiliated to University of Madras), was established in 1987 by Founder Chancellor Col. Jeppiaar, to promote technical education in the state of Tamil Nadu. The institution was granted deemed university status by the Ministry of Human Resources Development under Section (3) of the UGC Act 1956 in 2001and is managed by Sathyabama Educational Trust. In 2012, the Ministry of Human Resources Development declared the University as a Category 'A' university.
Top courses: BTech in chemical engineering, biotechnology, biomedical engineering and M Tech in nuclear science engineering
USP: Twin post-graduate programs with University of Hull, UK, Bradley University, USA, University of Southern Queensland, Australia and Westcliff University, US. A Centre for Rocket Science to cater to the needs of space research and to the development of a nano satellite for Defence Applications.
Entry: Through a Common Entrance Examination conducted by the university
Fee: Rs 2.40 lakh a year for B Tech; Website www.sathyabamauniversity.ac.in