Top engineering deemed universities in India for BTech admission with NIRF ranking
Vikas Kumar Pandit | March 2, 2025 | 01:05 PM IST | 3 mins read
BTech Admissions 2025: The JEE Main 2025 session 2 exams will take place from April 1 to 8 in two shifts. JEE Advanced is set to take place on May 18.
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Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main) and Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced) are widely accepted entrance exams for admission to BTech programmes. However, several deemed-to-be universities such as Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani , Vellore Institute of Technology ( VIT ), Manipal Institute of Technology , and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham conduct their own engineering entrance exam for BTech admission.
The JEE Main 2025 session 2 exams will take place from April 1 to 8 in two shifts. For paper 1, the first shift is scheduled from 9 am to 12 pm, while the second shift will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm. The JEE Advanced 2025 exam is set to take place on May 18. Paper 1 will be held from 9 am to 12 pm, followed by Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Some deemed-to-be universities also accept scores from state-level engineering entrance examinations such as the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) , West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination ( WBJEE ), Karnataka Common Entrance Test ( KCET ), Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test ( AP EAMCET ), and Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test ( TS EAMCET ).
How are deemed universities different from other engineering colleges?
A deemed-to-be university is an institution that has been awarded autonomy by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in recognition of its quality in education, research, and infrastructure. Deemed universities operate independently and create their own curricula, admission processes, and exams. Deemed universities can be either government or private. Some deemed universities are funded and managed by the government, while others are privately owned and operated.
Deemed universities in India are known for their strong academic programmes, research opportunities, and industry collaborations. With the rise of emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, renewable energy, and robotics, the demand for specialised engineering programmes has also increased. These deemed universities also offer a wide range of engineering courses with specialised disciplines.
Top deemed-to-be universities in India for engineering admissions
Engineering aspirants can refer to the table below for a list of the top engineering deemed-to-be universities in India offering BTech admissions, along with their National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings.
|
University Name |
State |
Institute Type |
NIRF 2024 Rank |
|
Vellore Institute of Technology |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
11 |
|
SRM Institute of Science and Technology |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
13 |
|
Birla Institute of Technology & Science |
Rajasthan |
Private |
20 |
|
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
23 |
|
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan |
Odisha |
Private |
26 |
|
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology |
Punjab |
Private |
29 |
|
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation |
Andhra Pradesh |
Private |
35 |
|
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
36 |
|
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology |
Odisha |
Private |
37 |
|
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
38 |
|
Institute of Chemical Technology |
Maharashtra |
Government |
41 |
|
International Institute of Information Technology |
Telangana |
Private |
47 |
|
Birla Institute of Technology |
Jharkhand |
Private |
48 |
|
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology |
Kerala |
Government |
51 |
|
Graphic Era University |
Uttarakhand |
Private |
52 |
|
Manipal Academy of Higher Education |
Karnataka |
Private |
56 |
|
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology |
Maharashtra |
Government |
63 |
|
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
66 |
|
International Institute of Information Technology |
Karnataka |
Private |
74 |
|
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET) |
Punjab |
Government |
76 |
|
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science & Technology |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
86 |
|
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research |
Andhra Pradesh |
Private |
91 |
|
JAIN University |
Karnataka |
Private |
95 |
|
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) |
Andhra Pradesh |
Private |
101-150 |
|
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
101-150 |
|
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology |
Uttar Pradesh |
Private |
101-150 |
|
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
101-150 |
|
Punjab Engineering College |
Chandigarh |
Government |
101-150 |
|
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
101-150 |
|
BS Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
151-200 |
|
Bharati Vidyapeeth |
Maharashtra |
Private |
151-200 |
|
Dr. DY Patil Institute of Technology |
Maharashtra |
Private |
151-200 |
|
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) |
Haryana |
Private |
151-200 |
|
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NIAMT) |
Jharkhand |
Government |
151-200 |
|
NMAM Institute of Technology NITTE |
Karnataka |
Private |
151-200 |
|
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Government |
151-200 |
|
Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
201-300 |
|
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
201-300 |
|
Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth |
Telangana |
Private |
201-300 |
|
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies |
Haryana |
Private |
201-300 |
|
The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
Private |
201-300 |
|
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
- |
|
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education |
Telangana |
Private |
- |
|
Indian Institute of Science |
Karnataka |
Government |
- |
|
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth |
Haryana |
Private |
- |
|
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science |
Madhya Pradesh |
Government |
- |
|
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
- |
|
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
- |
|
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
- |
|
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology |
Uttar Pradesh |
Private |
- |
|
Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education |
Andhra Pradesh |
Private |
- |
|
Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education |
Karnataka |
Private |
- |
|
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
- |
|
Central Institute of Technology |
Assam |
Government |
- |
|
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation |
Tamil Nadu |
Private |
- |
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