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433 Best Engineering Programs in India

433 Engineering courses are taught at 61 universities in India, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from Vellore Institute of Technology, National Institute of Technology Rourkela and Lovely Professional University come first, because those universities rank highest.

How these courses are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Vellore Institute of Technology is cited most (2,230,639 citations). 21 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 299 bachelor's, 76 master's, 27 diploma and 17 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). Vellore Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 43 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Engineering in India?

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

How long does an Engineering course take in India?

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

When do Engineering courses start in India?

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

Can I study Engineering online with a university in India?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Engineering courses in India?

Vellore Institute of Technology, with 43, ahead of Sri Sai Ram Engineering College (18).

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