Engineering is a fascinating domain dealing with scientific and mathematical approaches. Indian students with a passion for this field and a penchant for creativity are often encouraged by their parents to pursue academic aspirations. So, if you are ready to plan your academic journey in Engineering, here’s everything you must know about top Engineering colleges and other interesting things.

Key Highlights:

• Why should you pursue higher education in Engineering?
• Some popular Engineering domains
• NIRF ranking 2023 Engineering colleges
• What you must know about the top Engineering colleges in India
• Best private Engineering colleges in India
• What you must know about the Engineering entrance exam

Why should you pursue higher education in Engineering?

• Engineering professionals shape the technological, structural, electronic, and mechanical marvels around us. Their advanced knowledge and skills bring them into the limelight.
• Well-equipped with their domain-specific expertise, they tackle and solve real-world problems.
• No matter which branch of Engineering you select, you can build a lucrative and prestigious career. Whether you work in India or abroad, your professional career will attract a handsome package and several other perks.

Some popular Engineering domains

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Automobile Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Civil Engineering

NIRF ranking 2023 Engineering colleges
To build a robust career in Engineering, you must develop academic rigour to ensure you become an expert in your field. For this, studying at a top and well-ranked Engineering college is necessary. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an authentic university ranking platform managed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. So, here are the top colleges in India as per the NIRF ranking Engineering as released in 2023.

What you must know about the top Engineering colleges in India

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras)

  This university is known for technical education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship and was formed in 1956. As per the NIRF ranking Engineering 2023, IIT-Madras is the best engineering college. It has ~550 faculty members and ~8,000 students.

  Some Engineering departments at IIT-Madras

  Aerospace Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering	Chemical Engineering
  Engineering Design	Mechanical Engineering	Electrical Engineering
  Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	Ocean Engineering	Civil Engineering

  
  
• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-Delhi)

  The institute was established in 1961. The college takes pride in ~48,000 students who have graduated from this college since its inception, out of which ~5,000 are PhD holders. 

  Some Engineering departments at IIT-Delhi

  Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology	Chemical Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering Design
  Electrical Engineering	Civil Engineering	Energy Science and Engineering
  Materials Science and Engineering	Textile and Fibre Engineering	Mechanical Engineering

  
  
• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-Bombay)

  The popular college came into being in 1958. The university has made great strides in the research areas with highlights such as a new portable DNA sensor, solar heat absorption, and solar cell technology.

  Some Engineering departments at IIT-Bombay

  Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science	Civil Engineering	Aerospace Engineering
  Electrical Engineering	Environmental Science and Engineering (ESED)	Computer Science and Engineering
  Energy Science and Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Biosciences and Bioengineering

  
  
• Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

  This college has been conducting remarkable research, providing technological innovation and academic excellence since 1959. For the academic year 22-23, ~2,000 students were enrolled for master’s degree courses.

  Some Engineering departments at IIT-Kanpur

  Environmental Science and Engineering	Molecular Medicine and Engineering	Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
  Sustainable Energy Engineering	Materials Science and Engineering	Aerospace Engineering
  Chemical Engineering	Civil Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering

Best private Engineering colleges in India

• Vellore Institute of Technology
• Amrita School of Engineering
• Thapar University
• BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA)

What you must know about the Engineering entrance exam
For a master’s degree, you will need to appear in some entrance exams depending on the university-specific requirement. Some entrance exams are as follows:

• Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering (GATE)
• Common Entrance Test for Design (CEED)
• International Institute of Informatics Technology
• Vellore Institute of Technology Masters Entrance Exam

So, with this information, you can plan your academic journey. If financial constraints are keeping you from achieving your Engineering dream, you can consider educational loans in India. At Avanse Financial Services, we offer student loans for several study programs, including Engineering. Please feel free to connect with us to understand aspects such as the application & documentation process and the interest rate for education loan.