Three‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ pillars at the national level - IITs, NITs, and IIITs - are the major contributors to the success of engineering education in India. These institutions are not mere colleges but the doors leading to research, innovation and careers with high growth potential. Although research-intensive and globally ranked, IITs are complemented by NITs that offer affordable quality technical education. IIITs focus on IT and computer science-related career areas. They are the topmost engineering sources of the country united for ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌2026.

There are 23 Indian Institutes of Technology across India, which offer a great learning experience to engineering aspirants, which is why they are also known as India’s most prestigious engineering hubs. These institutions are offering multiple UG, PG and PhD programmes to the students. In regard to undergraduate courses in IITs they offer B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des, and B.Tech+M.Tech (Dual Degrees), etc. In postgraduate programs they are offering, M.Tech, M.Des, M.Pharma, M.S by Research, M.Tech+PhD (Dual Degrees) etc., along with PhD-level programmes in diversified fields such as biotechnology, biomedical engineering, and many more. Top‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ IITs includes Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kharagpur, Roorkee, and BHU provide advanced labs, multiple engineering branches, and international industry exposure. The fees are still quite reasonable (approx. INR 1 lakh per semester) and the placements are great as usual, with UG median packages ranging from INR 14-23 LPA and PG salaries going up to INR 21 LPA. Some of the companies that hire are Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Qualcomm.

National Institutes of Technology are known for their high Return on Investment (ROI) along with strong placement records among all technological and engineering colleges of India. Similarly, like IITs, NITs also offer undergraduate and postgraduate such as B.Tech and M.Tech. Candidates who need to seek admission into the UG and PG level courses in the NITs need to clear JEE Advanced with JoSAA for UG courses and GATE with CCMT counselling for PG admission for the academic year 2026. The list of top NITs includes institutes like NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Rourkela, Calicut, Warangal, VNIT Nagpur, Kurukshetra, Silchar, Raipur, and Hamirpur. These institutes give excellent results and returns on investment at a lower cost. With UG fees ranging from INR 62,500 to INR 1.25 lakh per semester and the highest offers reaching INR 40-95 LPA, NITs count as a wise decision for students who are looking for strong academics and value.

The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) of India are known for their technology-driven and coding-centric campuses for B.Tech and M.Tech level courses in UG and PG level programmes. Likewise, IITs and NITs, IIITs also seek admission through JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, and GATE entrance examinations with further counselling rounds of JoSAA, CSAB or interviews and institute-specific tests. Top‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ IIITs like IIIT Allahabad, ABV IIITM Gwalior, IIIT Guwahati, IIITDM Jabalpur and IIIT Pune specialise in computer science, AI, data science and ECE. Their fees vary between INR 22,500 and INR 1.2 Lakh per semester, and they have good average packages of INR 16-33 LPA. These stats make for the first preference of students who want to build a career in the technology ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌field.

Difference Between IITs, NITs & IIITs

All‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 3 are top-notch engineering institutes, but clearly their goals and results are different. Where IITs are best for innovation, global placements, a more research-focused approach and hold great ranking positions in NIRF, IIRF and QS world rankings, NITs offer well-balanced engineering options with a large number of branch options. On the other hand, IIITs are the best known for tech-heavy careers in CSE, AI, ML, ECE, and software ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌domains. In short, IITs lead in research prestige, NITs win on value and affordability, and IIITs specialise in futuristic digital technologies, together defining India’s engineering excellence in 2026. Refer to the table below to know the basic differences between IITs, NITs and IIITs:

Feature	IITs	NITs	IIITs
Primary Focus	Research-oriented, innovation-driven, globally ranked	Balanced engineering education with strong ROI	Tech-heavy, coding-centric, CSE/IT focused
Admissions (UG/PG)	B.Tech: JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAAM.Tech: GATE or CGPA-based entry (select IITs)	B.Tech: JEE Main + JoSAAM.Tech: GATE + CCMT	B.Tech: JEE Main + JoSAA/CSABM.Tech: GATE/institute tests
Approximate Fee Range (per semester)	INR 1,00,000	INR 62,500–1.25 lakh	INR 22,500–1.2 lakh
Placement Packages (Approx.)	UG Median: INR 14–23 LPA PG Median: Up to INR 21 LPA	Highest: INR 40–95 LPA	Average: INR 16–33 LPA
Best For	Advanced research, global careers, top-tier engineering	High ROI, strong academics, wide branch options	Tech careers: CSE, AI, ML, ECE, Data Science
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm	L&T, Infosys, Deloitte, Tata Motors	Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Qualcomm
Top Institutes	IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, IIT BHU	NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Rourkela, NIT Calicut, NIT Warangal, NIT Nagpur	IIIT Allahabad, ABV IIITM Gwalior, IIIT Guwahati, IIITDM Jabalpur, IIIT Pune

Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT): Innovation and Legacy

In the year 1951, the very first Indian Institute of Technology was established, named IIT Kharagpur. Now, there are 23 IITs in India which are preparing great talents in the field of engineering and technology. Out of 23, there are seven IITs which were established before the year 2000, and 16 were established after the year 2000. On this categorisation, pre-2000 established IITs are known as the Old IITs and post-2000 IITs are known as the Newer IITs. In regard to the courses offered by the top IITs of India, they offer PG, UG and PhD level courses to thousands of students in India and abroad. IITs in India offer courses in different fields like electrical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, Mechanical Engineering, and many more, with advanced research areas.

These institutes are best known for their placements, educational environment, global connectivity, comprehensive research facilities, affordable fee options, and great positions in NIRF, IIRF and QS World University rankings. Every year, around 10000 candidates are selected by these IITs for B.Tech programmes and 8,000 for M.Tech. Here is the complete list of 23 IITs in India:

"Old" & Well-Established IITs (Established Earlier)	"Newer" IITs (Established More Recently)
IIT Bombay (Mumbai, Maharashtra) IIT Delhi (New Delhi) IIT Guwahati (Assam) IIT Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) IIT Kharagpur (West Bengal) IIT Madras (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) IIT Roorkee (Uttarakhand)	IIT (BHU) Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) IIT Dhanbad (Jharkhand) IIT Hyderabad (Telangana) IIT Indore (Madhya Pradesh) IIT Gandhinagar (Gujarat) IIT Jodhpur (Rajasthan) IIT Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) IIT Patna (Bihar) IIT Ropar (Punjab) IIT Bhubaneswar (Odisha) IIT Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) IIT Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) IIT Goa (Goa) IIT Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) IIT Palakkad (Kerala) IIT Dharwad (Karnataka)

Top 10 IITs NIRF Rankings in 2025

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ National Institutional Ranking Framework has once again placed the IITs at the top of the hierarchy. As per the NIRF rankings of two consecutive years 2024 and 2025 the:

IIT Madras continues to be at the top position.
IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are at ranks 2 and 3, respectively.
IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur have not changed their position and thus remain the first choice for top-tier engineering and research.
Due to improved UG placements, IIT Hyderabad has moved up from Rank 8 to Rank 7.
IIT Indore moved from Rank 16 to Rank 12, making a huge leap in the 2025 NIRF Rankings.
IIT BHU Varanasi achieved a very high placement volume and thus, it went beyond 900 in both cycles.

College	NIRF 2024 Rank	Number of Students Placed (4 year UG Courses- 2022 to 2023)*	NIRF 2025 Rank	Number of Students Placed (4 year UG Courses- 2023 to 2024)*
IIT Madras	1	496	1	549
IIT Delhi	2	676	2	711
IIT Bombay	3	644	3	731
IIT Kanpur	4	688	4	754
IIT Kharagpur	5	460	5	517
IIT Roorkee	6	733	6	769
IIT Hyderabad	8	269	7	306
IIT Guwahati	7	639	8	658
IIT BHU Varanasi	10	915	10	996
IIT Indore	16	238	12	234

Top 10 IITs IIRF Rankings in 2025

IIRF Rankings 2025 showcase the dominance of India's top engineering institutes by their outstanding placement and academic influence. The top order is competitive, with minor changes in rank and performance scores revealing the tough neck-to-neck competition. As per the IIRF rankings of 2024 and 2025:

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Bombay is #1 in 2025, supported by the highest placement performance score of 135.71.
IIT Delhi moves up to Rank #2, going past IIT Madras with a strong PP score of 135.42.
IIT Madras moves from Rank 2 to Rank 3, even though it has increased its placement score.
IIT Guwahati is doing better than Roorkee, Hyderabad & BHU, and therefore it is consistently ranked #6.
IIT Indore is slightly off from Rank 11 to Rank 13, but its PP score goes up to 133.46, showing the improvement in the results despite the rank change.

College	IIRF 2024 Rank	Placement Performance 2024*	IIRF 2025 Rank	Placement Performance 2025*
IIT Madras	2	129.28	3	135.18
IIT Delhi	3	131.85	2	135.42
IIT Bombay	1	132.85	1	135.71
IIT Kanpur	5	128.85	5	134.72
IIT Kharagpur	4	129.14	4	135.02
IIT Roorkee	7	129.28	7	134.41
IIT Hyderabad	9	128.28	9	134.15
IIT Guwahati	6	131.42	6	134.58
IIT BHU Varanasi	8	129.71	8	134.28
IIT Indore	11	127.14	13	133.46

*Note: Placement Performance is the success rate of the institution for the respective year. It takes into account various factors such as the number of students placed, the prestige of the employers, and the average salaries. Using this parameter, the ROI of the institution can be ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌analysed.

Top 10 IITs QS World University Rankings 2026

Not only in the national ranking system, Indian Institute of Technology of India is also ruling the global ranking system as well. QS World rankings, which showcase the top-performing universities in Asia, the top 10 IITs of India hold strong and unbeatable rankings. As per the rankings of 2025 and 2026, several IITs have shown remarkable progress in terms of overall ranking and employment outcome performance:

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Madras is the leader with a very impressive change of position from Rank =227 (2025) to 180 (2026).
IIT Delhi has entered the world's top-125 range, showcasing an improved rank and employment score as well.
Although IIT Bombay is ranked a little lower overall than in 2025, it is performing exceptionally well in Employment Outcomes (72.6).

College	QS World Rank 2025	Employment Outcome (Rank) 2025*	QS World Rank 2026	Employment Outcome (Rank) 2026*
IIT Madras	227	27	180	45.8
IIT Delhi	150	35.1	123	50.5
IIT Bombay	118	64.5	129	72.6
IIT Kanpur	263	19.6	222	47.6
IIT Kharagpur	222	33	215	47.7
IIT Roorkee	335	6.4	339	19.5
IIT Hyderabad	681-690	2	664	6.5
IIT Guwahati	344	4.9	334	8.7
IIT BHU Varanasi	531	6.5	566	10.3
IIT Indore	477	2.2	556	5.3

*Note:‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Employment Outcomes (EO) are a measure of how well institutions are equipping their students for the job market in return for their investment in fees. This metric takes into account two main factors: the proportion of graduates employed within a specific period (such as 12 or 15 months) and the career achievement of alumni, for instance, attaining senior positions or making significant contributions to their fields.

Top 10 IITs in India: Fees, Placements, ROI Analysis

The top 10 IITs of India are delivering excellent academics and offering career-changing opportunities. Students pay an affordable fee and are gifted with a high ROI. Be it the lively campus life at IIT Delhi or the research-oriented atmosphere of IIT Hyderabad, each IIT has something different to offer which makes graduates highly competitive in India as well as ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌abroad.

Key Highlights:

Category	Key Details
UG Fees	Indian students: approx. INR 1 lakh per semester Foreign nationals: up to INR 5 lakh per semester
PG Fees	INR 5,000–25,000 per semester Online M.Tech at IIT Hyderabad: around INR 10,000
UG Placements	Median salaries range from INR 14–23 LPA over the last 5 years Top performers: IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati
PG Placements	Median salaries reach INR 19–21 LPA, driven by strong industry linkages
Ph.D Opportunities	Number of full-time research scholars ranges from 521 (IIT Indore) to 3,745 (IIT Bombay)

Indian Institute of Technology Madras: IITM

IIT Madras offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Non-Campus, Research, International Master’s, Joint Degrees and Exchange programmes. Along with this, it has 18 departments which offer courses in B.Tech, M.Tech, and doctoral programs. Courses like B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) and BS + MS (in Biological and Physics) are offered under the undergraduate programmes. For the PG students, it has courses such as 2 2-year MA programme in different specialisations (such as Development Studies, Economics, and English Studies) under the department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Apart from this, it also offers M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and a 2-year M.Tech Programme in different departments. Moreover, it also has courses in management studied, such as MBA, Executive MBA, PGPEX and MDP. Apart from these regular courses IIT Madras has an online programme which is called ‘Non-Campus Programme’ and offers a B.S degree in 4 years. This non-campus programme has three different levels, based on the student’s exit in the middle of the programme, such as Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE, Diploma from IIT Madras and Degree (BSc/BS) from IIT Madras.

Programme Level	Course / Programme Name	Duration
Undergraduate Programmes	B.Tech	4 Years
	Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)	5 Years
	Dual Degree (BS + MS)	As prescribed
Postgraduate Programmes	Master of Arts (M.A.)	2 Years
	M.Sc
	M.Tech
	MBA
	Web-enabled M.Tech Programme	Varies
Management Programmes	MBA	2 Years
	Executive MBA (EMBA)	2 Years
	PGPEX-VLM	1 Year
	Management Development Programmes	2 Years
Research Programmes	Ph.D	As per research requirements
	M.S (by Research)	As per research requirements
	Joint Ph.D in Engineering & Sciences	As per research requirements
International Interdisciplinary Master’s Programme	Two-Year Master’s Degree	2 Years
International Interdisciplinary Master’s Specialisations	Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology	2 Years
	Biomedical Engineering
	Complex Systems and Dynamics
	Computational Engineering
	Cyber Physical Systems
	Data Science
	Energy Systems
	Quantum Science and Technology
	Robotics

Why IIT Madras stands out:

Affordable fees: B.Tech - INR 1,00,000 per semester (Indians), INR 5,00,000 (Foreigners)
High-paying jobs: UG median salary up to INR 17,00,000 PA
M.Tech perks: Fees just INR 25,000 (Indians) with excellent placement support
Research opportunities: 1,798 full-time Ph.D students in 2023-24
Global edge: Strong industry tie-ups and research collaborations

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 15,00,000 PA	2018-19: INR 12,00,000 PA
2017-18: INR 15,00,000 PA	2019-20: INR 13,00,000 PA
2018-19: INR 17,00,000 PA	2020-21: INR 13,00,000 PA
2019-20: INR 16,63,400 PA	2021-22: INR 15,00,000 PA
2020-21: INR 17,50,000 PA	2022-23: INR 15,00,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi: IITD

IIT Delhi is known for its vibrant campus life, world-class faculty, and solid industry network, making it one of the most sought-after IITs in India. It is offering UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes to the students. Along with this, it also offers Dual degree programs in different specialisations such as biochemical, biotechnology, chemical, mathematics, chemistry, design and many more. Refer to the table for detailed information on the B.Tech, M.Tech, dual degrees and M.S. by research programmes.

Programme Level	Degree / Programme	Specialisations / Disciplines Offered
Undergraduate Programmes	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)	Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Power & Automation), Energy Science & Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering & Computational Mechanics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Textile Technology
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.)	Chemistry
	Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)	Design
	Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)	Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Mathematics & Computing
Postgraduate Programmes	Master of Technology (M.Tech)	Biomolecular & Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Engineering (Chemical Synthesis & Analysis), Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering, Rock Engineering & Underground Structures, Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Construction Technology & Management, Environmental Engineering & Management, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Solid State Materials, Photonics, Radio Frequency Design & Technology, Electric Mobility, Instrument Technology, Optoelectronics & Optical Communication, Robotics, Telecommunication Technology & Management, VLSI Design Tools & Technology, Atmospheric-Oceanic Science & Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Machine Intelligence & Data Science (MINDS), Cyber Security, Fibre Science & Technology, Textile Engineering, Textile Chemical Processing, Power Systems, Polymer Science & Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Applied Optics, Integrated Electronics & Circuits, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines & Drives, Communications Engineering, Computer Technology, Control & Automation, Renewable Energy Technologies & Management
	Master of Science (Research) – M.S.(R)	Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Automotive Research & Tribology, Atmospheric & Oceanic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Healthcare Technology, Biological Sciences, VLSI Design Tools & Technology, Machine Intelligence & Data Science (MINDS), Transportation Safety & Injury Prevention, Photonics, Sensors, Instrumentation & Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
	Master of Science (M.Sc)	Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Biological Sciences
	Master of Business Administration (MBA)	MBA, Telecommunication Systems Management, Executive MBA (Part-time)
	Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.)	Public Policy
	Master of Arts (M.A.)	Arts
	Master of Design (M.Des.)	Design
Research Programmes	Ph.D / M.S (by Research)	Engineering, Sciences, Interdisciplinary Research Areas
Specialised Schools	Interdisciplinary & School-based Programmes	Amar Nath & Shashi Khosla School of IT, Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology & Management, Kusuma School of Biological Sciences

Highlights of IIT Delhi:

UG median salary: Ranges from INR 11,00,000 to INR 20,00,000 PA
PG median salary: Up to INR 1,559,000 PA
Growing research culture: 2,866 Ph.D. students in 2023-24, rising to 3,197 in 2022-23

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 1550000 PA	2018-19: INR 1100000 PA
2017-18: INR 1760000 PA	2019-20: INR 1500000 PA
2018-19: INR 1250000 PA	2020-21: INR 1250000 PA
2019-20: INR 2000000 PA	2021-22: INR 1400000 PA
2020-21: INR 1908000 PA	2022-23: INR 1559000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay: IITB

IIT Bombay offers 12 B.Tech courses across different branches of engineering with dual degrees to the engineering aspirants of India and students from outside India. Along with this, it also offers postgraduate courses such as M.Tech. M.Sc. with advanced labs. Regarding the PhD. The programme has over 3,500 full-time scholars at IIT Bombay. Moreover, it is offering a great salary package with median salaries of INR 19.63 LPA to UG students and INR 15.59 LPA to PG students as per the data shown in the NIRF rankings under the engineering category.

Programme Level	Discipline	Degree / Programme	Branches / Specialisations
Undergraduate	Engineering	B.Tech	Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, Energy Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science, Engineering Physics
	Engineering	Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)	Electrical Engineering
	Science	B.S.	Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Applied Geophysics
	Design	B.Des.	Design
Postgraduate	Engineering & Science	M.Tech	—
	Engineering & Science	M.Tech + Ph.D. (Dual Degree)	—
	Engineering & Science	M.S. by Research	—
	Engineering & Science	M.Sc	—
	Engineering & Science	M.Sc + Ph.D. (Dual Degree)	—
	Interdisciplinary	Master in Development Practice (MDP)	—
	Design	M.Des.	—
	Design	M.Des. by Research	—
	Management	MBA	—
	Management	EMBA	—
	Humanities	Master in Public Policy (MPP)	—
	Humanities	M.A. + Ph.D. (Dual Degree)	Philosophy
	Humanities	M.A. by Research (MA.Res.)	—
Doctoral	Engineering, Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences	Ph.D.	Wide range of research areas

Why IIT Bombay stands out:

UG median salary: Ranges from INR 1,167,000 to INR 19,63,000 PA
PG median salary: Up to INR 1,559,000 PA
Strong research culture: Over 3,500 full-time Ph.D. scholars annually
Robust industry ties leading to high-end tech and core placements

IIT Bombay remains a hub for future-ready engineers and global innovators

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 11,67,000 PA	2018-19: INR 12,00,000 PA

2017-18: INR 13,92,000 PA	2019-20: INR 13,00,000 PA

2018-19: INR 18,80,000 PA	2020-21: INR 14,76,188 PA

2019-20: INR 19,63,000 PA	2021-22: INR 1400000 PA

2020-21: INR 19,61,000 PA	2022-23: INR 1559000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur: IITK

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kanpur is praised for its rigorous academic environment, research-centric culture, and decent placement records. The B.Tech program costs INR 100,000 per sem, while the M.Tech program is available at a mere INR 5,000 per semester. The institute's commitment to the future, hands-on experience, and social problem-solving via a gender-neutral, interdisciplinary approach is what makes IIT Kanpur appealing.

Programme Category	Department	Degree / Programme	Specialisations / Remarks
UG	Aerospace Engineering	B.Tech	Aerospace Engineering
	Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	B.Tech	Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
	Chemical Engineering	B.Tech	Chemical Engineering
	Civil Engineering	B.Tech	Civil Engineering
	Computer Science & Engineering	B.Tech	Computer Science & Engineering
	Electrical Engineering	B.Tech	Electrical Engineering
	Materials Science & Engineering	B.Tech	B.Tech, B.Tech (Honours), Technology & Management
	Mechanical Engineering	B.Tech	Mechanical Engineering
Dual Degree	Aerospace Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Aerospace Engineering
	Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Biological Sciences & Bioengineering
	Chemical Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Chemical / Interdisciplinary options
	Civil Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Civil / Interdisciplinary options
	Computer Science & Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Including Cyber Security
	Electrical Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Electrical Engineering
	Materials Science & Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Materials Science
	Mechanical Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	Mechanical Engineering
	Management Sciences	B.S./B.Tech + MBA / M.Tech	Integrated management & tech programmes
	Sustainable Energy Engineering	B.Tech + M.Tech	For students from other departments
PG	Aerospace Engineering	M.Tech / M.S.(R)	Aerospace, Unmanned Aerial Systems
	Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	M.Tech	Biological Sciences, Biomedical Engineering
	Chemical Engineering	M.Tech / M.S.(R)	Chemical Engineering
	Civil Engineering	M.Tech / M.S.(R)	Environmental, Structural, Transportation, etc.
	Computer Science & Engineering	M.Tech / M.S.(R)	Including Cyber Security
	Electrical Engineering	M.Tech / M.S.(R)	MVLSI, Power, RF, SPCOM, Control, OPTEC
	Materials Science & Engineering	M.Tech	Materials Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering	M.Tech	Mechanical Engineering
	Management Sciences	MBA / M.Tech	Management & Technology
	Design	M.Des	Design Practice, Research, Entrepreneurship
	Sustainable Energy Engineering	M.Tech / M.S.(R)	Energy Systems
	Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering	M.Tech	Space Sciences
Ph.D	Aerospace Engineering	Ph.D	Aerospace Engineering
	Biological Sciences & Bioengineering	Ph.D	Bioengineering
	Chemical Engineering	Ph.D	Chemical Engineering
	Civil Engineering	Ph.D	Environmental, Structural, Transportation, etc.
	Computer Science & Engineering	Ph.D	Computer Science
	Electrical Engineering	Ph.D	MVLSI, Power, RF, SPCOM, Control, OPTEC
	Materials Science & Engineering	Ph.D	Materials Science
	Mechanical Engineering	Ph.D	Fluids, Manufacturing, Robotics, Design
	Management Sciences	Ph.D	Management
	Design	Ph.D	Design Research & Practice
	Sustainable Energy Engineering	Ph.D	Energy Engineering
	Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering	Ph.D	Space Sciences
	Intelligent Systems	Ph.D	Intelligent Systems

Why IIT Kanpur stands out:

UG‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ median salary: A strong upward trend with a range of INR 17,00,000 to INR 23,00,000 PA
PG median salary: More or less steady results between INR 14,70,000 and INR 17,69,000 PA
Massive research ecosystem: More than 2,000 full-time Ph.D. scholars over the last few years
Excellent quality of placement: Core, tech, and research jobs from the leading global recruiters

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 17,00,000 PA	2018-19: INR 15,00,000 PA
2017-18: INR 19,15,000 PA	2019-20: INR 17,69,000 PA
2018-19: INR 22,07,000 PA	2020-21: INR 15,29,000 PA
2019-20: INR 23,00,000 PA	2021-22: INR 16,00,000 PA
2020-21: INR 19,40,000 PA	2022-23: INR 14,70,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur: IIT KGP

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kharagpur is ranked among the top 3 oldest engineering colleges in India. It is largely acknowledged for excellent academics, a rich research ecosystem, and solid placement trends over the years. While the B.Tech fees are at 100,000 INR per semester and the M.Tech fees are at 5,000 INR per semester, IIT Kharagpur is still a great value for money. Besides the strong industry interaction, the interdisciplinary programs, and the thriving innovation culture make it the first choice of engineering and research ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌aspirants.

Programme Level	Course Type	Degree	Specialisations Offered
UG	B.Tech	B.Tech	Aerospace Engineering; Agricultural & Food Engineering; Artificial Intelligence; Biotechnology & Bioch /likhygfeemical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Science & Engineering; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; Mining Engineering; Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture
UG	B.Arch	B.Arch	Architecture
UG	B.S.	B.S.	Chemistry; Applied Geology; Exploration Geophysics; Economics; Mathematics & Computing; Physics
UG	Integrated MSc	Integrated M.Sc	Chemistry; Applied Geology; Exploration Geophysics; Economics; Mathematics & Computing; Physics
UG	Dual Degree	B.S + M.S	Statistics & Data Science
UG	Dual Degree	B.Tech + M.Tech	Aerospace Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing Science & Engineering; Mining Engineering; Industrial Engineering & Management
PG	M.Tech	M.Tech	Aerospace Engineering; Agricultural & Food Engineering; Architecture (City Planning / Sustainable Built Environments); Artificial Intelligence; Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering (Structural, Transportation, Environmental, Geotechnical, Water Resources); Computer Science & Engineering; Computer Science & Data Processing; Electrical Engineering (Power, Control, Signal Processing, Machine Learning); Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering; Energy Science & Engineering; Infrastructure Design & Management; Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Thermal & Fluids, Systems Design); Mining Engineering; Materials Science & Engineering; Ocean Engineering & Naval Architecture; Quality & Reliability Engineering; Safety Engineering & Analytics; Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Water Engineering & Management
PG	M.Sc	M.Sc	Physics
PG	M.Pharm	M.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Engineering
PG	M.Arch	M.Arch	Sustainable Built Environments
PG	M.Plan	M.Plan	City Planning
PG	M.Des	M.Des	Design

Key Highlights for IIT Kharagpur:

UG median salary: Ranges from INR 15,00,000 to INR 24,00,000 PA
PG median salary: Ranges from INR 1,135,000 to INR 1,400,000 PA
Large research ecosystem: Over 3,500 full-time PhD scholars
Programs & Fees: B.Tech: INR 100,000 per semester, M.Tech: INR 5,000 per semester
Strong placements: Core, tech, and research roles from top recruiters

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 15,00,000 PA	2018-19: INR 12,00,000 PA

2017-18: INR 15,00,000 PA	2019-20: INR 11,35,000 PA

2018-19: INR 18,75,000 PA	2020-21: INR 13,50,000 PA

2019-20: INR 24,00,000 PA	2021-22: INR 12,50,000 PA

2020-21: INR 19,76,000 PA	2022-23: INR 14,00,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee: IITR

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Roorkee ranks among the top 10 oldest and most prestigious engineering institutes in India. The two flagship courses of the institute, B.Tech and Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech, are priced at INR 1 lakh per semester each. Meanwhile, M.Tech is available at just INR 5,000 per semester. Overall, it is a great money-to-knowledge ratio type of institute. Its emphasis on research, innovation, and industry interaction makes the students ready for both technical and managerial ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌roles.

Level	Degree / Programme	Specialisations / Streams Offered
UG	B.Arch	Architecture
UG	B.Des	Design
UG	B.Tech	Biosciences & Bioengineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering; Energy Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Production & Industrial Engineering; Data Science & Artificial Intelligence; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; Engineering Physics
UG	BS–MS (Integrated)	Chemical Sciences; Economics; Mathematics & Computing; Physics
UG	B.Tech + M.Tech (Integrated Dual Degree)	Available across eligible engineering disciplines subject to CGPA and academic approval
PG	M.Tech	Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing; Biomanufacturing; Structural & Computational Biology; Bioprocess Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Hydraulics Engineering; Geospatial Engineering; Structural Engineering; Transportation Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Disaster Mitigation & Management; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology; Transportation Systems Management; Infrastructure Systems; Soil Dynamics; Structural Dynamics; Seismic Vulnerability & Risk Assessment; Advanced Instrumentation & Artificial Intelligence; Instrumentation & Signal Processing; Electric Drives & Power Electronics; Power System Engineering; Systems & Control; Electric Vehicle Technology; Communication Networks & Signal Processing; Communication Systems; RF & Microwave Engineering; Microelectronics & VLSI; Terahertz Communication & Sensing; Semiconductor Technology; Surface Water Hydrology; Ground Water Hydrology; Watershed Management; Renewable & Hydro Energy; Environmental Management of Rivers & Lakes; Dam Safety & Rehabilitation; Mechanical System Design; Machine Design Engineering; Production & Industrial Systems Engineering; Fluid & Thermal Engineering; Thermal Engineering; Additive & Joining Technologies; Robotics & Automation; CAD, CAM & Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Computational Materials Engineering; Industrial Metallurgy; Materials Engineering; Pulp & Paper Engineering; Packaging Technology; Solid State Electronic Materials; Photonics; Polymer Science & Engineering; Irrigation Water Management; Water Resources Development; Drinking Water & Sanitation; Space Science & Technology; Sustainable Energy Engineering
PG	M.Arch	Architecture
PG	M.U.R.P	Urban and Rural Planning
PG	M.Des	Industrial Design
PG	MIM	Innovation Management
PG	MBA / EMBA	Business Administration; Executive Business Administration
PG	M.Sc	Biosciences & Bioengineering; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Applied Geology; Economics; Mathematics; Physics
PG	PG Diploma	Hydrology; Irrigation Water Management; Water Resources Development

Why IIT Roorkee stands out:

UG median salary: INR 16,72,000 to INR 19,69,000 PA
PG median salary: INR 710,000 to INR 1,270,000 PA
Ph.D students: Over 2,800 full-time scholars
Strong placements: Opportunities in core, tech, and research roles from top recruiters
Programs & Fees: B.Tech and Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech: INR 1 lakh or semester, and M.Tech: INR 5,000 or semester

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 17,54,000 PA	2018-19: INR 10,06,000 PA
2017-18: INR 16,72,000 PA	2019-20: INR 7,10,000 PA
2018-19: INR 17,00,000 PA	2020-21: INR 12,70,000 PA
2019-20: INR 19,69,000 PA	2021-22: INR 12,00,000 PA
2020-21: INR 17,00,000 PA	2022-23: INR11,00,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad: IITH

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Hyderabad is a research-oriented educational establishment that is highly regarded for its creative teaching methods, extensive industry partnerships, and excellent placement record. The institute charges Indian students INR 1 lakh per semester for B.Tech courses and foreign nationals INR 3 lakh per semester. M.Tech courses are offered at the rate of INR 12,000 per semester, while the online M.Tech program is priced at INR 10,000 per theory credit and INR 15,000 per thesis ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌credit. With consistently high salaries for graduates and a growing Ph.D. community, IIT Hyderabad provides excellent opportunities for academic and professional growth.

Course Level	Degree	Specialisation / Branches
Undergraduate (UG)	B.Tech	Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Computational Engineering (Interdisciplinary B.Tech), Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, IC Design & Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering
	B.Des	Product Design, Visual Communication, Interaction Design
Postgraduate (PG)	M.Tech (Regular / Self-Sponsored / Research Assistantship)	Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sensing, Analytics & Simulation, Nanomedicine & Biomaterials, Medical Biotechnology, Climate Change, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic & Water Resource Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Network & Information Security, VLSI, Visual Design, Product Design, Interaction Design, Design Studies, Communications & Signal Processing, Power Electronics, Systems & Control, Techno Entrepreneurship, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanics & Design, Integrated Design & Manufacturing, Thermo-Fluid Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics & Intelligent Systems, Additive Manufacturing, Energy Science & Technology, Waste Resource & Engineering Management, Integrated Circuits & Microsystems Packaging, Medical Device Innovation, Smart Mobility, Ophthalmic Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Quantum & Solid State Devices
	M.Des (Regular / Project / Practice)	Product Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design
	M.Sc	Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
	M.A.	Developmental Studies, Health, Gender & Society
Doctoral (PhD)	PhD	Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Climate Change, Computer Science & Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Entrepreneurship & Management, Greenko School of Sustainability, Heritage Science & Technology, Liberal Arts, Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Physics
Dual Degree	B.Tech + M.Tech	Chemical Engineering
	B.Des + M.Des	Product Design, Visual Design, Interaction Design
Online Programmes	M.Tech / M.Des	Data Science (CSE), M.Des by Practice (Design), Heritage Science & Technology, Computational Mechanics, Industrial Metallurgy, Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, EV Technology

Why IIT Hyderabad stands out:

Median UG salary- INR 15.70 to INR 21 LPA
Median PG salary- INR 14.50 to INR 2 LPA
Number of Ph.D students- Over 700 full-time researchers
Strong placement network- Opportunities in core, tech, and research roles from top recruiters
Flexible programs- On-campus and online M.Tech options with affordable fees

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 17,00,000 PA	2018-19: INR 15,70,000 PA
2017-18: INR 16,25,000 PA	2019-20: INR 19,45,000 PA
2018-19: INR 20,00,000 PA	2020-21: INR 16,50,000 PA
2019-20: INR 21,00,000 PA	2021-22: INR 15,00,000 PA
2020-21: INR 21,00,000 PA	2022-23: INR 14,50,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati: IITG

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Guwahati is known for its excellent campus, quality academic programs, and impressive placement record. The institute provides B.Tech programs at INR 1 lakh per semester and M.Tech at INR 30,000 per semester, thus, offering excellent value for a top-notch education. Students get industry-focused learning, state-of-the-art research opportunities, and a friendly environment for their creative ideas. IIT Guwahati has been turning out graduates with high pay and a great number of competitive placements, consequently, it is ranked among the first-choice local engineering colleges for the Indian ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌youth.

Academic Unit (Department / School)	UG Courses Offered	PG Courses Offered	PhD Courses Offered
Biosciences and Bioengineering	B.Tech in Biosciences and Bioengineering	M.Tech in Biosciences and Bioengineering	Ph.D.
Chemical Engineering	B.Tech in Chemical Engineering	M.Tech in Chemical Engineering	Ph.D.
Chemistry	—	M.Sc. in Chemistry	Ph.D.
Civil Engineering	B.Tech in Civil Engineering	M.Tech in Civil Engineering	Ph.D.
Computer Science and Engineering	B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering	M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering	Ph.D.
Design	B.Des in Design	M.Des in Design	Ph.D.
Electronics & Electrical Engineering	B.Tech in Electronics & Electrical Engineering	M.Tech	Ph.D.
Humanities and Social Sciences	—	M.A. (Developmental Studies / Liberal Arts)	Ph.D.
Mathematics	—	M.Sc. in Mathematics	Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering	B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	M.Tech	Ph.D.
Physics	—	M.Sc. in Physics	Ph.D.
School of Agro and Rural Technology	—	M.Tech	Ph.D.
School of Business	—	MBA	—
Mehta Family School of Data Science	B.Sc. (Hons); B.Tech	M.Tech	Ph.D.
School of Energy Science & Engineering	B.Tech	MS by Research	Ph.D.
School of Health Sciences & Technology	B.Sc.	M.Tech	Ph.D.

Why IIT Guwahati stands out:

UG median salary: INR 12,50,000 to INR 22,50,000 PA
PG median salary: INR 11,00,000 to INR 13,50,000 PA
PhD students: Over 2,400 full-time researchers
Strong industry connections: High-end tech, core, and research placements
ROI: Affordable fees with excellent academic and professional outcomes

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 18,00,000 PA	2018-19: INR 13,00,000 PA

2017-18: INR 18,70,000 PA	2019-20: INR 12,50,000 PA

2018-19: INR 22,50,000 PA	2020-21: INR 13,50,000 PA

2019-20: INR 21,63,000 PA	2021-22: INR 12,00,000 PA

2020-21: INR 19,48,000 PA	2022-23: INR 11,00,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi: IIT BHU

IIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ BHU Varanasi is among the oldest archival records of India and the most prestigious engineering institutes. It is a great mix of affordability and quality education through which they offer B.Tech or 5-Year IDD programs with fee structures that are flexible according to the income and M.Tech at a rate of just INR 10,000 per semester. The emphasis of the institute is on strong academic concepts, research, and the development of skills which make the students employable, and this is the reason for their regular placement records. The students get to live a full campus life, an active research culture, and great networking opportunities which are the reasons why IIT BHU is the first choice of engineering ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌aspirants.

Course Level	Course Name	Specialisations Offered	Duration
Undergraduate (UG)	B.Tech	Ceramic Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology; Engineering Physics; Mathematics & Computing; Biochemical Engineering; Bioengineering; Materials Science & Technology; Industrial Chemistry	4 Years
UG	B.Arch	Architecture, Planning & Design	5 Years
Postgraduate (PG)	M.Tech	Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Biochemical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Materials Science & Technology	2 Years
PG	M.Sc	Physics	2 Years
PG	M.Pharm	Pharmaceutical Engineering	2 Years
Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)	B.Tech + M.Tech	Ceramic Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering; Mining Engineering; Pharmaceutical Engineering; Chemistry (M.Tech Dual); Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics & Computing); Physics (Engineering Physics); Biochemical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Materials Science & Technology; Decision Science & Engineering	5 Years
Doctoral	Ph.D.	Engineering, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Architecture, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and other interdisciplinary areas	Minimum 3 Years

Why IIT BHU stands out:

UG median salary: INR 13,48,000 to INR 21,00,000 PA
PG median salary: INR 10,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 PA
PhD students: Over 1,100 full-time researchers
Affordable and equitable fees: Full waivers for low-income and SC or ST or PwD students
Strong placements: Opportunities in tech, core, and research sectors with top recruiters

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 13,48,000 PA	2018-19: INR 15,08,000 PA
2017-18: INR 16,00,000 PA	2019-20: INR 16,00,000 PA
2018-19: INR 18,96,000 PA	2020-21: INR 18,00,000 PA
2019-20: INR 21,00,000 PA	2021-22: INR 18,00,000 PA
2020-21: INR 21,00,000 PA	2022-23: INR 10,00,000 PA

Indian Institute of Technology Indore: IITi

IIT Indore is a rapidly growing institute known for its strong academic environment and research-driven culture. With B.Tech fees at INR 1 lakh per semester and M.Tech at INR 7,000 per semester, it offers great value for money. The institute emphasises hands-on learning, innovation, and industry exposure, ensuring that students are well-prepared for professional challenges. Its consistent placement record reflects the strong demand for graduates in both core and tech sectors.

Course Level	Programme Name	Specialisations Offered
Undergraduate (UG)	B.Tech	Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science; Chemical Engineering; Mathematics & Computing; Engineering Physics; Space Science & Engineering
UG	B.Des	Bachelor of Design
Postgraduate (PG)	M.Tech	Electrical Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing, VLSI Design & Nanoelectronics, Power Systems & Power Electronics); Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing, Thermal Energy Systems, Mechanical Systems Design, Applied Optics & Laser Technology); Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science (Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering); Electric Vehicle Technology; Space Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Civil Engineering (Water, Climate & Sustainability; Structural Engineering); Biosciences & Biomedical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Devices); Defence Technology
PG	M.Sc	Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics; Biotechnology; Astronomy
PG	M.A	English (Literature and Linguistics)
Integrated / Dual Degree	B.Tech + M.Tech	Electrical Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing, VLSI Design & Nanoelectronics); Mechanical Engineering (Production & Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Systems Design)
MS Programmes	MS (Research) / MS-DSM	Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Space Science & Engineering; Humanities & Social Sciences; Data Science & Management
Doctoral	Ph.D.	Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science; Biosciences & Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Physics; Mathematics; English; Philosophy; Economics; Psychology; Sociology; Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Engineering; Advanced Electronics; Rural Development & Technology; Electric Vehicle & Intelligent Transport Systems; Futuristic Defence & Space Technology; Humanities Research Centres

Why IITi stands out:

UG median salary: INR 10,00,000 to INR 21,22,000 PA
PG median salary: INR 8,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 PA
Ph.D students: Over 600 full-time researchers contributing to advanced studies
Affordable fees: High-quality education at a reasonable cost
Placements: Opportunities in technology, research, and core industries

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary
2016-17: INR 16,50,000 PA	2018-19: INR 11,00,000 PA
2017-18: INR 14,00,000 PA	2019-20: INR 10,00,000 PA
2018-19: INR 18,50,000 PA	2020-21: INR 10,00,000 PA
2019-20: INR 21,22,000 PA	2021-22: INR 8,00,000 PA
2020-21: INR 19,48,000 PA	2022-23: INR 10,00,000 PA

Top 5 Scholarships in IITs and Eligibility Criteria

Leading‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have a well-organized structure of scholarships in place that mainly focus on identifying merit, backing economically weak students and encouraging academic excellence. Students at the top IITs, such as Madras, Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, and Kharagpur, can avail themselves of various schemes that include Merit-cum-Means (MCM), Free Studentships, SC or ST-specific scholarships, and donor or endowment awards. The scholarships have been drafted keeping in mind the conditions for the benefit that include the income of parents, CGPA, JEE rank, or merit, thus providing openness and an equal opportunity for ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌all.

IIT Madras & IIT Delhi: MCM, SC or ST scholarships, and donor-endowed awards with income and merit criteria.
IIT Bombay & IIT Kanpur: Donor programs like Aditya Birla and OPJEMS, plus government schemes such as NTSE and INSPIRE.
IIT Kharagpur: International scholarships, research assistantships, and extensive alumni-funding awards.

Newer IITs like IIT Roorkee, Hyderabad, Guwahati, BHU Varanasi, and Indore also follow these trends, blending MCM, donor endowments, and government fellowships to provide comprehensive financial support.

College	Scholarships in Top IITs	Brief eligibility Criteria
IIT Madras	Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Institute Free Studentship Institute SC or ST Scholarship Girish Reddy Scholarship Sri V Ranga Raju Memorial Scholarship	Eligibility (summary): MCM or Free studentship or SC-ST awards are awarded on merit-cum-means with parental income limits and GPA renewal conditions; donor endowments (Girish Ready, R. Ranga Raju etc.) awarded on JEE or merit or means criteria per donor rules. See IITM scholarships page.
IIT Delhi	Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Tuition-fee waiver (MCM rules for PG or UG as applicable) Central Sector Scholarships forwarded (SC or ST) Donor or Alumni scholarships (IITDAA or named endowments) Special donor scholarships (e.g., YUVA Unstoppable, channel-play type donor awards)	Eligibility (summary): MCM and institute donor scholarships awarded on merit + parental income ceilings (in prospectus or scholarship booklets); many named donor scholarships are awarded to UG students or by department as per donor norms. See IIT Delhi scholarship or alumni scholarships pages & prospectus.
IIT Bombay	Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Free Messing Facilities (SC or ST) Aditya Birla Scholarship (donor) OPJEMS or donor scholarships Govt scholarships forwarded (NTSE or KVPY or central schemes)	Eligibility (summary): MCM covers up to 25% intake (merit + means with income bands); SC or ST free messing & allowances; donor scholarships (Aditya Birla, OPJEMS) awarded to top JEE or CGPA or needy students as per donor criteria. See IITB academic or financial assistance & SC or ST cell pages.
IIT Kanpur	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Free Basic Mess or pocket allowance (SC or ST where applicable) INSPIRE Scholarships (DST where applicable) Donor or Endowment scholarships (SSPC donor scholarships list like Aditya-Birla or OPJEMS etc.) External & travel or academic assistance grants (conference travel, research awards)	Eligibility (summary): MCM + donor scholarships - MCM gives tuition waiver + pocket allowance for eligible parental income bands; donor scholarships awarded per SSPC or donor rules. See IITK financial aid or SSPC donor pages.
IIT Kharagpur	Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Institute Free Studentship or Tuition waiver Large set of endowment & alumni scholarships (named donor awards) International or inbound scholarships (SGRIP etc.) Research assistantships & M.Sc. or PG assistantships	Eligibility (summary): MCM and institute scholarships awarded on merit-cum-means; many alumni or endowment scholarships have specific departmental or merit or means criteria; international scholarships listed under international office. See IIT Kharagpur scholarships or assistantships pages.
IIT Roorkee	Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Institute or Departmental donor scholarships (many named endowments) Private scholarships (e.g., LIC Golden Jubilee and other schemes) James Thomason Scholarship (named award or fellowship) PG or Research fellowships & assistantships	Eligibility (summary): MCM covers a percentage of students (merit + means), donor awards are department or sponsor-specific; named fellowships or PG assistantships have CGPA or GATE or merit requirements. See IIT Roorkee scholarships or SCSP pages.
IIT Hyderabad	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Merit scholarships or tuition waiver for top open ranks (IITH BTech scheme) Donor endowment scholarships (departmental or named) PhD top-up or research top-up scholarships International fellowship schemes (DAAD, ICCR forwarded, etc.)	Eligibility (summary): MCM (parental income criteria, limited to % of class); special tuition waivers for top-ranked BTech admits (IITH “Support@IITH” scheme); donor and PhD top-ups as per donor or office pages. See IITH scholarships or Support@IITH PDF and fellowships pages.
IIT Guwahati	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Free Messing or SC-ST awards Donor scholarships (e.g., Shraman Foundation etc.) Central Sector scholarships forwarded (SC or ST & other Govt schemes) Student travel or conference assistance & international grants	Eligibility (summary): MCM for up to 25% intake with income ceilings; donor scholarships have specific year or department and means or merit filters; Shraman and other donor awards are posted on Institute notices. See IIT Guwahati financial assistance pages.
IIT (BHU) Varanasi	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Institute free studentship or pocket allowance for SC or ST Numerous endowment & alumni scholarships (named awards) Central Sector Scholarships (SC or ST forwarded) 5. One-time or per-semester donor endowments & medals	Eligibility (summary): MCM & SC or ST benefits follow institute rules (income limits and renewal CGPA); many endowment scholarships administered per IAIC or DoAA guidelines. See IIT(BHU) DOAA scholarship pages and endowment rules.
IIT Indore	Tuition-fee exemption for SC or ST or PwD (MoE guidelines) Remission of tuition fee or economic-weakness schemes (MoE or institute) Interest-free educational loans (specified income bands) Merit scholarships (female or top rank-specific) Central Sector Scholarships forwarded (SC or ST) & state schemes facilitation	Eligibility (summary): IIT-Indore follows MoE & institute rules for SC or ST or PwD exemption, offers merit scholarships and facilitates Central or State schemes and loans per parental income bands. See IIT Indore scholarship or FAQs and student aid documents.

National Institute of Technology: Regional Engineering Colleges

In the year 1959, the very first REC was established in Warnagal, the foundation stone laid by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Afterwards, in the 1960s, several RECs were established to provide quality education in the fields of science, technology and engineering. From their inception till now, they have showcased academic excellence and robust placement outcomes, which is why the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) upgraded 17 RECs into the National Institute of Technology (NITs) in the year 2003. They also got funding from the central government. NITs are declared as the Institutions of National importance due to their quality education and great placement records after IITs in India.

In recent times, there are a total of 20 NITs that are functional, offering Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in technology, engineering and science. Apart from these oldest institutions, the Government of India sanctioned 10 new NITs as well to empower the education system and offer more opportunities to the science, technology and engineering students in the near future. Due to their great learning environment and placement records in past years, NITs are performing well in NIRF and IIRF rankings consistently. NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Rourkela, NITK Surathkal, and NIT Calicut remain among the highest-ranked institutes, consistently attracting top recruiters and offering diverse engineering specialisations. While NIRF highlights student placement numbers and overall academic performance, IIRF focuses on placement performance and industry engagement. Institutes like NIT Warangal, VNIT Nagpur, and NIT Hamirpur demonstrate steady growth in placement metrics, reinforcing their relevance. These rankings collectively underline that the leading NITs provide not only quality education but also strong career pathways, making them preferred choices for engineering aspirants across India.

Rank	NIT Name	Location (State/UT)	Year of Establishment
1	NIT Patna	Bihar	1924
2	NIT Warangal	Telangana	1959
3	MANIT Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	1960
4	NIT Durgapur	West Bengal	1960
5	NIT Jamshedpur	Jharkhand	1960
6	VNIT Nagpur	Maharashtra	1960
7	NIT Srinagar	Jammu & Kashmir	1960
8	NIT Surathkal	Karnataka	1960
9	NIT Calicut	Kerala	1961
10	MNNIT Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	1961
11	NIT Rourkela	Odisha	1961
12	SVNIT Surat	Gujarat	1961
13	MNIT Jaipur	Rajasthan	1963
14	NIT Kurukshetra	Haryana	1963
15	NIT Tiruchirappalli	Tamil Nadu	1964
16	NIT Agartala	Tripura	1965
17	NIT Silchar	Assam	1976
18	NIT Hamirpur	Himachal Pradesh	1986
19	NIT Jalandhar	Punjab	1987
20	NIT Raipur	Chhattisgarh	1956
21	NIT Uttarakhand	Uttarakhand	2009
22	NIT Sikkim	Sikkim	2010
23	NIT Goa	Goa	2010
24	NIT Arunachal Pradesh	Arunachal Pradesh	2010
25	NIT Meghalaya	Meghalaya	2010
26	NIT Nagaland	Nagaland	2010
27	NIT Manipur	Manipur	2010
28	NIT Mizoram	Mizoram	2010
29	NIT Delhi	Delhi	2010
30	NIT Puducherry	Puducherry	2010
31	NIT Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh	2015

Top 10 NITs NIRF Rankings 2025

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ NIRF 2025 rankings of the top-ranked NITs in India show their academic excellence and the overall strong placement of students. The 2025 editions of the rankings present a varied picture vis-à-vis 2024, as multiple institutes have moved up in the ranking ladder and at the same time continue to offer excellent career prospects to their ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌students.

Key Highlights:

NIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Trichy retains its heritage by being ranked 9th in 2025. Although there was a slight decrease in the number of students placed, which went down to 791, the institute is still among the most preferred ones for the aspirants.
NIT Rourkela has transformed itself and is now ranked 13th as compared to 19th last year. The number of students placed has gone up to 821, which is a true reflection of a strong placement ecosystem.
NITK Surathkal is stable with the 17th position, and the number of students placed is 756, whereas NIT Calicut has been able to make a comeback to the twenties and is now ranked 21st with 799 students placed.
NIT Warangal is ranked 28th with 650 placements and thus has gone down a few steps in the ladder. Similarly, the number of students placed at VNIT Nagpur and NIT Silchar are 575 and 520 respectively, hence both the institutes have also experienced a drop in their rankings.

Besides these, NIT Kurukshetra and NIT Raipur as well as NIT Hamirpur are offering good opportunities to students of their colleges even though their rankings are not that high.

College (NIT)	NIRF Rank 2024	# Students Placed (2022‑23)	NIRF Rank 2025	# Students Placed (2023‑24)
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)	9	853	9	791
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	19	795	13	821
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (NITK Surathkal)	17	794	17	756
National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut)	25	811	21	799
National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal)	21	872	28	650
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (VNIT Nagpur)	39	730	44	575
National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar)	40	694	50	520
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra)	81	662	85	590
National Institute of Technology Raipur (NIT Raipur)	71	734	86	724
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NIT Hamirpur)	Not in Top 100	NA	97	632

Top 10 NITs IIRF Rankings in 2025

The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) has been very effective in highlighting the top NITs that have been consistently performing well in academics and placements. The 2025 rankings actually reflect not only the overall brilliance of the institutions but also their robustness in the placements, hence, pointing to the different levels of ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌progress at various ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌campuses.

Key Highlights:

NIT Calicut leads with a strong placement performance score of 131.44, improving slightly from 2024, and holds the 28th position in the IIRF 2025 rankings.
NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) and NIT Delhi closely follow, scoring 131.22 and 130.75, ranking 30th and 32nd, respectively. These institutes continue to attract top recruiters and maintain strong industry linkages.
The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ placement performance of NITK Surathkal has gone up to 130.35 leading to the 35th rank.
In‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ contrast, NIT Hamirpur and VNIT Nagpur have maintained their progress for several quarters and have each scored 130.06 and 129.92 respectively.

Other Notable Performers

NIT Rourkela: IIRF 2025 rank 43, placement performance 128.81.
NIT Warangal: Rank 51, placement performance 127.28, a revival of recent years.
MANIT Bhopal: Rank 52, placement score ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌127.04.
NIT Durgapur or NIT Jamshedpur: Combined performance with rank 56 and placement score 126.14, indicating a deepening of the trend of the previous ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌cycles.

The 2025 IIRF rankings underline that the top NITs not only maintain academic excellence but also consistently enhance placement outcomes, making them prime choices for engineering aspirants seeking both quality education and career growth.

College	IIRF Rank 2024	Placement Performance 2024*	IIRF Rank 2025	Placement Performance 2025*
NIT Calicut	27	121.42	28	131.44
NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)	29	119.71	30	131.22
NIT Delhi	30	119.99	32	130.75
NITK Surathkal	32	119.71	35	130.35
NIT Hamirpur	35	117.14	37	130.06
VNIT Nagpur	36	119.14	38	129.92
NIT Rourkela	43	119.99	43	128.81
MANIT Bhopal	48	119.07	52	127.04
NIT Warangal	48	115.71	51	127.28
NIT Durgapur or NIT Jamshedpur	50 (Durgapur)	114.28	56 (Jamshedpur)	126.14

Top 10 NITs in India: Fees, Placements, ROI Analysis

India's‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ best NITs come with low tuition fees, great placement results, and a high return on investment, thus, are very popular among engineering aspirants. NIT Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is at the top with a B.Tech fee of INR 62,500 per semester and a UG median salary of INR 15.76 LPA, which is amazing. Likewise, NIT Rourkela is a good place to dream of a career as it has resulted in great placement outcomes with B.Tech salaries ranging from INR 7.12 LPA to INR 15.25 LPA whereas, M.Tech salaries can be as high as INR 11.5 LPA.

NITK Surathkal, is the one that comes to mind when it is about the highest salaries in IT and AI. B.Tech IT students at NITK Surathkal are able to get an average of INR 23.25 ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌LPA. Even‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ with moderate to high fees of tuition, NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, and VNIT Nagpur are only a handful of the institutes that are providing a lucrative salary and a good return on investment. NIT Raipur, NIT Hamirpur, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Silchar have been known for their steady increase in placement numbers as well as strong academic programs that provide students with a good return on their relatively low ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌fees.

Key Highlights:

Affordable Fees: B.Tech fees range from INR 62,500 to INR 1.25 lakh per semester, with M.Tech fees at INR 35,000 to INR 70,000 per semester.
Top Packages: Highest salary offers range from INR 40 LPA to INR 95.9 LPA across various NITs.
Average Salaries: UG average salaries span INR 10 LPA to INR 23 LPA, and PG averages range from INR 9 LPA to INR 11 LPA.
ROI: NIT Trichy, Surathkal, and Rourkela lead with exceptional ROI; others like NIT Warangal, NIT Calicut, and NIT Raipur maintain solid returns.

These NITs represent a balance of quality education, industry connections, and affordable fees, making them an excellent investment for engineering students seeking strong career growth.

National Institute of Technology Trichy: NITT

NIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Tiruchirappalli has been well-known for its excellent academic base, good placement records, and reasonable fee structure. Due to the high median salaries for both UG and PG programs and a vibrant research community, the institute is still leading the engineering aspirants Chandigarh state ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌talk.

Level	Programme	Duration	Specializations / Departments
Undergraduate	B.Tech	8 Semesters	Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Production Engineering
	B.Arch	10 Semesters	Architecture
	B.Sc. B.Ed.	8 Semesters	Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Postgraduate	M.Tech	4 Semesters	Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Control and Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Transportation Engineering and Management, Construction Technology and Management, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Communication Systems, VLSI System, Industrial Safety Engineering, Thermal Power Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Industrial Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Manufacturing Technology, Non-Destructive Testing, Data Analytics, Geotechnical Engineering
	M.Arch	4 Semesters	Energy Efficient and Sustainable Architecture
	M.Sc	4 Semesters	Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
	MBA	6 Trimesters	-
	MCA	6 Semesters	-
	M.A.	4 Semesters	English (Language and Literature)
Master of Science (By Research)	M.Sc (By Research)	Variable	All Engineering Departments
Doctoral / Ph.D.	Ph.D.	Variable	Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Production Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Applications, Humanities, Energy and Environment, Management Studies, Mathematics, Physics

Why NIT Trichy Stands Out:

UG Median Salary: INR 12,00,000 to INR 15,76,000 PA (over the last three years).
PG Median Salary: INR 10,50,000 to INR 10,80,000 PA.
Ph.D. Students: 649 full-time scholars actively pursuing research.
Affordable Fees: B.Tech at INR 62,500 per semester and M.Tech at INR 35,000 per semester.
Placements: Strong placement trends with consistently high demand for graduates across engineering, technology, and core sectors.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (Last 5 Years)	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (Last 5 Years)
2023-24 - INR 14,35,000 PA	2023-24 - INR 9,50,000 PA

2022-23 - INR 15,76,000 PA	2022-23 - INR 10,00,000 PA

2021-22 - INR 12,00,000 PA	2021-22 - INR 9,50,000 PA

2020-21 - INR 10,80,000 PA	2020-21 - INR 7,00,000 PA

2019-20 - INR 10,50,000 PA	2019-20 - INR 7,50,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Rourkela: NITRKL

NIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Rourkela is among the top-ranked engineering institutes in India, which is highly recognised for its intense academic environment, remarkable research contribution, and the placements at reputed companies. Hence, the institute becomes a great value offer with affordable tuition fees and great median salary trends for both UG and PG programs. Besides, the large research community and a wide range of program options make it stand out even more among other NITs of ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌India.

Programme	Departments Involved	Specializations
B.Tech	Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering	Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering
B.Arch	Planning and Architecture	Architecture
Integrated M.Sc	Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy	Chemistry, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics
B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree)	Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering	Chemical Engineering, Industrial Ceramic, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering
M.Tech	Biotechnology & Medical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering	Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Technology and Management, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Industrial Ceramics, Computer Science, Information Security, Software Engineering, VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, Communication and Networks, Signal and Image Processing, Microwave and Radar Engineering, Control and Automation, Power Electronics and Drives, Power Systems Engineering, Atmosphere and Ocean Science, Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Systems Design and Control, Manufacturing and Automation Engineering, Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering
M.Sc	Chemistry, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Life Science, Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy	Chemistry, Applied Geology, Atmospheric Sciences, Life Science, Mathematics, Computational Mathematics and Data Science, Physics
MBA	School of Management	Master of Business Administration
Executive MBA	School of Management	Executive MBA
M.A	Humanities and Social Sciences	Development Studies
Part-Time M.Tech	Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	Discipline-specific part-time specializations
M.Tech (Research)	All Academic Departments	Department-wise Research Programmes
Ph.D	All Academic Departments	Doctoral Research in respective disciplines
Executive Ph.D	All Academic Departments	Executive Doctoral Programmes
Post-Doctoral Fellowship	Select Departments	Post-Doctoral Research Areas

Why NIT Rourkela Stands Out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 7,12,500 to INR 15,25,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 6,60,000 to INR 11,50,000 PA
Ph.D. Students: 654 (2023-24) and 636 (2021-22) full-time scholars
Affordable Fees:
- B.Tech: INR 62,500 per semester
- M.Tech: INR 35,000 per semester
- Dual Degree: INR 62,500 per semester
Placements: Strong year-on-year salary growth with opportunities across engineering, research, technology, and core industries

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (5 Years)	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (5 Years)
2023-24 - INR 15,25,000 PA	2023-24 - INR 11,50,000 PA
2022-23 - INR 12,50,000 PA	2022-23 - INR 10,00,000 PA
2021-22 - INR 10,00,000 PA	2021-22 - INR 9,00,000 PA
2020-21 - INR 7,12,500 PA	2020-21 - INR 6,90,000 PA
2019-20 - INR 7,35,000 PA	2019-20 - INR 6,60,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Surathkal: NITK

NIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal is mainly known for its academic brilliance, good relations with the industry, and an excellent record of the placement drive. The institute is a perfect blend of high-quality education at a very reasonable cost of the semester-wise fee for B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D programmes. The yearly median salary trends of the institute are indicative of the strong demand of the industry's graduates, and a lively research community, therefore, becomes the institution's academic ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ecosystem.

Level	Programme	Specialization
UG	B.Tech – Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
UG	B.Tech – Civil Engineering	Civil Engineering
UG	B.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering
UG	B.Tech – Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Electrical and Electronics Engineering
UG	B.Tech – Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering
UG	B.Tech – Information Technology	Information Technology
UG	B.Tech – Artificial Intelligence	Artificial Intelligence
UG	B.Tech – Computational and Data Science	Computational and Data Science
UG	B.Tech – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering	Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
UG	B.Tech – Mining Engineering	Mining Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Environmental Science & Technology	Environmental Science and Technology
PG	M.Tech – Industrial Biotechnology	Industrial Biotechnology
PG	M.Tech – Environmental Engineering	Environmental Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Geotechnical Engineering	Geotechnical Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Structural Engineering	Structural Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Transportation Engineering	Transportation Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering	Computer Science and Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security)	Information Security
PG	M.Tech – Computer Science (By Research)	Computer Science and Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Power and Energy Systems	Power and Energy Systems
PG	M.Tech – Power Electronics	Power Electronics
PG	M.Tech – Power Electronics and Control for Electric Vehicles	Power Electronics & EV Control
PG	M.Tech – VLSI Design	VLSI Design
PG	M.Tech – Communication Engineering and Networks	Communication Engineering & Networks
PG	M.Tech – Signal Processing and Machine Learning	Signal Processing & Machine Learning
PG	M.Tech – ECE (By Research)	SPML, VLSI Design, Communication Engineering & Networks
PG	M.Tech – Information Technology	Information Technology
PG	M.Tech – Information Technology (By Research)	Information Technology
PG	M.Tech – Computational and Data Science	Computational and Data Science
PG	M.Tech – Materials Engineering	Materials Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Materials Process Technology	Materials Process Technology
PG	M.Tech – Nanotechnology	Nanotechnology
PG	M.Tech – Materials (By Research)	Materials Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Rock Excavation Technology and Management (By Research)	Rock Excavation Technology and Management
PG	MCA	Computer Applications

Note: All the departments of NIT Surthkal offers PhD programme in different research areas.

Why NIT Surthkal Stands Out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 9,86,000 to INR 15,00,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 9,30,000 to INR 11,00,000 PA
Ph.D.Students:‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 647 (2023-24) and 682 (2021-22) full-time researchers
Affordable Fees (Per Semester):
- B.Tech: INR 62,500
- M.Tech: INR 35,000
- Ph.D: INR 7,500
Placements: High placement results almost every year with the strong recruiter interest from engineering, technology, and research-oriented roles

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (5 Yrs)	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (5 Yrs)
2023-24 - INR 14,00,000 PA	2023-24 - INR 10,00,000 PA

2022-23 - INR 15,00,000 PA	2022-23 - INR 11,00,000 PA

2021-22 - INR 12,84,000 PA	2021-22 - INR 9,42,000 PA

2020-21 - INR 10,00,000 PA	2020-21 - INR 9,35,000 PA

2019-20 - INR 9,86,000 PA	2019-20 - INR 9,30,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Calicut: NITC

NIT Calicut is known for its strong academic foundation, affordable fee structure, and consistently high placement performance across both UG and PG programs. With a growing research community and steady year-wise median salary trends, the institute continues to be a preferred choice for engineering aspirants seeking quality education and solid career outcomes.

Level	Programme	Specialisations Offered
UG	Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	Architecture
UG	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)	Computer Science & Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering
UG	Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) – B.Sc.–B.Ed.	Integrated Science Education (B.Sc + B.Ed.)
PG	Master of Technology (M.Tech.)	Bioscience & Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Offshore Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, Traffic & Transportation Planning, Structural Engineering), Computer Science & Engineering (Core, Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, Information Security), Electrical Engineering (Electric Vehicle Engineering, High Voltage Engineering, Industrial Power & Automation, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Instrumentation & Control Systems), Electronics & Communication Engineering (Telecommunication, Signal Processing, Microelectronics & VLSI Design, Electronics Design & Technology), Materials Science & Engineering (Nanotechnology), Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences, Materials Science & Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Machine Design, Industrial Engineering & Management, Energy Engineering & Management)
PG	Master of Planning (M.Plan.)	Architecture & Planning, Urban Planning
PG	Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Management Studies
PG	Master of Science (M.Sc.)	Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
PG	Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	Computer Applications

Note: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes are offered across all academic departments.

Why NIT Surthkal Stands Out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 9,70,000 to INR 12,50,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 9,35,000 to INR 11,52,018 PA
Ph.D. Students: 810 (2023-24, latest) and 656 (older cycle: 2021-22)
Affordable Fees (Per Semester): B.Tech: INR 62,500 M.Tech: INR 35,000
Placements: Strong and consistent placement records with steady growth in median packages across engineering and technology domains

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (5 Years)	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (5 Years)
2023-24 - INR 12,50,000 PA	2023-24 - INR 11,52,018 PA
2022-23 - INR 11,70,000 PA	2022-23 - INR 11,20,000 PA
2021-22 - INR 10,80,000 PA	2021-22 - INR 9,80,000 PA
2020-21 - INR 9,70,000 PA	2020-21 - INR 9,35,000 PA
2019-20 - INR 9,80,000 PA	2019-20 - INR 9,50,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Warangal: NITW

NIT Warangal is one of India’s most prestigious engineering institutions, known for its academic excellence, strong placement ecosystem, and thriving research environment. With affordable fees and consistently high median salary figures across UG and PG programs, the institute offers exceptional value and career opportunities for students from diverse engineering fields.

Level	Programme Type	Programme / Discipline	Specialisations / Details
UG	B.Tech	Engineering	Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Biotechnology; Electronics & Communication Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology); Mathematics & Computing; Computer Science & Engineering (AI & Data Science)
UG	Integrated M.Sc.	Science	Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry
UG	Integrated B.Sc.–B.Ed. (ITEP)	Education	4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
UG	Honours Programme	Civil Engineering	Construction Technology & Management; Engineering Structures; Environmental Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Remote Sensing & GIS; Transportation Engineering; Water Resources Engineering
UG	Honours Programme	Mechanical Engineering	Thermal Engineering; Smart Manufacturing; Design Engineering; Advanced Materials
UG	Honours Programme	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Embedded Systems; VLSI System Design; Advanced Communication Systems
UG	Honours Programme	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Core Honours
UG	Honours Programme	Chemical Engineering	Core Honours
UG	Honours Programme	Computer Science & Engineering	Core Honours
UG	Honours Programme	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	Core Honours
UG	Honours Programme	Biotechnology	Core Honours
UG	Minor Programme	Engineering & Sciences	Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering; Materials Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Quantum Technologies; Biotechnology; Applied & Computational Mathematics; Applied Physics; Industrial Chemistry; Management; Professional Communication Skills for STEM; NCC
UG	Minor Programme	Special Restriction	Mathematics & Computing (Not available for CSE students)
UG	Dual Degree	B.Tech + M.Tech	Chemical Engineering; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
PG	M.Tech	Civil Engineering	Construction Technology & Management; Engineering Structures; Environmental Engineering; Geoinformatics; Geotechnical Engineering; Transportation Engineering; Water Resources Engineering
PG	M.Tech	Electrical Engineering	Power Electronics & Drives; Power Systems Engineering; Smart Electric Grid; Control & Automation
PG	M.Tech	Mechanical Engineering	Thermal Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Computer Integrated Manufacturing; Machine Design; Automobile Engineering
PG	M.Tech	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Embedded & Machine Learning Systems; VLSI System Design; Advanced Communication Systems
PG	M.Tech	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	Welding Technology & Non-Destructive Testing
PG	M.Tech	Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering; Sustainable Energy Generation & Storage Technologies
PG	M.Tech	Computer Science & Engineering	Computer Science & Engineering; Computer Science & Information Security
PG	M.Tech	Biotechnology	Biotechnology
PG	M.Tech	Centre for Materials & Manufacturing	Materials & Manufacturing
PG	M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Tech.)	Science	Applied Mathematics; Mathematics & Scientific Computing; Engineering Physics (M.Sc. Tech); Chemistry
PG	MBA	Management	Management Studies
PG	MCA	Computer Applications	Computational & Data Science; Computer Science & Engineering
Doctoral	PhD	All Departments	Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Biotechnology; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; School of Management; Humanities & Social Sciences

Why NIT Warangal Stands Out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 9,00,000 to INR 15,92,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 8,00,000 to INR 11,75,000 PA
Ph.D. Students: 478 (latest, 2023-24) and 480 (2021-22)
Affordable Fees (Per Semester):
- B.Tech: INR 62,500
- M.Tech: INR 35,000
Placements: Strong and stable placement performance with top recruiters offering competitive packages across technology, core engineering, and research-driven roles.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )
2023-24 - INR 14,20,000 PA	2023-24 - INR 10,00,000 PA
2022-23 - INR 15,00,000 PA	2022-23 - INR 10,00,000 PA
2021-22 - INR 15,92,000 PA	2021-22 - INR 11,75,000 PA
2020-21 - INR 10,00,000 PA	2020-21 - INR 8,00,000 PA
2019-20 - INR 9,00,000 PA	2019-20 - INR 8,09,000 PA

Visvesvaraya‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ National Institute of Technology Nagpur: VNIT

Visvesvaraya‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur has earned a reputation for its robust academic culture that emphasizes practical learning and has a consistent placement record for both UG and PG programs. Even with less affordable fees, the college keeps on giving good dividends through competitive median salary packages and an expanding research community, thus making it a viable option for engineering ‌ ‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌aspirants.

Level	Programme Type	Programme Name	Department Offering the Programme
UG	B.Tech	Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
		Civil Engineering	Civil Engineering
		Computer Science Engineering	Computer Science Engineering
		Electronics & Communication Engineering	Electronics & Communication Engineering
		Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Electrical Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
		Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Mining Engineering	Mining Engineering
UG	B.Arch	Architecture	Architecture
PG	M.Tech	Environmental Engineering	Civil Engineering
		Water Resources Engineering	Civil Engineering
		Construction Technology & Management	Civil Engineering
		Transportation Engineering	Civil Engineering
		Geotechnical Engineering	Civil Engineering
		VLSI Design	Centre for VLSI & Nano Technology
		Communication System Engineering	Electronics & Communication Engineering
		Computer Science Engineering	Computer Science Engineering
		Production & Industrial Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
		Heat Power Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
		CAD–CAM	Mechanical Engineering
		Biomedical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
		Integrated Power System	Electrical Engineering
		Power Electronics & Drives	Electrical Engineering
		Material Engineering	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Process Metallurgy	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering	Applied Mechanics
		Structural Engineering	Applied Mechanics
		Urban Planning	Architecture
		Excavation Engineering	Mining Engineering
		Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
PG (Online)	M.Tech (Online)	Electric Vehicle Technology	Mechanical Engineering
		Computational Fluid–Thermal Sciences	Mechanical Engineering
		Industrial Metallurgy	Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Applied Artificial Intelligence	Electronics & Communication Engineering
PG	M.Sc	Physics	Physics
		Chemistry	Chemistry
		Mathematics	Mathematics
Doctoral	Ph.D (Full/Part-Time)	Doctoral Research	All Engineering, Applied Sciences & Humanities Departments

Why VNIT Stands Out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 8,42,000 to INR 11,92,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 7,50,000 to INR 8,40,000 PA
Ph.D. Students: 429 (2023-24) and 486 (2021-22)
Fees (Per Semester):
- B.Tech: INR 1,25,000
- M.Tech: INR 70,000
Placements: Consistent year-on-year performance with strong opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, technology, and R&D sectors.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )
2019-20: 853,000 PA	2019-20: 840,000 PA
2020-21: 842,000 PA	2020-21: 789,000 PA
2021-22: 1,100,000 PA	2021-22: 750,000 PA
2022-23: 1,192,000 PA	2022-23: 815,000 PA
2023-24: 900,000 PA	2023-24: 750,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Silchar: NITS

NIT Silchar is recognised for its affordable fee structure, steadily improving placement outcomes, and growing research community. The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ institute delivers excellent education across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, coupled with impressive median salary packages. This combination makes it a desirable place for engineering aspirants who are looking for both value and career progression.

Level	Programme Type	Department Offering the Programme
UG	B.Tech	Chemical Engineering
		Civil Engineering
		Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
		Computer Science Engineering
		Electronics & Communication Engineering
		Electrical Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Mining Engineering
UG	B.Arch	Architecture
PG	M.Tech	Civil Engineering
		Civil Engineering
		Civil Engineering
		Civil Engineering
		Civil Engineering
		Centre for VLSI & Nano Technology
		Electronics & Communication Engineering
		Computer Science Engineering
		Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Electrical Engineering
		Electrical Engineering
		Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Applied Mechanics
		Applied Mechanics
		Architecture
		Mining Engineering
		Chemical Engineering
PG (Online)	M.Tech (Online)	Mechanical Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
		Electronics & Communication Engineering
		Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
PG	M.Sc	Physics
		Chemistry
		Mathematics
Doctoral	Ph.D (Full/Part-Time)	Civil Engineering
		Mechanical Engineering
		Electrical Engineering
		Electronics & Communication Engineering
		Computer Science and Engineering
		Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Why NIT Silchar Stands Out?

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 6,60,000 to INR 13,95,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 5,30,000 to INR ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌6,00,000 PA
Ph.D. Students: 436 (2021-22) and 315 (2023-24)
Affordable Fees (Per Year):
- B.Tech: INR 20,833 - 62,500
- M.Tech: INR 20,833 - 62,500
Placements: Gradually improving placement trends with opportunities across technology, core engineering, and research sectors.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )
2019-20: 660,000 PA	2019-20: 530,000 PA
2020-21: 750,000 PA	2020-21: 650,000 PA
2021-22: 1,100,000 PA	2021-22: 600,000 PA
2022-23: 1,395,000 PA	2022-23: 600,000 PA
2023-24: 1,100,000 PA	2023-24: 600,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra: NITKKR

NIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kurukshetra is acknowledged for its robust academic programs, reasonable fee structure, and good placement record. The institute is truly a great place for engineering aspirants who are looking for a quality education and promising career ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌opportunities.

Programme Level	Programme	Specialisations / Disciplines Offered
UG	B.Tech	Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Information Technology; Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Production & Industrial Engineering; Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning; Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); Mathematics & Computing
PG	M.Tech – Civil Engineering	Environmental Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering; Transportation Engineering; Water Resources Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Computer Engineering	Computer Engineering; Cyber Security
PG	M.Tech – Electrical Engineering	Control Systems; Power Systems; Power Electronics & Drives
PG	M.Tech – Electronics & Communication Engineering	Communication Systems
PG	M.Tech – Mechanical Engineering	Machine Design; Production & Industrial Engineering; Thermal Engineering
PG	M.Tech – Physics	Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology
PG	M.Tech – School of VLSI Design & Embedded Systems	Embedded System Design; VLSI Design
PG	M.Tech – School of Renewable Energy & Efficiency	Renewable Energy Systems
PG	MCA	Computer Applications
PG	MBA	Management

Why NIT Kurukshetra stands out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 8,00,000 to INR 11,07,000 PA (last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 6,50,000 to INR 9,01,000 PA
Ph.D.‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Students: 203 (2021-22) and 256 (2023-24)
Affordable Fees (Per Semester):
- B.Tech: INR 62,500
- M.Tech: INR 35,000
Placements: Consistent placement records with a wide range of role options in technology, core engineering, and ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌research.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )
2019-20: 800,000 PA	2019-20: 650,000 PA
2020-21: 900,000 PA	2020-21: 750,000 PA
2021-22: 1,100,000 PA	2021-22: 900,000 PA
2022-23: 1,107,000 PA	2022-23: 900,000 PA
2023-24: 900,000 PA	2023-24: 901,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Raipur: NITRR

NIT Raipur is praised for its affordable fee structure, quality academic programs, and good placement record for both UG and PG ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌courses. The institute, with ascending median salary and a growing Ph.D. research community, thus, provides great career prospects and is a good choice for students seeking a degree in engineering and ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌technology.

Discipline / Department	Undergraduate Programmes	Postgraduate Programmes	Doctoral Programmes (PhD)
Architecture & Planning	Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	M.Tech in Planning (Urban Planning)	Ph.D.
Biomedical Engineering	B.Tech (Biomedical Engineering)	M.Tech (Medical Devices – IVD & Critical Care)	Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology	B.Tech (Biotechnology)	—	Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
Chemical Engineering	B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)	M.Tech (Energy & Environment)	—
Civil Engineering	B.Tech (Civil Engineering)	M.Tech (Water Resources Development & Irrigation Engineering; Structural Engineering)	Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)
Computer Science / Applications	B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering)	MCA (Master of Computer Applications)	Ph.D. in Computer Applications
Electrical Engineering	B.Tech (Electrical Engineering)	M.Tech (Power Systems & Control)	Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering & allied areas
Electronics & Communication Engineering	B.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering)	M.Tech (VLSI & Embedded Systems)	Ph.D.
Information Technology	B.Tech (Information Technology)	M.Tech (Information Technology)	Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering	B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)	M.Tech (Thermal Engineering; Design; Industrial Engineering & Management)	—
Mining Engineering	B.Tech (Mining Engineering)	—	Ph.D. (Mining Engineering)
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering	B.Tech (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering)	—	—
Applied Geology	—	M.Tech (Applied Geology)	—

Why NIT Raipur Stands out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 7,60,000 to INR 9,50,000 PA (over the last five years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 6,00,000 to INR 8,16,000 PA
Ph.D. Students:‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 292 (2021-22) and 437 (2023-24)
Reasonably Priced (Per Semester):
- B.Tech: 62,500 INR
- M.Tech: 35,000 INR
Placements: Well-established and consistent placement patterns with the major sectors of ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌engineering.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )
2019-20: 810,000 PA	2019-20: 615,000 PA
2020-21: 760,000 PA	2020-21: 600,000PA
2021-22: 900,000 PA	2021-22: 650,000 PA
2022-23: 950,000 PA	2022-23: 816,000 PA
2023-24: 850,000 PA	2023-24: 750,000 PA

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur: NITH

NIT Hamirpur is recognized for its affordable tuition fees, quality academic programs, and growing placement performance. With ascending median salaries for both UG and PG programs and an active Ph.D. research community, the institute provides excellent opportunities for students aspiring to excel in engineering and technology fields.

Programme Level	Programme / Degree	Duration	Branch / Specialisation	Department / Centre
UG	B.Tech	4 Years (8 Semesters)	Chemical Engineering	Department of Chemical Engineering (DoCHE)
			Civil Engineering	Department of Civil Engineering (DoCE)
			Computer Science & Engineering	Department of Computer Science & Engineering (DoCSE)
			Electrical Engineering	Department of Electrical Engineering (DoEE)
			Electronics & Communication Engineering	Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (DoECE)
			Mathematics & Computing	Department of Mathematics & Scientific Computing (DoMSC)
			Materials Science & Engineering	Department of Materials Science & Engineering (DoMSE)
			Mechanical Engineering	Department of Mechanical Engineering (DoME)
			Engineering Physics	Department of Physics & Photonic Science (DoPPS)
UG	B.Arch	5 Years (10 Semesters)	Architecture	Department of Architecture (DoArch)
UG + PG	Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)	5 Years (10 Semesters)	Computer Science & Engineering	Department of Computer Science & Engineering (DoCSE)
UG + PG	Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)	5 Years (10 Semesters)	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (DoECE)
PG	M.Tech	2 Years	Geotechnical Engineering	Civil Engineering (DoCE)
			Structural Engineering	Civil Engineering (DoCE)
			Transportation Engineering	Civil Engineering (DoCE)
			Water Resources Engineering	Civil Engineering (DoCE)
			Environmental Engineering	Civil Engineering (DoCE)
			Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering (DoCHE)
			Computer Science & Engineering	Computer Science & Engineering (DoCSE)
			Artificial Intelligence	Computer Science & Engineering (DoCSE)
			Power Systems	Electrical Engineering (DoEE)
			Signal Processing & Control	Electrical Engineering (DoEE)
			Condition Monitoring of Power Apparatus	Electrical Engineering (DoEE)
			VLSI Design	Electronics & Communication Engineering (DoECE)
			Communication Systems & Networks	Electronics & Communication Engineering (DoECE)
			Design	Mechanical Engineering (DoME)
			Computational Thermal Engineering	Mechanical Engineering (DoME)
			Manufacturing & Automation	Mechanical Engineering (DoME)
			Materials Science & Engineering	Materials Science & Engineering (DoMSE)
			Energy Technology	Centre for Energy Studies (CES)
PG	M.Sc	2 Years	Physics	Department of Physics & Photonic Science (DoPPS)
			Chemistry	Department of Chemistry (DoCH)
			Mathematics & Computing	Department of Mathematics & Scientific Computing (DoMSC)
PG	M.Arch	2 Years	Sustainable Architecture	Department of Architecture (DoArch)
PG	MBA	2 Years	Management	Department of Management Studies (DoMS)

Why NIT Hamirpur stands out:

UG Median Salary (B.Tech): INR 7,54,000 to INR 10,05,000 PA (over the last three years)
PG Median Salary (M.Tech): INR 7,50,000 to INR 10,29,000 PA
Ph.D. Students: 224 (2023-24)
Affordable Fees (Per Semester):
- B.Tech: INR 62,500
- M.Tech: INR 35,000
Placements: Consistent growth in placement packages with opportunities across core engineering, technology, and research sectors.

UG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )	PG - Year-Wise Median Salary (INR )
2021-22: 754,000 PA	2021-22: 750,000 PA
2022-23: 825,000 PA	2022-23: 750,000 PA
2023-24: 1,005,000 PA	2023-24: 1,029,000 PA

Scholarships in Top NITs and Eligibility Criteria for Students

Major‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Indian NITs have developed a complete scholarship system that aims to help students from different economic and social backgrounds.These scholarships merge the schemes of the central and state governments, the programs of the institute, and the awards funded by the corporate or alumni, thus creating a seamless way for the students to avail themselves of quality education, research, and professional development.

These initiatives are available to students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels and include financial support for the payment of the fees, the accommodation, and the purchase of research materials. Apart from that, several institutes provide merit-cum-means scholarships, post-matric support for SC or ST students, Top-Class Education Scholarships, and global fellowship grants, thereby making the financial aid network strong and comprehensive. Normally, the requirements for eligibility are regulated by income caps, results in studies, criteria based on categories, and conditions of domicile so that aids are given to the most deserving ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌applicants.

Highlights of Scholarships at Leading NITs:

NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)

SC or ST Scholarships, Backward or Most Backward Classes Scholarships, National Merit Scholarship
Institute-specific: Student Aid Fund, Silver 72 Trust & alumni endowments
Eligibility: Merit and income criteria; category or domicile norms for government schemes

NIT Rourkela

Post-Matric Scholarships (SC or ST), TCS Top-Class Scholarships, OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship, Alumni Endowments
Eligibility: Income & category limits for government schemes; merit-based selection for corporate or alumni awards

NITK Surathkal & NIT Calicut

Merit-cum-Means (MCM), program-specific scholarships (e.g., Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship), PhD fellowships, and CREC-SJET financial aid
Eligibility: Branch or year-specific merit requirements, income thresholds, and category-based rules

Other NITs (Warangal, VNIT Nagpur, Silchar, Kurukshetra, Raipur, Hamirpur)

Central or State Post-Matric Schemes, Top-Class Education Scholarships, DAAD or International Fellowships, corporate & alumni awards
Eligibility: Academic performance, GATE or degree benchmarks, income & category norms, sponsor-specific requirements

The scholarship framework across NITs is diverse, transparent, and merit-focused, helping students manage financial constraints while encouraging academic excellence and research engagement.

College	Scholarships in Top NITs	Eligibility Criteria
NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)	Backward or Most Backward Classes Scholarship SC or ST Scholarship (Central or State schemes processed by NITT) National Merit Scholarship (state or central schemes listed by NITT) Student Aid Fund (NITT internal aid) Silver-72 Trust (1972 batch alumni) or Alumni endowment scholarships	Eligibility follows scheme rules: caste or domicile or category for state or central schemes; Student Aid or alumni endowments awarded on merit & financial-need as per NITT guidelines.
NIT Rourkela	Post-Matric Scholarships (PMS for SC or ST - Govt. of Odisha processed by NITR) TCS Top-Class Scholarships (listed on NITR financial assistance page) Merit Scholarships (Govt. of Odisha schemes processed via institute) 1972-Batch or Other Alumni Endowment Scholarships (institute notices) OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship (OPJEMS) or other corporate scholarships (listed in announcements)	Eligibility: category or domicile & income limits for PMS or Top-Class; alumni endowments and corporate scholarships awarded to meritorious or financially needy students per published criteria.
NITK Surathkal	Institute Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship (NITK notices) TCS Scholarship (PhD or selected students - institute notice) Pradeep Gundappa Scholarship (first-year B.Tech mechanical - institute notice) Veeramma Rajashekaraiah Scholarship (second year B.Tech - institute notice) National Overseas Scholarship or Central fellowships (facilitated via NITK notices)	Eligibility: MCM & named scholarships require specific year or branch, income & merit thresholds per NITK scholarship circulars; PhD scholarships per sponsoring agency rules.
NIT Calicut	CREC-SJET Scholarship (for financially weak students - institute notice) SJET Scholarship (campus or departmental financial-aid scheme) National Fellowships for ST (for PhD students - institute notice) Merit-cum-Means or Institute financial assistance (listed on scholarship page) E-Grantz or Central Sector or Top-Class portal links (institute processes)	Eligibility: CREC-SJET and SJET - financial-need + institute criteria; National Fellowships for ST - category & academic criteria; NSP or Top-Class follow central portal rules.
NIT Warangal	Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (official circulars) National Scholarship Portal Top-Class Scholarships for SC or ST (processed by NITW) Post-Matric & Minority or Post Matric schemes (NSP or Ministry schemes processed by NITW) DAAD or International or external fellowships (advertised on official site for research students) Alumni-endowment & Impact99 scholarship programs (official announcements)	Eligibility: MCM & NSP or Top-Class require income & academic conditions; DAAD or external fellowships are competitive research awards with sponsor criteria; endowment awards per donor conditions.
VNIT Nagpur	OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship (OPJEMS) (VNIT notices) National Overseas Scholarship (for SC candidates - VNIT announcements) Central Sector Top-Class Education Scheme (listed under VNIT NSP notices) Post-Matric or State (MAHADBT or Maharashtra state scholarships processed by VNIT) Institute Merit or Fellowship or PhD assistantships (VNIT academic notices)	Eligibility: OPJEMS and institute merit awards: merit & or or income limits as per VNIT notices; NSP or MAHADBT follow central or state income & category norms.
NIT Silchar	Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme (advertised on NIT Silchar site for PhD scholars) National Scholarship Portal schemes (NSP processed by NITS) Top-Class Education Scheme or Post-Matric (state & central schemes listed) Institute PhD scholarships or assistantships (official PhD scholarship pages) Post-Matric & Minority scholarships (NTF or State schemes listed on institute site)	Eligibility: Visvesvaraya PhD - academic or GATE or CV criteria per scheme; NSP or Top-Class or post-matric require category or domicile & income conditions as per portals or institute instructions.
NIT Kurukshetra	Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (Dean-SW notices) Kalpana Fellowship or National Level Mega Scholarships (listed in scholarship notices) Siemens or Reliance Foundation or OPJEMS (named corporate scholarships listed by institute) Siddhartha or Special Scholarships and other endowed awards (scholarship notifications) National Scholarship Portal or State scholarship facilitation (institute forms & links)	Eligibility: MCM and endowed awards: merit & income conditions; corporate & national schemes: sponsor or portal criteria (as per intake notifications).
NIT Raipur	Sh. Manghandas & Smt. Sundari Devi Hablani Memorial Scholarship (NITR notices) Engineers India Limited (EIL) Scholarship to SC or ST (official notice) Shraman Foundation Scholarship (shortlist or award notices on NITR site) Chhattisgarh Post-Matric Scholarship (processed via NITRaipur NSP notices) National Scholarship Portal (NSP) schemes (institutional processing)	Eligibility: Hablani memorial - family income cap & merit; EIL or Shraman - targeted categories or merit as in NITR notices; NSP or Post-Matric follow state or central rules.
NIT Hamirpur	FFE (Fee & Financial Ease or FFE Scholarship Program - NITH notice) PM-Vidyalaxmi or Central scholarship portals (NITH processes via nodal office) National Scholarship Portal or State Post-Matric schemes (processed by NITH) Institute Merit or Prize scholarships (official awards & guidelines) PhD or PG assistantships & sponsored fellowships (officially advertised)	Eligibility: FFE & institute awards: income & merit conditions per NITH circulars; PM-Vidyalaxmi or NSP or post-matric: category & income criteria per portal rules.

Indian Institutes of Information Technology: Focused on Information Technology

India’s top IIITs offer a great balance of affordable fees, excellent placements, and high returns on investment (ROI). ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍ABV IIITM Gwalior is very different with its fees ranging from INR 22,500 to INR 30,000 and an avg. salary of INR 16.85 LPA thus making it one of the best ROI institutes. IIIT Guwahati has more expensive fees but provides a good ROI, with the average package at INR 16.75 LPA. IIITDM Jabalpur is keeping the fees moderate and career outcomes strong, with a UG average salary of INR 21.49 LPA. Although IIIT Allahabad has a high tuition fee, it is still able to offer very high placement salaries, with a remarkable UG average of INR 33 ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌LPA.

While‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ the requirement for graduates in the fields of computer science, AI, data analytics, and electronics is increasing, the IIITs are constantly handing out salary packages which are attractive enough to keep the competition going and at the same time they are not increasing the tuition fees significantly. Additionally, several IIITs provide merit scholarships, research assistantships, and financial aid so that gifted students coming from different economic backgrounds can have access to a first-class ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌education.

Here are the top 5 IIITs in India:

IIIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Gwalior: Fees INR 22,500-30,000 Avg. Package: 16.85 LPA High ROI
IIIT Guwahati: Fees INR 2.75 Lakh per year Avg. Package: 16.75 LPA Good ROI
IIITDM Jabalpur: Fees INR 71,500 (B.Tech) UG Avg: 21.49 LPA Strong ROI
IIIT Allahabad: Fees INR 60,000 (B.Tech) UG Avg: 33 LPA High ROI
IIIT Pune: Fees INR 1.2 Lakh (B.Tech) Avg. Package: 17.12 LPA Good ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ROI

IIIT Name	Fees	Placements	ROI Analysis
ABV IIITM Gwalior	B.Tech: INR 22,500 (One Time Payment) M.Tech: INR 30,000 (Tuition Fees) M.Tech + Ph.D: INR 30,000 (Tuition Fees)	Highest package offered - 59.27 LPA Average package offered by top 20 companies - 29.66 LPA Overall average package (all programmes - 2021 batch) - 16.85 LPA Students having package above 10.00 LPA - 92 students *The data obtained is for 2020-2021 session.	Very high ROI - low fees (INR 22.5k-INR 30k) and strong placements. Average package (INR 16.85 LPA) is extremely high relative to fees, making it one of the best ROI IIITs.
IIIT Guwahati	B.Tech: INR 2.75 lakh (Annual) M.Tech: Tuition Fee (CSE) Per Semester: INR 1,00,000 M.Tech: Tuition Fee ( ECE) Per Semester 75,000 Online M.Tech (CSE): INR 94,500 Ph.D: INR 5000	Average Salary: INR 16.75 LPA Median Salary: INR 9 LPA Highest Salary: INR 71 LPA	Moderately high ROI - B.Tech annual fees are on the higher side, but average salary (INR 16.75 LPA) provides strong returns. Very good ROI for CSE; slightly moderate for ECE M.Tech due to higher course fee.
IIITDM Jabalpur	B.Tech: Tuition Fee Per Semester - INR 71500 M.Tech: Tuition Fee Per Semester - INR 50000 Ph.D: INR 20600 Tuition Fee Per Semester	Highest Domestic Package: INR 87.54 LPA Avg. CTC of Top 20 Companies: INR 47.09 LPA Avg. UG Package: INR 21.49 LPA Highest PG Package: INR 21 LPA Avg. PG Package: INR 12.52 LPA	Strong ROI - B.Tech and M.Tech semester fees are reasonable. UG average package (INR 21.49 LPA) and high top offers make it a high-ROI institution. PG ROI is also good though slightly lower than UG.
IIIT Allahabad	B.Tech: INR 60000 Per Semester M.Tech: INR 75000 Per Semester *The B.Tech fees must be checked with the college officials.	UG: Average CTC - INR 33 LPA PG: Average CTC - INR 16.8 LPA	High ROI - Despite higher semester fees, UG average CTC (INR 33 LPA) is excellent. One of the best IIITs in terms of salary outcome, providing high ROI across programs.
IIITDM Kancheepuram	B.Tech: INR 90000 Per Semester M.Tech: INR 50000 Per Semester	B.Tech - Average CTC - INR 8.8 LPA Dual Degree - Average CTC INR 13.98 M.Tech - Average CTC INR 9.64	Moderate ROI - Fees are mid-high. B.Tech average (INR 8.8 LPA) is decent but not exceptional relative to fee. Dual degree has better ROI due to INR 14 LPA average package.
IIIT Pune	B.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 1.2 Lakh Per Semester M.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 55,250 Per Semester Ph.D - Tuition Fee - INR 23,000 Per Semester	B.Tech: Highest Package - INR 45 LPA Average Package - INR 17.12 LPA M.Tech: Highest Package - INR 20 LPA Average Package - INR 15 LPA	Good ROI - Fees are higher, but B.Tech average (INR 17.12 LPA) and peak packages justify the cost. M.Tech ROI is also strong with an average of INR 15 LPA relative to moderate tuition.
IIIT Kota	B.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 90,000 Per Semester M.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 50,000 Per Semester	CSE Highest Package - INR 40 LPA Average Package - INR 11.44 LPA Median - INR 9.1 LPA ECE Maximum Package - INR 54 LPA Average Package - INR 10.34 LPA Median - INR 9.5 LPA	Moderate to good ROI - Fee is moderate. CSE average (INR 11.44 LPA) provides good returns. ECE ROI is slightly lower, though top packages are strong. Overall balanced ROI.
IIIT Sri City	B.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 1.65 Lakh Per Semester M.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 1.25 Lakh Per Semester	CSE Average CTC - INR 19.24 LPA ECE Average CTC - INR 14.85 LPA Maximum CTC - INR 120 LPA Median CTC - 14.32 LPA	High ROI - Higher fees but excellent salaries. CSE average (INR 19.24 LPA) and maximum CTC (INR 120 LPA) give strong ROI. Among the top new-generation IIITs for ROI.
IIIT Vadodara	B.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 1.25 Lakh Per Semester M.Tech - Tuition Fee - INR 60,000 Per Semester	B.Tech - Highest Package - INR 56.30 LPA Average Package - INR 12 LPA Median Package - INR 9 LPA M.Tech - Average Package - INR 5 LPA Highest Package - INR 15 LPA	Moderate ROI - Fees are high and average package (INR 12 LPA) is decent but not extraordinary. ROI is good due to high top packages but lower medians for M.Tech.
IIIT Nagpur	B.Tech - INR 1.98 Lakh Per Year	Highest Package - INR 60 LPA (CSE) \| INR 42.26 LPA (ECE) Average Package - INR 14.7 LPA Median Package - INR 12 LPA	Good ROI - Annual fee is moderately high, but average package (INR 14.7 LPA) ensures strong returns. CSE ROI is significantly better than ECE due to higher offers.

Top 10 IIITs in India: Courses, Specialisation, Recruiters

Top IIITs in India are the ones which are just perfect to create the most required talent for the tech sector, through specialized programs, industry-aligned curricula, and strong recruitment ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌networks. Besides technical skills, these institutes provide the students with research opportunities and industry exposure thus making them the most preferred by the top ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌recruiters.

Highlights of leading IIITs:

ABV IIITM Gwalior: Offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D programmes with specialisations in computer science, electronics, and communication engineering.

Recruiters: Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, Oracle.

IIIT Guwahati: Focuses on B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D in Computer Science and Electronics.

Recruiters: Amazon, Google, Atlassian, Samsung.

IIITDM Jabalpur: Offers integrated M.Tech + Ph.D, part-time M.Tech, and specialisations in Design, Mechanical Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, and CSE.

Recruiters: Google, CRED, Adobe, NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks.

IIIT Allahabad: Programmes in CSE, ECE, and IT.

Recruiters: Google, Amazon, Infosys, Microsoft, Paytm.

IIITDM Kancheepuram & IIIT Pune: Focus on design-integrated engineering, AI-oriented CSE, ECE, Mechanical, and B.Tech Honours.

Recruiters: Zoho, Virtusa, PayPal, Samsung, Google, Amazon, Accenture, TCS Digital.

IIIT Kota, IIIT Sri City, IIIT Vadodara, IIIT Nagpur: Specialisations in CSE, ECE, AI-Data Engineering, and IT.

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ recruiting companies were: Adobe, IBM, Jio Platforms, Siemens, LTI Mindtree, Deloitte, TCS.

These IIITs are a major source of tech talent in India as they combine academic rigor, various technical tracks, and robust placement ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌prospects.

College

Courses

Highly-Sought Specialisations

Top Recruiters (Official)

ABV IIITM Gwalior

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

Computer Science & Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

MSC

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Deloitte

Oracle

IIIT Guwahati

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

Computer Science & Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Atlassian

Samsung

IIITDM Jabalpur

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

M.Tech + Ph.D

Special Part Time MTech Program

Computer Science & Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Design

Mechanical Engineering

Smart Manufacturing

Google

CRED

Adobe

NVIDIA

Palo Alto Networks

IIIT Allahabad

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

Information Technology

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Information Technology with Specialisation in Business Informatics

Google

Amazon

Infosys

Microsoft

Paytm

IIITDM Kancheepuram

B.Tech

M.Tech

B.Tech + M.Tech

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering (Major in Artificial Intelligence)

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Smart Manufacturing

Design Engineering

Engineering Physics

Zoho

Virtusa

Google

PayPal

Samsung

IIIT Pune

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

Computer Science and Engineering

B.Tech Honours

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Amazon

Accenture

TCS Digital

Goldman Sachs

Josh Technologies

IIIT Kota

B.Tech

M.Tech

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering

Amazon

Samsung

Wipro

Cognizant

Infosys

IIIT Sri City

B.Tech

M.Tech

Online M.Tech

Ph.D

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering

Amazon

Deloitte

Infosys

TCS

Accenture

IIIT Vadodara

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering

Information Technology

Amazon

Adobe

Cognizant

TCS

IBM

IIIT Nagpur

B.Tech

M.Tech

Ph.D

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Amazon

LTI Mindtree

Capgemini

Siemens

Jio Platforms

Top 5 Scholarships in IIITs and Eligibility Criteria

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ top IIITs in India are equipped with a thorough scholarship system covering students coming from different background in order to make sure that they can have access to high-quality education. basically, the funding for scholarships results in a combination of the activations at the institution level, government programs and different kinds of donations.

ABV IIITM Gwalior leads with an extensive list of financial aids:

National Scholarship Portal schemes
Madhya Pradesh state scholarships
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
National Overseas Scholarship for ST students
Shraman Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: The factors may depend on income, merit, and category ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌aspects.

IIIT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Guwahati promotes higher studies and research through:

Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme (it requires a qualifying degree, GATE, or CPI benchmarks)
Central and state post-matric schemes
Research assistantships for PG students

IIITDM Jabalpur offers a mix of:

Merit-cum-Means Scholarships
Single-Parent Scholarships
Category-based post-matric schemes

The defining factors for the availing of the above facilities are income, merit, and domicile.

IIIT Allahabad extends the following aids to students:

Merit-cum-Means Scholarships
SC or ST post-matric schemes
Top-Class Education benefits for SC students
Assistantships for M.Tech and Ph.D. scholars

IIITDM Kancheepuram presents:

Merit-cum-Means
Free Studentship
Free Stipendship options SC or ST benefits and research assistantships

The eligibility criteria are determined by the university's regulations, income ceilings, and MoE guidelines.

IIIT Pune, IIIT Kota, and IIIT Sri City are majorly students' guides through:

National Scholarship Portal
Central and state post-matric schemes
Corporate or external fellowships
Internal awards: are announced periodically based on the institute's rules.

IIIT Vadodara and IIIT Nagpur, apart from the common benefits, offer the following to their students:

Top-Class Education Scholarships
MAHADBT schemes
Category-based post-matric benefits
Corporate-sponsored awards for specific groups

In these IIITs, scholarship programs are openly designed, structurally organized, and socially inclusive, thus, recognising both academic merit and socioeconomic ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌need.

College	Scholarships in Top IIITs	Eligibility Criteria
ABV IIITM Gwalior	National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Madhya Pradesh State Scholarship Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship (Institute) National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for ST candidates Shraman Foundation Scholarship (external partner administered via institute)	MCM: family income & merit conditions as per institute notice; NOS: ST category & specified criteria; state or NSP: as per respective portal rules; Shraman: income & year-specific conditions per institute notice.
IIIT Guwahati	Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme (Electronics & IT) - Phase II (hosted or advertised by IIITG) National Scholarship Portal (institute links students to NSP) Central or State Post-Matric Schemes (facilitated via institute) Institute assistantships or research assistantship openings (for MTech or PhD) External or NGO scholarships (institute guidance or links)	Visvesvaraya PhD: qualifying Master’s & CPI or GATE requirements (see institute advertisement). NSP or state schemes or assistantships follow portal or MoE norms; institute acts as nodal facilitator.
IIITDM Jabalpur	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship (Institute) Single-Parent Scholarship (Institute notice) Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC - MP state scheme) Post-Matric Scholarship (SC - MP state scheme) Post-Matric Scholarship (ST - MP state scheme or Top Class schemes)	MCM & Single-Parent: institute notices specify income or merit and documentation; Post-Matric schemes: domicile or category & income limits per respective govt. scheme.
IIIT Allahabad (IIITA)	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship (Institute forms & process) SC or ST Post-Matric Scholarships (facilitated via NSP or state portals) Top-Class Education Scheme (for SC students) or Central sector schemes (as applicable) Institute Fellowships or Assistantships (MTech or PhD) External government scholarships (NSP or state portals)	MCM or SC-ST: MCM application form & Aadhaar required per institute; Top-Class or NSP: eligibility per central portal; assistantships as per institute or MoE norms.
IIITDM Kancheepuram	Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship (Institute policy - tuition waiver or allowance) Institute Free Studentship or Institute Free Stipendship (IFS) SC or ST Scholarship (post-matric benefits & fee waivers per Govt rules) Teaching or Research Assistantships (HTTA or HTRA or PhD stipends) Top-Class or Central schemes (institute facilitates applications)	MCM or IFS: awarded to a percentage of students subject to income or merit & ordinance rules; SC or ST: income limits and post-matric rules apply; assistantships per MoE or institute norms.
IIIT Pune	National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - institute guidance or links Central or State Post-Matric Schemes (facilitated via institute notices) Merit-cum-Means or Institute merit aids (if applicable per admission year) External fellowship or sponsored scholarships (institute directs students) Bank education loan facilitation & scholarship guidance	IIIT Pune’s official site primarily refers students to NSP or state portals and external fellowships; eligibility follows respective portals (income or category or merit limits). (Institute page guides students to these official schemes.)
IIIT Kota	National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or Top Class Education Scheme (official notices on institute site) Merit-cum-Means or Institute assistantships (PhD or PG assistantships) Post-Matric Scholarships (SC or ST or OBC - facilitated) Institute-notified PhD assistantship (stipend) Central fellowship or Top-class scheme for notified institutions	Top Class or NSP notices on institute site list eligibility (admitted students, income caps, domicile requirements); PhD assistantships have stipend & performance conditions.
IIIT Sri City	National Scholarship Portal (institute links students to central or state scholarships)

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