Engineering in India is dominated by Institutes of National Importance (INIs) like the IITs and NITs, which offer exceptional Return on Investment (ROI) due to low fees and high placement packages.
Engineering continues to be one of the most sought-after career paths in India. The top tier of colleges, primarily Government-run IITs and NITs, offers world-class research infrastructure, highly accomplished faculty, and the best corporate placement opportunities.
The admission process is highly competitive, relying mainly on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main for NITs and other government colleges, and JEE Advanced for the coveted IIT seats. While government colleges offer high ROI, top Private Universities like BITS Pilani and VIT provide modern, industry-focused curricula and better flexibility, often using their own entrance exams. The most popular specializations are currently Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, and Electrical Engineering.
The top list is completely dominated by the IITs and one premier NIT, reflecting their unparalleled standards in research, faculty, and career outcomes.
| Rank | College Name | City | Approx. Total Fees (B.Tech - 4 Yrs) (in Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras | Chennai | 8.58 |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | New Delhi | 8.66 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | Mumbai | 8.75 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | Kanpur | 8.60 |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur | 10.29 |
| 6 | IIT Roorkee | Roorkee | 8.87 |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | Guwahati | 9.04 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 9.17 |
| 9 | NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) | Trichy | 6.30 |
| 10 | IIT (BHU) Varanasi | Varanasi | 8.35 |
The following data compares the total approximate course fee (4 years B.Tech) with the median placement package, providing an essential metric for calculating the Return on Investment (ROI). This information can be easily converted into a graph for visual comparison.

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